4th Edition of International Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics
March 26-28, 2026
Functional Food Microbiology
Functional food microbiology explores the role of microorganisms, specifically probiotics and prebiotics, in enhancing food quality and health benefits. Probiotics, which are live beneficial bacteria, play a key role in functional foods such as yogurt and kefir. These microorganisms contribute to gut health by supporting a balanced microbiome, improving digestion, and modulating the immune system. Prebiotics, on the other hand, are dietary fibers that serve as a food source for these beneficial bacteria, promoting their growth and activity. Foods enriched with prebiotics, such as bananas and chicory root, help sustain the probiotics’ benefits by fostering a favorable environment in the gut. Together, probiotics and prebiotics in functional foods work synergistically to boost overall health, improve nutrient absorption, and enhance the body’s natural defenses.
Dipak P Ramji
Cardiff University, United Kingdom
Jason Ryan
Sacco System, Australia
David Pineda Ereno
DPE International Consulting, Belgium
Thi Thu Hao Van
RMIT University, Australia
Yasin Ozdemir
Ataturk Horticultural Central Research Institute, Turkey
Esperanza Martinez Romero
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico
Suriyavathana Muthukrishnan
Periyar University, IndiaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Results from a cross-sectional observational study examining irritable bowel syndrome patients six months after finishing their participation in the ViIBS trial
Jacek Piatek, Calisia University, Poland
Title : Gut microbiome as a driver of healthy ageing
Thi Thu Hao Van, RMIT University, Australia
Title : Treating irritable bowel syndrome patients with a balanced multi-strain synbiotic–results from a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial (the ViIBS trial)
Henning Sommermeyer, Calisia University, Poland
Title : Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of probiotics
Dipak P Ramji, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
Title : Global regulatory trends on the use of probiotics and prebiotics in foods and food supplements
David Pineda Ereno, DPE International Consulting, Belgium
Title : Biochemical profile and nutripotential glimpses of Terminalia arjuna bark extract
Suriyavathana Muthukrishnan, Periyar University, India