One of the most rewarding, yet dangerous, things we do on a daily basis is to EAT.
Building on the success of our 2016 Gastronauts Symposium, Gastronauts Singapore took place from May 2-4th, 2018. Over 120 people attended the conference to network, hear from our 25 invited speakers, and build lifelong collaborations. We aimed to spark a global conversation on how food and microbes affect our brain and behavior. And, to envision the future tools needed to unveil gut-brain signaling. The conference was a joint effort between Duke University School of Medicine, Duke-National University of Singapore, and the Office of Naval Research Global in Singapore. Here is where bold thinkers, idea executioners, and trend setters met to imagine the future of gut brain biology.
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AGENDA| Wednesday, May 2, 2018 | |
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| 06:00p-09:00p | Speakers Reception Tok Panjang, Dorsett Hotel |
| Thursday, May 3, 2018 | |
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| 08:15a-08:30a | Opening Remarks Andrew Muir, DUKE University |
| 08:30a-10:30a | Session I | Microbes that matter Hosted by Diego Bohórquez Raphael Valdivia, DUKE University Jonathan Kotula, CARIBOU Xiuqin Zhang, PEKING University Matthew Chang, NUS Synthetic Biology Center |
| 10:30a-11:00a | Coffee Break Refuel and expand your thinking with speakers |
| 11:00a-12:30p | Session II | Nutrients and Metabolism Hosted by Irene Miguel Aliaga Feifan Guo, SHANGHAI IBS Walter Wahli, NANYANG Technological University Paul Yen, DUKE-NUS Greg Suh, NEW YORK University |
| 12:30p-02:00p | Lunch Break Sponsored by Duke-NUS |
| 02:00p-03:00p | Discussion | Funding future gut brain research How to think from the perspective of a funding officer Pae Wu, Office of NAVAL Research Robert Kokoska, US ARMY Research Lab Jermont Chen, AIR FORCE Office of Scientific Research Justin Gallivan, DARPA BTO Iain Dickson, NATURE Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| 03:00p-03:30p | Tea Break Refuel and expand your thinking with speakers |
| 03:30p-05:30p | Session III | The Second Brain Hosted by Xiling Shen John Furness, University of MELBOURNE Arthur Beyder, MAYO CLINIC Nick Spencer, FLINDERS University Sven Pettersson, NANYANG Technological University |
| 05:30p-06:30p | Wine & Cheese Poster Session Brew your next big idea with your new collaborators |
| 06:30p-09:00p | Dinner by Invitation Transportation leaves at 6:30p |
| Friday, May 4, 2018 | |
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| 08:30a-10:30a | Session IV | Engineering the Gut Hosted by Raphael Valdivia Nick Barker, SINGAPORE IMB Xiling Shen, DUKE University Shawn Je, DUKE-NUS Maxime Mahe, University of NANTES |
| 10:30a-11:00a | Coffee Break Refuel and expand your thinking with speakers |
| 11:00a-12:30p | Session V | Neuroengineering Hosted by Nick Spencer Lawrence Carin, DUKE University John Doyle, CALIFORNIA Institute of Technology Warren Grill, DUKE University |
| 12:30p-01:30p | Lunch Break Explore Singapore's gastronomy with your new colleagues |
| 01:30p-03:00p | Session VI | Gut, Brain, and Disease Hosted by Arthur Beyder Karl Herrup, HONG KONG University David Silver, DUKE-NUS Rodger Liddle, DUKE University |
| 03:00p-03:30p | Tea Break Refuel and expand your thinking with speakers |
| 03:30p-05:30p | Session VII | The neurobiology of gut feelings Hosted by John Furness Diego Bohórquez, DUKE University Luis Saraiva, SIDRA Qatar Irene Miguel Aliaga, IMPERIAL College London Ivan de Araujo, YALE University |
| 05:30p-06:00p | Closing Remarks Thomas Coffman, DUKE-NUS |
| Saturday, May 5, 2018 | |
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| 11:00a | Check out Thank you for joining us. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! |
LOCATION
Transportation
The Singapore Changi Airport is on the eastern tip of Singapore and is located about 30 minutes from Duke-NUS Medical School by taxi. From the airport there are a number of ways to transfer to the hotel:
- Taxi is the easiest – simply follow the signs after clearing Customs. Meters are always used in Singapore and prices are reasonable. A trip to the city during the day will be between S$20 – S$30, including a S$3 – S$5 airport surcharge. An additional 50% surcharge applies between 12:00 AM and 06:00 AM.
- Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) – the trains run from a station between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, but you’ll need to change trains at the Tanah Merah station to a city-bound train. The closest station to Duke-NUS Medical School is Outram Park MRT station which is on the East West Line (Green line)/North East Line(Purple line).
- Bus – Bus terminals can be found in the basements of Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. The bus service runs from 06:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
The closest MRT station to Duke-NUS Medical School is Outram Park Station on the East West Line (Green line)/North East Line (Purple Line). Note that the East West Line (Green Line) is the same MRT line as Changi Airport.
ACCOMODATION
We have arranged for invited speakers to stay at the Dorsett Singapore (333 New Bridge Road, Singapore 088765). If other attendees are interested in booking with our negotiated rates, please contact [email protected].
LOCAL CUISINE
Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant
Halal Indonesian cuisine over a buffet spread and an a la carte menu. Operation hours are from 12:00pm to 2:30pm for lunch and 6:00pm to 10:30pm for dinner. Located in Furama RiverFront Hotel, 405 Havelock Rd. Tel: +65 6333 8898
Spize
Features authentic Singaporean, Thai, Indian, Western & Mediterranean food. Operating hours on weekdays are from 12:00pm to 5:00am. Located at 409 River Valley Road. Tel: +65 6337 7493
The Orange Lantern
Vietnamese restaurant. Operating hours from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Located at 73 Killiney Road. Tel: 6732 8032
Indochilli Singapore
Halal Indonesian Cuisine. Operating hours on weekdays are from 11:30am to 10:00pm. Located at 54 Zion Road. Tel: 6445 1766
Straits Kitchen Local buffet with a halal certified kitchen. Lobby Level Grand Hyatt Singapore.