August 29, 2023 — The following was released by Seafood Nutrition Partnership:
Theme: Seafood for Healthy People and Planet: Nourishing Our Brains, Restoring Our Oceans
Dr. Tom Brenna and SNP’s Scientific Nutrition Advisory Council invite you to attend the 7th
Annual State of the Science Symposium virtually or in person in Washington D.C. The meeting
will take place Thursday, September 21, 2023, and is the leading forum for global experts
to outline the most up-to-date and trusted science on seafood nutrition and
sustainability. Click here or visit www.seafoodnutrition.org/agenda/ to view the schedule.
Preview the 7th Annual State of the Science Symposium:
● Enjoy delicious gourmet seafood (lunch and happy hour) and hear from renowned
researchers in TED Talk-style formats on the latest science around the brain and mental
health.
● Learn why the Future is Blue with the Blue Food movement and how eating seafood
and a healthy environment are linked.
● Network with peers and attendees including scientists, nutrition policy experts,
registered dietitians, industry leaders, nonprofit leaders, Congressional representatives,
federal agency representatives, and more.
Presenters:
● Dr. Tom Brenna, professor of nutrition and renowned scientist, will discuss prioritizing
nutrition for the brain, affirming national seafood nutrition policy.
● Dr. Susan Carlson, professor of nutrition, will speak on supporting expectant moms and
baby brain development.
● Dr. Ole Mouritsen, professor of gastrophysics and culinary food innovation, will present
“When Blue is Green: Seafood as a Driver in the Green Transition.”
● Ms. Sarah Crowley, vice president of marketing and communications for Seafood
Nutrition Partnership, will showcase a national seafood promotion campaign “Helping
Consumers Fall In Love in Seafood.”
● Dr. Maya Maroto, RDN and former FDA chief of education and outreach branch, will
discuss “How a Food is Medicine/Precision Nutrition Strategy Can Advance Equitable
Approaches for Brain Health and Nutrition Security.”
● Mrs. Lauren Couchois, registered dietitian and culinary specialist of food and nutrition
services, will highlight locally sourced and sustainable food options in K-12 school
cafeterias.
● Ms. Jennifer Bushman, sustainable aquaculture advocate and documentarian, will
preview Fed By Blue’s new docuseries “Hope In the Water.”
● Dr. Michael Crawford, visiting professor in the department of metabolism, digestion,
and reproduction, will present a “Hypothesis on the Mental and Physical Decline of the
Brain.”
Click here to view our full lineup of speakers.
A special thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible:
Presenting Title Sponsor: National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Gold Sponsors: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, Glacier Fish Company, StarKist
Silver Sponsors: Chilean Salmon Marketing Council, the Global Organization for EPA
and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), Pacific Seafood Processors Association
About Seafood Nutrition Partnership
Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the U.S.
that builds awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of seafood. SNP addresses the
country’s public health crisis through education programs that inspire Americans to incorporate
more seafood and omega-3s into their diets for improved health per the USDA Dietary
Guidelines. For more information or to support SNP, visit seafoodnutrition.org.