Dr. John Folts, University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, and Dr. James Joseph, Lead Scientist, USDA-ARS Human Nutrition Research Center in Boston, two of the world's leading investigators on the cardiovascular and neurological benefits of high antioxidant foods and beverages, will present a briefing for journalists and writers at the Algonquin Hotel in NYC on Thursday, December 2, from 3:30 5:00 PM. Wine, cheese and grape juice from New York State will be served.
(Quick! What's the difference between a flavonol and a flavonoid?)
WHAT: An educational symposium for journalists on the cardiovascular and neurological benefits of grape juice, wine and other high antioxidant foods and beverages.
WHEN: Thursday December 2nd, 2004,
3:30-5:00pm
WHERE: The Algonquin Hotel, 59 West 44th Street (5th and 6th Avenues)
WHO: Dr. John Folts and Dr. James Joseph, two of the worlds leading investigators on the cardiovascular and neurological benefits of high antioxidant foods and beverages.
PLUS: A valuable primer on polyphenols from Dr. JoLynne Wightman, an expert in grape biochemistry, and a Registered Dietitian's perspective on applying nutriti
onal science in "real world" situations from Ruth Carey. Sponsored by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation through a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture.
WRITER'S SYMPOSIUM BIOS
James Joseph, Ph.D.
Lead Scientist, Lab Chief, Laboratory of Neuroscience USDA-ARS Human Nutrition Research Center, Boston, MA.
Dr. Joseph is one of the leading researchers studying the effects of high-antioxidant fruits, vegetables and beverages on neurological function and aging. His work has been published in numerous scientific journals, and is the author of "The Color Code: A Revolutionary Eati
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19-Nov-2004