News and scientifics events

Biostime Institute is delighted to announce its participation in The 56th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Conference at Milan, Italy from 15th to 18th May 2024.BINC is honoured to be the official sponsor of the ESPGHAN Morning Symposium focusing on the topic related to infants’ and children’s health : “Osteopontin – a Multifunctional protein naturally found in human milk – What’s New?"

Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care was thrilled to participate in the 2024 ESPGHAN congress, a hub of groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and dynamic knowledge exchange.

Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care was proud to participate in the 2024 Journées Francophones de Nutrition (JFN) in Strasbourg, reinforcing its commitment to advancing research in pediatric nutrition. As part of this esteemed event, Biostime Institue hosted an engaging symposium on December 4th, focusing on the theme: “Innovative Bioactives in Pediatric Nutrition: Supporting Immune System Development.”

On the 14th of May 2024, Biostime Institute had the pleasure to hold meeting in Geneva with the Administration Board.‍We were thrilled to discuss the foundation’s progress especially regarding our Research Partnership Program and the 2024 grants.‍We also shared information about BINC’s participation on ESPGHAN 56th Annual Meeting in Milan, 16th-18th of May, and about the organization of our Morning Symposium on osteopontin.‍BINC was also very honored to have the member of the Scientific Board, Prof. Umberto Simeoni, joining us for the second half of the meeting as well as the lunch.‍

In 2023, Biostime Institute attended the annual meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (55th ESPGHAN Annual Meeting).

Biostime Institute sponsors the 12th Probiotics, Prebiotics, and New Food Congress in Roma‍We are thrilled to announce our participation as exhibitors and sponsors at the 12th Probiotics, Prebiotics, and New Food Congress on Nutraceuticals, Botanicals & Phytochemicals for Nutrition & Human, Animal and Microbiota Health, held in the picturesque city of Rome from September 16th to 19th, 2023.‍

On the 1st and 2nd of July 2023, BINC China held the 7th annual Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care symposium in Kunming, China. BINC China is a non- profit organisation focusing on advancing scientific research with experts, institutions and academic societies, committed to providing scientific and comprehensive solutions to maternal and child health. The mission of BINC China is to drive advocacy around science and stimulate innovation.

Biostime Institue for Nutrition & Care at the 43rd French Gastrointestinal and pediatrics society's Congress‍Biostime Institute is a proud sponsor of the French Paediatric Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Group (GFHGNP) and the team recently attended the Group’s 2022 Congress in Bordeaux, France from 31st March to 2nd April.The event brought together more than 300 healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders from around the world who specialise in Paediatric Gastroenterology and early nutrition. The BINC team took the opportunity to present their newest research in early nutrition and infant microbiome while also discussing their 2022 grant funding programme.‍

Adequate nutrition during the first 2 years of life is necessary for healthy growth and development. Early nutrition and good practices can help children develop healthy dietary habits and patterns. Following WHO recommendations, breastmilk provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first 6 months of life. After 6 months, children should begin eating safe and adequate complementary foods while continuing to breastfeed for up to 2 years and beyond.

Probiotics are “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”. These so-called “good bacteria” or “beneficial microbes” can help change the bacterial balance in the gut and influence the body’s immune responses. Prebiotics are non-digestible compounds that act as a fuel source for health-promoting microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract which is required for protection against pathogens or to improve intestinal barrier function.

Fats (also called lipids) are a key component of infants’ and children’s diets and are particularly important during the first years of life. Fat has an important role in providing energy for the body’s functions, needs and growth. Breast milk, which provides integral nutrition during babies’ first 6 months of life, contains around 4g of fat per 100 ml. The primary lipids found in breastmilk are triglycerides which make up approximately 98% of breast milk fat.

Being healthy is crucial to improving the chances of getting pregnant and preventing complications during the pregnancy. Good pre-pregnancy health includes getting a check-up and talking with healthcare professionals about conditions that may affect the gestation journey. It is recommended to focus on improving health at least 3 months before starting to try to conceive.

From birth to 3 years of life the brain registers the greatest growth across the lifespan, acquiring psychomotor skills, language, cognitive functions such as attention and learning and experiencing rapid social and emotional development. Brain architecture is comprised of billions of connections between individual neurons across multiple areas of the brain. These connections enable fast communication among neurons involved in different functions.

Cow’s Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in early childhood and affects 2-3% of all infants. According to Prof. Christophe Dupont, President of the French Society of Pediatrics’ Committee of Nutrition, cow milk allergy can result from a type of skin malfunction and sensitisation in early life. In fact, both food allergy and eczema develop at the same age, in the first months of life, which leads researchers to think they could be linked.

Eating well during pregnancy is crucial for you and your baby’s health. Your diet needs to provide the nutrients for your developing baby and for the many changes that your body will undertake. For example: placental formation, expansion of your blood plasma, and preparation of your breast tissue for lactation. On top of that, the nutrition that your baby receives in the womb affects his immediate development, but also his future health.

Gut microbiota health refers to the function and balance of microorganisms present in the different parts of our gastrointestinal tract. These microorganisms are in the form of bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses and their ensemble creates an ecosystem called the microbiome, in which microbial diversity plays a key role. The microorganisms in our gut play many crucial roles in human health such as regulating the digestive system, extracting nutrients from ingested foods and contributing to the development of a robust immune system.