Pre-Congress Workshops
ESPEN LLL Course
Date: 7 – 8 October 2025 (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Time: TBC
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre, level 3, Meeting Room 333
1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593
Synopsis: The Life Long Learning (LLL) programme in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism is an innovative and effective educational programme for healthcare professionals. The LLL programme offers online training and live courses using a variety of modern training methodologies and resources.
The LLL programme in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism is based on an educational curriculum offering 120 training modules created and peer reviewed by recognized experts in the field. Live courses are a compulsory component of your training in the LLL programme. This 2-day programme will earn you 16 LLL credits.
Learning Objectives: To improve the knowledge, competence and skills of healthcare professionals in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism for the topics covered in ESPEN LLL.
Faculty: Professor Rémy Meier, Professor Stainislaw Klek, Professor Rocco Barazzoni and Dr Doris Ng
Targeted Participant No: 60
Price per participant : Registration Fees Regular
| 3 modules and above | S$450 |
| 2 modules (same day) | S$250 |
| 2 modules (different day) | S$300 |
| 1 module | S$150 |
Date: 7 Oct 2025
Time: TBC
Screening, Diagnosis and Assessment of Malnutrition
Moderated by Remy Meier (CH)
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- Screening, diagnosis and assessment of malnutrition by Remy Meier
- Body composition by Rocco Barazoni
- Energy and Protein Balance and Requirement by Stan Klek
Date: 7 Oct 2025
Time: TBC
Obesity
Moderated by Rocco Barazoni (IT)
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- Why obesity is a disease – Pathogenesis and diagnosis
- Obesity complications – metabolic syndrome and systemic impact by Doris Ng
- Obesity treatment – Lifestyle, medications and surgery by Remy Meier
- Nutritional derangements and deficiencies in obesity – Malnutrition, sarcopenic obesity and therapeutic implications by Rocco Barazzoni
Date: 8 Oct 2025
Time: TBC
Nutrition in Cancer
Moderated by Remy Meier (CH)
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- Nutritional and metabolic consequences of cancer and its treatment by Doris Ng
- Nutritional treatment strategies in cancer patients by Remy Meier
- Physical activity and muscle training in cancer patients
- Multimodal approach to cancer patients: Nutritional and clinical impact by Remy Meier
Date: 8 Oct 2025
Time: TBC
Nutritional Support in the Perioperative Period
Moderated by Stan Klek (PL)
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- Metabolic responses to surgical stress by Stan Klek
- Managing surgical stress: Principals of enhanced recovery (ERAS) by Remy Meier
- Making the gut work
- Nutritional therapy in the perioperative period by Remy Meier
Leading the Fight Against Sarcopenia: Essential Muscle Assessment Skills for Clinicians
Powered by PRIME (Promoting Muscle Health Through Empowerment), Asia Pacific Center of Excellence for Muscle Health
Date: 8 October 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre, Level 3, Meeting Room 331
Synopsis: Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, affects 10% to 27% of adults aged 60 and above. Disease-related malnutrition and muscle loss exacerbate prevalence in hospital to approximately one in four. Sarcopenia increases risks of frailty, falls, and hospitalization, making early detection and management crucial.
Accurate and regular assessment of muscle mass, strength, and function is essential in clinical settings to prevent, diagnose and treat sarcopenia. Techniques range from simple, non-invasive methods to advanced technologies like bedside ultrasound and CT scans. Regular monitoring can identify sarcopenia early, enabling proactive measures to prevent further muscle loss and associated complications.
This hands-on interactive workshop incorporates recommendations of the latest sarcopenia guidelines and features four stations that include physical examination, anthropometric measures, functional tests and ultrasound, each structured to teach and enhance accuracy of specific clinical skills. Nutrition Support Team members, physicians, and dietitians in both inpatient and outpatient settings will benefit from this program.
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Course Director:
A/Prof Frederick Koh Hong Xiang MBBS, MMed (surg), FRCSEd, PhD Consultant, Colorectal Service, Division of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital Principal Investigator, Sengkang General Hospital Musculoskeletal Regenerative Laboratory, SingHealth Duke-NUS Muscle Health Programme Co-Chairperson, Sarcopenia Interest Group, Singapore Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Executive Committee, Singapore Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition |
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| Time | Agenda | Faculty |
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Registration | |
| 8:30 – 8:50 am | Opening Address – Is Sarcopenia, the new ‘skeleton’ in the cupboard? | A/Prof Frederick Koh Hong Xiang |
| 8:50 – 9:20 am | Multi-disciplinary Panel – Top Tips on Recognition & Treatment of Sarcopenia | Faculty |
| 9:20 – 9:30 am | Break | |
| Muscle Health Stations 9:30 – 11:30 am (30 min per station) RS+ |
Group A: Calf Circumference; Muscle Ultrasound assessment for muscle quality – a novel assessment method for sarcopenia | A/Prof Frederick Koh Hong Xiang
Dr Tan Li Feng Consultant Alexandra Hospital |
| Group B: Pragmatic Muscle Health Case Discussions – From Acute Care to Community | Dietetic Team Sengkang General Hospital | |
| Group C: Functional Examinations (Timed Up and Go Test, Sit-to- Stand, Gait Speed, Handgrip) | Physiotherapy Team Sengkang General Hospital | |
| Group D: Nutrition Focused Physical Examination | Dr Charles Lew Senior Principal Dietitian Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
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| 11:30 – 11:50 am | Questions & Answers | Faculty |
| 11:50 – 12:00 pm | Closing & Certification | A/Prof Frederick Koh Hong Xiang |
ESPEN LLL Course
Date: 7 – 8 October 2025 (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Time: 0830-1800
Suntec Convention Centre, level 3, Meeting Room 333
1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593
Leading the Fight Against Sarcopenia: Essential Muscle Assessment Skills for Clinicians
Powered by PRIME (Promoting Muscle Health Through Empowerment), Asia Pacific Center of Excellence for Muscle Health
Date: 8 October 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre, Level 3, Meeting Room 331
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