Recording of Webinar Series: Nutrigenomics

This webinar is sponsored by Bioceuticals and Oborne Health Supplies.

This is a 3-part webinar series

Where: Online

CPE: 6 CPE points

Access: Webinar recordings can be watched at any time.

ATMS Webinar Series: Nutrigenomics

This 3-part series will cover nutrigenomics, epigenetics and gene testing for integrative medical practitioners, naturopaths and nutritionists.

Part 1 will provide the foundations of DNA and gene expression so practitioners can explain what genetic variations are and they can impact someone’s health. 

Part 2 is aimed at practitioners who want to use genetics to help personalise their patients’ dietary and nutrient choices to support weight management and optimal health. This webinar will cover genes associated with fat and carbohydrate metabolism, food sensitivities including gluten and dairy along with key nutrients that are influenced by common genetic variations. 

Part 3 will cover genes that increase risk for autoimmune disease, focusing on coeliac disease and thyroid disorders. Autoimmune and thyroid disease management strategies will be reviewed, with an emphasis and targeting treatment strategies using DNA results and associated biomarker testing.

Presenter: Dr Denise Furness, PhD BSc(Hons) RNutr AusREP

Geneticist & Nutritionist

Founder and Principal of Your Genes & Nutrition

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Dr Denise Furness, PhD is a molecular geneticist and nutritionist. She is a pioneer in the field of nutrigenomics and personalised health with almost 20 years experience in the area. She began her career as a research scientist focusing on folate nutrigenomics, methylation and DNA damage in relation to pregnancy health. Over the years her research expanded covering vitamin D, inflammation and oxidative stress. She has published her work in peer reviewed journals and has won numerous awards for her research and conference presentations. 

In 2012 she founded Your Genes and Nutrition and began applying her knowledge in private practice. In addition, Denise provides education for health practitioners drawing on her own clinical trials as well as the latest evidence based research, government and peak health body guidelines in relation to nutrigenomics, lifestyle and environmental medicine. 

Denise has a special interest in thyroid health, after suffering autoimmune thyroid disease herself, and being told her condition was lifelong. Using her knowledge in nutritional and lifestyle medicine she recovered, and now helps those with thyroid and autoimmune disorders take charge of their health and wellbeing.

Dr Denise Furness, PhD is a functional geneticist, registered nutritionist, and registered exercise professional. She is a pioneer in the field of nutrigenomics and epigenetics. She began her career as a research scientist and has won national and international awards for her research and conference presentations. In 2012 she founded Your Genes and Nutrition and began applying her knowledge in clinical practice. Denise specialises in women’s health, fertility and autoimmune thyroid disease.