Changing Conversation from 'Chronic Disease' to 'Chronic Health', by Prof. Luigi Fontana
Wed, 26 Feb
|LKCMedicine (CSB Auditorium, Level 4)
An Exclusive Lecture by Prof. Luigi Fontana: Shifting the Conversation from Chronic Disease to Chronic Health
Time & Location
26 Feb 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm SGT
LKCMedicine (CSB Auditorium, Level 4), 11 Mandalay Rd, Singapore 308232
About the event
An Exclusive Lecture by Prof. Luigi Fontana: Shifting the Conversation from Chronic Disease to Chronic Health
The Singaporean Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine are proud to invite you to an inspiring in-person lecture with Prof. Luigi Fontana, MD, PhD, FRACP, one of the world's foremost experts in healthy aging and metabolic health. Prof. Fontana will challenge conventional paradigms and explore how we can shift the focus from managing chronic disease to fostering chronic health through preventive, personalized, and holistic approaches.
Event Details
Date: 26 Feb 2025
Time: 6:30pm, followed by refreshments
Venue: Ong Tiong Tat & Irene Tan Liang Kheng Auditorium (LKCMedicine, CSB Level 4)
Registration Fee: Free (Registration required, seats are limited)
Continuing Education: CMEs pending
About Prof. Luigi Fontana
Prof. Luigi Fontana is the Leonard P. Ullmann Chair in Translational Metabolic Health and the Scientific Director of the Charles Perkins Centre Royal Prince Alfred Clinic at the University of Sydney. He also directs the ‘Healthy for Life’ Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting health and well-being through lifestyle interventions.
With decades of pioneering research published in leading scientific journals, Prof. Fontana has advanced our understanding of how diet, exercise, and lifestyle factors influence aging, chronic diseases, and overall health. His work exemplifies the transition from a disease-centered model of healthcare to one that prioritizes prevention, personalization, and longevity.
Professor Fontana has published over 170 manuscripts in prestigious journals including Science, Cell, and more, with 96.4% of his papers being in the top 10% most-cited journals. He has been invited to present his work at international conferences and top medical schools and research institutes around the world, including Harvard University, Cambridge University, Yale University, among others. Dr. Fontana is also the recipient of several prestigious awards, and has been quoted by major media outlets including The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Lecture Highlights
In this thought-provoking lecture, Prof. Fontana will address:
How chronic health, rather than chronic disease, can be a central healthcare goal.
The science behind preventing up to 80% of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes and 40% of cancers through lifestyle choices.
The role of dietary and lifestyle factors in modulating key biological pathways that protect against chronic illnesses and aging.
Practical strategies for clinicians and researchers to integrate personalized, preventive approaches into their practice.
How fostering health equity and sustainability can transform healthcare systems globally.
A Message from Prof. Luigi Fontana
"Many chronic illnesses are preventable. Modern medicine has allowed us to extend life, but these years are often marked by suffering and dependence on costly healthcare systems. By transitioning to a healthcare model that emphasizes prevention and personalized treatment, we can promote global health and well-being, reduce social disparities, and protect planetary health."
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for researchers, health professionals, clinicians, students, general public - mainly everyone seeking evidence-based insights into the intersection of lifestyle medicine, aging, and chronic health.
Registration
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Seats are limited—reserve yours now to join this transformative conversation and help redefine the future of health.