Previous Editions - Hydration for Health

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Previous Editions

Below you will find links to previous meetings, where you can access further information and materials, such as the scientific program, researcher awards sessions and video footage.

13^th Annual Hydration for Health Scientific Conference, 2021

This 13^th edition, held digitally on June 23^rd focused on ‘Water and Hydration Science: Current evidence and future directions’.

2021 Early Career Researcher Award: Nathaniel Willis

Let’s meet Nathaniel Willis, 2021 ECRA Winner. Discover more about his research on hydration and gut barrier functions and his experience during the Early Career Researcher Award contest.

12^th Hydration for Health Annual Scientific Conference, 2020

This first online edition focused on ‘Water across the lifespan: from physiology to education program and policy making’.

11^th Annual Hydration for Health Scientific Conference, Evian, June 2019

This edition gathered over 200 hydrationists worldwide and explored current public health concerns, all while opening the discussion towards new territories.

2019 Early Career Researcher Award: Loris Juett

His research topic explore the impact of hydration status in the pathogenesis of exercise-induced Acute Kidney Injury.

10^th Annual Hydration For Health Scientific Conference, Evian, June 2018

Hydrationists from all over the world gathered in Evian to celebrate 10 years of hydration science.

2018 Early Career Researcher Award: Gabrielle Giersch

Mrs Giersch is currently investigating the effect of mild dehydration and subsequent dehydration on sleep time and sleep quality with subjective measures.

9^th Annual Hydration For Health Scientific Conference, Evian, July 2017

This edition offered many new opportunities to discuss hydration, not only among seasoned scientists and regular conference attendees but also a wider audience thanks to the Hydration for Health Academy.

2017 Early Career Researcher Award: Conor Underwood

Conor presented how inadequate hydration might contribute to high blood pressure in rat model of PKD - Lewis Polycystic Kidney rat (LPK).

8^th Annual Hydration For Health Scientific Conference, Evian, July 2016

This year’s sessions offered new opportunities to shed light on the hydration story including the first Hydration for Health Academy, keynote talks and the first “Tribute to Hydration” award.

2016 Early Career Researcher Award: Dr. Colleen Muñoz

Prof Muñoz’s research examines stress responses associated with dehydration, exercise and heat exposure in humans at the cellular and genetic level.

7^th Annual Hydration For Health Scientific Conference, Evian, July 2015

Emerging Themes in Hydration Science Take Center Stage During 7^th Annual Hydration for Health Scientific Conference, Evian, France July 1, 2015.

2015 Early Career Researcher Award: Dr. Evan Johnson

His research found that in a sample of men with type 2 diabetes, three days of low water intake negatively impacted blood glucose response and insulin sensitivity, indicating a new and exciting area of hydration research.

6^th Annual Hydration For Health Scientific Conference, Evian, July 2014

More than 120 hydration experts and interested parties convened to review the latest research on healthy hydration as it relates to four key topic areas: children, chronic kidney disease (CKD), obesity prevention and public health.

Young Researcher Award winner 2014 : Dr. Naiman Khan

Dr. Khan received the award for his great work studying the relation between cognitive function and hydration in pre-pubertal adolescence children.

5^th Annual Hydration For Health Scientific Conference, Evian, July 2013

The hydration scientific community gathered again to share the latest scientific developments in the field of hydration and health. Highlights of this conference, the Hydration and Obesity prevention session organized in collaboration with EASO.

Young Researcher Award winner 2013 : Dr. Christopher Taveau

He earned a Master degree in pharmacology in René Descartes University, Paris where he studied the concepts from therapeutic target discovery to drug development.

4^th Annual Hydration For Health Scientific Conference, Evian, July 2012

This edition saw over 150 international scientific and medical experts gather in Evian, France to learn about and share the latest developments and scientific research related to hydration and health.

2012 Early Researcher Award: Dr. Giannis Arnaoutis

The Hydration for Health Initiative Young Researcher Award, that was awarded for the first time in 2012, recognizes innovative research in the fields of hydration and health.

3^rd Annual Hydration For Health Scientific Conference, Evian, July 2011

A distinguished body of international scientific and medical experts convened in Evian, France on 1^st July 2011 for the third Annual ‘Hydration for Health’ Scientific meeting.

2022 Early Career Research Award Winner

Congratulations to Stephanie Nishi, who won the Early Career Researcher Award 2022!