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.

12^th Hydration for Health Annual Scientific Conference, 2020

This 12^th edition, held on June 24th for the first time in digital format given the sanitary situation 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 11^th edition, held on June 25^th – 26^th in Evian, France, gathered over 200 hydrationists worldwide and explored current public health concerns, all while opening the discussion towards new territories.

Meet Loris Juett, winner of the 2019 Young Researcher Award.

Young Researcher Award Winner 2019: Loris Juett

For the 3^rd year in a row, young researchers have the chance to participate in this exciting contest, where they have 3 minutes to summarize their ongoing research and results.

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

On the 26^th and 27^th of June, more than 200 hydrationists from all over the world gathered in Evian to celebrate 10 years of hydration science.

Meet Gabrielle Giersch, winner of the 2018 Young Researcher Award.

Young Researcher Award winner 2018 : Gabrielle Giersch

Her topic focused on understanding how mild dehydration impacts sleep in humans. 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

The 9^thedition of the Hydration for Health Scientific Conference 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.

Meet Conor Underwood, winner of the 2017 Young Researcher Award.

Young Researcher Award winner 2017 : Conor Underwood

The challenge of this year’s Young Researcher Award edition was to present in 3 minutes, their ongoing research and a couple of key results in a very sharp and clear manner.

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.

Meet Colleen Muñoz, winner of the 2016 Young Researcher Award.

Young Researcher Award Winner 2016 : Dr. Colleen Muñoz

Bringing a fresh perspective on hydration science, the first female H4H Young Researcher of the Year award winner was named on June 29th in Évian, France at the 8th annual Hydration for Health Annual Scientific Conference.

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.

Meet Evan Johnson, winner of the 2015 Young Researcher Award.

Young Researcher Award winner 2015 : Dr. Evan Johnson

Continuing an annual tradition of recognizing young talent in the field of hydration research, Professor Evan Johnson, currently at the University of Wyoming (USA), was honored as this year’s recipient of the 2015 H4H Young Researcher of the Year award.

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

At the Palais Lumière d’Evian, 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.

Meet Naiman Khan, winner of the 2014 Young Researcher Award.

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.

Meet Christopher Taveau, winner of the 2013 Young Researcher Award.

Young Researcher Award winner 2013 : Dr. Christopher Taveau

During 2012 many exciting abstracts were submitted to the H4H Initiative and the winning abstract was selected from a short list of twelve submissions by the H4H Initiative Expert Working Group, a team of international hydration and health experts.

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

The 4^th Annual Hydration for Health (H4H) Scientific Conference 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.

Meet Giannis Arnaoutis, winner of the 2012 Young Researcher Award.

Young Researcher Award winner 2012 : 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^rdAnnual 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.