TechTalk – Lifestyle & Prevention
Welcome to our Tech Talk on Lifestyle & Prevention
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on innovative approaches and practical applications, and hear from leading experts from the Leiden Bio Science Park. Would you like to contribute to the program? Let us know at events@lbsp.nl.
Event highlights
Explore the latest innovations in lifestyle interventions, e-health solutions, and preventive health strategies. Hear from leading professionals how VR, gaming, microbiome research, self-monitoring technologies, and lifestyle adjustments are transforming health outcomes.
Why attend?
This Tech Talk brings together researchers, professionals, and students to explore new strategies and innovations in health. It’s a unique opportunity to learn, network, and contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes through lifestyle and prevention.
Speakers
Ineke van der Ham: Researcher at Leiden University, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Topic: Exploring how Virtual Reality (VR) and gaming technologies are utilized to assist patients in navigating daily life challenges, promoting physical activity, and supporting healthy lifestyles.
Douwe Atsma : Cardiologist at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)
Topic: Presenting “The Box”—an e-health concept developed at LUMC that empowers patients to monitor their health independently from home, enhancing self-care and engagement in cardiovascular health.
Fleur van Eeden: General Manager at MyMicroZoo
Topic: Discussing the importance of gut microbiota in health and introducing MyMicroZoo’s at-home test kit that analyzes gut bacteria, providing insights into individual microbiome composition and personalized health recommendations.
Wilrike Pasman: Researcher at TNO Leiden, affiliated with the Lifestyle4Health project
Topic: Sharing findings from a recent study on prediabetes, conducted in collaboration with Roche Diagnostics, World Data Exchange, and Vivica Health, focusing on lifestyle interventions and their impact on prediabetic individuals.
Jos Frantzen: Independent Epidemiologist and Research Manager
Topic: Discussion the interplay between lifestyle factors, immunity, and vaccination efficacy, emphasizing how lifestyle choices can influence immune responses and vaccination outcomes.
Mindaugas Leonavičius: CEO and Co-Founder of dHealthIQ
Topic: Enhanced, digital health environment by combining medical expertise, the latest AI technologies, and advanced wearables. Furthering our goals of helping users and patients prevent diseases, improve health, and reach a better standard of living.
Henri Cheung – Founder of LifeCodeSolutions
I am the founder of LifeCode Solutions, a lifestyle consult company that helps clients achieve their health and wellness potential through scientific analyses like DNA profiling and other scientifically validated methods. I am passionate about applying my knowledge and skills in biology, research, and fitness to create personalised and effective solutions for my clients.
If you’re interested in becoming a speaker at our future events, please contact us at events@lbsp.nl.
Agenda
15:30 – Start program
15:40 – First round of presentations
16:10 – Break
16:20 – Second round of presentations
17:00 – Drinks & Bites
18:00 – End
