What Will You Learn? 

Don’t Miss Our Presentation at Petfood Forum: The Aging Brain

April 4, 2017

1:45 p.m.–2:25 p.m.

Room 2105

Kansas City Convention Center

The Aging Brain: What Can We Learn From, and For, Our Best Friends?

Dr. Juan Gomez-Basauri, global director of Alltech’s companion animal business, will review some of the recent research in brain health and the benefits of essential nutrients, including fatty acids, vitamins and trace minerals (particularly selenium), as potential neuroprotective agents to delay the onset of neurologic disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome. This work can provide insights into improving the well-being and quality of life of aging canines.

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 Meet our experts!

Dr. Juan Gomez-Basauri, Global Director, Alltech Companion Animal Business

Juan Gomez-Basauri received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Universidad Federico Villarreal in Lima, Peru; a master’s degree in food science from Leeds University in Leeds, England; and a doctorate in food science from Cornell University. Gomez-Basauri has been published extensively in trade journals and peer-reviewed publications.

Kami Grandeen, North America Sales Manager, Alltech Companion Animal Business

Kami Grandeen received her bachelor’s degree in animal nutrition and her master’s degree in ruminant nutrition from the University of Idaho. Grandeen has worked at Alltech for over 10 years and has extensive experience in the livestock and pet food industries.

Dr. Flavia Saad, Universidade Federal de Lavras

Dr. Flavia Saad is an associate professor at the companion animal science and nutrition department at Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) in Brazil. Saad holds a bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine and a master’s degree from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Saad conducted specialized studies towards an animal husbandry degree at the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) in Zaragoza, Spain, and holds a Ph.D. in animal science from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.

Saad’s has an extensive list of peer reviewed publications in companion animal nutrition. Dr. Saad’s current research focuses on biomolecules and mineral metabolism in pets, with emphasis in cats.