The São Paulo School of Advanced Science (SPSAS) on FoodOmics ( https://espca.fea.unicamp.br/ ) will be held on September 13-26, 2026, at the School of Food Engineering of the State University of Campinas (FEA-UNICAMP) in São Paulo state, Brazil.
Advances in omics sciences in areas related to food and nutrition have made it increasingly possible to understand the complexity at each layer of biological systems and at each stage of food systems, from cultivation to consumption – hence the term FoodOmics, which was established to designate the emerging interdisciplinary field that uses omics technologies to holistically understand food and nutrition, focusing on production, safety, and, above all, the benefits associated with food consumption. Thus, SPSAS on FoodOmics aims to promote discussions and deepen scientific and technological knowledge, advancing understanding of the potential of omics technologies in the areas of science, engineering, food technology, and nutrition.
The ten-day School’s schedule combines theoretical and practical activities, including keynote lectures, poster sessions, advanced hands-on workshops, and discussion panels, all focused on foodomics and its applications. The program includes interactive sessions where participants will present their research, technical visits to the laboratories of UNICAMP and the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), along with cultural activities.
The discussions at the School will benefit greatly from the participation of internationally renowned researchers as keynote speakers, such as Prof. Dr. Alejandro Cifuentes (Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación – Spain), author of the term FoodOmics; Prof. Dr. Jianguo Xia (McGill University – Canada), who developed the Metaboanalyst Platform ( https://www.metaboanalyst.ca/ ); Prof. Dr. Mónica Cala Molina (Universidad de Los Andes – Colombia), head of the Latin-American Society of Metabolic Profile; Prof. Dr. Hector Henrique Ferreira Koolen (Amazonas State University – Brazil), coordinator for the Legal Amazon Metabolomics Network.
Registrations
SPSAS on FoodOmics expects to receive 200 students, including undergraduate and graduate students and early-career researchers (post-doctorates). The selection will be carried out by the Scientific Committee and will prioritize the formation of a diverse audience in terms of race, gender, nationality, and place of origin, estimating that 125 participants will be Brazilians located in the state of São Paulo, 25 will be Brazilians located in other Brazilian states, and 50 will be foreigners.
Interested parties must apply by May 31, 2026 by filling the application form at the event’s website ( https://espca.fea.unicamp.br/application/ ).
Reporters are invited to register for the scientific sessions and short courses, which will present state-of-the-art science and the results of new research.
Costs
The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is supporting the event through its São Paulo School of Advanced Science Program (SPSAS http://espca.fapesp.br/home ).
Participants who do not reside in Campinas will have the costs of round-trip (air or ground travel), meals, accommodation, travel insurance (only for foreign participants), and transportation between designated locations during the school’s activities fully covered by SPSAS on FoodOmics, with funding from The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP).
About FAPESP
The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is a public institution with the mission of supporting scientific research in all fields of knowledge by awarding scholarships, fellowships and grants to investigators linked with higher education and research institutions in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. FAPESP is aware that the very best research can only be done by working with the best researchers internationally. Therefore, it has established partnerships with funding agencies, higher education, private companies, and research organizations in other countries known for the quality of their research and has been encouraging scientists funded by its grants to further develop their international collaboration.