October 6, 2015

EPA announces 2016 edition of the Jules Tournut Probiotics Prize

 

The European Probiotic Association (EPA) has announced the 2016 edition of the Jules Tournut Probiotics Prize.

One of the commitments of the EPA, in line with the vision of Professor Jules Tournut, is to promote beneficial probiotic microorganisms, by encouraging the publication of articles and scientific papers. The Jules Tournut Probiotics Prize aims at rewarding young researchers for their innovative and significant contribution to probiotic research in animal nutrition.

The Jules Tournut Probiotics Prize is awarded every two years, after an evaluation made by a scientific committee composed of independent international scientists. Two prizes, one for scientific excellence, and the other for innovative industrial application, will be awarded.

The Prizes will be granted during Eurotier in Hannover, November 15-18, 2016, and the winners will be invited to present their work at a press conference.

This Jules Tournut Probiotics Prize is addressed to young scientists from all countries working on probiotics with a PhD or Master Thesis published in 2014/2016. Scientific works should involve innovative concepts, practical applications, or advanced knowledge of mechanisms of action in the field of probiotics for animal feeding. Areas of recognised expertise are nutrition, physiology, microbiology and immunity.

Lallemand, together with Lesaffre, are the founding members of the EPA.