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Keynote Speaker Announcement: Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Symposium, Adelaide

Doctors For Nutrition

Doctors For Nutrition is proud to announce the highly anticipated Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine Symposium 2025 (NLMS25), set to take place in Adelaide this year. This landmark event brings together leading medical experts, healthcare professionals, and the wider community to explore the transformative impact of nutrition and lifestyle medicine on population health and wellbeing.

 

Register here

Meet our Keynote Speakers:

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: Dr Will Busiewicz

Board-Certified Gastroenterologist (USA), Gut Health Authority, Lifestyle Medicine Pioneer, New York Times Bestselling Author

 

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B") is a board-certified, award-winning gastroenterologist, an internationally recognised gut health expert and the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and Indie Bound-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook.

 

With a passion for plants and helping people, he is the U.S. Medical Director and sits on the Scientific Advisory Board of ZOE, has authored more than twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty presentations at national meetings, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimise their gut health.

 

He completed a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, a medical degree from Georgetown University, and a master's in clinical investigation from Northwestern University. Dr. B was the chief medical resident at Northwestern and the chief gastroenterology fellow at The University of North Carolina and received the highest award given by both his residency and fellowship. He completed an epidemiology fellowship on a grant from the National Institutes of Health at UNC's prestigious Gillings School of Global Public Health.

 

Dr. B will share his cutting-edge expertise on the science of the microbiome, nutrition, and the transformative role of lifestyle in disease prevention and management in his exclusive pre-recorded presentation: Fueling Resilience Through Diet, Lifestyle and the Microbiome 

 

AUSTRALIAN KEYNOTE: Drew Harrisberg

Exercise physiologist, sports scientist, diabetes educator

 

Drew Harrisberg is an Exercise Physiologist with a post-graduate certificate in Diabetes Education and Management, but more importantly, he is a happy and healthy guy thriving with type 1 diabetes.

 

After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 22, Drew made it his mission to regain control of his health by making positive changes to the way that he lives, eats, moves, and the mindset with which he approaches life. Drew has not only accepted living with diabetes but has also learned to manage it so that it doesn’t manage him. 

 

Drew’s media appearances include his inspirational TEDx talk which has been well-received by thousands of people living with diabetes worldwide. He has appeared on several popular podcasts and has had numerous TV appearances. Drew has been featured in many print and online publications such as Men’s Health and Women’s Health. 

 

Drew is also an ambassador for notable diabetes organisations such as Diabetes Australia, The DANII Foundation, and Breakthrough T1D. Drew is the co-founder of Drew’s Daily Dose Insulin Pen Needles, a government-subsidised pharmaceutical product on the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).

 

Many more international, national and local speakers!

Head to our Symposium website to view the full list of speakers presenting on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine.

 

Symposium at a glance:

• The symposium will take place in Adelaide on 8 November 2025, offering a unique learning opportunity for both medical professionals and the public. 

• An optional ‘Culinary Medicine workshop’ to be held on 9 November 2025, along with the exam for Lifestyle Medicine certification registrants.

• Australasia’s only lifestyle medicine symposium with a focus on whole food plant-based nutrition, featuring the latest research and practical strategies across the six pillars of lifestyle medicine to prevent and manage chronic diseases.

• Healthcare professionals attending the symposium can earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, however everyone is welcome and attendees will benefit from evidence-based sessions.

The Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine Symposium 2025 is a two-part event held across two locations in Adelaide on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November 2025. Hosted by Doctors For Nutrition, this event brings a truly unique learning opportunity to Adelaide. The Symposium promises a dynamic program featuring internationally renowned speakers, interactive workshops, and the latest evidence-based research on plant-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Attendees will gain practical insights into preventing, managing, and even reversing chronic diseases through accessible, science-backed strategies.

 

With chronic disease rates on the rise, the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Symposium offers a timely and vital platform for education, collaboration, and action. Whether you are a healthcare provider seeking to expand your toolkit or become certified in lifestyle medicine, or a member of the public eager to take charge of your wellbeing, this event is not to be missed.

 

Event Details:

Symposium:

Date: 8th November  

Location: University of Adelaide, Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences building, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA

Culinary Medicine Workshop (optional)

Date: Sunday 9th November

Location: Inparilla @ Wyatt Trust, 161 Frome Street, Adelaide

Lifestyle Medicine Exam (for registrants)

Date: Sunday 9th November

Location: Inparilla @ Wyatt Trust, 161 Frome Street, Adelaide

 

Registration and Program Information: Visit the Doctors For Nutrition website for full registration details and to secure your place.

 

Join us in Adelaide to unlock the power of food and lifestyle for a healthier tomorrow!

About us:

Doctors For Nutrition is an independent, registered charity founded in 2018 with the mission to inspire the healthcare sector, policymakers, and society at large to adopt whole food plant-based nutrition as a powerful tool in disease prevention and care. With a team of medical and dietetic practitioners across Australia, New Zealand, and globally, Doctors For Nutrition works to equip clinicians, institutions, and communities with evidence-based education and resources on optimal human nutrition. Funded by donations and grants, the organisation advocates for the integration of whole food plant-based nutrition into mainstream healthcare to prevent, alleviate, and even reverse chronic diseases, aiming to create a world free from preventable disease where everyone can thrive and live to their full potential.

Contact details:

Rebecca Stonor, CEO
Doctors For Nutrition
[email protected]
0413309944