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Protein, Exercise and Muscle Health: Global Experts to Address Nutrition Science in 5 November Webinar
Daniel Moore, PhD, and Michelle Braun, PhD, will examine how dietary protein supports muscle health, how physical activity influences its benefits, and why protein terminology matters for researchers, policymakers and consumers.
VNV News Desk: The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA), will host the fourth session of its 2026 The Nutrition Dialogues webinar series on Thursday, 5 November. The one-hour virtual programme will focus on the science of dietary protein, muscle health and physical performance, alongside the meaning of protein-quality terminology in research, food policy and consumer communication.
The organiser has announced 4:00–5:00 pm UAE time, corresponding to 5:00–6:00 pm in Pakistan. The event flyer also advertises 1.0 Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPEU) under the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program. Participants should confirm credit eligibility and attendance requirements with the organiser.
Scientific Programme: Two Featured Presentations
1. Moving Around Your Protein for Muscle Health and Performance
Speaker: Daniel Moore, PhD | Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto
This presentation will consider the relationship between exercise and protein nutrition, including how the two influence muscle protein synthesis, recovery and physical performance. Drawing on his research specialism, Professor Moore will help connect the underlying physiology with practical questions about the role of dietary protein in active populations.
2. Understanding Protein Terminology: Bridging Research, Policy, and Consumer Perspectives
Speaker: Michelle Braun, PhD | Director of Nutrition Research, Soy Nutrition Institute Global
Dr. Braun’s presentation will address the language used to describe protein and protein quality, and why consistent interpretation matters in scientific research, regulatory and policy discussions, food development and consumer information. It will offer context for communicating nutrition evidence without confusing technical definitions with marketing claims.
Programme note: The flyer identifies the two presentations but does not provide separate start times, a moderator, a question-and-answer schedule or any other detailed running order.
Meet the Speakers
Daniel Moore, PhD
Professor of Muscle Physiology, University of Toronto, Canada
Dr. Daniel Moore is a professor in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. He earned his kinesiology doctorate at McMaster University. His research addresses muscle protein metabolism, skeletal-muscle remodelling, sports nutrition, training adaptation, and the effects of exercise and inactivity on musculoskeletal health.
His work investigates how dietary protein and physical activity interact across the lifespan, with particular attention to recovery, growth, active youth and clinical populations. Among his research honours is an American Society for Nutrition Young Investigator Award.
Michelle Braun, PhD
Director of Nutrition Research, Soy Nutrition Institute Global, USA
Dr. Michelle Braun is a nutrition scientist specialising in clinical research, protein science and the communication of nutrition evidence. Her current position as Director of Nutrition Research is listed by the Soy Nutrition Institute Global (SNI Global).
Previously, she spent more than a decade as Global Protein Scientific Affairs Lead at DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences/IFF, overseeing protein-related nutrition and health-outcome research and presenting scientific findings to international audiences. Her work has also involved scientific and industry collaboration on soy protein, its nutritional value and its relevance to consumer and policy decisions.
Verify Michelle Braun’s current role at SNI Global | Read her previous professional biography
Who Should Attend and Why It Matters
The subjects are particularly relevant to dietitians, nutrition researchers, food scientists, public-health professionals, university faculty, students, policymakers and professionals working in plant-based protein and food product development. The discussion may help attendees distinguish protein intake from protein quality, understand the connection between protein and physical activity, and communicate scientific findings responsibly.
- Nutrition research: Translating evidence on muscle protein metabolism and exercise into clearer professional discussions.
- Food policy and labelling: Understanding how protein terminology may affect standards, claims and consumer interpretation.
- Protein food systems: Considering how plant and animal protein sources are discussed in the context of human nutrition.
- Professional education: A one-hour learning opportunity advertising 1.0 CPEU, subject to the organiser’s applicable requirements.
Online Registration and Access Details
Organiser: U.S. Soybean Export Council, MENASA region. This webinar takes place online; no physical venue is listed.
Official registration code: Not supplied in the event flyer. Direct registration URL: Not independently verified as of 29 October 2026.
Check Registration on the Official USSEC MENASA PageThis button opens the organiser’s official LinkedIn page, not a confirmed sign-up form. Please locate the Session 4 announcement and follow its registration instructions. Do not use an access link published for an earlier session.
About the Webinar Series
The Nutrition Dialogues is a professional webinar series organised by USSEC’s MENASA team. Its 2026 sessions have covered emerging evidence, soy nutrition and questions facing nutrition professionals. USSEC has reported its collaboration with Soy Nutrition Institute Global on the series. The 5 November session extends that programme to protein quality, muscle health, physical activity and the interpretation of nutrition terminology.
VNV will update the registration information if the organiser publishes a verified, session-specific booking link or access code.
- USSEC MENASA official event announcements
- USSEC overview of its 2026 Nutrition Dialogues initiative
- University of Toronto: Daniel Moore
- Soy Nutrition Institute Global: Michelle Braun
- USSEC speaker biography: Michelle Braun
Event date, titles, format and CPEU wording are based on the organiser’s promotional flyer. Publication prepared for The Veterinary News & Views (VNV), 29 October 2026.