Day 1 – Nov 11th 2026 – 11:30 – 1:00 pm EST
Astaxanthin Science Brief: Active Nutrition
11:30–11:40 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Speaker: Karen Hecht, PhD
11:40–11:50 AM
Rethinking Antioxidants: What the Science Really Says About Performance and Recovery
Speaker: Drew Gonzalez, PhD, SCCC, CISSN, CSCS*D, TSAC-F,*D, EP-C
11:50–12:00 PM
From Fatigue to Force: How Astaxanthin Helps Muscles Age Well
Speaker: Joan Liew, CSCS, CISSN, ACLP
12:00–12:15 PM
Break | Raffle
12:15–12:25 PM
The Muscle Under Stress: How Astaxanthin Supports Adaptation, Recovery, and Resilience
Speakers: Callum Queen, PhD
12:25–12:35 PM
Astaxanthin in Action: Practical Strategies for Athletic Performance
Speaker: Jackie Kaminski, M.S., RDN/LDN, and Dr. Mike T. Nelson, Ph.D., MSME, CISSN, FISSN, CSCS
12:35–12:45 PM
From Gym Bags to Daily Routines: Astaxanthin’s Role in the Modern Performance Stack
Speaker: Hunter Waldman, PhD, CSCS*D
12:45–1:00 PM
Q&A | Housekeeping
Speaker: Karen Hecht, PhD
Day 2 – Nov 12th 2026 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm EST
ANSN Formulation Clinic: Commercial Applications
11:30–11:40 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Speaker: Susan Hamrahi, ND
11:40 AM–12:10 PM
How Astaxanthin Powers Today’s Most Innovative Performance Stacks
Panelists: Tom Kurz, Dr. Madhavi Marathe, Raman Chohan, Anuj Jaiswal
Moderators: Megha Marwah, PhD, Behnaz Shakersain, PhD, Karen Hecht, PhD, Susan Hamrahi, ND
12:10–12:20 PM
Break | Raffle
12:20–12:40 PM
Breakout Sessions
Moderators: Megha Marwah, PhD, Behnaz Shakersain, PhD, Karen Hecht, PhD, Susan Hamrahi, ND
12:40–12:50 PM
What We Learned: Key Insights Shaping the Future of Active Nutrition with Astaxanthin
Speakers: Karen Hecht, PhD, Susan Hamrahi, ND
12:50 PM
Closing Remarks
Speakers: Susan Hamrahi, ND