5th Annual Food as Medicine Symposium: Embracing Health, Empowering Communities

Schedule

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY

Advertisement
Embracing Health, Empowering Communities
BNMC 5th Annual Food as Medicine Symposium
The BNMC Food as Medicine Symposium returns for its 5th year in 2025, bringing together experts to explore the power of nutrition in health and disease prevention. This year’s event will focus on women’s health, gut health, nutrition for performance, culinary medicine, functional and integrative medicine, and culturally tailored approaches. Attendees will engage in discussions with leading registered dietitians, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The symposium offers a platform for cutting-edge research, practical strategies, and collaborative solutions to promote food as a tool for healing and well-being, reinforcing BNMC’s commitment to fostering a healthier community through nutrition education.
Pre-Order Your Food as Medicine 5th Anniversary T-Shirt Today!
As you purchase your ticket for the Food as Medicine Symposium, don’t forget to pre-order your limited-edition FAM 5th Anniversary T-shirt — a special way to celebrate five years of empowering healthy lives together! Celebrate the movement. Wear it with pride! You'll be able to pick up your shirt at the event only.
Our 2025 Agenda:
The 2025 Symposium will take place at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Day 1 - Thursday, October 23
11:00am -12:00 pm Registration/Welcome
12:00pm - 1:00pm Food as Medicine Tour
03:30pm - 4:45pm Integrative Function/Nutrition Panel
05:00pm-6:30pm Nutrition for Sports Performance Panel
06:45pm-8:00pm Healthy Happy Hour and Networking
Day 2 - Friday, October 24
07:00am - 8:00am Mindful Movement
08:00am - 08:30am Breakfast
08:30am - 9:00am Welcome and Opening Remarks
09:30am - 10:15am Keynote Presentation Erin Martin, FreshRx, Oklahoma
10:30am - 12:00pm Panel Discussion: The Business Case for Food as Medicine
12:00pm - 01:00pm Lunch
01:00pm - 02:30pm Panel Discussion: The 1115 Waiver
02:30pm - 03:30pm Vendor Fair and Poster Presentations
03:30pm - 04:45pm Women’s Health Panel
04:45pm - 05:00pm Day 2 closing and Day 3 preview
05:30pm - 07:30pm Networking Event at Ground Work Market Garden
Day 3 - Saturday, October 25
07:00am - 08:00am Yoga
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast
09:00am - 10:00am Keynote Presentation George Karimalis, BlueZones, Ikaria, Greece
10:30am - 11:45am Elected Officials Welcome
11:45 am -12:45pm Special Presentations: Lifestyle Medicine, Active Living By Design, Beyond Food as Medicine
01:45pm - 02:30pm Cooking Workshop and Lunch
02:30pm - 04:00pm Panel Discussion: Culinary Medicine and Food as Medicine Interventions
04:00pm - 04:30pm Wrap-Up Year 5!
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo, 955 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203-1121, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

Host or Publisher Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Buffalo

Noah Hicks at Buffalo Iron Works
Wed, 22 Oct Noah Hicks at Buffalo Iron Works

Buffalo Iron Works

Michael Blaustein
Wed, 22 Oct at 11:30 pm Michael Blaustein

Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

PERFORMANCES ART
12th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference
Thu, 23 Oct at 08:00 am 12th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference

Niagara Falls Canada/USA

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
Installation of Officers & Directors and Awards Ceremony 2025
Thu, 23 Oct at 05:00 pm Installation of Officers & Directors and Awards Ceremony 2025

The Barrel Factory

NACS' 50th Anniversary Gala w\/ Celeb MC Gary Farmer
Thu, 23 Oct at 05:30 pm NACS' 50th Anniversary Gala w/ Celeb MC Gary Farmer

The Show at Shea’s Seneca

Buffalo October Networking Event
Thu, 23 Oct at 05:30 pm Buffalo October Networking Event

Hartman’s Distilling Co.

Healthcare SHAppy Hour
Thu, 23 Oct at 05:30 pm Healthcare SHAppy Hour

Ciao Buffalo

NONPROFIT
Flu Shot Clinic
Wed, 01 Oct at 11:00 am Flu Shot Clinic

160 Delaware Rd, Kenmore, NY, United States, New York 14217

The Status of Healthcare in 2026 and Beyond
Thu, 02 Oct at 07:00 am The Status of Healthcare in 2026 and Beyond

301 Connecticut St

Adult & Pediatric >First Aid + CPR + AED
Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am Adult & Pediatric >First Aid + CPR + AED

700 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212, United States

WORKSHOPS
Adult & Child FIRST AID \/CPR & AED
Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am Adult & Child FIRST AID /CPR & AED

WNY Caregivers Training Company / Buffalo Special Investigations

7th Annual Sadie Strong Community Health and Wellness Expo
Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am 7th Annual Sadie Strong Community Health and Wellness Expo

Workforce Training Center

HEALTH-WELLNESS EXHIBITIONS
Dining Out For Life WNY 2025!
Wed, 08 Oct at 07:00 am Dining Out For Life WNY 2025!

206 S Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14201

HEALTH-WELLNESS NONPROFIT
Walk to End Alzheimer's - Buffalo
Sat, 11 Oct at 08:30 am Walk to End Alzheimer's - Buffalo

Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B

12th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference
Thu, 23 Oct at 08:00 am 12th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference

Niagara Falls Canada/USA

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
5th Annual Food as Medicine Symposium: Embracing Health, Empowering Communities
Thu, 23 Oct at 11:00 am 5th Annual Food as Medicine Symposium: Embracing Health, Empowering Communities

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo

HEALTH-WELLNESS BUSINESS
DNS Practitioner's Course B in New York
Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 am DNS Practitioner's Course B in New York

500 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14204-1900, United States

WORKSHOPS
ARC: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 am ARC: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

700 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212, United States

WORKSHOPS

What's Happening Next in Buffalo?

Discover Buffalo Events