Event Schedule
07:00
Delivery of Material and Credentials – Welcome Coffee and honey
08:30
Opening Cerimony
08:30
Call for the Table Guests followed by the “Performance of the Brazilian National Anthem and Cultural Activity
11:00
Opening Speech – James Fearnley
Propolis : Immunity Community Sustainability
Panel 1 – “Propolis and Global Standards: Driving Market Expansion and Export Potential through ISO Compliance.”

Moderator
James Fearnley, UK
11:30
Xuan Li – ISO Bee Products General Secretary, Nanjing, China.
11:50
Andresa Berretta, Convenor of the Propolis Working Group, ISO, and International Honey Commission, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
12:10
Gustavo Ribeiro, Coordenador de Acesso a Mercados da Apex-Brasil
12:30 – 14:00 – Lunch
Panel 2 – “Integrating Propolis into Mainstream Medicine: Overcoming Barriers and Expanding Use Cases”

Moderator
Eduardo Barbosa Coelho – Department of Medicine – Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo
14:00
“How to overcome the restriction of uses of propolis in Complementary and Alternative Medicine”
Andresa Berreta – Apis Flora, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
14:30
“Shaping the Future: Exploring the Potential of Propolis in Modifying Aging Hallmarks”
Carla Scorza – Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil
14:50
“From the hive to Health: Bee Products in Chronic Kdney Disease Management”
Denise Mafra – Nutrition Faculty, Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
15:10
“Effect of a Standardized Brazilian Green Propolis Extract (EPP-AF®) Supplementation on Muscle Recovery Parameters Following Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Randomized and Placebo-Controlled Trial in Young Females”
Olavo Ramos Júnior – Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Research Group – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
15:25
“Standardized Brown Propolis Extract: Pharmacokinetics, Efficacy, and Safety”
Julian Cases – Fytexia, France
15:40 – 16:20 – Coffee Break
Panel 3 – “Propolis Extract in Therapeutic Applications: A Case Study Approach for Modern Treatments”

Moderator
Fúlvio Scorza – Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo
16:20
“Propolis EPP-AF in Children with Necrotizing Fasciitis, Septic, and Dehiscent Wounds”,
Andrés Pi Osória – Cuban physician at Angola’s Hospital
16:40
ONLINE
“Three decades curing patients with propolis”
Stefan Stangaciu, Romania
16:55
“Use of Propolis Alginate for the Treatment of Difficult Healing Wounds”
Viviana Papantonakis –APITER SA Laboratory, Uruguay
17:10
ONLINE
“Clinical trial of oral diseases with different formulations of propolis according to the type of wound and recurrent aphthous stomatitis”
Mohsen Fathi Najafi – Soren Tech Toos co., Iran
17:25
“Propolis in Dentistry: Uses and Applications”
Rafael Felitti – Uruguay Apicultural Society
17:40
ONLINE
“Effects of propolis on oxidative stress and pain, in third molar extraction”
Ramona-Niculina Jurcau – Department of Pathophysiology, Medicine Faculty, Iuliu Hațieganu University, Romania
18:00 – Welcome Cocktail with Poster presentations
Panel 4 – “Unveiling the Secrets of Propolis: Chemical and Biological Insights into different botanical sources of Propolis”

Moderator
Jairo Kenupp Bastos – Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo
09:00
“Chemical variability of native stingless bee propolis samples“
Alexandra Sawaya – UNICAMP, Brazil
09:20
“Recent discoveries in the diversity of Australian propolis”.
Trong Tran, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
09:40
ONLINE
“Merkus Pine: A new resin source for stingless bees in Indonesia”
Vassya Bankova – Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
09:55
“An overview of the different types of propolis in Turkey“
Etil Guzelmeric – Yeditepe University, Turkey
10:10
ONLINE
“Certainties and perspectives in Romanian propolis research: Does geographical origin influence its chemical and bioactive properties?“
Otilia Bobis – University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca – Romania
10:30
“Comparative Antivial Activity of Green and Tubi Propolis Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus”
Karina Toledo – São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, Brazil
10:45
“Chemistry of propolis from stingless bees: Is standardization possible?”
Milena Popova, Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
11:05 – 11:20 – Coffee Break
11:20
“Advances in untargeted metabolomic approaches to decipher the chemical fingerprints of propolis of various botanical origins“
İsmail Emir Akyıldız – Balparmak, Turkey
11:35
ONLINE
“Botanical origins and authenticity assessment of Chinese propolis”
Hongcheng Zhang – Institute Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy Agricultural Sciences
11:50
“Propolis from the Amazonian stingless bee Duckeola ghilianii: Characterization of polyisoprenylated benzophenones and cytotoxic, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects“
Ana Lígia Leandrini de Oliveira – Federal University of Amazonas, Brazil
12:05
Phytochemical analysis and bioassay-guided isolation of antibacterial lead compounds against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from Turkish propolis.
Samra Ihsan – School of Health, Sports and Bioscience, University of East London, E15 4LZ, London
12:20
“Quality and Chemical Diversity of Australian Stingless Bee Propolis”
Damon Woods – University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
12:35 – 14:00 – Lunch
Panel 5 – “Advancing Propolis Delivery: Exploring Innovative Technologies and Applications”

Moderator
Andresa A. Berretta, Apis Flora – Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
14:00
“Functionalized Pollen Microcapsules: Propolis Loading for Wound Healing Applications”
Miguel Vilas-Boas – Politechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal.
14:30
“Bioshield ‘ an effective delivery of propolis actives to combat microbial resistance.”
Baghyashree Kamble – University of Bradford, UK
14:50
“Recent advances in propolis extraction and processing technologies”
Dr. Ufuk Alpat – AltiBalparmak, Turkey
15:10
ONLINE
“Enhanced healing and antimicrobial properties of multifilament suture threads infused with hydroalcoholic extract of red propolis”
Christean Oliveira – Tiradentes University, Sergipe, Brazil
15:25
“Green extraction of poplar propolis with natural deep eutectic solvents: Influence on the composition and biological activity of the extracts“
Boryana Trusheva – Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
15:45
“The effect of the combination of microencapsulated green propolis and turmeric on the activities of digestive enzymes“
Jéssica Aparecida de Lima – University of São Paulo, Apis Flora
16:00 – 16:30 – Coffee Break
16:30
“Molecular docking studies of isolated green propolis components against human inducible nitric oxide synthase: Their role in anti-inflammatory use “
Joelmir L. V. Silva – Laboratory of Functional Practice, Faculty of Medicine of Olinda, Brazil
16:45
ONLINE
“Evaluation of two raw Indian and Turkish propolis samples in a pre-formulation study for cosmetic preparations“
Ghaida Mustafa – University of Bradford, UK
17:00
ONLINE
“Supercritical CO2 extracts of propolis inhibit tumor proliferation and enhance immunomodulatory activity via activation of the TLR4-MAPK/ NF-κB signaling pathway“
Yu Zhang, Jiangsu Beevip Biotechnology Co., Ltd; Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Bee Products for Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, China
20:00 – 24:00 – Gala Dinner and Carnival Party
Panel 6 – “Pharmacological Insights: Exploring Therapeutic Potential of Propolis”

Moderator
Miguel Vilas-Boas – Polytechnic Institute of Bragança – Portugal
09:00
“The use of propolis against xenobiotic-induced oxidative stress and hepato-renal damage: A potential approach that warrants a clinical investigation“
Baadia Lyoussi – University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah , Fez, Morocco
09:30
“Moroccan Propolis’ potential as a multitarget therapeutic product : from experimentation to clinical perspectives”
Soumaya Touzani – Faculty of Medicine pharmacy and dentistry, Hassan II University Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
09:50
“Propolis and the immune system“
Maurício Sforcin, UNESP, Brazil
10:10
ONLINE
“Protective effects of Croatian poplar-type propolis against irinotecan-induced cytogenetic damage in human lymphocytes in vitro“
Mateo Jakac – Teaching Institute of Public Health of Istria County, Croatia
10:25
“Turkish propolis stimulates innate immune system cells to kill breast cancer cells (MCF-7) in their promotion stage“
Abdurrahim Kocyigit – Bezmialem Vakıf Üniversitesi, Turkey
10:40
“Cardioprotective effects of propolis: Metabolic modulation in a 6-hydroxydopamine Parkinson’s disease model through dietary intervention“
Valéria de Cássia Gonçalves – Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP)
10:55
ONLINE
“Cytotoxic effect of propolis extracts from the stingless bee Melipona beecheii on cancer cells“
Elizabeth Ortiz-Vásquez – Tecnológico Nacional de México/ITMérida
11:10 – 11:25 – Coffee Break
11:25
“In vitro assessment of Brazilian propolis-induced gene modulation in hepatic cell lines: Implications for the inflammatory response“
Ana Sofia Saliba, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
11:40
“Indonesian stingless bee propolis: Flavonoid and phenolic content and antioxidant activity“
Muhamad Sahlan – Universitas Indonesia
11:55
“Determination of phenolic compounds, chemical characterization, and antimicrobial activity of geopropolis from the stingless bee Melipona capixaba“
Rafaela Franco Dias Bruzadelli – UNIFAL/MG, Brazil
12:10
“Green, brown and red Brazilian propolis reduce biomass and percent viable cells of Xylella fastidiosa biofilms“
Nagila Silva – Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil
12:25
“Antioxidant Compounds Of Propolis Produced By Tetragonula Carbonaria Stingless Bees In Gibberagee, New South Wales, Australia”
Dylan Ebner – University of the Sunshine Coast, Austrália
12:40
ONLINE
“Cascade technologies for propolis processing“
Marat Psyanchin – LLC “Tentorium”, Perm, Russia
12:55
ONLINE
“Comparison of the chemical content, total phenolic profile, cytotoxic, antiviral, and antioxidant properties of Anatolian propolis“
Ekin Varol – EGE University, Turkey
13:15 – 14:15 – Lunch
Panel 7 – “Propolis as a Bee Health Protection”

Moderator
Moderator: Baadia Lyoussi – University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah , Fez, Morocco
14:15
“Back to the hive: Reevaluating the role of propolis in honey bee colonies
Daniel Nicodemo – São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil
14:45
“Propolis in beekeeping: Two decades of research supporting resilient bees“
Michael Simone-Finstrom – USDA-ARS Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics and Physiology Research Laboratory, Baton Rouge, USA
15:15
“The value of propolis for bee health“
David De Jong – Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
15:45
“Sustainable management of phytopathogens: The promising role of Brazilian propolis extracts“
Gabriel Calefi – Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil
16:00 – 18:00 – Closing Cerimony – Award Announcement