What is BON?

The Brain and Ocular Nutrition Conference (BON) is a global platform dedicated to exploring the profound impact of nutrition on eye and brain health. Established in 2011, BON has evolved over the years, attracting leading scientists, researchers, and nutrition enthusiasts from around the world. The annual conference serves as a catalyst for groundbreaking research, discussions, and collaborations in the field of brain and ocular nutrition.

Our History

The BON conference has come a long way since its inception in 2011, founded by Dr. Alan Howard and Professor John Nolan. Evolving from its roots in macular carotenoids and age- related macular degeneration, the conference has grown into a global forum addressing broader aspects of visual function and cognition. The rebranding in 2015 to the Macular Carotenoids Conference and later to the BON Conference in 2018 reflects the expanding scope of research within the network.

Our Committee

  • Professor Elizabeth Johnson

    Professor Elizabeth Johnson

    Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy at Tufts University

  • Professor John Nolan

    Professor John Nolan

    South East Technological University

  • Dr. Jim Stringham

    Dr. Jim Stringham

    South East Technological University

  • Professor Paul S Bernstein

    Professor Paul S Bernstein

    Moran Eye Center, University of Utah

  • Professor Ríona Mulcahy

    Professor Ríona Mulcahy

    University Hospital Waterford

  • Dr. Gareth McKay

    Dr. Gareth McKay

    Centre for Public Health at Queen’s University Belfast

  • Professor Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo

    Professor Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo

    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

  • Professor Aron Barbey

    Professor Aron Barbey

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • Professor Antonio J Meléndez Martínez

    Professor Antonio J Meléndez Martínez

    Universidad de Seville

  • Professor Christine A Curcio

    Professor Christine A Curcio

    University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine

Become a
Member

Becoming a member of BON not only secures your spot at the 2025 Conference, but also grants access to an invaluable international archive of previous learnings, data, and videos. Don't miss the chance to be part of this dynamic global community shaping the future of brain and ocular nutrition.