IFSCC webinar series

Your research is only as strong as your ability to share it. Clear scientific communication helps you connect with the research community, and it can lead to postgraduate study, career opportunities and collaborations.

This webinar is for IFSCC young scientists preparing to submit or present at a Congress. It offers practical guidance on writing a strong abstract and on giving a confident, polished presentation, whether oral or poster.
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What will you learn:

– Writing a scientific abstract: how to read a call for papers, write a clear and informative title, and structure your abstract so it shows the value of your work within the word limit
– Preparing an oral presentation: how to design slides that are easy to follow, rehearse well, manage your time and handle Q&A with confidence
– Preparing a poster presentation: layout and design principles, how to build a short “poster pitch”, and how to adapt your explanation to different audiences
– Using AI tools responsibly: where AI can help with your writing, and why checking the accuracy of your content is still your job

High-value active ingredients have traditionally come from animals, plants, or petrochemistry, each with real constraints on sustainability, supply, and scale. Precision fermentation offers a fourth path: engineering microorganisms to produce nature-identical molecules that are animal free at a fraction of the land, water and carbon footprint.

This webinar introduces synthetic biology and precision fermentation as a biomanufacturing platform, covering how it works, why it’s gaining traction, and where it’s headed. We’ll look at real examples of actives being produced this way, the economic and environmental case for fermentation-derived ingredients, and the practical considerations such as cost, scale, market and regulatory acceptance, that determine which molecules make sense to produce this way.
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You’ll come away with a working understanding of precision fermentation as an ingredient technology, and a framework for evaluating it against conventional sourcing routes.

Can microbes help create better cosmetic ingredients? Discover how microbial biomanufacturing is transforming Australian native botanicals into high-performance bioactives with enhanced antioxidant activity, collagen support, skin brightening and post-UV recovery. Explore the science behind this emerging technology and what it means for future formulation innovation.
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This webinar will showcase a series of studies that aim to clarify the factors affecting facial shape and develop a novel skincare ingredient based on the mechanism targeting these factors. Gravity-responsive 3D measurement enabled us to outline non-genetic factors of facial shape. This breakthrough heralds a new era in facial shape enhancement, where scientifically validated efficacy can now extend to skincare products.

Australia’s extreme UV levels make sunscreen performance a critical public health issue. This webinar examines how commercial and experimental sunscreen formulations containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide perform under real-world conditions — combining UV–vis spectroscopy, photocatalysis assays, and outdoor testing at North Wollongong beach across high to extreme UV Index levels. The session explores trade-offs between broad-spectrum protection, photostability, and photocatalytic side-reactions, offering evidence-based insights for cosmetic chemists, formulators, and researchers.

What if we could capture the true sensory experience of a skincare product — without relying on written questionnaires?

In this webinar, we explore how AI-powered analysis of body language, non-verbal cues and vocal responses from recorded videos can reshape sensory evaluation in cosmetics — moving beyond traditional assessments to reveal more authentic consumer perceptions.

We’ll show how generative AI models were used to analyse verbal and non-verbal responses, how these compare to volunteer ratings and expert annotations, and how this approach uncovers individual sensory perceptions that self-reported data often misses.

A smarter, more objective way to decode how people truly experience your products.

Discover how terms like “sustainable,” “natural,” and “eco-friendly” are understood by consumers—and how this compares with the scientific, technical, and environmental realities behind cosmetic products. Building on this, the discussion expands to the broader value chain, exploring how ingredient manufacturers, distributors, formulators, contract manufacturers, and brands approach sustainability within their own technical, regulatory, and commercial constraints.

In addition to olfactory receptors in the nasal epithelium, the skin can also smell thanks to the presence of specific olfactory receptors on keratinocytes, melanocytes and fibroblasts. Learn more about the mechanisms and how combinations of essential oils may be used to achieve synergistic effects, reduce allergenicity and provide a pleasant aroma suitable for direct use in personal care formulations.

Gain a deep understanding not only of the essential tests applicable to cosmetics, but also of optional tests, key elements to look for in test reports, and best practices for interpreting results.

Gain a deeper understanding of botanical synergy and how embracing cellular extract complexity can lead to more robust, evidence-informed cosmetic formulations.

Dr Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys’ presentation explores groundbreaking research into the scalp microbiome, expanding the traditional Malassezia-centric view of dandruff.

Join this webinar to learn how organoid-based approaches enable mechanistic insights as well as providing a sustainable, animal-free alternative for preclinical hair research and cosmetic science.