Live and In-Person – 155 Bishopsgate, London
Dr Nathan Bryan,
Sarah Osborne,
Dr James Goolnik,
Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas and Kirsten Chick (and a bonus virtual session from Allison Siebecker, ND, LAc)
Saturday 21 November 2026, 155 Bishopsgate, London
The IHCAN Summit returns for 2026 with a stellar line-up of internationally-recognised and respected speakers tackling the hottest topics in integrated health and nutrition.
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5.5 CPD POINTS/HOURS
Application pending
(BANT, NNA,ANP)
Watch the highlights from our last event:
We’ve invited the best so you can soak up the learning….
Schedule
The event will be compered by our host, nutritionist, author, and presenter of the IHCAN magazine Podcast, Kirsten Chick.
9.30 – 10.00: Registration – including free herbal teas, coffee and an ‘energiser’ breakfast
10.00 – 11.30: Speaker one
11.30 – 12.00: Refreshment break – free herbal teas, coffee and gluten-free snacks
12.00 – 13.00: Speaker two
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch – free three course gluten-free buffet lunch
14.00 – 15.15: Speaker three
15.15 – 15.45: Refreshment break – free herbal teas, coffee and gluten-free snacks
15.45 – 17.15: Speaker four
17.15: Event ends
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
We are currently finalising the order of speakers, but the overall start and finish times will remain the same.
5.5 CPD POINTS/HOURS
Application pending
(BANT, NNA,ANP)
‘Functional Nitric Oxide Nutrition to Combat Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer’s’
Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D
Dr Bryan earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctoral degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research. He pursued his post-doctoral training as a Kirschstein Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine in the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute. After a two-year post-doctoral fellowship, in 2006 Dr. Bryan was recruited to join faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston by Ferid Murad, M.D., Ph.D., 1998 Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology.
Dr Bryan has been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 25 years and has made many seminal discoveries in the field. Dr. Bryan is a successful entrepreneur and Founder, Chairman and CEO of Bryan Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held, clinical-stage biotechnology company that is actively engaged in the discovery and development of nitric oxide-based therapies. BTI has active drug development programs in heart disease, Alzheimers’ Disease and topical drugs for diabetic ulcer and non-healing wounds. Dr. Bryan’s consumer line of products are some of the most successful nitric oxide products on the market. Dr. Bryan is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry.
‘Eating with ADHD and Autism: The science behind appetite dysregulation explained’
Sarah Osborne, So Nutrition
Leading nutritionist Sarah Osborne explores how brain chemistry and structure, genetics and the gut–brain axis can influence eating behaviour in ADHD and autism. Sarah will discuss the effects of neurotransmitters, brain networks, dopamine regulation and genetic polymorphisms on emotional regulation, impulsivity, appetite, reward and food-related behaviours.
Sarah will also discuss the effects of stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications on appetite, weight and mood, and how pharmacogenetics may help predict medication response and side effects. Practitioners will gain insights into the connections between genetics, microbiome diversity and nutrition, with practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent clients in clinical practice.
About Sarah Osborne
Founder of So Nutrition and So Nutrition Academy, Sarah Osborne, BA(Hons) is a BANT-registered nutritionist, advanced ADHD coach and emotional eating specialist. Combining neuroscience, nutrigenomics and clinical nutrition, Sarah’s work focuses on supporting neurodivergent adults and children through practical, evidence-based and neuroaffirmative approaches. In addition to her own clinic and training practice, Sarah, who is also CHNC-registered, lectures with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM).
Sarah has spoken at national events including TEDx, Seed Talks and The Royal Society of Medicine, and her research-based work on ADHD and nutrition has reached audiences across the UK and beyond. So Nutrition is proud to have partnered with ADHD UK, ADHD 360, The Sleep Charity and The Neurodiversity Training Academy.
‘Mouth First Nutrition: The Oral Microbiome as a Lever for Blood Sugar, Inflammation & Longevity’
Dr James Goolnik BDS MSc
We spend huge energy “fixing the gut,” yet often miss the first microbiome that meets food, sugar, stress hormones, and immune signalling: the mouth. The oral microbiome can be a fast-moving lever for glycaemic control, inflammatory load, vascular health and long-term resilience, and it is also one of the most modifiable ecosystems in the body.
This session is designed for nutrition and functional practitioners who want simple, practical ways to assess and improve oral ecology as part of metabolic, inflammatory, and longevity programmes. Dr James Goolnik will translate dental findings into practitioner-friendly actions: what bleeding gums, pocketing, dry mouth, mouth breathing and recurrent caries may signal about diet, lifestyle and host response; how meal timing, snacking frequency and sugar exposure interact with oral biofilms; and how to collaborate effectively with dental teams.
You will leave with a clear “mouth-first” framework, red flags to screen for in clinic, and a set of patient-ready interventions to support better blood sugar stability, lower inflammatory burden and improved healthspan.
About Dr James Goolnik BDS MSc
Dr James Goolnik BDS MSc is a London-based holistic dentist and founder of Optimal Dental Health. With a Masters in Conservative Dentistry and as a former President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, James brings a prevention-led, whole-body approach to oral health. He is an accredited member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and fully SMART certified. James integrates nutrition, sleep health and microbiome screening into dental care, and lectures on the mouth–body connection. He has completed AFMCP and is currently studying Functional Nutrition with the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION). He is also the author of Kick Sugar and Brush and serves as Chair of the Private Dentistry Awards.
‘Capacity Is the Missing Variable: Neurodivergence, Gut-Brain Regulation and Mental Health’
Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas
Why can someone understand exactly what supports their health and still be unable to act on it? In neurodivergent people, eating, stress, sensory load, interoception, executive function and gut-brain signalling are inextricably intertwined. Dr Miguel’s talk reframes the gut-brain axis as a bidirectional regulatory system operating within real-life capacity, rather than a pathway we can optimise through nutrients alone. Drawing on current research and concepts from Miguel’s emerging NEEM Ecology Model (Neurodivergent Ecology of Eating and Microbiome-Mediated Gut–Brain Regulation), he will examine how low capacity can shape food choices, digestion and mental wellbeing, and how self-kindness may reduce threat and create more workable conditions for nourishment, regulation and change.
About Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas
Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas is a clinical neuroscientist, Chartered Biologist, nutrition and mental health researcher, and author of ADHD Body and Mind. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of West London and Honorary Research Fellow at Cardiff University. His work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, nutrition, the gut microbiome and neurodivergence, with a particular interest in how body state, stress physiology and everyday capacity shape mental health and eating behaviour. As a late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer, Miguel combines scientific research, clinical experience and lived understanding to translate complex evidence into practical, neurodivergent-affirming approaches for real life.
As well as compering the event, Kirsten Chick will also be hosting a short session:
‘Mushrooms, gut microbiota and cancer’
Kirsten Chick MSc., BA (Hons.), DNN, mBANT, mCNHC
The use of medicinal mushrooms is popular in integrative oncology, both in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and in Nutritional Therapy/Functional Medicine. In exploring their anti-cancer mechanisms, Kirsten Chick has turned her attention to the role of the gut microbiota.
The anti-cancer properties of beta-glucans, for example, have been previously studied, but they are poorly absorbed in the gut. Despite this, they still seem to have anti-tumour effects for cancers outside of the GI tract. Kirsten has reviewed studies looking at the impact of mushrooms on gut microbiota, and shares both her findings and how this has influenced her nutrition recommendations for people with a cancer diagnosis.
The key findings from 23 studies reviewed were:
• The most frequent mushroom and cancer studied were Ganoderma lucidum (reishi) and colorectal cancer, respectively.
• Twenty-two studies reported gut microbiota changes
o Eight of which found changes to diversity
o Two identified changes to the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio
• Six found increased short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production
• Four studies found restored cancer-related pathways in gut microbiota gene pathway enrichment analysis
• One study identified anti-cancer pathways via computer modelling of mushrooms and human gut microbiota
• 85% of murine studies found evidence of tumour reduction, and 12 studies found changes to cytokines
In mice, mushrooms resulted in favourable changes to tumour measurements, SCFA activity and gut microbiota gene pathway enrichment. Inconsistent changes were reported in other outcomes, and the complexity of the gut microbiome and immunity makes these findings difficult to interpret. More human studies are needed, and in silico research may become pivotal in interpreting such complex interactions. In the meantime, the immunomodulatory and potential anti-cancer nature of gut microbiota and the SCFAs they produce deserves greater attention, alongside those foods and nutrients that influence them.
About Kirsten Chick MSc., BA (Hons.), DNN, mBANT, mCNHC
Kirsten Chick MSc. is a Nutritional Therapist with over 20 years’ experience. With a long-held interest and expertise in integrative oncology, she is the Nutrition Lead for cancer charity Yes to Life, and a Council Member for the British Society for Integrative Oncology (BSIO). She is recognised by BANT to support clients with cancer, and her MSc. in Nutrition Science & Practice led to her research paper on Mushrooms, Gut Microbiota and Cancer, which has been published in the peer-reviewed European Journal of Integrative Medicine.
BONUS SESSION:
DR SIEBECKER COULDN’T MAKE THE EVENT IN PERSON SO THIS SESSION WILL BE PRE-RECORDED AND EMAILED TO YOU TO WATCH AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. EMAILS WILL BE SENT WEEK COMMENCING 23 NOVEMBER.
KINDLY NOTE, ALL OTHER SPEAKERS ARE LIVE AND IN-PERSON.
‘Stubborn SIBO – Help for Tough Cases ‘
Allison Siebecker, ND, LAc
What do we do when SIBO cases have us scratching our heads, and we fail to make progress? This class will share the hard-won advice gathered from 12 experienced SIBO practitioners, including Drs. Pimentel and Siebecker on how to treat tough SIBO. We’ll cover what defines a tough case (and what really isn’t a tough case), steps not to miss, help for sensitive patients, and dealing with co-existing conditions that complicate. We delve into what causes tough cases, how to work them up and most importantly, what treatment strategies are successful for treating stubborn SIBO.
About Allison Siebecker, ND, LAc
Dr. Siebecker has been specializing in SIBO since 2010. She received the 2021 Lifetime Achievement award from the Gastro ANP, has been teaching Advanced Gastroenterology at NUNM since 2013, and is an award-winning author. She was the co-Founder and former Medical Director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM. Her integrative SIBO protocols such as her homemade elemental diet recipe, herbal antibiotic protocols and SIBO Specific Food Guide, have helped thousands world-wide. Dr. Siebecker’s free educational website is siboinfo.com.
Event compere
The event will be compered by our host, nutritionist, author, and presenter of the IHCAN magazine Podcast, Kirsten Chick.
Kirsten Chick, MSc is a UK-based nutritional therapist, educator, author, and speaker who offers a warm, evidence-based, and empowering approach to nutrition.
Kirsten is the author of Nutrition Brought to Life, a comprehensive guide that weaves together scientific research, practical tips, reflection, and 50 recipes.
She is also Nutrition Lead for the cancer charity Yes to Life, a partner member of Proud Wellness, and a member of professional writing guilds for both food and health.
We’re working hard on the menu, so to whet your appetite here is an example from our November 2025 event:
All food served is NGCI (no gluten containing ingredients) and dairy-free.
The Energiser Breakfast
Plant-Based Overnight Oats
Plant-Based Turmeric Coconut Yoghurt Pots
Pastrami Meat Platter
Gluten Free Bread
Vegetable Platter
Fall & Winter Fruit Board
Chef’s Choice Plant-Based Smoothie
Chef’s Selection of Two Fresh Juices
Mid-morning break
Mixed Seed & Apricot Flapjack
Beetroot Falafe – Lemon & Coriander Mayo
Chef’s Choice Plant-Based Smoothie
Lunch
SALADS
Turmeric Cauliflower Salad – Chickpeas, Greens & Garam Masala Courgettes
Plant-Based Greek Salad – Mixed Tomato, Vegan Feta, Basil & Rocket with Crispy Sunflower Brittle
SMALL BITES
Tempeh Pieces – Sweet Chili Sauce
BOARD
Antipasti Board – Stuffed Vine Leaves, Olives, Artichoke, Piquante Peppers
MAIN DISHES
Slow Braised Vietnamese Bo Kho Chicken Stew – White & Wild Rice, Crispy Shallots
Spiced Mixed Squash Mulligatawny – Red Lentils, Ginger, Spring Onions & Herbs
DESSERT
Plant-Based Meringue – Winter Fruits, Cinnamon Ginger Cream
Afternoon break
Plant-Based Blackcurrant Crumble
Onion Bhajis – Harissa Coconut Yoghurt
Mango & Passionfruit Lemonade
Expo
Demand for stands is high and we’re adding new companies as fast as we can organise, so keep checking back, but some of the suppliers confirmed so far include:
Lamberts Healthcare | Gold Sponsor
Lamberts is excited to participate in this year’s IHCAN Summit 2026 where we will unveil our latest product innovations. Our knowledgeable team will be available to answer any questions you may have and talk you through our show deals. At Lamberts, our healthcare philosophy is grounded in “sound” science; we develop only those products that are supported by valid scientific rationale and formulated at the optimal potency. With over 30 years of experience supplying practitioners, we are recognized as leaders in nutrition and herbal supplements. Experience our unwavering commitment to quality, crafted in some of Europe’s most advanced manufacturing facilities. Discover the Lamberts difference today!
Show offers:
25% off the Lamberts Range
Telephone: 01892 554313
Website: www.lambertshealthcare.co.uk
Cytoplan | Silver Sponsor
Optibac | Silver Sponsor
Genova Diagnostics Europe | Silver Sponsor
ProVen Biotics | Silver Sponsor
ITL Health | Silver Sponsor
Apacor | Bronze Sponsor
BodyBio | Bronze Sponsor
BodyBio is a third-generation, family-owned supplement company with over 30 years of experience advancing cellular health. Trusted by more than 35,000 healthcare practitioners worldwide, BodyBio develops science-backed supplements designed to support the foundational structures and processes of the body. With a focus on cell membrane integrity, mitochondrial function, essential fatty acids, gut health, and detoxification, BodyBio combines decades of clinical experience with high-quality formulations to help practitioners and individuals address health at its most fundamental level.
Show offers: Upon registering as a healthcare practitioner with us, you can use the code IHCAN26 for an additional 25% off your next purchase.

Telephone: +1 (856) 825-8338
Website: https://bodybio.co.uk/
Evera Nutrition | Bronze Sponsor
Infinity Therapeutics | Bronze Sponsor
Ki Science | Bronze Sponsor
Metabolics | Bronze Sponsor
Norsan | Bronze Sponsor
Regenerus | Bronze Sponsor
The Good Guru | Bronze Sponsor
Good Guru creates premium Ayurvedic-inspired herbal blends using carefully selected botanical ingredients sourced from certified suppliers worldwide. Inspired by the traditional principles of Ayurveda, our formulations combine quality ingredients with modern manufacturing standards. All products are blended and manufactured in the UK under rigorous quality controls, with separate facilities dedicated to our organic and vegan ranges. We are committed to using high-quality, plant-based ingredients and vegetarian capsules wherever possible. We also strive to use environmentally conscious packaging and materials, reflecting our commitment to quality, responsible sourcing, and thoughtful product development.
Show offers: Buy 5 get 1 free

Telephone: 020 8773 7830
Website: https://www.thegoodguru.com/
TMC Ventures | Bronze Sponsor
Viridian International | Bronze Sponsor
Bare Biology | Bronze Sponsor
Since 2013, Bare Biology has made the most powerful omega-3 in the UK. It started when Mel flew halfway to the North Pole to source fish oil because she couldn’t find one strong enough here. It made a real difference to her OCD symptoms and her mental health.
What began as a fishy tale steadily became the blueprint for becoming the no.1 choice for nutritionists, making market-leading supplements that help women lead well-lived lives, supported by the best magnesium, vitamin D, collagen and creatine we could make.
We know we can’t fix the big things, but we can share what’s helped us.
Melanie Lawson
CEO & Founder of Bare Biology

Telephone: 07913597133
Website: barebiology.com
Calocurb | Bronze Sponsor
Calocurb is a clinically studied, plant-based appetite management supplement developed from 15 years of research into the gut-brain axis. Its patented active ingredient, Amarasate®, is a bitter hop extract designed to activate bitter taste receptors in the gut, stimulating the body’s natural release of satiety hormones including GLP-1, CCK and PYY. Across four human clinical studies, Calocurb has been investigated for its effects on appetite, food intake and body composition. Now available to UK practitioners through The Natural Dispensary, Calocurb provides an evidence-led, natural nutritional tool for practitioners supporting patients with appetite and weight management.
Show offers: Visit the Calocurb stand to explore the science behind Amarasate® and discover how Calocurb can support clinical practice. A limited number of practitioner samples will be available to qualifying healthcare professionals

Telephone: 01453 757792
Website: www.calocurb.com
Natures Plus | Bronze Sponsor
Show offers: Samples
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Telephone: 02073941109
Website: NATURESPLUS.CO.UK
Nutripolis UK | Bronze Sponsor
Kinetic Enterprises | Bronze Sponsor
Salient Bio | Bronze Sponsor
The Postbiotic Company | Bronze Sponsor
Vykon | Bronze Sponsor
Wild Nutrition | Bronze Sponsor
BioCare | Bronze Sponsor
For over 35 years, BioCare has developed advanced, science-based nutritional supplements in the UK. Trusted by healthcare practitioners, our targeted formulations are created through our deep understanding of how genetics, lifestyle and the environment shape nutritional needs.
Show offers: Additional 15% off on top of trade price for the conference up until 28th November

Telephone: 01214333727
Website: https://www.biocare.co.uk/
Elcella | Bronze Sponsor
Intoleran | Bronze Sponsor
Maven Health | Bronze Sponsor
Maven Health is a Swiss health technology company translating metabolomics into practical tools for nutrition, functional and preventive health professionals, and is the developer of the Metabolic Insights test. Using quantitative NMR spectroscopy and non-invasive saliva collection, Maven Health provides a structured view of small-molecule metabolism to support practitioner-led interpretation and personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
The Metabolic Insights test is a saliva-based test that measures metabolites across key metabolic pathways, including mitochondrial function, gut microbiome metabolism, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter synthesis and methylation. The test provides comprehensive reporting with detailed commentary, helping practitioners interpret metabolic patterns and develop personalised nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for their patients.
Telephone:+41765322132
Website:www.mavenhealth.ch
New Leaf | Bronze Sponsor
NEW ROOTS HERBAL has over 40 years of experience in selecting the highest-quality herbs and nutraceuticals that work synergistically to help address imbalances in chronic health.
Our extensive team of naturopathic doctors, scientists and herbalists is continually developing targeted, therapeutic formulas with powerful synergistic properties of herbs and nutraceuticals that serve the needs of healthcare, nutritional practitioners, and their clients. Each product is tested in our ISO-17025 accredited laboratory for potency and purity through the production process to the final product.

Telephone: +44 (0)161 818 7979
Website: www.newrootsherbal.eu
Pharma Nord | Bronze Sponsor
Symprove | Bronze Sponsor
Thera Nordic UK | Bronze Sponsor
THERA Nordic is a UK gut health supplement brand founded by Emma Cannings and Joni Laiho. Joni founded Scandinavia’s largest supplement company and formulates our range. Emma brings a background in nutrition, skin health and lifestyle medicine, and years of her own unresolved digestive issues.
We formulate to the doses used in published research rather than the token amounts common across the category. Six formulations, each built around a distinct mechanism: stomach acid, enzyme sufficiency, mucosal integrity, motility and fibre. cGMP manufactured, independently tested on arrival, fully traceable.
Show offers: 20% off all products purchased

Telephone: 07865049235
Website: https://theranordic.com
Vibrant Wellness | Bronze Sponsor
Axolt | Exhibitor
Axolt is a daily brain-nutrition drink for people carrying too much at once.
One sachet in cold water, once a day — 46 ingredients across nine body
systems, from focus and memory to sleep, stress, mood and gut. No stimulants,
so it suits any time of day, and it’s made to be taken daily rather than as a
one-off. Our formula is developed with a four-person scientific advisory
board, three of them full professors, including a Professor of Neurology at
Charles University in Prague.
Show offers: Stop by the stand for a free sample.

Telephone: +420720547365
Website: https://www.axoltbrain.com/
Glucose Evolution | Exhibitor
Institute for Optimum Nutrition | Exhibitor
MyOva | Exhibitor
Naturopathic Nutrition Association | Exhibitor
Optimal Dental Health | Exhibitor
SUCSEED | Exhibitor
The Really Healthy Company | Exhibitor
Regenerus Labs | Exhibitor
Good Health Forever | Exhibitor
Institute for Optimum Nutrition | Exhibitor
The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) is the leading training provider of registered nutritional therapists in the UK and a not-for-profit educational charity. Founded in 1984 by nutrition expert Patrick Holford, with twice Nobel Laureate Dr Linus Pauling as patron, ION has been at the forefront of nutritional education for over 40 years.
Their success is anchored in their profession-led, evidence-informed approach and in their many graduates who have gone on to transform thousands of lives. Validated by the University of Portsmouth, ION’s professional courses combine academic rigour with practical application and exceptional student support. There are courses for those new to nutrition, those upgrading their qualifications or returning to practice, and healthcare professionals looking to integrate nutrition into their practice.
ION also offers free resources including newsletters, podcasts, and videos, providing insights, articles, and tips to inspire healthier choices and deepen understanding of nutrition’s impact on wellbeing.
Show offers: 20% off ION Cookbook, The Colourful Kitchen Collection

Telephone: 020 8614 7800
Website: https://www.ion.ac.uk/
NutriDyn Europe | Exhibitor
NutraTea | Exhibitor
Photizo | Exhibitor
Photizo Light Therapy includes 3 models awarded Medical licence, highly effective and affordable home use simple Photobiomodulation (aka – red light therapy) for people and animals.
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is the most scientifically researched light therapy, applying red and near-infrared light to facilitate and enhances the body’s natural healing processes and pain relief on a cellular level.
The Photizo concept overcomes challenges of infrequent professional laser PBM to allow daily/regular evidence-based dose application at home to maximise outcomes.
Practitioners interested in offering Photizo will be fully supported by our specialised PhotizoUK Team to maximise benefits for their practice and patients.
Show offers: Prize draw for free CPD – Understanding LED Photobiomodulation
Half price CPD for all attendees – Understanding LED Photobiomodulation

Telephone: 01327 310909
Website:https://www.danetrehealthproducts.com/
Toneko | Exhibitor
The Really Healthy Company | Exhibitor
Higher Nature | Exhibitor
Higher Nature was founded over 30 years ago with the mission of creating supplements that work in harmony with your body. After searching the globe for the best ingredients, Higher Nature’s products are formulated by nutritionists to give your body exactly what it needs.
Their award-winning True Food® premium supplement range is expertly crafted from real foods, helping you thrive through nature
Show offers: 40% off practitioner discount.

Telephone: 01435 883702
Website: https://www.highernature.com
KBMO Diagnostics | Exhibitor
So Nutrition | Exhibitor
The Nutrition Network | Exhibitor
The Norells | Exhibitor
Prysm iO is a revolutionary device that gamifies the wellness journey. Any health professional who wants to show how well the clients cellular protection against free radical damage should use this 15 second non-invasive test. It is directly correlated to blood tests and is based on Nobel prize winning science.
Show offers: 10% off the device https://nskn.co/UZp4IX

Telephone: +34747865914
Website: https://dln.mynuskin.com/
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