Pennington Biomedical Research Presents at NUTRITION 2024 in Chicago

The Baton Rouge Nutrition Conference 2024, the American Academy of Nutrition’s annual flagship conference, will be held in Chicago from June 29 to July 2, and several Pennington Biomedical Research Center research findings are scheduled to be presented during the conference.

NUTRITION 2024 is one of the leading nutrition conferences in the country, featuring original research studies presented in scientific symposia and educational sessions, oral and poster presentations, flash talks, etc. Additionally, there will be award ceremonies with distinguished leaders, professional and career development opportunities, special sessions and events organized by ASN’s vibrant scientific community (called Groups Engaging Members), opportunities to network and engage with members of the nutrition community from around the world, and access to the latest health and nutrition technologies, services and products during the event.

“The American Academy of Nutrition is the preeminent professional organization for nutrition researchers and clinicians, and it is fitting that Pennington Biomedical will be represented at the annual meeting,” said John Kirwan, PhD, executive director of Pennington Biomedical. “This year’s event will feature more than 1,600 original research studies, many of which directly involve Pennington Biomedical researchers and collaborators around the world.”

Joining them will be leading researchers, practitioners, global and public health experts, policy makers, advocacy leaders, industry professionals, or anyone committed to advancing nutrition science and its practical applications. NUTRITION 2024 is also a “must attend” event for emerging leaders in the field, including postdoctoral fellows and undergraduate, graduate, and medical students.

The following Pennington Biomedical researchers will be presenting during the conference:

• Assistant Professor Candace Myers will be presenting on the topic “The Impact of Food Insecurity in Adulthood on Nutrition and Health Disparities.”
• Assistant Professor Stephen Henniger will chair the session “Micronutrient Supplementation and Human Health.”
• Dr. Hanim Dictus, a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Kobe Martin’s lab, will be presenting on “Innovative Population-Wide Nutrition Education Interventions”
• A “Vitamins and Minerals” poster theater flash session chaired by Dr. David Barney, a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Henniger’s lab.
• Dr. Barney to chair GEM Forum session on “Vitamins and Minerals”
• Dr. Bernie appeared as a presenter in the poster theater flash session “Dietary Therapy to Support Athletic Performance”
• Dr. Terence Riley, a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Claire Berryman’s lab, will be the presenter in the “Dietary Links to Gut Microbial Communities and Metabolic Changes” Poster Theatre Flash Session.

About the Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is at the forefront of medical discoveries uncovering the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia. Pennington Biomedical has a vision to be the world leader in advancing metabolic health and eliminating metabolic disease through scientific discoveries that create solutions from the cell to society. The center conducts basic, clinical and population research and is a campus of the LSU System.

Pennington Biomedical’s research operations include more than 530 employees across a network of 44 clinics and laboratories, and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. The company’s scientists and physician-scientists are supported by research trainees, lab technicians, nurses, dietitians, and other support staff. Pennington Biomedical is a state-of-the-art research facility located on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge.

For more information, visit www.pbrc.edu.

Courtesy of Louisiana State University