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2016 Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology

HIGHLIGHTS See you in San Diego: A Look Ahead he bags are packed, but hopefully there is some empty space. The Friday, April 1 T2016 Scientific Sessions and Annual Sustaining Partners Forum Meeting will provide plenty of ideas and in- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. sights to take home. Saturday, April 2 The event promises something for every- one, with an emphasis on high quality pro- Super Saturday Competitions gramming for all audiences. To make this See page 4 for schedule easier, the schedule-at-a-glance has been First-Time Attendee and broken up into six main topic areas: Cellular New Member Orientation and Molecular Nutrition; Nutrition Across 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. the Lifespan; Clinical and Translational Nu- ASN Reception for the Mem- trition; Global and Community Nutrition; bership and University Mixer Nutritional Epidemiology; and Education. 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. All are designed to provide the latest re- search and forward-thinking issues for nu- Sunday, April 3 trition science. Let’s unpack a few of the Photo Credit: Joanne DiBona, SanDiego.org ASN Opening Session and highlights: Discussion: Scientific Rigor experimental design, methods, analysis, in- North America, the National Academy of In The Nutrition Research What’s New terpretation and reporting of results? How Sciences’ Food and Nutrition Board, and Landscape Scientific rigor, reproducibility and trans- do we ensure public trust in the scientific the Canadian Nutrition Society. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. parency in conducting biomedical research process? Also new this year: All of the scientific Annual Awards Ceremony are hot topics. NIH grant applications now These and other issues impacting the nu- symposia will be recorded for viewing af- 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. have a greater focus in these areas, and the trition research landscape will be discussed ter the conference in an online portal titled Monday, April 4 role of competing interests and impact of during an opening plenary session (10:30 ASN on Demand. This has been often re- funding sources continue to be debated. a.m., Sunday). The session is co-sponsored Continued on page 6 The Presidential Symposium: How do we ensure robust and unbiased by the American Society for Nutrition, ILSI Systems Approaches to Nutrition: Where We are and Where We are Going Super Saturday Competition Day! 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. icking off ASN’s 2016 Scientific Society Annual Business Sessions and Annual Meeting at Meeting Experimental Biology wll be Su- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Kper Saturday Competition Day. More than 300 undergraduate and graduate students, Click here for the complete medical trainees, and postdoctoral fellows schedule of events. will be competing for travel grants and awards. (See page 4 for the schedule of events.)

CONNECT Clinical Emerging Leaders WITH ASN Award Competition Organized by the Medical Nutrition Council Purpose: To promote interest in clinical and among those in postgraduate programs.

#ASNatExpBio Finalists: Feon Cheng, Pennsylvania State University Hilary Wren, McGill University IN THIS ISSUE Jing Zhou, Purdue University R Drew Sayer , Purdue University Finalists speak with attendees during the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competi- International Year of the Yujin Lee, Pennsylvania State University tion at the ASN 2015 Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting. Pulses, P. 2 Graduate Student Research Sunrise Bootcamp, P. 6 Elaine Yu, Cornell University Lei Wu, Oklahoma State University Award Competition Elizabeth Killion, Tufts University Min-Hyun Kim, University of Florida University Mixer and Organized by the Nutritional Sciences Council Erin Yen, Texas Tech University Nadine Mikati, Florida International Membership Reception, P. 7 Purpose: Tasks graduate students to hone Hawi Debelo, Purdue University University their research presentation skills. Janie Allaire, Institut sur la Nutrition Tracy Moreira-Lucas, University Satellite Programs, P. 7 et les Aliments Fonctionnels (INAF), of Toronto Finalists: Université Laval Trias Mahmudiono, Kansas State Ana Aguilar Lozano, University of Kiersten Olsen, University of University Nebraska-Lincoln Wisconsin - Madison Continued on page 4 2 Nutrition Notes Daily Preview Issue

ASN Supports United Nation’s Pulses for Healthy People 2016 International Year of Pulses and a Healthy Planet SN is proud to support the sions commence at a satellite lunch United Nations General Assem- By Amy R. Beaudreault, PhD symposium on Saturday (12:45-2:45, bly’s International Year of Pulses World Food Center, University Room 33BC) sponsored by the Ameri- (IYP)A. of California, Davis can Pulse Association, the U.S. Dry Pea The IYP program aims to heighten and Lentil Council, Pulse Canada and public awareness of the nutritional round the world, people are the World Food Center at University of benefits of pulses as part of sustainable celebrating the contribution of California, Davis. food production aimed towards food can Pulse Association, Pulse Canada and pulses in people and planetary health.A “Pulses for Healthy People and a security and nutrition. IYP will create a the World Food Center at University of Healthy Planet: Emerging Research unique opportunity to encourage con- California, Davis The name pulse originates from the and Opportunities” features presen- nections throughout the food chain that Saturday, 12:45 – 2:45 PM, Room Latin puls, which means thick porridge. tations by Joanne Slavin, PhD, on the would better utilize pulse-based proteins, 32AB, San Diego Convention Center Pulses represent 12 crops of grain le- role of pulses in dietary guidelines and further global production of pulses, bet- More details and To Register: http:// gumes, which include dry beans, dry Julianne Curran, PhD, the state of re- ter utilize crop rotations and address the scientificsessions.nutrition.org/satellite- peas, chickpeas and lentils. They fall search and opportunities related to challenges in the trade of pulses. sessions/pulses/. under the umbrella of the more than health claims for pulses. Chickpeas are Plan now to attend the following 13,000 species of legumes, which are the focus of two presentations with activities at ASN’s Scientific Sessions & Mini-Symposium: Pulse Nutrition plants that have fruit enclosed in a pod. Douglas Cook, PhD, who will provide Annual Meeting: and Health As a nutrient-dense, low-fat pro- Tuesday, April 5. 10:30 AM – 12:30 tein source, pulses provide the world a harvesting perspective for climate re- affordable nutrition with many health silience, biotic stress, and nutrient den- Sponsored Satellite Program & Lunch: PM, Room: 30B sity. And, Volker Mai, PhD, presents Pulses for Healthy People and a benefits—and, health for the planet findings on roasted chickpeas possible Healthy Planet: Emerging Research and Poster Session: Pulse Nutrition and because they are nitrogen-fixing crops influence on the microbiota. Monday’s Opportunities Health (Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils, and are water-efficient crops, using 10- posters presentations will include a Organized and sponsored by the US Chickpeas) 50 percent less water compared to oth- category on pulse nutrition and health Dry Pea and Lentil Council, the Ameri- Monday, April 4, Halls A-D er sources of proteins. Despite these positive attributes, pulses often are and Tuesday’s minisymposium (10:30, forgotten in agricultural and nutrition Room 30B) showcases eight research research because historically funding presentations. ADVERTISEMENT focused on corn, wheat and rice. Join us this year at The American So- This is why the United Nations de- ciety for Nutrition’s Scientific Sessions Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Wisconsin clared 2016 the International Year of at Experimental Biology sessions on available in the Molecular and Applied Pulses. This global public awareness pulses to learn more about why these Nutrition Training Program (MANTP) campaign is taking place from little beans are healthy not only to us, to Zambia, and here in San Diego at but for the planet. To learn more about UW-Madison has postdoctoral (Ph.D. or M.D.) training positions in molec- The American Society for Nutrition’s global activities for the International ular and applied nutrition in the following five research focus areas: Aging; Scientific Sessions at Experimental Year of Pulses, visit http://iyp2016.org Cell Signaling, Growth and Development; Fat Soluble Vitamins; Metabo- Biology 2016. The pulse-centered ses- and www.fao.org/pulses-2016. lism and Metabolic Diseases; and Mineral . This NIH-funded Nutrition Training Program, established in 1993, is built upon a tradition of outstanding nutrition research and disciplinary breadth that provides a unique educational opportunity for trainees. The MANTP has enhanced the training of postdoctoral researchers who intend to become leaders in nutrition-related biomedical research. Former trainees are professors at leading universities and senior researchers at major companies. Trainees have performed diverse research projects ranging from genetic studies in humans as well as model organisms aimed at understanding disease etiology, nutrient function, metabolism and regulation to nutritional stud- ies in humans aimed at elucidating how and in animal models of human disease. Support is available for up to three years.

MANTP faculty trainers: Faculty from nine departments in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences or the School of Medicine and Pub- lic Health include: A. Adams, R. Anderson, A. Attie, M. Clagett-Dame, J. Denu, M. Drezner, D. Eide, R. Eisenstein, J. Gern, G. Groblewski, K. Han- sen, C. Hayes, K. Kudsk, H.J. Lai, J. Mares, J. Mezrich, D. Ney, P. Nichol, J. Ntambi, D. Pagliarini, T. Prolla, S. Tanumihardjo, C-L. E. Yen. Additional information about MANTP including research interests of faculty can be found at: http://nutrisci.wisc.edu/nih-training-grant/. Be sure to visit ASN’s booth, #136, in the exhibit hall to connect with ASN staff and How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter describing their re- members, buy a t-shirt or fun ribbon to support the Student and Early Career Interest search background, their future career interests and which MANTP facul- Groups and share what makes ASN your nutrition home ty trainer(s) and research focus area(s) they are interested, a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to: Rick Eisenstein Ph.D., Dept. of Nu- tritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin, 1415 Linden Drive, Madison, Connect with WI 53706. Email contact: [email protected]. Deadline: April 29, 2016 or until positions are filled. One position is available immediately ASN on Twitter: and a second can start after July 1, 2016. UW-Madison is an equal op- @nutritionorg portunity/affirmative action employer. Per NIH policy positions are open only to U.S. citizens and noncitizen nationals. #ASNatExpBio ADVERTISEMENT

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Program Description Agenda Research identifying the role of specifi c nutrients, foods and Setting the Stage on Food and Brain Function dietary patterns is an indispensable step in understanding Lenore Arab, PhD, Session Chair the link of diet with brain health and cognition. This session University of California will review scientifi c knowledge regarding nutrition and Los Angeles, CA cognitive health. Emerging research exploring the e ect of certain foods on the brain utilizing functional MRI will be discussed. Leading researchers will examine present epidemiological, clinical and experimental research that Neurocognitive and Neuroimaging helps to better understand the role diet can play in Methodology to Assess the E­ ects of Food and Hormones in the Brain improving cognitive health and perhaps delaying the onset Christos Mantzoros, MD, DSc, PhD h.c.mult. of cognitive diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Boston, MA

Learning Objectives The Walnut and Healthy Aging (WAHA) At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: Trial: an in Depth Assessment of the E­ ect of Walnuts in Brain Health • Understand measurements of brain function of Emilio Ros, MD, PhD relevance in the study of diet and cognitive health Hospital Clinic • Gain insight into the ability of new technologies to shed Barcelona, Spain light on how diet a ects brain functioning

• Recognize the role that foods such as walnuts play in Potential Benefi cial E­ ects of a Diet cognitive functioning and reducing risk of dementia and with Walnuts in Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease Abha Chauhan, PhD New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities Staten Island, NY

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Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Super Saturday Science Poster Competition Super Saturday Schedule Continued from page 1 For the second year, ASN is conduct- ing the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Clinical Emerging Leader Award Oral Competition Young Minority Investigator Science Poster Competition to highlight 9:00 – 10:45 a.m., Room 33BC Oral Competition the very best research submitted by stu- Postdoctoral Research Award Oral Competition Organized by the Minority and Diversity Af- dents and young investigators to ASN’s Endowed by DuPont Nutrition and Health fairs Committee and supported by DSM Nutri- Scientific Sessions. 9:30 – 11:45 a.m., Room 32AB tional Products Sponsored by the Aging and Chronic Purpose: Honors young minority investigators Disease RIS, Community and Public Young Minority Investigator Oral Competition in a special oral session in which finalists compete Health Nutrition RIS, Diet & Cancer RIS, Sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products in presenting their research findings Dietary Bioactive Components RIS, En- 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room 33BC ergy & Macronutrient Metabolism RIS, Graduate Student Research Award Oral Competition Finalists Experimental Animal Nutrition, Lacta- 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Room 29CD Johanna Andrews Chavez, Tufts University tion RIS, Global Nutrition Council, Medi- First Time Attendee and New Member Orientation Valerie Darcey, Georgetown University cal Nutrition Council, Nutrient-Gene In- 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Room 28DE Johanna Lopez, Florida teractions RIS, Nutrition Translation RIS, International University Nutritional Education and Behavioral Sci- Translational Research Award Oral Competition – New this year! Babajide Ojo, Oklahoma State University ence RIS, Nutritional Epidemiology RIS, Sponsored by Beachbody. Additional funding provided by Tate and Lyle. Ramkripa Raghavan, Johns Hopkins Nutritional Immunology RIS, Obesity 3:15 – 5:00 p.m., Room 32AB Bloomberg School of Public Health RIS and Vitamins and Minerals RIS. ASN’s Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition Congratulations to more than 280 fi- 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. judging period for judges and finalists Postdoctoral Research nalists. Check out the complete list at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. reception open to all attendees, Sails Pavilion Award Competition scientificsessions.nutrition.org. Organized by the Young Professional Interest Group and endowed by DuPont Nutrition & Health Meet the Finalists Purpose: Challenges early-career scientists and utrition Notes Daily asked a few around the hall and see what research first year M.S. student, whereas previ- clinicians in nutrition by providing a juried ab- of the Super Saturday finalists is new and upcoming. It inspires me to ous finalists appeared to be PhD- stu stract review and special oral session in which they to tell us about their research get new ideas of my own and it also en- dents. I am honored and delighted to compete in presenting their research findings. N and what they are looking forward to in ables me to network with fellow gradu- present at this competition. San Diego. ate students. What do you most look forward to Finalists First-time attendee? Read on for their What tips would you offer first- at EB 2016? Sun Eun Lee, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg tips on navigate your first EB meeting. time attendees? I really enjoy sharing the work of my School of Public Health I would tell first-time attendees to research project. I really look forward Stephen R. Hennigar, U.S. Army Research Nadine Mikati, PhD candidate, look at the program beforehand and to obtaining feedback from experts Institute of Environmental Medicine MS, RDN, LD make a schedule of the sessions they and fellow students to strengthen my want to attend daily. There will be so research. Also I am really interested in Young Ah Seo, Harvard University Florida International University, Miami, FL much going on at once that they might attending all the symposiums related to Clara E. Cho, Cornell University Area of research: Childhood obe- feel overwhelmed. Choosing the ses- Metabolomics, Genomics, Proteomics Barnabas K. Natamba, Harvard University sity prevention sions in advance will definitely help. and Systems Biology. Manis K. Saraf, University of Arkansas Competition: Graduate Student Re- What tips would you offer first- search Award Competition Ana Aguilar, B.S. (M.S. Student) time attendees? Translation Research Award Are you looking forward to Super University of Nebraska-Lincoln Enjoy their own presentations Saturday? Area of Research: Effects of di- and presentations by others, and take Competition for Early Career I am very excited. I have been work- etary non-coding RNAs on purine me- notes of what you are hearing. Also, Investigator ing on my study for the last 2 years and tabolism. plan ahead! Enjoy and enrich from the Organized by the Nutrition Translation RIS can’t wait to present my findings in front Competitions: Graduate Student whole experience, which is amazing. and sponsored by Beachbody. Additional funding of everyone! Hopefully, the audience will Research Awards Competition, and provided by Tate and Lyle. feel the passion I have for my work. ASN Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Jacqueline Vernarelli, PhD. Purpose: Provides an opportunity for early- How did you react upon hearing Science Poster Competition (NGI RIS). Assistant Professor of Biology, career scientists and clinicians to demonstrate you are a finalist? I did not expect to be Are you looking forward to Super Nursing and Health Studies how their research can be translated to a defined chosen as a finalist at all. I kept reading Saturday? Fairfield University the email over and over again for it to I am really excited about the op- Area of Research: Nutritional epi- audience to improve public health and/or health register in my head. It was a nice feeling portunity to share my research at these demiology outcomes. of satisfaction, that all the hard work I competitions, and also about the work Competition: Translational Re- put into my research is being recognized. conducted by my peers. search Award Competition Finalists What do you most look forward to Why did you apply for this award? Are you looking forward to Super Katherine Balantekin, Washington at EB 2016? I look forward to network- How did you react upon hearing you Saturday? University School of Medicine ing with other students and profession- are a finalist? Certainly – it is a wonderful part of Mallory Koenings, IFSN, NIFA als in the field. You never know who I believe that the research focus we the conference to see what the bright- Sridevi Krishnan, University of you will run into at these meetings; a have in Dr. Zempleni´s Laboratory is est up and coming researchers in the California, Davis familiar name from a book or a paper really innovative and important. More Nutrition world are working on. Jane Naberhuis, Baylor College of you read, for instance. You have people than 60 percent of genes are regulated How did you react upon hearing coming in from all around the world by microRNAs, which can be obtained Medicine, USDA/ARS Children’s you are a finalist? and you realize how close-knit the nu- from dietary sources. I am honored and humbled to be se- Nutrition Research Center trition community is. I was really excited when I heard lected as a finalist, and enthusiastic about Diana Taft, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital What is your favorite session to at- about being selected to participate; it is sharing my research with the ASN com- and Medical Center tend? encouraging to be honored in this way. Jacqueline Vernarelli, Fairfield University The poster sessions. I like to walk I was really surprised because I am a Continued on page 6

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Lectureship in Nutrition (1:45 p.m. Mon- ises to transform dietary approaches to pre- scientists from around the globe. That event San Diego day). She will explore integrating nutrients, vent and manage chronic disease through begins at 6 p.m. Sunday. Continued from page 1 infections, babies, and public purpose. personalized nutrition. The Kellogg Prize for International Nutri- A 3 p.m. Sunday symposium, “Food Sys- Coming Together quested, particularly by international nutri- tion Research Lecture (6:30 p.m. Monday) is tems for Public Health,” will look at the im- A global event like the 2016 Scientific tion scientists. The ASN Booth (#136) and entitled, “Infant Feeding, Nutrition, and Child pact of agricultural production on human Sessions and Annual Meeting provides an the ASN Center have details. Development: A Cross-Cultural Odyssey,” and nutrition, exploring climate change and oth- important opportunity to connect. Five Another new event, the Robert Suskind will be presented by Margaret E. Bentley, PhD, er challenges. The all-star lineup includes international forums enable international and Leslie Lewinter-Suskind Pediatric Nutri- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. National Geographic’s Dennis Dimick, Ex- research groups to share topics of interest tion Lifetime Achievement Award Lecture, The W.O. Atwater Memorial Lecture ecutive Environment Editor, speaking on within their countries. features an inaugural lecture from Robert (12:45 p.m. Tuesday) will be presented by the challenges of feeding nine billion. Of course, networking occurs through- M. Suskind, MD, at California University of Susan B. Roberts, PhD, Professor, Friedman out the sessions and during all the moments Science and Medicine. His topic: “Finding a School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Pro- Cutting Edge Research in between. Make the most of it by stopping Way to Prepare Tomorrow’s Physicians: A fessor, Psychiatry, Tufts University School With more than 2,000 new, original re- by the My ASN kiosk in the ASN corridor 50-Year Nutritional Journey.” of Medicine; Senior Scientist and Director, search studies presented in oral and poster to pick up ribbons for your badge. The dif- Energy Metabolism Laboratory, Jean Mayer presentations and 24 scientific symposia, the ferent colored ribbons can signal your par- Insight from Leading Experts USDA Human Nutrition Research Center 2016 Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting ticipation in ASN’s Research Interest Sec- Suskind’s lecture joins four other award on Aging. She explores the topic, “How Can certainly will be at the forefront of the latest tions and Councils and other groups. lectures from renowned scientists. The Nutrition Scientists Help Reverse the Obe- thinking on nutrition science. In addition to It’s certainly lining up to be a full—and prestigious 10th Danone International Prize sity Epidemic?” the research, the ASN Awards Ceremony will fulfilling—few days. Here’s to packing up a in Nutrition Award Ceremony and Laure- In addition to the award lectures, attend- recognize the accomplishments of nutrition few key ideas to take home. ate Lecture takes place at 5:15 p.m. Tues- ees will have other forward-thinking sympo- day. The winner—and lecturer—will be an- sia from which to choose. The Presidential nounced April 1. Symposium (10:30 a.m. Monday) is titled, Rebecca J. Stoltzfus, PhD, Professor and Mark Your Calendar “Systems Approaches to Nutrition - Where Don’t miss these events occurring early in the meeting: Director, Program in Global Health at Cor- We Are and Where We Are Going.” Big nell University College of Human Ecology, Data, along with genomics and advances in Carotenoid And Retinoid Interactive Group RIS (CARIG) Annual Symposium provides the E.V. McCollum International computer and engineering sciences, prom- Friday, April 1, 2016, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Aqua AB, Hilton San Diego Bayfront First Time Attendee and New Member Orientation Sunrise Boot Camp Saturday, April 2, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Pack your workout gear and join ASN for some early morning sweatworking, featur- 28DE, San Diego Convention Center ing nationally recognized personal trainers and physique body-builders Laura Burstein & PhenHRIG 2016 Symposium: Flavonoids/Polyphenols and Epigenetics: Is Griff Courtney. No pre-registration required. There a Connection? Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, April 3-5, 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bayfront Park at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Room 29AB , San Diego Convention Center

CLASSIFIED AD - hopkins that often. I was very excited to hear that realized I was a finalist in an award com- involves the effects of dietary protein on Finalists I was a finalist. petition I was humbled by the honor. sleep outcomes. I am very proud of this Continued from page 4 What do you most look forward to What do you most look forward to new line of research that I had developed at EB 2016? at EB 2016? with my advisor, Dr. Wayne Campbell. munity. Networking with old colleagues and I always look forward to the oral ses- What do you most look forward to What do you most look forward to meeting new ones! sions. The science is outstanding. I at EB 2016? at EB 2016? What is your favorite session/ also look forward to reconnecting with The conversations with other scientists Catching up with former colleagues event to attend? friends and colleagues every year. – you can find world renowned scientists and grad students; networking to devel- I always enjoy the professional devel- What is your favorite session/ in your area of interest and actually discuss op potential future collaborations. opment sessions. event to attend? with them about your research and receive What is your favorite session to The Wilbur Olin Atwater Memo- immediate feedback. For students, we also attend? Mallory M. Koenings, PhD, RDN rial Lecture is one of my favorites. The have the chance to meet with researchers Tough call; I enjoy the oral sessions, Division of Nutrition, Institute of speakers are inspirational. They have and regulators from industries and gov- but walking through the posters allows Food Safety and Nutrition at the made a lasting impact on our profession ernment agencies, to explore more career me to see what is new and exciting in the National Institute of Food and and moved nutrition science forward. paths and to learn about the translation of field, and also make connections with Agriculture of What tips would you offer first- science to products and policies. researchers who are working on similar Department of Agriculture time attendees? What are your favorite sessions to topics. Area of Focus/Research: I pro- I would tell a first time attendee to attend? What tips would you offer first- vide national program leadership and take advantage of the career resources Meet the Fellows and Speed Mentor- time attendees? Definitely participate support to nutrition health programs that EB provides through the Educa- ing are two sessions that I always plan to in the grad student / young professional administered by the Division of Nutri- tion Track. All of the content is tailored attend. The Fellows are senior researchers interest group networking sessions – tion. The Division of Nutrition man- to career opportunities for scientists. I who made extreme amount of contribu- they are a valuable resource! ages nutrition-related research and de- found the material immediately appli- tions to human health. You will be soaked livers education programs to consumers cable to my professional development. by wisdom and humor attending this Katherine N. Balantekin, PhD, RD throughout the United States. event. Speed Mentoring features the con- Washington University School of Competition: The Nutrition Trans- Jing Zhou, Ph.D. versations between students and young Medicine lation Award Competition for Early Ca- Purdue University, Dept. of professionals. It’s the best place to ask for Area of Research: Childhood obe- reer Investigators Nutrition Science career advices, since these young profes- sity prevention and treatment Are you looking forward to Super Area of Research: Clinical Nutri- sionals just went through the challenges Competition: Translational Research Saturday? tion – dietary protein, sleep quality, body that we are going to face. Award Competition Absolutely! composition, and metabolic health. What tips would you offer first-time Are you looking forward to Super Why did you apply for this award? Competition: Clinical Emerging attendees? Saturday? I am passionate about the translation Leader Award (CELA) Plan your schedule ahead of time. Very much so! of nutrition knowledge to improve the Why did you apply for this award? There’s an cellphone app to help you do Why did you apply for this award? health of individuals and families. As a PhD student in clinical nutrition, that. Contact those scientists that you I wanted an opportunity to get a How did you react upon hearing the highest recognition for our work is would like a longer conversation ahead chance to practice translating my re- you are a finalist? the CELA. I apply for this award every of time. Attend as many social events search findings into something more At first I didn’t realize I was a finalist. I year. This is my second time being se- as possible. Networking can surprise “user-friendly,” which is something that thought that I just received EB’s “oral pre- lected to participate in the CELA com- you with wonderful opportunities and many of us don’t get the chance to do all sentation accepted” e-mail twice. Once I petition. 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Sponsored Satellite Programs Enhance Educational Offerings ponsored Satellite Programs are Sunday, April 3 programs planned and conducted Back to the Future? Ancient Grains by external groups in conjunction and Sprouting for Enhanced Nutrition Swith ASN’s Scientific Sessions. Organized and sponsored by the Kel- For more information and to register, logg Company visit http://scientificsessions.nutrition. 6:30 – 8:00 a.m., Room 33BC org/satellitesessions/. This year’s programs include the fol- New Frontiers in Fibers: Innova- lowing: tive Technology and Emerging Re- search on Gut Microbiome and Bone Friday, April 1 Health A Global Approach to Personalized Organized and sponsored by the Na- Nutrition from the Genome to the Mi- tional Osteoporosis Foundation and Tate crobiome and Lyle Organized and sponsored by Herbalife 12:45 – 2:45 p.m., Room 32AB 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., San Diego Hil- ton Bayfront, Indigo D Dietary Protein: Current Perspectives Organized and sponsored by PepsiCo Saturday, April 2 12:45 – 2:45 p.m., Room 33BC Attendees enjoying the mixer last year in Boston. Pulses for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet: Emerging Research Monday, April 4 and Opportunities Low Calorie Sweeteners and Obe- University Mixer and Organized and sponsored by the US sity: Solution or Part of the Problem? Dry Pea and Lentil Council, the American Organized and sponsored by Tate and Membership Reception Pulse Association, Pulse Canada and the Lyle Join us Saturday, April 2 from 8:00 – 10:00 p,m, at the ASN Reception for the World Food Center at University of Cali- 6:30 – 8:00 a.m., Room 32AB Membership and University Mixer, in the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo fornia, Davis ABEF Ballroom. This highly attended and anticipated networking event kicks 12:45 – 2:45 p.m., Room 32AB Food for the Brain: Learning How off the start of ASN’s Scientific Sessions. What We Eat Affects Cognition and Departments or programs in nutrition, food science and public health are May Prevent or Delay Dementia encouraged to purchase a table to spread awareness of opportunities at your Organized and sponsored by the institution, welcome alumni and honor awardees. Follow Us California Walnut Commission #ASNatExpBio 6:30 – 8:00 a.m., Room 33BC Wednesday, April 6 Third Annual Summit on the Health ADVERTISEMENT Effects of Yogurt Sponsored and organized by Danone Asst./Assoc. Professor Institute International, ASN and IOF John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 8:00 am – 2:00 p.m., Room 33 Asst/Assoc Professor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg SPH Center for Human Nutrition is seeking a tenure track faculty to prevent malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies through diet, fortification, supplemental and food-based approaches in disadvantaged / nutrition transitioning so- cieties. Qualified candidate will have expertise in dietary, micronutrients, food security and health research, have excellent analytical, writing and teaching skills, demonstrated funding potential, doctorate in PH nutrition or medicine with masters’ in nutrition sciences. Johns Hopkins is an af- firmative action equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, etc. Contact Prof Keith West @EB: 1-443-509-2486 or [email protected].

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TEN WAYS TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN NUTRITION SCIENCE

Established in 1928, the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) is the premier research society dedicated to bringing together the world’s top researchers and clinicians to advance our knowledge and application of nutrition science. Members of ASN receive benefi ts ranging from free access to the top peer-reviewed journals in the nutrition and dietetics category to reduced registration rates for topical meetings and conferences. Take advantage of the following ten ways that ASN can advance your career by becoming a member today!

1 CUTTING-EDGE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMING 6 MEMBERSHIP IN FASEB ASN Scientifi c Sessions & Annual Meeting at Experimental You receive a variety of important additional benefi ts through Biology is an interdisciplinary, scientifi c meeting, bringing ASN’s membership in the Federation of American Societies together over 15,000 scientists from throughout the world. for Experimental Biology (FASEB) alliance such as access to The annual Advances and Controversies FASEB’s Legislative Action Center, subscription discounts in Clinical Nutrition is designed to for The FASEB Journal, online access to the FASEB Member communicate signifi cant, cutting-edge Directory and career development resources. advances in nutrition research, and to stimulate discussion on emerging topics 7 NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES that impact human health. All members are eligible to join one of our 15 Research Interest TOP RANKED PUBLICATIONS Sections (RIS). The RIS are communities designed to provide 2 a mechanism for topic-specifi c discussion regarding nutrition ASN members receive free online access research and practice. Additionally, members are encouraged to to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition join one or more of the following Scientifi c Councils: Medical (AJCN), The Journal of Nutrition (JN) and Nutrition, Global Nutrition, and Nutritional Sciences. Advances in Nutrition (AN). 8 NUTRITION RESEARCH SUPPORT REDUCED REGISTRATION RATES 3 ASN is your voice and is committed to increasing the Members receive reduced conference investment in nutrition research. We make it our mission to registration rates to Experimental Biology (a provide our members with the information and resources $165 savings!), Advances and Controversies necessary to take a stand for nutrition research. in Clinical Nutrition ($100 off!) and co- sponsored meetings throughout the year. 9 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION REDUCED PUBLICATION FEES In recognition of our member’s professional accomplishments, 4 ASN honors scientists, clinicians and scholars for signifi cant Members receive discounted print achievements in nutrition research and practice. The program subscriptions, page charges and waived manuscript grants over $452,000 in scientifi c awards, student grants, travel submission fees. Additionally, ASN members are eligible to awards and honoraria. receive our partner publication, Nutrition Today, at a 58% discount off of the regular subscription rate. 10 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ASN is a global organization that enables its members to form 5 relationships with top nutrition researchers throughout the ASN’s online educational portfolio contains podcasts, author world. ASN is the US Adhering Body to the International videos, recorded webinars, videotaped conference sessions, blog Union of Nutritional Science. entries and more.

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