{"id":33,"date":"2024-09-14T20:53:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T20:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/aspen-dev\/conference\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:29:43","slug":"abstracts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/conference\/submit\/abstracts\/","title":{"rendered":"ASPEN26 Abstracts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"alert-block\">\r\r\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_9570_123757)\"><path d=\"M25.545 12.765C25.1451 7.595 20.935 3.425 15.755 3.065C12.785 2.855 9.95505 3.855 7.78505 5.875C5.65505 7.865 4.42505 10.685 4.42505 13.615C4.42505 17.905 6.98505 21.745 10.945 23.385C11.225 23.505 11.495 23.615 11.735 23.755C13.815 24.915 14.375 26.485 14.405 26.545C14.485 26.785 14.695 26.955 14.955 26.965C14.975 26.965 14.985 26.965 15.005 26.965C15.235 26.965 15.455 26.835 15.565 26.625C15.575 26.605 16.615 24.605 18.485 23.635C18.615 23.565 18.765 23.505 18.915 23.445L18.995 23.415C23.275 21.675 25.915 17.395 25.555 12.765H25.545ZM18.515 22.255L18.445 22.285C18.265 22.355 18.085 22.425 17.905 22.525C16.575 23.215 15.615 24.315 15.055 25.095C14.585 24.385 13.745 23.435 12.365 22.655C12.055 22.485 11.745 22.345 11.435 22.225C7.93505 20.775 5.68505 17.395 5.68505 13.605C5.68505 11.025 6.76505 8.545 8.65505 6.785C10.405 5.155 12.635 4.275 15.005 4.275C15.225 4.275 15.455 4.275 15.685 4.295C20.245 4.615 23.955 8.285 24.315 12.845C24.635 16.925 22.305 20.705 18.535 22.235L18.515 22.255Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><path d=\"M17.715 17.475L16.515 17.615C15.985 17.675 15.545 17.205 15.645 16.675L16.685 11.445C16.745 11.125 16.505 10.825 16.175 10.825H12.275C12.155 10.825 12.075 10.905 12.055 10.995C12.025 11.095 12.055 11.205 12.175 11.265L12.715 11.535C13.045 11.695 13.215 12.065 13.135 12.425L12.245 16.275C12.155 16.645 12.145 17.025 12.195 17.395C12.375 18.665 13.415 19.625 14.695 19.705C15.435 19.755 16.165 19.485 16.705 18.975L17.905 17.845C18.055 17.705 17.935 17.455 17.735 17.485L17.715 17.475Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.1149 10.165C16.1146 10.165 16.9249 9.35462 16.9249 8.35498C16.9249 7.35535 16.1146 6.54498 15.1149 6.54498C14.1153 6.54498 13.3049 7.35535 13.3049 8.35498C13.3049 9.35462 14.1153 10.165 15.1149 10.165Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/g><defs><clipPath id=\"clip0_9570_123757\"><rect width=\"21.15\" height=\"23.93\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(4.42505 3.03497)\"><\/rect><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg>\r\r\n    <p>ASPEN26 Abstract Submission Extended Until August 20, 11:59 PM ET!<\/p>\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"interior-header-block padding-mid\">\n        <div class=\"interior-header\">\n                    <div class=\"header-right full-width\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"intro-content-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/A25-Abstracts-Collage_2000x600.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract posters photo\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/600;\" \/>\n                                        <div class=\"intro-content-content\">\n                        <div class=\"text-block\"><p>The ASPEN 2026 Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference is an excellent opportunity for researchers to showcase their work, share their findings with a diverse multidisciplinary audience, and engage in meaningful discussions with peers and experts. By presenting your research, you not only contribute to the advancement of knowledge but also gain valuable feedback and insights that can enhance your work. 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id=\"h-view-abstracts-from-past-conferences\">View Abstracts From Past Conferences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aspenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/toc\/19412444\/2025\/49\/S1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASPEN 2025 Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference abstracts<\/a>, including those from abstract research award recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aspenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/toc\/10.1002\/(ISSN)1941-2444.nutrition-science-practice-conference-abstracts\">Abstracts from other ASPEN conferences<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Example of How to Properly Cite Abstracts<\/em>: <br>Elfadil OM, Salonen B, Carnell J, Bonnes S, Hurt R, Mundi M. Micronutrients deficiency in patients receiving parenteral nutrition: effect of multivitamin supply shortage.&nbsp;<em>JPEN JParenter Enteral Nutr<\/em>. 2023;47(suppl 2):S13-S15. Selected abstracts from the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference (ASPEN23 2023).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/jpen.2487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/jpen.2487<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading AbstractResearchAwards\" id=\"h-original-abstract-research-awards\">Original Abstract Research Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers submitting abstracts to the ASPEN conferences are eligible to apply for various prestigious abstract awards. It\u2019s important to confirm the eligibility of the presenting author before choosing to opt in during the submission process.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"decorative-button-block\">\r\r\n    <a class=\"decorative-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/member-central\/member-awards\/2025-award-winners\/\"><div class=\"button-back\"><\/div><icon><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 12\" fill=\"none\">\r\r\n            <path d=\"M6.85719 12C6.63791 12 6.41862 11.9164 6.25112 11.7489C5.91647 11.4143 5.91647 10.8714 6.25112 10.5368L9.93079 6.8571H0.857149C0.383931 6.8571 0 6.47317 0 5.99996C0 5.52674 0.383931 5.14281 0.857149 5.14281H9.93079L6.25112 1.46314C5.91647 1.12849 5.91647 0.585629 6.25112 0.250984C6.58576 -0.0836613 7.12862 -0.0836613 7.46327 0.250984L12.6062 5.39388C12.9408 5.72852 12.9408 6.27139 12.6062 6.60603L7.46327 11.7489C7.29577 11.9164 7.07648 12 6.85719 12Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\r\n        <\/svg><\/icon><span>View the 2025 Award Winners!<\/span>\r\r\n    <\/a>\r\r\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Vars-Award\"><strong>Harry M. Vars and Promising Investigator Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizes and honors an Early Career Investigator who has submitted a top-scoring original abstract and demonstrates excellence via a manuscript and oral presentation at the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference Premier Paper Session.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"single-accordion-block\">\r\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-single\">\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\" data-aid=\"#accordion1\"><icon><\/icon><span>Eligibility and Criteria<\/span><\/div>\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"accordion1\">\r\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-text-block\"><p><strong>General Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognizes and honors an Early Career Investigator (within 10 years of completing their terminal research degree or medical residency) and must be at a career level of assistant professor (or the equivalent) or lower who has submitted a top-scoring original abstract and demonstrates excellence via a manuscript and oral presentation at the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference Premier Paper Session.<\/li>\n<li>The runner-up to the Vars Award winner is the Promising Investigator Award winner. The selection is based on the same criteria below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>The Vars and Promising Investigator candidates are chosen according to the following<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates have chosen to participate in the Vars competition by opting in on the Abstract Submission Site.<\/li>\n<li>The candidate has submitted an Original Abstract (abstract represents original work that is presented for the first time at the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference). Abstracts presented at other national meetings will not be considered.<\/li>\n<li>The abstract score as determined by the Abstract Review Committee.<\/li>\n<li>The quality of the candidate\u2019s manuscript including technical writing, level of research innovation as defined by the NIH, and alignment of research to ASPEN.<\/li>\n<li>Presentation and responses to questions at the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference Premier Paper Session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nThe presentation evaluation criteria include<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Command of material; expertise commensurate with level of experience and training<\/li>\n<li>Appropriateness of slides, organization, and format of talk<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate organization of the presentation in support of the manuscript including the overall timing of the talk<\/li>\n<li>Clearly states background, relevance, and rationale for the study<\/li>\n<li>Cleary states hypothesis, study design, and methodology<\/li>\n<li>Presents data and results relevant to research questions\/study aims<\/li>\n<li>Presents complicated concepts &amp; results at a level understandable to the general audience<\/li>\n<li>Summarizes appropriately; findings interpreted with appropriate level of caution and understanding of results within the context of current literature<\/li>\n<li>Presents clearly with obvious preparation and control<\/li>\n<li>Articulately handles responses, explanations, and discussion during Q\/A<\/li>\n<li>Input from the audience via popular vote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nVars and Promising Investigator candidates must comply with the following criteria and responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The presenting author is specified at the time of abstract submission and will attend the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference to present their abstract at the Premier Paper Session. The presenter\/Vars candidate must be listed as the first author in the author list and if an unexpected event occurs prior to the conference that prevents that Vars candidate from presenting, ASPEN has the authority to make other arrangements on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n<li>The presenting author is an\u00a0Early Career Investigator (within 10 years of completing their terminal research degree or medical residency) and must be at a career level of assistant professor (or the equivalent) or lower\u00a0and is the primary contributor to the research represented in the abstract.<\/li>\n<li>The presenter must not have obtained funding (other than career development awards\/young investigator awards) from a large governing research body such as the NIH or equivalent in the US or another country.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/report.nih.gov\/award\/index.cfm\">Please check the NIH list to verify the US affiliated awards.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A manuscript based on the candidate\u2019s abstract will be produced and submitted to\u00a0<em>JPEN\u00a0<\/em>prior to the stated submission deadline. On behalf of ASPEN and the Research Committee, it is recommended that each candidate submits their manuscript for detailed proofreading to ensure academic and written English proficiency prior to submission to\u00a0<em>JPEN<\/em>. Failure to meet the deadline will result in disqualification of the candidate. Note: Manuscript submission does not guarantee acceptance by\u00a0<em>JPEN\u00a0<\/em>editors.<\/li>\n<li>All candidates will attend the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference to present their abstract in the Premier Paper Session.<\/li>\n<li>All candidates must also attend the Rhoads Lecture and Awards Ceremony in preparation for the Vars Award or Promising Investigator Award recipient announcement. One candidate will receive the Vars Award and the runner-up will receive the Promising Investigator Award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\r\n        <\/div>\r\r\n    <\/div>\r\r\n<\/div>\r\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"single-accordion-block\">\r\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-single\">\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\" data-aid=\"#accordion1\"><icon><\/icon><span>Harry M. Vars Award Recipients<\/span><\/div>\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"accordion1\">\r\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-text-block\"><p>The\u00a0<em>Harry M. Vars Award and the Promising Investigator Award<\/em> are tributes to Dr. Vars and his pioneering developments in parenteral nutrition. The awards are presented to two early career investigators (a winner and a runner-up) who submit top-scoring, original abstracts and who demonstrate excellence in manuscript writing and oral presentation at ASPEN\u2019s Premier Paper Session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 \u2013 <span class=\"name\">Lizl Veldsman, <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"acronyms\"><strong>RD, M Nutr, BSc Dietetics<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: The Effect of Combined Intravenous Bolus Amino Acid Supplementation and Mobilization on Skeletal Muscle Mass During the First Week of ICU Stay: A Randomized Controlled Trial<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 \u2013 Jana K. Ponce, PhD, RD<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Abstract Title: Association Between Malnutrition and Post-Acute COVID-19 Sequelae: A Retrospective Cohort Study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2023\u00a0\u2013 Scott C. Fligor<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Absorption of an Engineered Medium Chain Fatty Acid in Two Short Bowel Syndrome Minipig Models<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2022\u00a0\u2013 Katie Huff, MD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Randomized Pilot Trial of Alternate Lipid Therapies for Prevention of Intestinal Failure Associated Liver Disease in Surgical Neonates<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2021\u00a0\u2013 Moriah P. Bellissimo, PhD, RD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Plasma High\u2010Resolution Metabolomic Phenotyping of Lean Mass in Working Adults<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2020 \u2013 No competition held<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0n\/a<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2019\u00a0\u2013 Christina Belza, PhD(c), NP, MN, RN<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Early Predictors of Enteral Autonomy in Pediatric Intestinal Failure: Development of a Disease Severity Scoring Tool<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2018\u00a0\u2013 Ajay Jain, MD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0No Gut no Gain! Enteral Bile Acid Treatment Preserves Gut Growth but is not Protective for TPN Associated Liver Injury in a Novel Extensive Short Bowel Resection Animal Model<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2017\u00a0\u2013 Celeste Lavallee, BSc, RD, MSc<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Surgical Anatomy has no Apparent Impact on the Severity of Intestinal Failure\u00a0Associated Liver Disease in Neonatal Piglets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2016\u00a0\u2013 David Lim, MDCM, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Differential Effects on Intestinal Adaptation Following Exogenous Glucagon\u2010like Peptide\u20102\u00a0Therapy With and Without Enteral Nutrition in Neonatal Short Bowel Syndrome<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2015\u00a0\u2013 David Lim, MD, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Exogenous Glucagon\u2010like Peptide\u20102 Therapy Improves Parenteral Nutrition Associated\u00a0Liver Disease by Altering Bile Acid Dysmetabolism<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2014\u00a0\u2013 Carol Braunschweig, PhD, RD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Intensive Nutrition in Acute Lung Injury: A Clinical Trial (INTACT)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2013\u00a0\u2013 Edmond Huang, MS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Composition of Dietary Fat Source Shapes Gut Microbiota Architecture and Alters Host\u00a0Inflammatory Mediators in Mouse Adipose Tissue<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2012\u00a0\u2013 Jennifer Barnes, BS, PhD(c)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Intestinal Adaptation is Stimulated by Partial Enteral Nutrition Supplemented With the\u00a0Prebiotic Short\u2010Chain Fructooligosaccharide in a Neonatal Intestinal Failure Piglet Model<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2011\u00a0\u2013 Emma Tillman, PharmD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Synergistically Attenuate Bile Acid\u2010induced Hepatocellular Apoptosis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2010\u00a0\u2013 Naomi Cahill, RD, MS(c)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: What to do When Early Enteral Feeding is Not Possible in Critically Ill Patients? Results of a Multicenter Observational Study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2009\u00a0\u2013 Heather F. Mangian, MS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Butyrate Increases GLUT2 mRNA Abundance by Initiating Transcription in Caco2\u2010BBe Cells<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2008\u00a0\u2013 Kristen D. Singleton, MS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Glutamine Induces Heat Shock Protein Expression Via O\u2010 glycosylation and\u00a0Phosphorylation of Hsf\u20101 And Sp1<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2007\u00a0\u2013 Gerdien Ligthart\u2010 Melis, PhD\u00a0and\u00a0Marcel C.G. van de Poll, MD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Does the Route of Administration (Enteral or Parenteral) of Isotopically Labelled L\u2010glutamine Affect the Conversion Of L[2,15N] Glutamine Into L [2,15N] Arginine in Humans<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2006\u00a0\u2013 Zhiyong Peng, MD, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Glutamine\u2010Mediated Attenuation of Cellular Metabolic Dysfunction and Cell Death Following Injury is Dependent on Heat Shock Factor\u20101 Expression<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2005\u00a0\u2013 Mary E. Evans, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Dietary Pyrimidines Induce Jejunal Adaptation Following Massive Small Bowel Resection in Rats<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2004\u00a0\u2013 Anne Bartholome, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Supplementation of Total Parenteral Nutrition with Butyrate Acutely Increases Structural\u00a0Aspects of Intestinal Adaptation Following an 80% Jejunoileal Resection in Neonatal Piglets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2003\u00a0\u2013 Hua Yang, MD, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Keratinocyte Growth Factor Improves Epithelial Function After Massive Small Bowel\u00a0Resection<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2002\u00a0\u2013 Hua Yang, MD, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Keratinocyte Growth Factor Stimulates the Recovery of Epithelial Structure and Function in a Mouse Model of Total Parenteral Nutrition<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2001\u00a0\u2013 Keri A. Kles, BS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Enteral Nutrients Alter Enterocyte Function Within an in Vitro Model during Hypoxia Similar\u00a0to Acute in Vivo Rat Model<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2000\u00a0\u2013 Shen\u2010Song Chen, MD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Impact of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition on Hepatic and Non\u2010Hepatic Glucose Metabolism<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>1999\u00a0\u2013 Bettina Mittendorfer, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1998\u00a0\u2013 Kelly A. Tappenden, PhD, RD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1997\u00a0\u2013 Sunjay Kanwar, FRCS Ed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1996\u00a0\u2013 Omaida Velazquez, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1995\u00a0\u2013 Albert H. Verhage, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1994\u00a0\u2013 Michael J. Fahr, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1993\u00a0\u2013 N. Joseph Espat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1992\u00a0\u2013 Gianni Biolo, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1991\u00a0\u2013 Pablo Leon, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1990\u00a0\u2013 Annabel E. Barber, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1989\u00a0\u2013 W. Scott Helton, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1988\u00a0\u2013 Andrew D. Fox, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1987\u00a0\u2013 Jan Rakinic, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1986\u00a0\u2013 Mark J. Koruda, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1985\u00a0\u2013 Karim J. Hamawy, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1984\u00a0\u2013 Michael Torosian, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1983\u00a0\u2013 Roger Bonau, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1982\u00a0\u2013 Charles Heard, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\r\n        <\/div>\r\r\n    <\/div>\r\r\n<\/div>\r\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"single-accordion-block\">\r\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-single\">\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\" data-aid=\"#accordion1\"><icon><\/icon><span>Promising Investigator Award Recipients<\/span><\/div>\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"accordion1\">\r\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-text-block\"><p>The\u00a0<em>Harry M. Vars Award and the Promising Investigator Award<\/em> are tributes to Dr. Vars and his pioneering developments in parenteral nutrition. The awards are presented to two early career investigators (a winner and a runner-up) who submit top-scoring, original abstracts and who demonstrate excellence in manuscript writing and oral presentation at ASPEN\u2019s Premier Paper Session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 \u2013 <span class=\"name\">Kaitlyn Daff, <\/span><span class=\"acronyms\">MA, RD, LDN<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span class=\"acronyms\">Abstract Title: Ethanol Exposure Modulates In Vitro Arginine Uptake and Metabolism Within Intestinal Epithelial Cells<\/span><\/em><strong><span class=\"acronyms\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 \u2013 <span class=\"name\">Mirielle L. Pauline, <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"acronyms\"><strong>PhD, BSc<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><em>Abstract Title: Fatty Acid Profiles in Serum and Tissues of Neonatal Piglets Fed Parenteral Nutrition Using a Novel Lipid Emulsion Containing Arachidonic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid and Choline<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 \u2013 Megan Follett, MS, RD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Intestinal Barrier Function and Tight Junction Protein Differences in Human Milk vs Infant Formula-Fed Neonatal Piglets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 \u2013 Devon Pace, MD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Altering Tunneling Location to Mitigate Central Line-Associated Complications in Children With Intestinal Failure<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2022\u00a0\u2013 Mirielle Pauline, BSc<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Probiotic Treatment Versus Empiric Oral Antibiotics for Managing Dysbiosis in Short Bowel Syndrome: Impact on the Mucosal and Stool Microbiome, Short Chain Fatty Acids and Adaptation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2021\u00a0\u2013 Jacob T. Mey, PhD, RD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0The Breath Print Represents a Novel Biomarker of Malnutrition<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2020\u00a0\u2013 No competition held<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: n\/a<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2019\u00a0\u2013 Logan M. Olson, PharmD, BCCCP<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Quantitative\u00a0Assessment\u00a0of\u00a0Trace\u00a0Element Contamination in Parenteral Nutrition Components<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2018\u00a0\u2013 Kate E. Fetterplace, APD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Targeted Full Energy and Protein Delivery in Critically Ill Patients: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2017\u00a0\u2013 Gregory J. Guthrie, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Phytosterols Synergize with Endotoxin to Augment Inflammation in Kupffer Cells but Alone Have Limited Direct Effect on Hepatocytes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2016\u00a0\u2013 Michael Paris<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0VALIDation of Bedside Ultrasound of Muscle layer Thickness of the Quadriceps in the Critically Ill Patient (VALIDUM Study): Preliminary Results<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2015\u00a0\u2013 D. Dante Yeh, MD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Adequate Nutrition May Get You Home: The Effect of Caloric\/Protein Deficits on Critically Ill Surgical Patients<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2014\u00a0\u2013 Allison Blackmer, PharmD, BCPS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Long\u2010Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Infants Treated with Intravenous Fat Emulsion Reduction for the Management of Parenteral Nutrition-Associated Cholestasis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2014\u00a0\u2013 Kenneth B. Christopher, MD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Association Between Pre\u2010Hospital Vitamin D Status and Hospital\u2010Acquired Clostridium Difficile Infections<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2014\u00a0\u2013 Anne Coltman, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC\u00a0and\u00a0Sarah Peterson, MS, RD, CNSC<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Use of Three Nutrition Screening Tools to Assess Nutrition Risk in the Intensive Care Unit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2014\u00a0\u2013 D. Dante Yeh, MD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Reasons for Enteral Nutrition Cessation in Surgical Intensive Care Unit Patients<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2013\u00a0\u2013 Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, CNSD, LD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0A Probiotic and Butyrate Protect the Intestine During Antibiotic Therapy<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2013\u00a0\u2013 Yongjia Feng, MD, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Effects of Varying Intravenous Lipid Emulsions on Small Bowel Epithelium in a Mouse Model of Total Parenteral Nutrition<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2013\u00a0\u2013 Kelly Roehl, MS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Predictors of Insulin Requirements Among Hospitalized Adults Receiving Parenteral\u00a0Nutrition<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2012\u00a0\u2013 Jennifer Barnes, PhD, RD, LDN<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Intestinal Adaptation is Stimulated by Partial Enteral Nutrition Supplemented With the Prebiotic Short\u2010Chain Fructooligosaccharide in a Neonatal Intestinal Failure Piglet Model<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2012\u00a0\u2013 Alyssa Kallweit, BA<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Glutamine Prevents Apoptosis in Intestinal Epithelial Cells and Induces Differential Protective Pathways in Heat\u00a0and Oxidant Injury Models<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2012\u00a0\u2013 Barbara Stoll, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Continuous Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Induces Metabolic Dysfunction in Neonatal Pig<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\r\n        <\/div>\r\r\n    <\/div>\r\r\n<\/div>\r\r\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-abstract-research-awards\">International Abstract Research Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Honors international investigators who have submitted top-scoring original abstracts to the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"single-accordion-block\">\r\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-single\">\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\" data-aid=\"#accordion1\"><icon><\/icon><span>Eligibility and Criteria<\/span><\/div>\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"accordion1\">\r\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-text-block\"><p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The presenting author resides in a country other than the United States who submits an Original Abstract to the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nApplication Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit abstracts to ASPEN&#8217;s\u00a0Abstract\u00a0Submission Site, and the submitter will be prompted with the choichttps:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/abstractse to opt-in for the award.<\/li>\n<li>ASPEN\u2019s Abstract Review Committee selects the award winners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nAwards Include<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best International Abstract: The presenting author will receive a certificate of accomplishment, and\u00a0<em>JPEN<\/em>\u00a0Online will publish the Best International Abstract label with your abstract.<\/li>\n<li>International Abstracts of Distinction:\u00a0The presenting author will receive a certificate of accomplishment, and\u00a0<em>JPEN<\/em>\u00a0Online will publish the Abstract of Distinction label with your abstract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\r\n        <\/div>\r\r\n    <\/div>\r\r\n<\/div>\r\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"single-accordion-block\">\r\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-single\">\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\" data-aid=\"#accordion1\"><icon><\/icon><span>Best International Award Recipients<\/span><\/div>\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"accordion1\">\r\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-text-block\"><p><strong>2025\u00a0\u2013 Yoko Sakamoto, MD, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\nOsaka University, Suita, Osaka<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Energy Intake Insufficiency Due to Underestimated Energy Requirement by Common Predictive Formulas Can be Identified by Urinary Amino Acid Levels in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2024<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<strong>Fabio Araujo, RD, MHS<\/strong><br \/>\nRegistered Dietitian, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>PROtein Adequacy and its Association With Functional and Mobility Outcomes in VEntilated Critically Ill Patients: The PRO-MOVE Retrospective Cohort Study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 \u2013 Amber Hager, BSc, RD<\/strong><br \/>\nMaster\u2019s Student,\u00a0University of Alberta,\u00a0Edmonton,\u00a0Alberta,\u00a0Canada\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Measures of muscle thickness are good surrogates for fat free mass and fat mass determinations in healthy infants and young children\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2022 \u2013 Morrakot Suwannakarn, MD<\/strong><br \/>\nClinical Nutrition Physician, Division of Clinical Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Samutprakan, Samut Prakan, Thailand<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Effect of Intradialytic Standard Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) on Handgrip Strength and Nutritional Status in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patien<\/em>ts<\/p>\n<p><strong>2021 \u2013 Matthew J. Summers, BSc, MDiet<\/strong><br \/>\nResearch Dietitian, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Resolution of Elements Influencing Nutritional Status After Critical Illness: the REINSTATE trial\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2020 \u2013 Hellin dos Santos, MSc<\/strong><br \/>\nScientific Specialist, Prodiet Clinical Nutrition<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0A specialized nutritional formulation protects against memory deficits induced by intracerebroventricular infusion of amyloid-\u00df peptide oligomers (A\u00dfOs) in mice<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2019 \u2013 Varenka Julieta Barbero-Becerra, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\nTranslational Research Unit, Medica Sur Clinic &amp; Foundation , Mexico, Estado de Mexico, Mexico<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Effect of inulin on the microbiota and the regulation of inflammation in a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease model<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2018 \u2013 Guilherme D. Ceniccola, RD, PhD Student<\/strong><br \/>\nDepartment of Nutrition, Universidade de Bras\u00edlia, Bras\u00edlia, Brazil<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: The association between AND-ASPEN malnutrition criteria and hospital mortality in critically ill trauma patients: A prospective cohort study<br \/>\n<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>2017 \u2013 Vidhya Chandran, MB, Bch, BAO<\/strong><br \/>\nFlinders Medical Center, Adelaide, SA, Australia<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy versus radiologically inserted gastrostomy: A comparison of outcomes at an Australian teaching hospital<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2016 \u2013 Xia Zhou, MD<\/strong><br \/>\nChang Ping Women and Children Health Care Hospital, Beijing, China<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Bakers yeast beta-glucan decreases episodes of common childhood illness in1 to 4 years old children during cold season in China<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2015 \u2013 Marialena Mouzaki, MD, MSc<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity of Toronto<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title:\u00a0Pediatric end-stage liver disease: How accurately do predictive equations estimate the energy requirements of patients?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2014 \u2013 David Lim, MD, CM<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada<br \/>\n<em>Abstract Title: Differential Effects of Intestinal Adaptation following Exogenous Glucagon-like Peptide 2 Treatment in Neonatal Short Bowel Syndrome with and without Remnant Ileum<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\r\n        <\/div>\r\r\n    <\/div>\r\r\n<\/div>\r\r\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-abstracts-of-distinction-awards\">Abstracts of Distinction Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards given to presenting authors of top-scoring abstracts that display extraordinary originality, explore new aspects of a topic, and\/or investigate unique aspects of a subject.&nbsp;Submitters are not required to opt in to compete for this award.&nbsp;<br><em>Encore abstracts eligible.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"single-accordion-block\">\r\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-single\">\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\" data-aid=\"#accordion1\"><icon><\/icon><span>Eligibility and Criteria<\/span><\/div>\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"accordion1\">\r\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-text-block\"><p><strong>Application Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit abstracts to the ASPEN conference\u00a0abstract submission site\u00a0to be considered.<\/li>\n<li>ASPEN\u2019s Abstract Review Committee selects top-scoring abstracts\u00a0that display extraordinary originality, explore new aspects of a topic, and\/or investigate unique aspects of a subject. Submitters are not required to opt in to compete for this award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nEligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abstracts submitted to the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference<\/li>\n<li>Harry M. Vars Award candidates are not eligible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nAward Includes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acknowledgement at the Poster Exchanges and Oral Paper Sessions<\/li>\n<li>Acknowledgement in\u00a0<em>JPEN<\/em>\u2019s publication of conference abstracts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\r\n        <\/div>\r\r\n    <\/div>\r\r\n<\/div>\r\r\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research-trainee-awards\">Research Trainee Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Honors investigators still in training (i.e. students or those in residency, internship, or training programs) who have submitted top-scoring original abstracts to the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"single-accordion-block\">\r\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-single\">\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\" data-aid=\"#accordion1\"><icon><\/icon><span>Eligibility and Criteria<\/span><\/div>\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"accordion1\">\r\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-text-block\"><p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any Trainee submitting an Original Abstract to the ASPEN Nutrition Science &amp; Practice Conference.<\/li>\n<li>An applicant is considered a\u00a0Trainee if he\/she is currently in a training program (undergraduate program, RD, PharmD, MD, MS, MSN, PhD, post-doc fellowship, residency, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Encore abstracts are ineligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nApplication Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit abstracts to ASPEN&#8217;s\u00a0Abstract Submission Site, and select the option to be considered for the awards.<\/li>\n<li>ASPEN\u2019s Abstract Review Committee selects top-scoring abstracts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nAward Includes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Research Trainee Award certificate at the ASPEN Nutrition Science and Practice Conference and may be awarded a cash prize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\r\n        <\/div>\r\r\n    <\/div>\r\r\n<\/div>\r\r\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-of-aspen-awards\">Best of ASPEN Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For each of ASPEN\u2019s six abstract categories (Parenteral, Enteral, Malnutrition\/Nutrition Assessment, Critical Care, GI\/Metabolic, Pediatric\/Neonatal), the presenting author of the top-scoring (non-Vars candidates) will be acknowledged with a certificate and will be published in&nbsp;<em>JPEN<\/em> awarded abstracts. Vars candidates are ineligible for these awards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"single-accordion-block\">\r\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-single\">\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\" data-aid=\"#accordion1\"><icon><\/icon><span>Eligibility and Criteria<\/span><\/div>\r\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"accordion1\">\r\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-text-block\"><p><strong>Requirements &amp; Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Awards are selected by ASPEN\u2019s Abstract Review Committee, there is no requirement to apply for these awards.<\/li>\n<li>All submitted abstracts are eligible, except encore abstracts and vars candidates.<\/li>\n<li>Top scoring presenting authors are eligible regardless of preferred presentation type (oral vs. poster).<\/li>\n<li>All presenting authors are eligible, regardless of career stage.<\/li>\n<li>Abstracts may receive Best of ASPEN and additional designation as Abstract of Distinction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\r\n        <\/div>\r\r\n    <\/div>\r\r\n<\/div>\r\r\n\n\n<!-- Error, Advert is not available at this time due to schedule\/geolocation restrictions! -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View Abstracts From Past Conferences Example of How to Properly Cite Abstracts: Elfadil OM, Salonen B, Carnell J, Bonnes S, Hurt R, Mundi M. Micronutrients deficiency in patients receiving parenteral nutrition: effect of multivitamin supply shortage.&nbsp;JPEN JParenter Enteral Nutr. 2023;47(suppl 2):S13-S15. 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