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To commemorate ASPEN’s 50th anniversary, we’ve gathered stories from ASPEN trailblazers who helped shape ASPEN and the field of clinical nutrition through innovation, perseverance, and groundbreaking achievements.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n\n\n\n

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Stanley Dudrick, MD, the first president of ASPEN, shares what inspired him to conduct his groundbreaking beagle research, proving that total nutrition can be delivered intravenously.
Watch the interview<\/a>.*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ronni Chernoff, PhD, RD, reflects on her role as ASPEN’s first Board secretary, early work mixing parenteral and enteral nutrition, contributions to geriatric nutrition, and the evolution of interdisciplinary collaboration.
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James Long III, MD, the society’s fourth president, reflects on his early involvement in clinical nutrition, the founding and interdisciplinary vision of ASPEN, and the ongoing importance of nutrition education and team-based care in medical practice.
Watch the interview<\/a>.
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Murray Seltzer, MD, ASPEN’s fifth president, reflects on his role in founding ASPEN, detailing its early development, key contributions in clinical nutrition, and hopes for its continued impact.
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Susan Calvert Finn, PhD, RD, a former industry leader and champion of nutrition support, reflects on her influential career, role in advancing multidisciplinary care, and vision for the future of patient-centered nutrition.
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Lynne Murphy, MS, RN, shares her journey to leadership in nutrition support and public policy advocacy through ASPEN, highlighting her work on nursing certifications, public policy initiatives, and Capitol Hill advocacy.
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*Extracted segments from WVIA’s Stay Tuned: Salute to Dr. Stanley Dudrick<\/em>. Permission granted and all rights reserved by WVIA.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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