Changes in taste and smell can affect appetite, food choices, nutritional intake, safety, and quality of life. Yet sensory dysfunction is often overlooked in nutrition care. At the ASPEN 2027 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference, renowned nurse scientist Paule V. Joseph, PhD, MBA, MS, FNP-BC, FAAN, will highlight how taste and smell science can inform clinical nutrition practice.
Beyond Flavor: Translating Taste and Smell Science into Patient-Centered Nutrition Care
Dr. Joseph will deliver the ASPEN27 keynote on Sunday, February 14, 2027, from 8:00–9:15 AM CT, with in-person and virtual participation available. The session offers 1.0 CE hour.
Drawing on clinical and translational research, she will examine how chemosensory function intersects with metabolism, brain health, and the patient experience. She will demonstrate how combining patient-reported symptoms, objective sensory assessment, and interprofessional science can help clinicians deliver more precise, patient-centered nutrition care.
About Keynote Speaker Dr. Paule V. Joseph
An NIH Senior Investigator and member of the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Joseph co-directs the NIH National Smell and Taste Center and leads the Section of Sensory Science and Metabolism at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
A nurse scientist and family nurse practitioner, she studies the connections among taste, smell, eating behavior, metabolic regulation, and brain function. Her honors include Guggenheim and TED fellowships.
Attend the ASPEN 2027 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference
This keynote is one highlight of ASPEN27’s program. Join us February 13–16, 2027, in Chicago or virtually for emerging research and practice updates in clinical nutrition, practical knowledge to inform patient care, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across disciplines from around the world. In-person sessions will take place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. See Program.
Register Early for ASPEN27
Register by November 18, 2026, for the lowest rate. Those who register for the main in-person conference by October 20, 2026, will also be eligible for the remaining weekly drawings for conference perks, including Lyft coupons, $100 gift cards to local restaurants, ASPEN Bookstore discounts, and ASPEN T-shirts. The earlier you register, the more chances you have to win.