50th Anniversary Celebration

ASPEN kicked off our year-long celebration at the ASPEN 2025 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference in Columbus, OH, with a special history display and a spectacular evening of music, dancing, and camaraderie.

History Display at the ASPEN Expo

ASPEN’s rich history came to life at the ASPEN Expo. The exhibit showcased ASPEN’s remarkable formation and evolution, highlighting its impact on clinical nutrition and our vibrant community.

Attendees visit the history display at ASPEN25.
A visitor shares a future prediction for ASPEN.
Dr. Peggi Guenter in front of the Trailblazers wall.

Virtual Tour of the History Display

Explore ASPEN’s evolution and its impact on clinical nutrition and the community by clicking on the panels below. View the Future Predictions panel for responses to “In 50 years, what would you like ASPEN to be?” and “In 50 years, how will nutrition support and practice evolve?” Feel free to add your own predictions too.


References for history display.

Photos From the Evening Celebration

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