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Promoting innovation & research discovery to improve nutrition care and health
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ASPEN was pleased to present the second annual Nutrition Research Discoveries Symposium and Celebration during ASPEN24! Participants delved into the latest breakthroughs funded by the ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation grants, showcasing how these grants propelled careers in nutrition research. Watch the presentation or learn more about the presenters below:
About the Foundation
The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation promotes innovation and research discovery to improve nutrition care and health, raising money to fund clinical and metabolic research that translates to safe and effective nutrition care.
Name in honor of Jonathan Rhoads, M.D., for his outstanding and renowned contributions to science in the fields of clinical nutrition, nutrition support, and surgery, the Foundation funds exceptional scientific research projects on clinical nutrition and metabolic support.
Future research should include both basic science-oriented investigations aimed at improving our understanding of the science of nutrient regulation in different disease states, as well as clinical and translational research to determine how the practice of nutrition support can continue to be refined and individualized to optimize clinical outcomes.
Vision:
Promotes innovation and research discovery to improve nutrition care and health.
Mission:
Raises money to fund clinical and metabolic research that translates to safe and effective nutrition care.
The Impact of Foundation Grants
$2.90 Million
Funding dollars that the Foundation has awarded to early career investigators
138 Articles
Peer-reviewed scientific journal articles that have been published based upon the recipients’ initial work from their Foundation grants
144 Grants
Awarded to 118 investigators, clinicians, trainees, and graduate students
The Foundation will offer grants in the following amounts:
Annual award
May be renewable for one year.
Annual Award
Not Renewable
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The impact of your investment is impressive. Scientists receiving our grants have gone on to conduct research leading to important scientific advances. These scientists have used the Foundation’s grant funding to gain the experience and credibility necessary for successful careers in nutrition research. Most importantly, their work has helped improve the quality of life for thousands of patients.