American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - ASPEN

02/23/2026

It’s ! We join the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) in raising awareness, challenging stigma, and sharing hope for those impacted. Learn more during
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View our eating disorders resources: https://ow.ly/wxVM50Yaqtu

02/22/2026

A new Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News article highlights an webinar that focused on addressing malnutrition in patients with chronic liver disease. Experts emphasized early identification, proactive management of complications such as ascites, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. A coordinated, team-based approach is essential to improving outcomes and reducing morbidity. Read more:

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02/21/2026

An ASPEN panel of experts has developed two practice tools on pediatric balloon gastrostomy replacement. Share these valuable resources with your colleagues! Thank you to Avanos for practice tool support.
✅Practice Tool for the ED: https://ow.ly/w6vY50YcskK
✅Practice Tool for the Outpatient Setting: https://ow.ly/VbI250Ycskv

02/20/2026

Grow your network, build new skills, and make an impact by volunteering with ASPEN! We’re now recruiting member volunteers. Explore opportunities and submit your application by March 23: https://ow.ly/nFwq50XWjka

02/19/2026

The ASPEN PN Order Writing Course returns! Strengthen your skills in assessing, initiating, and managing through this hybrid CE course, featuring on-demand learning plus a live, expert-led case workshop. Learn more: https://ow.ly/chBT50Ye5fo

02/18/2026

Our members are at the heart of everything we do. Andrea Adler, RD, CSPCC, LD, and Kelli Boi, MS, RDN-AP, LD, CNSC, are Chair and Chair-Elect of the ASPEN Membership & Engagement Committee: a volunteer group that plays a vital role in enhancing the member experience. Applications to volunteer are open now. Join us in making membership even more meaningful! https://ow.ly/Ecei50Yhh5a

02/17/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our attendees, faculty, sponsors, and supporters for making a success! Save the date for , February 13–16, 2027, in Chicago, IL!

02/17/2026

Acts of kindness are part of the ASPEN community! 🙌 On Random Acts of Kindness Day, we celebrate our members’ compassion for patients, colleagues, and one another. https://ow.ly/LLmo50QEiuC

02/17/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED AT !
Nicole M. Gilbert, RD, receives the Harry M. Vars Research Award for the abstract, "Volume‐Based Feeding Critically Ill Children: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of Volume‐ Versus Rate‐Based Enteral Nutrition" and Atesha Banki, BS, receives the Promising Investigator Award for the abstract "Differential Metabolomic Profiles Between Human Milk Versus Infant Formula‐Fed Piglets in Relation to Neurodevelopment."

See the abstracts here: https://ow.ly/PANk50Yham5

02/17/2026

🔊 Experience the Rhoads Research Lecture and Awards Ceremony with Dr. Tanis Fenton today at ! Dr. Fenton will address myths about child growth and present evidence-informed strategies for improvement. https://ow.ly/YgzK50XptK0

02/17/2026

Tomorrow might be the last day of , but there's still plenty of sessions and learning ahead! Which session are you looking forward to attending?

02/17/2026

🌟 Meet the 5 Vars candidates at ! Who will take the prize? Find out tomorrow at 7:45 AM during the Rhoads Research Lecture—don’t miss this exciting session! 🏆