ESPEN News

ESPEN Award for the 10,000th registered LLL participant!

Laviano — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:36:26 +0000

The ESPEN Life Long Learning program is rapidly approaching 10,000 participants, an outstanding figure for an outstanding educational success. To celebrate this event, ESPEN establishes a special Fellowship award that will cover the expenses for the next ESPEN Congress for the 10,000^th registered LLL participant. Read here the official announcement, register for LLL courses and.. good luck!

Late breaking abstract submission for ESPEN Congress in Barcelona

Laviano — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:08:30 +0000

Abstract submission for the ESPEN Congress in Barcelona is now over! If you still want to submit an abstract, however, you will be able to send it as a “late breaking abstract” from 14 May till 21 June 2012. Don’t miss the last opportunity to present your work at this important event!

Science, Education and Art in Barcelona 2012

Laviano — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:43:44 +0000

For those with an artistic side who are preparing the trip to Barcelona for the September 8-11th ESPEN Congress, please keep in mind that you have an additional opportunity to interact with your Colleagues. The new Artist Corner will be organized within the Congress venue for display of artwork from all participants. Find out how to propose your work to the Local Organizing Committee by clicking here – join the Artist Corner in Barcelona 2012!

MNI Grant 2012 is open for applications until June 17th

Laviano — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:06:25 +0000

It is a great pleasure to announce that the 2012 grant for the most innovative national initiative to fight malnutrition and increase public awareness, supported by the Medical Nutrition International Industry (MNI) group, is now open for applications. The € 30,000 grant is available for national initiatives with a relevant impact on nutrition policies, and with potential for application at national and international levels. Endorsement of National Society is required, and the deadline for application is June 17^th 2012. Presentations of previous winner projects are available for your perusal at www.espen.org in the Fight Against Malnutrition section. Click here to find all information on application criteria and how to submit your 2012 proposal!

ESPEN welcomes the Canadian Society of Nutrition / Société Canadienne de Nutrition !

Laviano — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:55:01 +0000

We are extremely pleased to announce that the Canadian Society of Nutrition / Société Canadienne de Nutrition (CSN/SCN) has joined the ever-expanding global ESPEN family. A warm welcome and best wishes for very fruitful interactions and collaboration go to all new Canadian members!

Preliminary program available and abstract submission open for ESPEN 2012 Congress in Barcelona!

Laviano — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:15:57 +0000

Preparation for ESPEN Congress in Barcelona September 8-11^th is in full gear! Preliminary Programme and on-line registration are now available on the ESPEN website (www.espen.org) at the Congress page. Abstract submission is also open in the Abstracts section, and you have until April 6^th midnight CET to prepare and submit your presentation. Do not miss the opportunity to attend this top international event and to present your results to your colleagues: mark your calendar now and start planning your trip to Barcelona!

Home Parenteral Nutrition meeting in Bologna, Italy (April 20-21, 2012)

Laviano — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:04:30 +0000

Home parenteral nutrition is the well recognized life-saving treatment for patients with chronic intestinal failure due to benign disease, and the still discussed palliative treatment for cases with active cancer. Basic and clinical studies, as well as technological advancements, have made HPN a safe and effective treatment. Complexities of HPN application and continued management need however to be fully appreciated for successful implementation. To this regard, a meeting on HPN is scheduled at the University of Bologna, Italy, on April 20-21 2012, where an international expert panel including several ESPEN members will discuss all aspects of HPN. If you are interested in this important topic, for additional information on the program, venue and how to register please write to loris.pironi@unibo.it

Happy New Year from ESPEN!

Laviano — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:23:22 +0000

At the close of another very exciting and successful year, ESPEN has every reason to look forward to 2012. The tradition of excellence of ESPEN Congress has been fully confirmed with a world-class meeting in Gothenburg. Educational initiatives continue to thrive, as the LLL program keeps growing, the new edition of the ESPEN Blue Book has been launched in Gothenburg and a new far-reaching project of disease-oriented guidelines is under-way. Scientific excellence in both clinical and basic research is reflected in expanding programs of ESPEN-funded fellowships and MNI grants, while Clinical Nutrition journal has further improved its outstanding impact factor. The increasing number of members (more than 2700 at the close of 2011!) and National Societies represents the very foundation for ESPEN’s growing strength and global role. We wish a Happy New Year to all ESPEN members and to those who will join in 2012, looking forward to meet you all in Barcelona at the September 8-11^th Congress, from Pierre Singer, Chairman, Miguel Leon-Sanz, General Secretary, André van Gossum, Treasurer.

International Congress of Translational Research in Human Nutrition – Clermont-Ferrand, March 9-10th 2012

Laviano — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:10:37 +0000

As recently announced, Clermont-Ferrand will host the 2^nd International Congress of Translational Research in Human Nutrition on March 9-10^th 2012. The latest update on this event, focused on translation of emerging basic concepts into clinical nutritional research and practice, has now become available. Please click here to find all relevant information including the finalized program.

Welcome to the Malaysian PEN Society in the continuously growing ESPEN family

Laviano — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:24:22 +0000

It is a great pleasure to announce that the Malaysian PEN Society – PENSMA – joins the ESPEN Council effective January 1^st 2012, a new very welcome addition in an extremely successful year. As 2010 closed with an outstanding 2500 memberships, ESPEN members have already reached 2700 for 2011! The growth of ESPEN continues, in an expanding international network with established central roles in the advance of knowledge, education and policymaking in nutrition and metabolism. A renewed big thanks to Executive and central ESPEN Committees, National Societies and each and every member – all key players in an ongoing great success!