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Abstract Awards

Original Abstract Research Awards
Investigators who submit abstracts to the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference during the regular submission period are eligible to apply for several prestigious abstract awards. Please confirm the eligibility of the Presenting Author before opting-in.

Harry M. Vars and Promising Investigator Awards: Honor early-career investigators with the best research presentations.

Research Trainee Awards: Honor investigators still in training who have submitted top-scoring abstracts.

Best of ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Abstracts: Awarded to the top-scoring abstracts in each of the primary categories presented at the conference.

  • Parenteral Nutrition Therapy
  • Enteral Nutrition Therapy
  • Malnutrition, Obesity, Nutrition Practice Concepts, and Issues
  • Critical Care and Critical Health Issues
  • GI and Other Nutrition and Metabolic-Related Topics
  • Pediatric, Neonatal, Pregnancy, and Lactation

Abstract of Distinction: Honor first authors of top-scoring abstracts.

International Abstract Research Awards: Honor international investigators who have submitted top-scoring abstracts.

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