Program announced for NUTRITION 2024 to be held June 29–July 2

Complimentary press passes are available now for the year’s biggest nutrition meeting

2024-05-02

(Press-News.org) Reporters are invited to join leading nutrition researchers and professionals at NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. The meeting will bring together thousands of experts from around the globe to share and discuss emerging scientific and policy developments in food, nutrition and public health June 29–July 2 in Chicago.

The meeting program features exciting scientific symposia, award lectures, networking events and more, offering an up-close view into the latest findings, opportunities and debates. More than 1,600 original research studies will be presented at this year’s event.

Journalists and bloggers can get full access to all scientific presentations with a complimentary press pass or access meeting highlights from afar with electronic access to embargoed press materials.

Delve deep into the following themes:

Cellular and physiological nutrition and metabolism Climate and food systems Clinical and translational nutrition Global and public health nutrition Population science

To apply for a press pass for NUTRITION 2024, check our Media Policies and submit a Press Registration Form.

Qualifying journalists will receive:

A press badge granting entry to all in-person meeting sessions in Chicago Access to recorded content from selected sessions on demand after the event Early access to embargoed materials featuring high-impact research Personal introductions for one-on-one interviews with featured scientists

Stay in the know by joining the discussion and getting the latest nutrition news:

Subscribe to email updates geared for journalists Visit the NUTRITION 2024 Virtual Newsroom Follow #Nutrition2024 on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook

Contact:

Nancy Lamontagne, Media Liaison

(919) 617-1330 (mobile)
media@nutrition.org

About the American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

ASN is the preeminent professional organization for nutrition research scientists and clinicians around the world. Founded in 1928, the society brings together the top nutrition researchers, medical practitioners, policy makers and industry leaders to advance our knowledge and application of nutrition. ASN publishes four peer-reviewed journals and provides education and professional development opportunities to advance nutrition research, practice, and education. Since 2018, the American Society of Nutrition has presented NUTRITION, the leading global annual meeting for nutrition professionals.

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