Abstracts of Distinction

Congratulations to the 2023 Abstract of Distinction Awardees

Silvia Figueiroa, MS, RD, LD, CNSC

Stephanie L. Gold, MD

Maria Karimbakas, RD, CNSC

Osman Mohamed Elfadil, MBBS

Diana W. Mulherin, PharmD, BNCSP, BCCCP

Jessica Picone, MS, RD

David S. Seres, MD, ScM, PNS, FASPEN

Laura Van Althuis, RDN, LDN

Paul W. Wales, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, FASPEN



Congratulations to the 2023 Poster of Distinction Awardees

Kristy Feeney, MS, RD, CNSC

Cara Larimer, RD, CNSC

Sylvia Morfin, BA

Stephanie Oliveira, MD, CNSC

Savas T. Tsikis, MD



Eligibility 

  • Original abstracts submitted to the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference
  • Harry M. Vars Award candidates are not eligible

Application Information  

  • Submit abstracts to the ASPEN conference  abstract submission site to be considered.
  • ASPEN’s Abstract Review Committee selects top-scoring abstracts from those submitted based on excellence and innovation. 

The Award Includes  

  • Acknowledgement at the Poster Exchanges and Oral Paper Sessions
  • Acknowledgement in JPEN’s publication of conference abstracts