Introduction to Conference Abstracts

The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism.Founded in 1975, ASPEN is an interprofessional organization whose members are involved in the provision of clinical nutrition therapies, including parenteral and enteral nutrition.With more than 6000 members from around the world, ASPEN is a community of dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, scientists, students, and other health professionals from every facet of nutrition support clinical practice, research, and education.ASPEN hosts an annual forum for clinical nutrition research and education, the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference.The ASPEN