Rochelle Werner and Demewoz Haile Woldegebreal Recognized as Finalists for the American Society for Nutrition’s Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Abstract Recognition Award Program
Rochelle Werner and Demewoz Haile Woldegebreal have been named as finalists in the topic areas of (1) Global Nutrition and (2) Nutritional Epidemiology, respectively, by the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Abstract Recognition Award Program, a program of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) which recognizes the highest quality research presented by students and young investigators at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE.
More than 800 abstracts were submitted by students and postdoctoral fellows and abstracts were rated by more than 450 nutrition scientists. The Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Abstract Recognition Award Program aims to recognize the top 15% highest scoring abstracts.
Finalists were recognized during NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE, the American Society for Nutrition’s annual scientific event held virtually from June 7-10, 2021.
Doctoral student Rochelle Werner presented her abstract: "Evaluation of one egg per day on iron and anemia status among young Malawian children: a randomized controlled trial." She is a fourth year PhD student in the Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology completing a Designated Emphasis in International and Community Nutrition.
Doctoral student Demewoz Haile Woldegebreal presented his abstract: “Simulated Impact of Vitamin A Fortified Sugar on Dietary Adequacy and Association of Usual Sugar Intake with Plasma and Breast Milk Retinol Among Lactating Women in Rural Zambia.” He is a fourth year PhD student in the Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology completing a Designated Emphasis in International and Community Nutrition.
“Through this program, the American Society for Nutrition celebrates the achievements of our rising stars,” stated Lindsay H. Allen, PhD, President, American Society for Nutrition. “The Society looks forward to watching their future contributions to advance our understanding of nutrition science and practice.”
About NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE
NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE is the flagship online meeting of the American Society for Nutrition and the premier educational event for nutritional professionals around the globe. NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE brings together lab scientists, practicing clinicians, population health researchers and community intervention investigators to identify solutions to today’s greatest nutrition challenges. Our audience also includes rising leaders in the field – undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Last year’s virtual event attracted more than 30,000 scientists from 167 countries.
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. www.nutrition.org