Pre-Conference
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Draft schedule; subject to change. All times MT.
8:30am - 4:30pm
Pre-Conference Food for Health Workshop -
AI in Food, Nutrition and Health:
Technologies, Use, Opportunities and Challenges
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Food for Health pre-conference workshop registration can be purchased as an add-on to the general conference registration
AI in Food, Nutrition and Health:
Technologies, Use, Opportunities and Challenges
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Food for Health pre-conference workshop registration can be purchased as an add-on to the general conference registration
Off-site Event:
A Visit to the Change Centre
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Can be purchased as an add-on to the general conference registration, or as a separate ticket.
A Visit to the Change Centre
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Can be purchased as an add-on to the general conference registration, or as a separate ticket.
5:00pm - 6:15pm
Nourishing Careers: Perspectives from Nutrition Trailblazers
Trainee Career Panel (5:00pm - 6:00pm)
Panelists: Melissa Fernandez, PhD, RD - University of Ottawa; Flavio Teixeira Vieira, PhD - University of Alberta; Hrvoje Fabek, PhD - University of Toronto; Lisa Martin, PhD, RD - Alberta Health Services; Kathryn Hopperton, PhD - Health Canada
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Trainee Networking Social (6:00pm)
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Trainee Career Panel (5:00pm - 6:00pm)
Panelists: Melissa Fernandez, PhD, RD - University of Ottawa; Flavio Teixeira Vieira, PhD - University of Alberta; Hrvoje Fabek, PhD - University of Toronto; Lisa Martin, PhD, RD - Alberta Health Services; Kathryn Hopperton, PhD - Health Canada
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Trainee Networking Social (6:00pm)
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6:00pm - 7:30pm
Opening Reception
Included with conference registration
Included with conference registration
Advance Poster / Infographic Viewing
Conference Schedule
Day 1: Friday, May 3, 2024
Draft schedule; subject to change. All times MT.
7:00am
Registration desk opens
7:30am - 8:40am
Sponsored Satellite Session
Evolving Landscape of Glycemia: Insights into Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Glycemic Science and Health Implications
Speakers: John L. Sievenpiper, MD, PhD, FRCPC - University of Toronto and Mariette Abrahams, PhD, MBA, RD - Qina
Session Overview
Evolving Landscape of Glycemia: Insights into Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Glycemic Science and Health Implications
Speakers: John L. Sievenpiper, MD, PhD, FRCPC - University of Toronto and Mariette Abrahams, PhD, MBA, RD - Qina
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Sponsored Satellite Session
The Role of Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition in Hospitalized Patients
Speakers: Elisabeth De Waele, MD, PhD - Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Brussels with Leah Gramlich, MD, FRCPC - University of Alberta
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The Role of Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition in Hospitalized Patients
Speakers: Elisabeth De Waele, MD, PhD - Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Brussels with Leah Gramlich, MD, FRCPC - University of Alberta
Session Overview
Poster / Infographic & Exhibit Expo
8:50am - 9:10am
General Session Opening Remarks
9:10am - 9:30am
Award Presentation: Khursheed Jeejeebhoy Award for Best Application of Clinical Nutrition Research Findings to Clinical Practice -
The Physiology of Dietary Carbohydrates
Award recipient: Thomas Wolever, PhD, DM (Oxon) - University of Toronto
Session / Speaker overview
The Physiology of Dietary Carbohydrates
Award recipient: Thomas Wolever, PhD, DM (Oxon) - University of Toronto
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9:35am - 10:35am
Reframing Nutrition and Health Policy through a Decolonizing Lens for Better Balance
Speakers: Myra Tait - Athabasca University and Natalie Riediger, PhD - University of Manitoba
Session/Chair Overview
Speakers: Myra Tait - Athabasca University and Natalie Riediger, PhD - University of Manitoba
Session/Chair Overview
10:35am - 10:50am
Break
10:50am - 12:00pm
The Nutrition Graduate Student and Trainee Award Oral Presentations
Audrey Moyen - McGill University; Briana Toews - University of Calgary; Yu Fei Zhan - McGill University; Caroline Middleton - University of Toronto
2024 Oral Competition Finalists
Audrey Moyen - McGill University; Briana Toews - University of Calgary; Yu Fei Zhan - McGill University; Caroline Middleton - University of Toronto
2024 Oral Competition Finalists
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lunch served
12:30pm - 1:40pm
Sponsored Satellite Session
Intestinal Failure - an Opportunity to Focus on GIT Physiology
Speaker: Palle Bekker Jeppesen, MD, Sci./DMSc, PhD, University of Copenhagen
Session/Chair Overview
Intestinal Failure - an Opportunity to Focus on GIT Physiology
Speaker: Palle Bekker Jeppesen, MD, Sci./DMSc, PhD, University of Copenhagen
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Sponsored Satellite Session
Ensuring Nutrient Adequacy for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet
Speakers: Brad Ridoutt, PhD - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Alice Stanton, PhD- RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences
Session/Chair Overview
Ensuring Nutrient Adequacy for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet
Speakers: Brad Ridoutt, PhD - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Alice Stanton, PhD- RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Poster / Infographic & Exhibit Expo
1:40pm - 2:00pm
Break
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Food Insecurity in Inuit Nunangat: Context, Gaps, and Policy Recommendations
Speakers: Lynn Blackwood, B.Sc., RD - Nunatsiavut Government and Jordyn Stafford, B.Sc. - Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services
Session/Chair Overview
Speakers: Lynn Blackwood, B.Sc., RD - Nunatsiavut Government and Jordyn Stafford, B.Sc. - Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services
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From Microbes to Dinnerplates: The Fascinating World of Fermented Foods
Speakers: Jeremy Burton PhD, d.BA - Western University, Ben Willing, PhD - University of Alberta, and Camila Schultz Marcolla, Postdoctoral Fellow
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Speakers: Jeremy Burton PhD, d.BA - Western University, Ben Willing, PhD - University of Alberta, and Camila Schultz Marcolla, Postdoctoral Fellow
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From Clinical Practice to Clinical Research. Bring on the Dietitians!
Speakers: Fabio Araujo RD, MHS- Alberta Health Services, Leslee Hasil RD - Alberta Health Services, and Didier Brassard, PhD, RD, McGill University
Session/Chair Overview
Speakers: Fabio Araujo RD, MHS- Alberta Health Services, Leslee Hasil RD - Alberta Health Services, and Didier Brassard, PhD, RD, McGill University
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3:15pm - 3:30pm
Break
3:30pm - 4:45pm
Exploring the Possibilities and Impacts of a Universal School Lunch Program
Speakers: Kaylee Michnik, PhD Candidate, MNRM, R.D. - University of Saskatchewan, Natalia Alaniz-Salinas, MSc. MPH, PhD Student - University of Saskatchewan, and Annette Blais, MSc. Candidate, University of Toronto.
Session/Chair Overview
Speakers: Kaylee Michnik, PhD Candidate, MNRM, R.D. - University of Saskatchewan, Natalia Alaniz-Salinas, MSc. MPH, PhD Student - University of Saskatchewan, and Annette Blais, MSc. Candidate, University of Toronto.
Session/Chair Overview
Sex Differences in Adipose Tissue: Implications in Health and Metabolic Disease
Speakers: Sylvia Santosa, PhD - Concordia University, Kristy Brown, PhD - University of Kansas Medical Centre, and Anjalee Wanasinghe Mudiyanselage, PhD candidate, Concordia University.
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Speakers: Sylvia Santosa, PhD - Concordia University, Kristy Brown, PhD - University of Kansas Medical Centre, and Anjalee Wanasinghe Mudiyanselage, PhD candidate, Concordia University.
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Food as Medicine: Connecting with the Land
Speakers: Doug Klein, MD, MSc, BSc, CCFP - University of Alberta, John L. Sievenpiper, MD, PhD, FRCPC - University of Toronto, and Rickey Yada, PhD - University of British Columbia
Session/Chair Overview
Speakers: Doug Klein, MD, MSc, BSc, CCFP - University of Alberta, John L. Sievenpiper, MD, PhD, FRCPC - University of Toronto, and Rickey Yada, PhD - University of British Columbia
Session/Chair Overview
4:45pm - 6:15pm
Poster / Infographic & Exhibit Reception
6:15pm - 10:00pm
6:15pm - 2 meeting points: Edmonton Convention Centre and DoubleTree Hotel
6:30pm - Bus starts boarding at each meeting point
6:45pm - Bus departs each meeting point
6:15pm - 2 meeting points: Edmonton Convention Centre and DoubleTree Hotel
6:30pm - Bus starts boarding at each meeting point
6:45pm - Bus departs each meeting point
Optional social activity:
Prairie Gardens Longtable Farm Dinner
Longtable Farm Dinner ticket must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold onsite.
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Prairie Gardens Longtable Farm Dinner
Longtable Farm Dinner ticket must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold onsite.
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Conference Schedule
Day 2: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Draft schedule; subject to change. All times MT.
7:00am
Registration desk opens
7:30am - 8:40am
Sponsored Satellite Session
Health Behavioural Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programs
Speakers: Dylan Mackay, PhD - University of Manitoba and Kaberi Dasgupta, MD, MSc, FRCPC - McGill University
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Health Behavioural Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programs
Speakers: Dylan Mackay, PhD - University of Manitoba and Kaberi Dasgupta, MD, MSc, FRCPC - McGill University
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Poster / Infographic & Exhibit Expo
8:50am - 8:55am
Day 2 Opening Remarks
8:55am - 9:15am
Award Presentation: Young Investigator Award for Outstanding Research -
Microbiome in Nutrition Science: Innovations in Research and the Supporters Behind It
Award recipient: Nikhil Pai, MD, CNSC, NASPGHAN-F, FAAP, FRCPC - McMaster University | McMaster Children's Hospital
Session / Speaker overview
Microbiome in Nutrition Science: Innovations in Research and the Supporters Behind It
Award recipient: Nikhil Pai, MD, CNSC, NASPGHAN-F, FAAP, FRCPC - McMaster University | McMaster Children's Hospital
Session / Speaker overview
9:20am - 10:30am
The Nutrition Graduate Student and Trainee Award Oral Presentations
Jaqueline Munhoz - University of Alberta; Hayun Jeong - University of Toronto; Samy Abdullah - University of Saskatchewan; Cody Lust - University of Guelph
2024 Oral Competition Finalists
Jaqueline Munhoz - University of Alberta; Hayun Jeong - University of Toronto; Samy Abdullah - University of Saskatchewan; Cody Lust - University of Guelph
2024 Oral Competition Finalists
10:30am - 10:45am
Break
10:45am - 12:00pm
Positioning Canada as a Leader in Novel Malnutrition Care Strategies: an Update on Global,
National, and Provincial Initiatives
Speakers: Katherine Ford, PhD, RD - University of Waterloo, Sue Buhler, MSc, RD - Alberta Health Services, and Julianna Charles, Undergraduate Student, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Session/Chair Overview
National, and Provincial Initiatives
Speakers: Katherine Ford, PhD, RD - University of Waterloo, Sue Buhler, MSc, RD - Alberta Health Services, and Julianna Charles, Undergraduate Student, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Session/Chair Overview
Folic Acid in Pregnancy
Speakers: Kathryn Hopperton, PhD - Health Canada, Tim Green, PhD - SAHMRI, Flinders University, and Zoe Lofft, MSc, Phd (c), University of British Columbia
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Speakers: Kathryn Hopperton, PhD - Health Canada, Tim Green, PhD - SAHMRI, Flinders University, and Zoe Lofft, MSc, Phd (c), University of British Columbia
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Enhancing the Impact of Nutrition Intervention in Cardiac Rehabilitation: Scientific Evidence and Practical Application
Speakers: Amy Kirkham, PhD- University of Toronto and Stephanie Small, PhD(c), MSc, RD, LDN - University of Toronto
Session/Chair Overview
Speakers: Amy Kirkham, PhD- University of Toronto and Stephanie Small, PhD(c), MSc, RD, LDN - University of Toronto
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12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lunch served
12:30pm - 1:40pm
Sponsored Satellite Session
Nutrition-focused Strategies to Prevent and Treat Malnutrition in Older Community-dwelling Adults and Resulting Positive Outcomes on the Health Care System
Speakers: Agnes Siew Ling Tey, PhD - Abbott and Suela Sulo, PhD - Abbott
Session/Chair Overview
Nutrition-focused Strategies to Prevent and Treat Malnutrition in Older Community-dwelling Adults and Resulting Positive Outcomes on the Health Care System
Speakers: Agnes Siew Ling Tey, PhD - Abbott and Suela Sulo, PhD - Abbott
Session/Chair Overview
Sponsored Satellite Session
Addressing the Intersection of Sustainability and Nutrition: From Industry to Individual
Speakers: Christopher Marinangeli, PhD, RD - Protein Industries Canada; and Michael von Massow, PhD - University of Guelph
Session/Chair Overview
Addressing the Intersection of Sustainability and Nutrition: From Industry to Individual
Speakers: Christopher Marinangeli, PhD, RD - Protein Industries Canada; and Michael von Massow, PhD - University of Guelph
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Poster / Infographic & Exhibit Expo
1:40pm - 2:00pm
Break
2:00pm - 3:00pm
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity Management: Mechanisms and Metabolic Impacts
Speakers: Manfred Müller, MD, PhD - Christian Albrechts University and Jeffrey Winterstein, MD, Specialist in General Internal Medicine
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Speakers: Manfred Müller, MD, PhD - Christian Albrechts University and Jeffrey Winterstein, MD, Specialist in General Internal Medicine
Session/Chair Overview
3:00pm - 3:15pm
Break
3:15pm - 4:30pm
Sarcopenic Obesity during Aging and in Clinical Conditions: Understanding the Complex Relationship, Diagnosis and Treatment
Speakers: Isabelle Dionne, PhD - Université de Sherbrooke, Flavio T. Vieira, PhD - University of Alberta, and Janet Pritchard, PhD, McMaster University
Session/Chair Overview
Speakers: Isabelle Dionne, PhD - Université de Sherbrooke, Flavio T. Vieira, PhD - University of Alberta, and Janet Pritchard, PhD, McMaster University
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding the Influence of Nutrition on Sport Performance and Exercise-induced Health Benefits
Speakers: Mojtaba Kaviani, PhD- Acadia University and Alexa Govette, PhD(c) - University of Toronto
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Speakers: Mojtaba Kaviani, PhD- Acadia University and Alexa Govette, PhD(c) - University of Toronto
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Dietary Inequities and Food Insecurity among Indigenous Peoples and Individuals from Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups
Speakers: Dana Lee Olstad, PhD, RD - University of Calgary, Rosanne Blanchet, PhD, RD - Université de Montréal and Se'era Anstruther, PhD,MPH - University of Calgary
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Speakers: Dana Lee Olstad, PhD, RD - University of Calgary, Rosanne Blanchet, PhD, RD - Université de Montréal and Se'era Anstruther, PhD,MPH - University of Calgary
Session/Chair Overview
4:45pm - 6:00pm
Trainee Symposium - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
Speaker: Jenna Ganske, MHST(c); B.H.Sc. (Athabasca University)
Session/Chair Overview
Speaker: Jenna Ganske, MHST(c); B.H.Sc. (Athabasca University)
Session/Chair Overview
6:30pm
CNS Awards Banquet
Edmonton Convention Centre, Salons 10-12
6:30pm - Pre-banquet reception; 7:00-9:30pm - Dinner and Awards; 9:30 - 12 midnight - DJ and Dance
Edmonton Convention Centre, Salons 10-12
6:30pm - Pre-banquet reception; 7:00-9:30pm - Dinner and Awards; 9:30 - 12 midnight - DJ and Dance
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