The Distinguished Fellows will be honored at NUTRITION 2026, July 25–28 in National Harbor, MD
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation are proud to announce the 21 members who will be inducted into the Class of 2026 Distinguished Fellows. Induction as a Distinguished Fellow of ASN is the highest honor bestowed by the Society, recognizing individuals for their significant contributions and outstanding lifetime achievements in the field of nutrition.
“This year’s Distinguished Fellows have transformed nutrition science through groundbreaking research, visionary leadership, and an enduring commitment to advancing health around the world,” said ASN President, Naïma Moustaïd-Moussa, PhD, DFASN, FTOS, FAHA, FNAI.
“The ASN Foundation is proud to celebrate the extraordinary careers and lasting impact of this year’s Distinguished Fellows,” said Paul M. Coates, PhD, DFASN, Chair of the ASN Foundation Board of Trustees. “Their contributions have expanded scientific understanding, influenced practice and policy, and helped elevate the field of nutrition for future generations.”
The Class of 2026 Distinguished Fellows of ASN (DFASN)
Sean Adams, PhD, UC Davis Department of Surgery
Tammy Bray, PhD, Oregon State University
Tom Brenna, PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
Nikhil Dhurandhar, MD, PhD, Texas Tech University
Maria Fernandez, PhD, University of Arizona
Jeanne Freeland-Graves, PhD, RD, The University of Texas at Austin
Edward Frongillo, PhD, University of South Carolina
Susan L Johnson, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Anura Kurpad, MBBS, PhD, St. John’s Medical College
Xingen Lei, PhD, Cornell University
Henry C Lukaski, PhD, FACSM, FSLAN, Retired, USDA-ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Susan Mayne, PhD, Yale School of Public Health
Timothy A Morck, PhD, Spectrum Nutrition LLC
K Sreekumaran Nair, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic
Janet Novotny, MS, PhD, USDA Beltsville Human Nutrition Center
Kimberly O’Brien, PhD, Cornell University
Deborah O’Connor, PhD, RD, University of Toronto/Hospital for Sick Children
Kevin Schalinske, PhD, Iowa State University
Anna Maria Siega-Riz, MS, PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Sherry Tanumihardjo, PhD, University of Wisconsin
Thomas Ziegler, MD, Emory University School of Medicine
The Class of 2026 Distinguished Fellows of ASN will be honored during the Distinguished Fellows, 50-Year Members, and Past Presidents Luncheon on July 26 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center during ASN’s annual flagship meeting, NUTRITION 2026. Members of this year’s class join more than 500 other ASN Distinguished Fellows who have been recognized since the program began in 1952.
For more information about ASN, the ASN Foundation, and Fellows programs, visit nutrition.org/foundation/asn-fellows/.
About the American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) is the preeminent professional organization for 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 the science, education, and practice of nutrition, reaching more than 55 million people annually. ASN publishes four peer-reviewed journals and provides education and professional development opportunities year-round. Since 2018, the American Society of Nutrition has presented NUTRITION, the leading global annual meeting for nutrition professionals. Visit us at nutrition.org.
