Rockville, MD (April 10, 2024) – The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation proudly announce the distinguished recipients of the 2024 National Scientific Achievement Awards today. Recognizing outstanding contributions and pioneering advancements in the field of nutrition, these awards serve as a testament to excellence and innovation.
“We are delighted to honor these exceptional individuals whose groundbreaking work continues to shape the landscape of nutrition research,” remarked Kevin Schalinske, PhD, President of ASN. “Their contributions not only enrich our understanding of nutrition but also inspire future generations of nutrition professionals.”
Catherine E. Woteki, PhD, Chair of the ASN Foundation Board of Trustees, expressed gratitude for the continued growth of the Scientific Achievement Awards program, attributing its success to the unwavering support of generous donors and advocates. “We take great pride in recognizing this esteemed cohort of leaders across all career stages for their profound contributions to the nutrition community and their commitment to improving public health.”
Senior Investigator Awards
Haleon Consumer Healthcare Nutritional Sciences Award
Supported by Haleon Consumer Healthcare
Emily Ho, PhD, Oregon State University
Conrad A Elvehjem Award for Public Service in Nutrition
Supported by Mondelēz International
Susan T. Mayne, PhD, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA (Retired)
David Kritchevsky Career Achievement Award
Supported by Mondelēz International
Barbara Schneeman, PhD, UC Davis and Food and Drug Administration
E. V. McCollum Award
Krista Varady, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago
General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Innovation Award
Endowed by the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition
Lu Qi, MD, PhD, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Mary Swartz Rose Senior Investigator Award
Supported by the Council for Responsible Nutrition
Colin Kay, PhD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Osborne and Mendel Award
Supported by the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS)
Yuxiang Sun, MD, PhD, Texas A&M University
Robert H Herman Memorial Award
Wayne Campbell, MS, PhD, Purdue University
Senior Investigator Lectureships
E.V. McCollum International Lectureships in Nutrition Award
E.V. McCollum International Lectureship Endowment Fund
Susan Roberts, PhD, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
George Bray Outstanding Scientific Achievements Award in Obesity Research
Endowed by Dr. George A. Bray and his wife, Marilyn M. Bray
Arne Astrup, MD, PhD, Novo Nordisk Foundation
Jean-Pierre Habicht Lifetime Achievements in International Nutrition Award
Supported by donors of the Jean-Pierre Habicht Lifetime Achievement in Global Nutrition Research Award Fund
Patrick Webb, PhD, Tufts University
Robert Suskind and Leslie Lewinter-Suskind Pediatric Nutrition Lifetime Achievement Award
Endowed by Dr. Robert Suskind and his wife, Leslie Lewinter-Suskind
Steve Daniels, MD, PhD, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Senior Investigator Educator & Mentor Awards
ASN Foundation Mentorship Award
Dorothy Teegarden, PhD, Purdue University
Excellence in Nutrition Education Award
Sarah Francis, PhD, Iowa State University
Roland L Weinsier Award for Excellence in Medical/Dental Nutrition Education
David Seres, MD, MSc, Columbia University
Mid-Career Awards
Nevin Scrimshaw Mid-Career Award in Global Nutrition
Supported by the Sight and Life Foundation and contributions from ASN’s Global Nutrition Council members
Sera Young, PhD, Northwestern University
Young Investigator Awards
Bio-Serv Award in Experimental Animal Nutrition
Supported by Bio-Serv Inc.
Tzu-Wen Cross, PhD, Purdue University
E.L.R. Stokstad Award
Endowed by the Stokstad Family
Adam Metherel, PhD, University of Toronto
Mary Swartz Rose Young Investigator Award
Supported by Council for Responsible Nutrition
Rafaela G. Feresin, PhD, Georgia State University
Mead Johnson Award
Endowed by Mead Johnson Pediatric Nutrition Institute
Laura Chiavaroli, PhD, University of Toronto
Norman Kretchmer Memorial Award in Nutrition and Development
Katherine A. Sauder, PhD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Peter J Reeds Young Investigator Award
Jessica Gwin, PhD, United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Vernon Young International Award for Amino Acid Research
Endowed by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.
David Church, PhD, UAMS CTRAL
Additional Awards
ASN Industry Recognition Award
Dorothy Klimis-Zacas, MS, PhD, FACN, University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture
ASN Korean Nutrition Society Award
Daniel Hoffman, PhD, Rutgers University
ASN Nutrition Society of Taiwan Award
Martha Belury, PhD, RDN, Ohio State University
ASN Volunteer of the Year Award
Catherine E. Woteki, PhD, Iowa State University
Milton L. Sunde Award
Endowed by the Sunde Family
Kelin Li, PhD and Hai Lin, PhD of Shandong Agricultural University
Scholarships and Fellowships
Haleon Predoctoral Fellowship
Supported by Haleon Consumer Healthcare
Huyen Le, BS, Rutgers University
ASN Predoctoral Fellowship: The Gerber Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship
Endowed by The Gerber Foundation
Kate Killion, MPH, RDN, University of Connecticut
Clinical Nutrition Internship Program
Juhi Patel, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
Top Reviewers for ASN Journals
The Journal of Nutrition
Nancy Moran, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine
Elizabeth Johnson, PhD, Tufts University
Margaret Rayman, PhD, University of Surrey
Luc Van Loon, PhD, Maastricht University
Guo-Chong Chen, PhD, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University
Craig Horswill, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago
Current Developments in Nutrition
Yang Xiao, PhD, Mayo Clinic
Naomi Fukagawa, MD, USDA
Xiaoran Liu, PhD, Rush University
Xinyin Jiang, PhD, RD, Brooklyn College, CUNY
Brenda Smith, PhD, MS, Indiana University
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
J. Thomas Brenna, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
David Jenkins, MD, PhD, DSc, University of Toronto
Laura Caulfield, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
Nina Geiker, PhD, University of Copenhagen
Steen Stender, MD, DMSci, University of Copenhagen
Advances in Nutrition
Julie Obbagy, PhD, RD, USDA
Amy Mobley, PhD, RD, FAND, University of Florida
Kelly Cara, PhD, Tufts University
Natasha Cole, PhD, MPH, RD, USDA
Jenna Seymor, PhD, CDC
The 2024 National Scientific Achievement Award recipients will be celebrated June 29 – July 2 in Chicago, IL, during ASN’s annual flagship meeting, NUTRITION 2024.
For more information about ASN and the ASN Foundation, visit nutrition.org/foundation.
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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.
About the ASN Foundation (ASNF)
The American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF) complements and enhances ASN priorities and activities through the dissemination and application of nutrition science and education to improve public health and clinical practice worldwide, and advancing the Society’s role as a global leader in nutrition, health, and wellness. The ASNF’s broad portfolio of activities includes education, awards and scholarships, as well as recognition of lifetime achievement through our renowned Fellows program. The ASNF also raises funds to turn current challenges facing the field into opportunities that support the future. Visit us at nutrition.org/foundation.
