Hear from Nutrition Leaders
Hear directly from distinguished leaders in nutrition, medicine, research, and public health as they share their perspectives on the opportunities, challenges, and future of nutrition science. These exclusive video messages offer valuable insights from across the scientific community and are available to watch on demand during and after NUTRITION 2026.
Featured Video Messages
Don Prater, DVM, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Food, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Addresses NUTRITION 2026 Attendees
FDA Acting Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Don Prater highlights the FDA’s priorities to improve nutrition and reduce diet-related chronic disease, including efforts on ultra-processed foods, front-of-package labeling, healthier food choices, and strengthening the scientific foundation for nutrition policy.
Scott Hutchins, PhD, Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for the Research, Education, and Economics mission area, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Addresses NUTRITION 2026 Attendees
In this special message to attendees, USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Hutchins outlines USDA’s priorities for precision nutrition, agricultural research, and consumer-centered innovation to advance healthier diets and improve public health.
Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, Director of the National Institutes of Health, Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Addresses NUTRITION 2026 Attendees
Hear from NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as he shares the NIH vision for advancing nutrition research, highlighting the critical role of Food is Medicine, multidisciplinary science, and nutrition education in improving health and addressing chronic disease.
Robin Schoen, MS, Senior Program Director, Program on Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture at the National Academy of Sciences, Addresses NUTRITION 2026 Attendees
Robin Schoen, Director of the Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture Program at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, discusses the National Academies’ role in providing independent, evidence-based scientific advice and highlights how its newly integrated program is advancing research at the intersection of agriculture, food systems, nutrition, and human health.
Hyun-Sook Kim, PhD, President, International Union of Nutrition Sciences
International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) President Dr. Hyun-Sook Kim celebrates the longstanding partnership between IUNS and ASN, recognizes IUNS’s 80th anniversary, and highlights the importance of global collaboration to advance nutrition science and address shared health challenges.
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