Pre-Meeting Virtual Events

Recordings Now Available!

These pre-meeting events highlight the critical role of federal agencies in shaping research, policy, and practice.

ASN President Fireside Chat with the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Monday, May 12, 4:00 – 4:45 PM ET
To help kick off NUTRITION 2025, ASN President Sarah L. Booth, PhD, hosted a virtual Fireside Chat with NIH Director Jayanta “Jay” Bhattacharya, MD, PhD. In his first address to a nutrition-focused audience, Dr. Bhattacharya shared his thoughts on the importance of nutrition research in improving public health and advancing scientific knowledge, and his vision for the future of NIH and its initiatives related to nutrition and health. Dr. Bhattacharya took the helm as the 18th director of the NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, on April 1, 2025. 

Updates on Nutrition Initiatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Tuesday, May 20, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
This session was presented by Kyle Diamantas, J.D., Acting Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods; Robin A. McKinnon, PhD, MPA, Acting Director, Nutrition Center of Excellence, Human Foods Program; and Sarah K. Gebauer, PhD, FASN, Nutrition Scientist, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, Nutrition Center of Excellence, Human Foods Program. Hear an exclusive update on nutrition activities taking place at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the new Administration.

How to Watch the Recordings

To access these virtual pre-NUTRITION 2025 event recordings, you must be registered for either in-person attendance or the Digital Pass — and registration for both is still open! Click here to register.

Already registered for NUTRITION 2025 or purchased a Digital Pass? You’re all set! Click the ‘View Recording’ button on the Fireside Chat or FDA Update session page in the schedule planner to watch on demand. Be sure you’re logged in. Need help creating your account? Check your email for instructions from ASN or contact meetings@nutrition.org for assistance.