ASN to conduct Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology in San Diego

American Society for NutritionMar 3 2014

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) will hold its 2014 Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology (EB), from April 26-30, 2014, in San Diego. EB 2014 brings together the leading researchers from dozens of life-science disciplines.

WHO: More than 14,000 biomedical researchers from industry, government, nonprofits, the private sector and academia

WHAT: Experimental Biology, the convergence of six scientific societies' annual meetings

WHEN: April 26-30, 2014

WHERE: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, Calif., 92101

Media Registration

Free registration is available to credentialed representatives of the press, and an onsite newsroom will be available for media. Detailed instructions for individuals who wish to request press passes are available on the website. The newsroom will be open Saturday, April 26, through Wednesday, April 30. Pre-registration for press passes is strongly encouraged and will be accepted through April 23. A press kit with highlights of scientific research will be available on an embargoed basis prior to the meeting.

Members of the media will have easy access to:

• Six society meetings in one location
• More than 60 concurrent scientific sessions spanning the disciplines of the sponsoring societies
• Attendees from all over the world
• More than 400 company exhibit booths

Transforming the Future of Science

With a theme of "Transforming the Future of Science," EB 2014 will highlight topics related to science, health and medicine. Each day of EB 2014 will address a diverse group of topics, including energy drinks and their research gaps, acetaminophen overdoses, integrated medical curriculum and interprofessional education, building a sustainable research enterprise, developing public-private partnerships and storytelling for today's scientists.

Thousands of Scientists, Symposia and Lectures In past years, Experimental Biology has attracted more than 14,000 attendees, the vast majority of whom were scientists. The meeting provides a forum for leaders in the scientific community and undergraduate and graduate students alike to showcase their work.