🎉 Connect, Learn & Celebrate With DNS at FNCE 2026

Join Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS) for an exciting lineup of educational sessions, workshops, and opportunities to connect with fellow nutrition professionals at FNCE 2026!

⭐ DNS Spotlight Presentation

Investigating Diseases of Increasing Prevalence: Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Scleroderma, and Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome

Sunday, October 25 | 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Speakers: Tegan Medico, Madeline Hric, Wendy Wittenbrook
Moderator: Mary Rath

Explore emerging nutrition considerations related to three diseases of increasing prevalence and expand your clinical knowledge alongside fellow DNS members.

🥂 DNS & Oncology Nutrition Joint Member Reception

Sunday, October 25 | 5:30–8:00 p.m. | HQ Hotel

Come connect, network, and celebrate with colleagues at the Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS) and Oncology Nutrition (ON) DPGs Joint Member Reception.

🌟 DPG/MIG Member Showcase

Monday, October 26 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. | HQ Hotel

Meet fellow members, discover the work happening across DPGs and MIGs, and connect with the nutrition community.

DNS Member Presenters

📚 Pre-FNCE Workshops & Educational Sessions

From Palpation to Blood Pressure: Elevate Your Exam Skills for Nutrition-Focused Care

Pre-FNCE Workshop — Registration Required
Saturday, October 24 | 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Facilitators: Lindsay Dowhan, Elizabeth Ehorn, Alicia Gilmore, Beth Mordarski, Kristy Paley, Heather Pitts, Caitlin Stewart, Ashley Strickland

Build confidence in nutrition-focused physical examination skills and strengthen your ability to incorporate hands-on assessment into nutrition care.

Integrating Micronutrient Management into Patient Care Plans

Pre-FNCE Workshop — Registration Required
Saturday, October 24 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Facilitators: Holly Estes-Doetsch, Kristen Roberts
Co-Facilitators: Kelly O’Donnell, Michelle Schneider, Peter Madril

Dive into practical strategies for integrating micronutrient management into individualized patient care plans.

Hospital Malnutrition: Current Screening Gaps and Emerging Artificial Intelligence Approaches

Foundation Pre-FNCE Nutrition Symposia
Saturday, October 24 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Speakers: Stacy Pelekhaty, Emily Burke, Marianne Aloupis
Moderator: Terese Scollard

Learn about current challenges in hospital malnutrition screening and explore emerging approaches using artificial intelligence.

Generative-AI: Your Creative Partner to Build Simulations for Dietetics Practice, Education and Interprofessional Training

Sunday, October 25 | 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Speakers: Rebecca Brody, Jason Stevens
Moderator: Jennnifer Tomesko

Discover how generative AI can support innovative simulations for dietetics practice, education, and interprofessional training.

We can't wait to see you there!