Preparations for the West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) 2024 Clinical Nutrition Conference in Lagos, Nigeria is on the top gear.
The conference which will be held at the prestigious Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Hall 36, in Lagos State, is scheduled for June 3rd to 7th, 2024. With the theme "Advancing Clinical Nutrition Care: Regional Guidelines and Standards for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition," the conference aims to bring together professionals from various fields in the health Sector to share expertise and explore the latest advancements in Clinical Nutrition.
In a release made available to CEOAFRICA, arrival for the conference will be on Monday June 3rd and on Tuesday June 4th, participants will enjoy an on-site health walk around the LUTH premises by 5:00 pm. This activity aims to promote physical wellness among attendees before the commencement of the two-day scientific conference, which will start daily at 8:00 am from June 5th and 6th and the 7th of June to wrap things up for departure.
The deadline for the submission of abstracts for both poster presentations and oral presentations is set for May 4, 2024. Interested participants are encouraged to send their abstracts to clinicalnutrition@waspen.org for consideration.
The conference is expected to be attended by a diverse range of professionals in the field, including Dietitians, Medical Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Laboratory scientists, Policy Makers, Nutrition enthusiasts, Researchers, as well as students in the field. The registration fee for regular attendees is set at ₦30,000, with an early bird discount available for those who register before May 17th, bringing the fee down to ₦25,000. Researchers and Post-graduate Students fee are #20,000 and undergraduates can register for a flat fee of ₦10,000.
CEOAfrica, the official media partner of the event, has already begun its assessments of the venue and preparations for comprehensive media coverage to make the WASPEN 2024 conference a historic occasion. Participants as well as members of the public are enjoined to stay tuned to all median channels of CEOAFRICA for updates on the conference,
WASPEN which was founded in 2019 by Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds, is a focused organization committed to improving Clinical Nutritional care in West Africa through Clinical Education, Research, and Interdisciplinary Medical collaboration.
The organization aims to raise awareness of issues surrounding nutrition and address the support needed for patients in hospitals. Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds, Pharm BCNSP, the visionary leader behind WASPEN, brings a wealth of experience to the field of clinical nutrition. She has worked as the PGY1 Pharmacy Resident Program Director at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, Manager of Pharmacy Clinical Services at the same institution, and Assistant Dean for Clinical Pharmacy at South University, College of Pharmacy Savannah campus. In addition to being the founder of WASPEN, Dr. Pounds is a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Pharmacy (FNAPHARM), Former Chairperson of the Nigerian Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Scientists Association (NAPPSA), and a member of American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).
To register for the conference or to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the WASPEN portal at www.waspen.org/conference. Alternatively, they can reach out to the conference organizers at +2348106907691 or +2348029488257 for further assistance and inquiries. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a historic Scientific Conference that is shaping the future of Clinical Nutrition in West Africa.
