American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
Michelle Spangenburg, MS, RD has extensive experience in the field of nutrition and education. Michelle currently holds the position of Senior Director of Education and Research at the American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), a role they have been in since April 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Education and Research at ASPEN since October 2007.
Before joining ASPEN, Michelle worked at UC Davis Health System as the Principal Dietitian Supervisor and Dietetic Internship Director from July 2003 to August 2006. Michelle also gained experience as a Clinical Dietitian at the University of Missouri Healthcare from 2001 to 2003.
Michelle Spangenburg, MS, RD completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Dietetics with a minor in Biology at James Madison University. Michelle then pursued higher education at Virginia Tech, where they obtained a Master's degree (MS) in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. Additionally, they completed a Dietetic Internship at Virginia Tech.
American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism. Founded in 1976, ASPEN is an interdisciplinary organization whose members are involved in the provision of clinical nutrition therapies, including parenteral and enteral nutrition. With more than 6,000 members from around the world, ASPEN is a community of dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, scientists, students, and other health professionals from every facet of nutrition support clinical practice, research, and education. ASPEN supports its mission in a variety of ways. ASPEN publishes two highly respected journals, The Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and Nutrition in Clinical Practice. ASPEN's annual meeting, Clinical Nutrition Week, is the only scientific and clinical conference dedicated to specialized nutrition support research and clinical practice. ASPEN also publishes a variety of resources to drive safe, efficacious patient care, including Guidelines, Standards, publications and continuing education programs. Through the ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation, ASPEN supports innovation in advancing the science of nutrition support. The Society also works closely with other health care organizations to advance a patient-centered approach to nutrition care and with government agencies to promote the optimal use of nutrition therapies. ASPEN offers healthcare professionals the resources they need to ensure their patients receive the best possible care. Visit http://www.nutritioncare.org/aspenresources/ for more information.