2024 Virtual Fall Assembly

Autumn Innovations: Genes, Tech, and Sustainability

Join us to discover the latest trends and insights in the field of nutrition, led by subject matter experts!

Date: September 13, 2024
Time: 8:00 - 11:30 am
Platform: Zoom

CPEU: 3 CPEUs approved by CDR

Program Agenda

8:00 - 8:10 am      Introduction and President’s Address
Speakers: Madhu Jain, MS, RD, LDN (Illinois Academy CPI Chair)

Jen Zuercher, PhD, RD, LD (Illinois Academy President)

8:10 - 9:10 am      Sustainable Diet and Food Systems: Navigating the Future

Speaker: Joan Salge Blake , EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND 

9:15 - 10:15 am      Precision Nutrition and Genetic Testing

Speaker: Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD

10:20 - 11:20 am      Tech Tools in Nutrition: There's an App for That

Speaker: Rachel Stahl Salzman, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES   

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Past Events

2020 Virtual Fall Assembly

Enjoy this slide show of the various speakers. Thank you to our sponsor, Illinois Farm Families. 

2019 In-Person Fall Assembly

We would like to thank our Sponsor, Illinois Farm Families for putting on a spectacular event.

Members were able to interact with local Illinois farmers while touring a dairy and beef farm. 

Updated April 2025