ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation

The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation is named in honor of Jonathan Rhoads, M.D., for his outstanding and renowned contributions to science in the fields of clinical nutrition, nutrition support, and surgery. The Foundation is lead by a passionate Board of Directors who are dedicated to the scientific advancement of clinical nutrition therapies. The Foundation funds exceptional scientific research

projects on clinical nutrition and metabolic support every year. The Foundation believes that future research should include both basic science-oriented investigations aimed at improving our understanding of the science of nutrient regulation in different disease states, as well as clinical and translational research to determine how the practice of nutrition support can continue to be refined and individualized to optimize clinical outcomes. Vision:
Promotes innovation and research discovery to improve nutrition care and health. Mission:
Raises money to fund clinical and metabolic research that translates to safe and effective nutrition care. Foundations' Core Values:

Cultivate: Support research careers
Integrity: Promote ethics in research
Inquiry: Seek new knowledge
Quality: Champion scientifically sound research
Inclusiveness: Support diverse multidisciplinary investigators
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The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, Tax ID 65-1226034. Contributions made to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extend of the law