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ASPEN 2026 Corporate Symposium (From Survival to Recovery: Rebuilding Metabolism After Critical Illness)

February 16, 2026
Location
Hyatt Regency, Regency ABC
Time
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM PT
ASPEN 2026 Corporate Symposium (From Survival to Recovery: Rebuilding Metabolism After Critical Illness)
From Survival to Recovery: Rebuilding Metabolism After Critical Illness

Complimentary Breakfast available at 5:30 AM.

Program Description:

Discover how critical illness impacts nutrient absorption and metabolism, learn the latest on omega-3 fatty acids and specialized pro-resolving mediators in reducing inflammation, and discuss post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) including its effect on long-term outcomes. The panel will address practical nutrition strategies to support recovery while providing clinicians with actionable insights to optimize care across the continuum of critical illness.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Distinguish malabsorption, feeding intolerance, and inadequate caloric delivery in the critically ill patient.
  2. Review the importance of omega 3 PUFAs and SPMs in “resolution” pathways as novel therapeutic strategies.
  3. Define characteristics and consequences of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS).

Confirmed Speakers:

Jayshil Patel, MD 
Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine 

Robert Martindale, MD, PhD
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Division of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery

Beth Taylor, DCN, AP-RD, FAND, FASPEN, FCCM
Research Scientist
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Accreditation Information:

The CPE activity application for From Survival to Recovery: Rebuilding Metabolism After Critical Illness is pending CDR review and approval for 1.5 CPEUs.

For Dietitians: Funding from non-CPE revenue for CPE planning, development, review, and/or presentation has been provided by Nestlé Health Science

1.5 contact hours are available for Registered Nurses. Nestlé Health Science is a Continuing Education Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing; Provider Number 11366.

There is no charge for participating in this program.

By your participation in this event, you are declaring that your participation is in compliance with the laws of your state and presents no conflict of interest with your facility's policies and procedures.

Financial Support provided by Nestlé Health Science
Pre-registration for this event is strongly encouraged. Please note this is an in-person event only. 
This site is unable to accept pre-registration from NON-US attendees. International attendees will need to check in with an event staff member on the morning of the event.