NIDDK Clinical Methods for Nutrition and Obesity Research Course

Oct. 6-9, 2025, Baton Rouge, LA

This 4-day course at Pennington Biomedical Research Center will train postdoctoral fellows and early career faculty on gold standard and cutting-edge research methods for conducting obesity and nutrition related research.

 

REGISTRATION AND COURSE INFORMATION

Course Features:

Modules

  • Body Composition
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism (including hyperinsulinemic clamp)
  • Exercise Testing
  • Energy Requirements & Expenditure (including metabolic chamber)

Highlights

  • Poster Session
  • Networking Sessions
  • Meet the Professors

Registration: $0

  • Stipend of $500 for travel and transportation. 
  • Hotel and local transport is covered.

Instuctors

  • Eric Ravussin
  • Steve Heymsfield
  • Leanne Redman
  • Neil Johannsen
  • Corby Martin
  • Jennifer Rood
  • Emily Flanagan
  • Jacob Mey
  • Ursula White
  • and many more
Testing equipment