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The Nutrition Society


Cuthbertson Medal 2010 The Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Medal has been awarded annually since 1990 as a tribute to Sir David Cuthbertson.


It is awarded to scientists at an early stage of their career for excellence in Clinical Nutrition and/or Metabolism research


providing an evidence base for clinical practice. The work should be of clear relevance to nutritional management in patient care. Research related to the epidemiology and prevention of disease, i.e. public health nutrition, is not eligible.


Judging


Applications will be judged by acknowledged experts in the field.


The final decision will be made by the Cuthbertson Medal Committee of the Nutrition Society. Work will be assessed for: • Relevance to the terms of reference • Quality and impact of the submission • Publication record • Evidence of independent scholarship • Future potential


Rules


Applicants for this prestigious award should be scientists within 15 years of higher degree graduation at application. Re-applications will be considered.


The Award


The successful candidate will be awarded free membership of the Nutrition Society for one year, will receive the Medal during the BAPEN Congress in November 2010 and will be expected to deliver a lecture at that Congress and to prepare an article for publication in Proceedings of the Nutrition Society.


How to apply


Applicants must supply: • A brief up to date curriculum vitae • A 1000 word summary of their contribution to an area of relevance to clinical nutrition and/or metabolism


• Copies of up to 3 published papers in support of their application.


Applications should be addressed to: Honorary Secretary, Nutrition Society, 10 Cambridge Court, 210 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7NJ Or emailed to: office@nutsoc.org.uk


Closing date 5pm on 9th July 2010 BAPEN In Touch No.57 May 2010 2


For the Third Time MEPs Call upon the Commission for Action on Malnourished Patients


Vote follows recognition of the importance of tackling malnutrition by the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer.


Members of the European Parliament’s Environment, Health and Food Safety committee have voted for the third time for the European Commission to fund research and guidelines for nutritional support to tackle Europe’s ‘silent killer’, malnutrition. Professor Olle Ljungqvist, Professor of Surgery at Örebro University & Karolinska Institutet Sweden and chair of the European Nutrition for Health Alliance (ENHA) said: “Malnutrition has an adverse impact on people’s health and wellbeing and represents a healthcare and societal cost equal to that of obesity. Malnutrition affects up to 50 per cent of cancer patients and we need to ensure that nutritional care guidelines are updated to reflect the evidence base and are integrated into guidelines.” The author of the Parliament’s report, Alojz


Peterle MEP, commented: “The vote on the report on Action against Cancer: A European Partnership is a significant step forward in building support for a much needed holistic approach at EU level. Nutrition is now widely recognised by the European Parliament as an important element both in preventing cancer and treating malnutrition associated with cancer. It is vital that Europe develops guidelines on nutritional support for cancer patients for social


and health care professionals across Europe.” The vote follows the recent invitation of both the European Nutrition for Health Alliance (ENHA) and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) to be partners in the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer. The purpose of the Partnership is to support Member States and other stakeholders in their efforts to tackle cancer more efficiently by providing a framework for identifying and sharing information, capacity and expertise in cancer prevention and control.


The vote reinforces the message sent by the


European Parliament in two reports in 2008 (on the EU’s Nutrition and Health Strategies respectively) urging the Commission: ‘to take a more holistic approach to nutrition and make malnutrition, alongside obesity, a key priority in the field of health, incorporating it wherever possible into EU-funded research, education and health promotion initiatives and EU-level partnerships’. “As Europe faces an ageing population,


with increasing numbers of people over 70, the challenge will grow. The EU27 must look to create coherent policies for nutritional support across health and social care systems,” said Professor Ljungqvist.


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