Evidence to Practice for Dietitians
About this Event
Evidence to Practice for Dietitians is the first conference that brings together dietitians from Fraser Health and across the country to share and discuss how to provide quality and evidence-based nutrition care. This one-day event is a great opportunity to learn new skills and strategies, discuss opportunities and challenges, and network with others dietitians interested in high quality care.
The goals of the Evidence to Practice for Dietitians conference are to:
- ignite action and learning about emerging areas of dietitian practice;
- share and generate new ideas of how to incorporate evidence into dietitian practice; and
- create and strengthen relationships and collaboration between dietitians.
Questions?
Contact Rebekah Sandhu: [email protected]
Gold Sponsors:
Abbott Canada: Abbott has been helping people live their best lives through good health for 130 years. Proper nutrition is the foundation of a healthy life, which is why we at Abbott have been developing science-based nutritional products for over 100 years. Our goal in developing these products is to support your patients through all stages of life, from infancy to childhood to adulthood and everything in between, so that they can live life to the fullest.
Baxter: Baxter Canada delivers innovative clinical nutrition solutions to support patients across the continuum of care. It's comprehensive parenteral nutrition portfolio includes essential macro- and micronutrients, multi-chamber bags, indirect calorimetry, and advanced compounding technologies. Together, these solutions support the diverse needs of acute and chronic patients - neonates, children, and adults- enabling healthcare teams to deliver safe, precise, and personalized nutrition to optimize outcomes in hospital and home settings.
Fresenius Kabi Canada:
Nestle Health Science: Nestlé Health Science: Empowering Healthier Lives Through Nutrition As a global leader, we deliver premium, science-based nutritional health solutions that empower consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals to achieve optimal health. Together, we are transforming lives through the power of nutrition.
Silver Sponsors:
Health Sciences Association:
Conference Program and Speakers:
Highlights include:
- Ethics of Eating at Risk - Dr. Jennifer Gibson
- Drug-Nutrient Interactions - Claudia Ho
- Transformative Compassion - Dr. Phillip Joy
See full agenda below.
Poster Session:
We are excited to introduce a poster session at the 2026 Evidence to Practice for Dietitians Day on November 18, 2026 at Royal Columbian Hospital. We invite submissions showcasing research, quality improvement initiatives, practice innovations, program evaluations, knowledge translation activities, and student projects relevant to dietetic practice. Due to space limitations, up to five posters will be selected through a peer-review process using a standardized scoring rubric. Abstract submissions are due October 2, 2026, with notification of acceptance during the week of October 19, 2026.
To submit an abstract, complete the Evidence to Practice for Dietitians Day 2026 Poster Submission – Fill out form, and review the Poster Submission Scoring Rubric before applying.
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM
Registration Table Opens
🕑: 08:00 AM
Welcome Ceremony
Host: Carol Peters
🕑: 08:30 AM
AM Sesssion: Ethics of Eating at Risk
Host: Jennifer Gibson
🕑: 09:30 AM
Practice Spotlight: Culture is Delicious
Host: Catherine Youngren
🕑: 10:00 AM
Snack Break
🕑: 10:30 AM
AM Session #2: Drug-Nutrient Interactions
Host: Claudia Ho
🕑: 11:30 AM
Practice Spotlight: Long-term Parenteral Nutrition and Micronutrient Needs
Host: Samara Randhawa
🕑: 11:45 AM
Practice Spotlight: Liquid Human Milk Fortifier and Metabolic Acidosis
Host: Sara deRoy
🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:30 AM
PM Session: Transformative Compassion
Host: Phillip Joy
🕑: 02:30 PM
Practice Spotlight: Trauma and Resiliency Informed Practice in MHSU
Host: Marika Sandrelli
🕑: 02:45 AM
Practice Spotlight: Food Insecurity Community of Practice
Host: Katie Mack
🕑: 03:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Rebekah Sandhu
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 70.00
