Current News
December 5, 2019
CNS Thematic Conference 2020 - NOW ACCREDITED!
This continuing professional development activity is held under the auspices of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Canadian Nutrition Society. Attendees will receive a letter of accreditation following the conference.
December 4, 2019
Only 1 more week to the early-bird deadline for CNS Thematic Conference 2020!
Register by December 13, 2019 to receive early-bird registration fees. Reduced rates for students and young professionals are also available! In addition, CNS is offering virtual conference attendance via a live stream for those unable to attend in person (including special group livestreaming rates).
November 26, 2019
Partnership to Standardize Practices for Malnutrition Care in Canadian Hospitals
The Canadian Malnutrition Task Force and the Health Standards Organization are pleased to announce a partnership to develop a national Malnutrition Safety Intervention Standard for detection, treatment and prevention of malnutrition in Canadian hospitals.
November 19, 2019
Trainees: The ISRHML-FLRF Trainee Travel Fund Deadline is December 15th!
The Trainee Travel Fund (TTF) aims to provide awardees with the opportunity for additional training to advance their academic or career development in the field of human milk and lactation, which otherwise could not be attained in an awardee’s current training environment.
November 13, 2019
Group Live Streaming opportunities at CNS Thematic 2020 - Advances in Nutrition: Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Group Live Streaming will allow for groups of delegates within universities, clinical and other professional settings to participate virtually in a community setting and benefit from a special group registration rate.
November 12, 2019
Call for Abstracts - CNS Annual Conference 2020 (Edmonton, AB) Deadline Jan. 31, 2020
You are invited to submit abstracts for poster or oral presentation at the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) Annual Conference taking place May 7-9, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. Submission deadline: Fri. Jan. 31, 2020 – 11:59PM ET.
November 5, 2019
Call for Award Nominations at CNS 2020. Deadline Jan. 31, 2020
CNS welcomes nominations of deserving individuals for a number of award opportunities that will be presented during the 10th CNS Annual Conference being held in Edmonton from May 7-9, 2020.
October 31, 2019
New! CNS-SCN Fellow Distinction
“CNS-SCN Fellow” is an exclusive professional distinction that recognizes exceptional service to both the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) as well as the broader nutrition profession, both within Canada and globally.
October 25, 2019
Funding opportunity: IMMANA has announced two new calls for applications
IMMANA has announced two new calls for applications: IMMANA Grants, a competitive research grants to develop and validate innovative methods and metrics for agriculture and nutrition actions and IMMANA Fellowships, for emerging leaders in agriculture, nutrition and health research.
October 21, 2019
Upcoming Webinar Line-up Nov-Jan
Don't miss out on the many free educational webinars taking place between November 2019 and January 2020.