Special Supplement - July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016   Register Now: NIH Workshop on Iron Screening and Supplementation of Iron-replete Pregnant Women and Young Children September 28-29, 2016 Natcher Conference Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA (With simultaneous NIH VideoCast for off-site participation.) Sponsored by the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Goals Provide a focus for iron screening and supplementation in the United States and developed countries. Specify data gaps and research needs in the following ways: Explore current understanding of iron homeostasis in pregnant women and in young children (6-24 months). Identify the challenges associated with measuring iron status and with screening practices. Consider emerging issues associated with routine supplementation of iron-replete individuals. Workshop Details All persons are invited to attend, especially clinical educators, those who develop clinical recommendations, health care providers, and researchers. All conference participants attending in person must register in advance, as seating is limited. The workshop can also be viewed live via NIH VideoCast and will also be available for later viewing. Registration for the VideoCast is encouraged. There is no cost to attend the workshop either in person or by VideoCast, but those attending in person are responsible for all their meals, parking, and any travel expenses. For more information, including the agenda and registration: https://events-support.com/events/NIH_Iron_Workshop Please feel free to forward this information to interested colleagues.   Get timely messages from ODS through Facebook and Twitter. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter! Like us today on Facebook. Follow our tweets at @NIH_ODS. About ODS The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation's medical research agency---- supporting scientific studies that turn discovery into health. Contact Us Office of Dietary Supplements National Institutes of Health 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 3B01 Bethesda, MD 20892-7517 Email: ods@nih.gov Website: https://ods.od.nih.gov