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Registration Open for Dietary Supplement Research Practicum

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Registration is now open for the Office of Dietary Supplements Mary Frances Picciano Dietary Supplement Research Practicum taking place virtually May 23–25. Deadline to register is Monday, May 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

This 3-day training will provide a thorough overview and grounding on the issues, concepts, unknowns and controversies about dietary supplements and supplement ingredients. It will also emphasize the importance of scientific investigation to evaluate the efficacy, safety and value of these products for health promotion and disease prevention as well as how to carry out this type of research. 

It is an educational opportunity open to faculty, students and practitioners with a serious interest in the subject.

There is no cost to attend. For more information and how to register, visit: https://odspracticum.od.nih.gov.

Recorded presentations from past practicums are online at: https://go.usa.gov/xurhV.

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