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GRIP Core in Action: Join Our Scientific Sessions at ESPEN 2026

Beyond our GRIP Challenge and networking breaks, we invite all ESPEN attendees to engage with our latest research and evidence-based insights throughout the official scientific program.

Our core members are eager to share findings from our ongoing studies and discuss the future of post-ICU nutritional management. Please see the agenda below for our scheduled oral presentations:

Presentations

SATURDAY 5th

08:00 – 12:00 LLL (Room VIII): Nutritional support in intensive care patients
Prof. Dr. Elisabeth De Waele, Prof. Dr. Claude Pichard, Prof. Dr. Pierre Singer

SUNDAY 6th

12:30 – 13:30 Satellite symposium (Auditorium): ICU & Beyond: EN best practices & How to get it done
Prof. Dr. Elisabeth De Waele, Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten, Prof. Dr. Paul Wischmeyer

14:00 – 15:30 Educational session (Auditorium): Critical nutrition: Fueling recovery in critical care
Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten

16:00 – 17:30 Scientific session (Convention Hall D): ICU guideline debate: Early vs delayed PN – a European clinical debate
Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten, Prof. Dr. Pierre Singer

17:20 – 17:30 Oral presentation (Room I): Body composition-based individualised protein dosing in critically ill patients (PROGRESS-ICU)
Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten

MONDAY 7th

12:30 – 14:00 Poster Presentation (Exhibition Hall): Personalized nutrition products in a hospital setting
Imre Kouw

Dedicated Poster Displays

We are also proud to highlight the following poster displays, showcasing diverse research from across our consortium. Be sure to visit these displays to connect with our investigators and explore their work in greater detail.

Posters by Prof. Dr. Arthur van Zanten, Prof. Dr. Pierre Singer, Dr. Maridi Aerts, Zenzi Rosseel, Oona Leemans.

 

Whether you are interested in the latest clinical data, research methodology, or the path toward multidisciplinary follow-up, our team looks forward to meeting you during these sessions. We encourage all attendees to participate in these discussions as we collectively work to improve outcomes for patients recovering from critical illness.

For more information on the full congress schedule, please visit the official ESPEN website.

Join the GRIP Challenge at ESPEN!

Ready to put your strength to the test and connect with the leaders in post-ICU nutrition? Visit us at ESPEN26 in Berlin for the GRIP Challenge!

Using a clinical vigorimeter, we are inviting congress attendees to measure their handgrip strength and join our exclusive leaderboard. This is your chance to see how you stack up against our GRIP core members and engage in some friendly competition.

Beyond the challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to:

  • Connect Informally: Meet our researchers and core members in a relaxed setting.

  • Network: Discuss your ideas and potential research collaborations.

  • Learn More: Get deeper insights into the GRIP mission, our ongoing research agenda, and how we are working to optimize post-intensive care nutrition worldwide.

Find us at the Nutricia booth on Saturday at 13:15 or the Baxter booth on Monday at 13h30.

We look forward to meeting you, hearing your perspectives, and seeing who can truly “Out-GRIP” our team!

For more information on the full congress schedule, please visit the official ESPEN website.

GRIP Core Members Meeting – ESPEN 2026 (Invitation only)

The Core Members of the GRIP consortium will be gathering for a closed core meeting to advance our collaborative projects and discuss future perspectives during the ESPEN Congress in Berlin, Germany on

Sunday, 6 September, 17:30
– Venue: Baxter Hospitality Suite
– Closed meeting, Core Members only

Followed by a debrief dinner meeting on

Monday, 7 September, 19:30
– Venue: TBD
– Closed meeting, Core Members only

Invitation only. Supported by Baxter Healthcare.