Robert Wallace, MD is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, College of Health at the University of Iowa.  Dr. Wallace will be discussing Bisphenol A (BPA) one of the world’s highest production-volume chemicals, used extensively in epoxy resins lining food and beverage containers.  Learn the potential low dose effects of this product including liver damage, disrupted pancreatic B-cell function and thyroid hormone disruption.

Nadine Fisher is a nutrition and technology consultant and entrepreneur specializing in Web site design and development, emerging business technology and health focused programs.  She is the owner of Nutrition Networks Web Solutions and writer and editor for a variety of nutrition related publications including Ventures Newsletter and the weekly e-zine Tech Talk.  Come learn from Nadine how to engage your audience through video, texting and podcasting in your nutrition practice and how to market and reach your audience through social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace.

Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE, CNSD
Gone are the days when dietitians were faced with only a few
career options. With nutrition remaining a hot topic in the
current environment, dietitians today have seemingly endless
opportunities to build their dream career. Learn how to open
up doors for new opportunities or build your business by
hearing the stories and paths taken by successful dietitians.
This session will inspire you to take your career to the next
level and provide you with tools to help you achieve your
professional desires.