Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Leanne Redman Honored with E.V. McCollum Award from American Society for Nutrition
April 03, 2025
The American Society for Nutrition and the ASN Foundation have honored Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Leanne Redman with the 2025 E.V. McCollum Award – given to a clinical investigator who is perceived as a major creative force, actively generating new concepts in nutrition.
The National Scientific Achievement Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions and pioneering advancements in the field of nutrition, serve as a testament to excellence and innovation.
Dr. Redman is associate executive director for scientific education and director of the Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Pennington Biomedical. In addition, she holds the LPFA Endowed Professorship and leads the Reproductive Endocrinology and Women's Health Laboratory.
“We are incredibly proud of Dr. Redman and this well-deserved recognition,” said Dr. John Kirwan, Executive Director of Pennington Biomedical. “Her groundbreaking research in maternal nutrition and metabolic health has had a profound impact on both the scientific community and public health.”
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