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Kathryn Porter Starr PhD, RDN, LDN

Assistant Professor in Medicine Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Dr. Starr is a Research Health Scientist at the Durham VA Medical Center and an Assistant Professor in the Division of Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Starr is Co-Director of the Center for Aging Clinical Nutrition Laboratory and her research and professional experience has focused on community dwelling older adults at high risk for chronic health conditions and functional disability. Currently, Dr. Starr is Co-PI for clinical research trials investigating the impact of meal-based protein on lean muscle mass in obese, frail older adults undergoing weight loss interventions, and PI for a Career Development Award assessing the benefits of perioperative protein supplementation in vulnerable geriatric populations, including those participating in the VA Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health Program (POSH). Finally, she serves as a content expert for the ASPEN Surgical Nutrition Evidenced Based Guidelines and American College of Surgeon, Geriatric Surgery Verification Committee Member.

kathryn.starr@duke.edu


Appearances

  • Thumbnail for Sarcopenia and Interventions to Improve Function
    Date
    October 5, 2020
    Sarcopenia is a critical topic due to the increasing number of individuals developing or being at risk for developing this condition after being discharged from the hospital or in conjunction with other factors such as aging and obesity…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Roger Fielding
    Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging; Tufts University, Boston, MA
    Speaker Image for Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili
    Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, PhD, RN, FASPEN, FAAN, FGSA
    Professor of Nursing; Senior Associate Dean for Research, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
    Speaker Image for Kathryn Porter Starr
    Kathryn Porter Starr, PhD, RDN, LDN
    Assistant Professor in Medicine Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
  • Thumbnail for A Case-based Approach to the ASPEN Guidelines in Development: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and Adult Critical Care
    Date
    April 29, 2021
    Learning Objectives: Describe the findings for draft ERAS and clinical care guidelines; Summarize the questions considered by the guidelines author team; Explain the best practice recommendation for at least two of the draft guidelines for critical care.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Charlene Compher
    Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, CNSC, LDN, FASPEN
    Shearer Chair of Healthy Community Practices; Professor of Nutrition Science; Director of Nutrition Programs, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
    Speaker Image for Liam McKeever
    Liam McKeever, PhD, RDN, FASPEN
    Director and Editor-in-Chief, ASPEN Clinical Guidelines, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition; Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition, Rush University, Chicago, IL
    Speaker Image for Kathryn Porter Starr
    Kathryn Porter Starr, PhD, RDN, LDN
    Assistant Professor in Medicine Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
    Speaker Image for Todd Rice
    Todd Rice, MD, MSc, FASPEN
    Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
    $39
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Nutritional Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Guidelines and Approaches to Implementation (T33)
    Date
    March 29, 2022
    * Describe the nutritional components of ERAS

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Kathryn Porter Starr
    Kathryn Porter Starr, PhD, RDN, LDN
    Assistant Professor in Medicine Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
    Speaker Image for Liam McKeever
    Liam McKeever, PhD, RDN, FASPEN
    Director and Editor-in-Chief, ASPEN Clinical Guidelines, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition; Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition, Rush University, Chicago, IL
    Speaker Image for Kate Willcutts
    Kate Willcutts, DCN, RDN, CNSC, FASPEN
    Clinical Nutrition Manager, Nutrition Services, University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, VA
    $39
    Standard Price
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