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The Oley Foundation is pleased to offer the HPN Research Prize. Sponsored by Nutrishare, the prize was established to encourage clinical research focused on improving the quality of life for home parenteral nutrition (HPN) consumers.

The Prize

Each year, the Oley Foundation will award $2,500 for each of the top three clinical research papers best aligned with Oley’s mission to enhance the lives of HPN patients and that generate interest among HPN patients and improve their well-being. The abstract must have been accepted for poster or oral presentation, or publication by a respected, relevant professional association such as ASPEN, ESPEN, INS, AGA, etc. between July of the previous year and March of the current year.

 

A portion of each prize ($1,000), will be used towards travel expenses to bring the primary authors of the winning abstracts to the Oley Annual Consumer/Clinician Conference to present their research. APPLY HERE. 

Selecting the Winners

 

Clinical research will be awarded points for each of the following criteria

• How much interest the research would generate among HPN patients
• How well the research fits with Oley’s mission to enhance the lives of HPN patients
• How practical the research is for improving the well-being of HPN patients.

The three abstracts meeting the selection criteria above with the highest averaged ranked scores will be awarded prizes.

 

Awarding the Prize

 

Prizes will be awarded during HPN Awareness week in October. Winners will have an opportunity to share their research as well.

 

Please call with questions (518) 262-5079.

 

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2023 HPN Research Prize Winners

 

Rebecca Brown, RDN, CNSC
Jamie Haselhorst, RD, CNSC
Amerita, Inc., Denver, Colorado, USA

Impact of a Multidisciplinary Nutritional Support Team on Quality Improvement for Patients Receiving Home Parenteral Nutrition (abstract) 

 

 

Thomas Hirsh, MD
Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

4% Tetrasodium-EDTA and catheter complication rates in a high-risk population of pediatric intestinal failure patients (abstract) 

 

Amy Cole
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

 

Identifying Experiences Related to Accessing Central Venous Catheters (CVCs)/Central lines for Treatment Infusions and Parenteral (IV) Nutrition (PN)  (abstract) 

 

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2022 HPN Research Prize Winners

Hassan S. Dashti, PhD, RD

Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

 

Sleep Patterns of Patients Receiving HPN, A Home Based Observational Study  (presentation), 

Kristy Feeney, MS, RD, CNSC

Coram/CVS specialty infusion services

 

Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection Rates in HPN Patients Receiving Sodium Bicarbonate Lock Therapy Compared to Ethanol Lock Therapy (presentation) 

 

Lumeng Jenny Yu, MD

Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

 

Incidence and Development of Cholestasis in Surgical Neonates Receiving an Intravenous Mixed-Oil Lipid Emulsion (slides) 

 

 

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2021 HPN Research Prize Winners

Vy Bui, PharmD candidate
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Durham, North Carolina

Evaluation of Sublingual Selenium in Patients Requiring Home Parenteral Nutrition (Presentation | Poster)

 

Kathleen Gura, PharmD, BCNSP
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Fish Oil Emulsion Reduces Liver Injury and Liver Transplantation in Children with Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease: A Multicenter Integrated Study (Abstract/Paper)

 

Mohamed Tausif Siddiqui, MD
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio

Tunneled Intravenous Catheters for Home Parenteral Nutrition Have a Lower Rate of Deep Vein Thrombosis Than PICC Lines in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Presentation | Abstract/Paper) 

 

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2020 HPN Research Prize Winners

(see articles with edited abstracts)

Aubrey L. Galusha, PhD

New York State Department of Health, Albany, New York

Bone Mineral Composition Among Long-Term Parenteral Nutrition Patients: Postmortem Assessment of Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Select Trace Elements (Paper)

 

August Pierik, BA, Medical Student

University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada

The Utility of an Instructional Video Series in Reducing Central Venous Catheter Complications in Children with Intestinal Failure (Abstract)

 

Kathleen Gura, PharmD, BCNSP

Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Intravenous Fish Oil Monotherapy as a Source of Calories and Fatty Acids Promotes Age-Appropriate Growth in Pediatric Patients with Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease (Paper)

 

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Read About Past Winners

2019 HPN Research Prize Winners

Heather Stanner, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC

Coram CVS/specialty infusion services; Austin, Texas

The Association between a Four-Lipid Emulsion and Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease-Related Laboratory Values in Adult Patients Receiving Home Parenteral Nutrition (Presentation)  (Abstract)

 

Saketh Reddy Velapati, MBBS

Mayo Clinic; Rochester, Minnesota

Safety and Effectiveness of Catheter Repair in Home Parenteral Nutrition (Presentation) (Abstract)

 

Yannick Wouters, MD, PhD-student

Radboud University Medical Center; Nijmegen, The Netherlands

A New Diagnostic Tool for Rapid Detection of Bloodstream Infections Using Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction in Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition (Presentation)  (Abstract)

 

2018 HomePN Research Prize Winners

(see article with edited abstracts)

Marianne Opilla, RN, BSN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc.; Midlothian, Virginia

Central Venous Catheters for Home Parenteral Nutrition: Characteristics and Outcomes of Devices in Place for Five Years or Greater (Abstract) 

 

Siri Tribler, MD

 

University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen, Denmark

 

Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Patients with Intestinal Failure Dependent on Home Parenteral Support: Evaluation of a Catheter-Salvage-Strategy (Abstract)

 

Yannick Wouters, MD, PhD-Student

 

Radboud University Medical Center; Nijmegen, The Netherlands

 

Repair of Damaged Central Venous Catheters Is Safe and Substantially Prolongs Catheter Survival in Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition (Presentation)

 

2017 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Beth Carter, MD, AGAF

Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine

Outcomes from a 12-Week, Open-Label, Multicenter Clinical Trial of Teduglutide in Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome (Presentation)

 

Vicki M. Ross, PhD, RN, CNSC

ASPEN, Silver Spring, Maryland

Central Venous Catheter Infections in Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients: Outcomes from Sustain: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition's National Patient Registry for Nutrition Care (Presentation)

 

Yannick Wouters, MD, PhD-Student

Radboudumc, Nijmegen, Gelderland (The Netherlands)

Taurolidine Locking Prevents Catheter-related Bloodstream Infections in Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition - A Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial (Presentation)

 

2016 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Clinical Team

ThriveRx, Ohio

To Swim or Not to Swim: Survey on Swimming Practices with a Central Venous Catheter (Presentation)

 

 

Jasmeet S. Mokha, MD, MPH

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford, CT

Effects of Ethanol Lock Therapy on Central Line Infections and Mechanical Problems in Children with Intestinal Failure (Presentation)

 

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, BSN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc., Elk Grove, California

Central Venous Catheter Life in Very Long-Term Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Presentation)

 

2015 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Abby Brogan

ThriveRx, Ohio

Mental Health Support of Consumers and Caregivers on Home Parenteral and Enteral (HPEN) Therapy (Presentation)

 

 

Ethan A. Mezoff, MD

Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Ohio

Ethanol Lock Efficacy and Associated Complications in Children with Intestinal Failure (Presentation)

 

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc., California

Central Line Associated Infection and Blood Drawing Practices in an Adult Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) Population with Tunneled Catheters (Presentation)

2014 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Katelyn Chopy, MS, RD, LDN

Rhode Island Hospital • Cumberland, RI

A Qualitative Study of the Perceived Value of Membership in the Oley Foundation by Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Consumers (Abstract )

 

Brandi Gerhardt, RN, BA

The University of Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

Successful Rehabilitation in Pediatric Ultrashort Small Bowel Syndrome (Conference Presentation)

 

Michelle Park, BA

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

A Cognitive Aid “Central Line Care Card” for Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Conference Presentation)

2013 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Mandy Corrigan, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

Identification and Early Treatment of Dehydration in Home Parenteral Nutrition and Home Intravenous Fluid Patients Prevents Hospital Admissions (Abstract)

 

Palle B. Jeppesen, MD, PhD

Rigshospitalet • Copenhagen, Denmark

Effects of Teduglutide, an Analog of Human GLP-2, on Intestinal Fluid Absorption in Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Patients (Abstract)

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc. • Elk Grove, CA

Risk Factors for Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: A Comparison of Frequently Infected vs. Rarely Infected Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Abstract, Conference Presentation)

2012 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Lisa Johnson, Rd, LD/N

Coram Specialty Infusion Services • Jacksonville, FL

Electrolyte Impossible: Clinically Navigating through the National Electrolyte Shortage

 

Pam Kruger, PhD

Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health • Albany, NY

Excessive Accumulation of Aluminum in the Bone of Patients on Long-Term Parenteral Nutrition (PN): Post-mortem Analysis (Conference Presentation) 

Donna Noble

ThriveRx • Grove City, OH

Using the Social Media to Evaluate and Share Insights on Life on Home Nutrition Support (Conference Presentation)

 

2011 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Melissa Leone, RN, BSN

Coram Specialty Infusion Services • Denver, CO

Central Vascular Access Device Infection Rates for Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Abstract, Conference Presentation, DVD)

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc. • Midlothian, VA

Relationship between Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection and Bathing Practices in Home Parenteral Nutrition Population (Abstract, Conference Presentation, DVD) 

 

Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, FADA, LDN

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing • Philadelphia, PA

Parenteral Nutrition Outcomes of Patients with Short Bowel Syndrome after Discontinuing an Intestinal Growth Factor, Teduglutide (Abstract, Conference Presentation, DVD)

2010 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Janet Baxter, PhD

Scottish Home Parenteral Nutrition Managed Clinical Network, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School • Dundee, UK

The Clinical and Psychometric Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess the Quality of Life of Adult Patients Treated with Long-term Parenteral Nutrition (Abstract, Conference Presentation, DVD)

 

Hau D. Le, MD

Children’s Hospital • Boston, MA

Parenteral Fish Oil-Based Lipid Emulsion Improved Lipid and Fatty Acid Profiles in Parenteral Nutrition-Dependent Patients (Abstract, DVD) 

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, BSN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc. • Midlothian, VA

Self Care and Blood Drawing Practices May Be Predictors for Central Venous Access Device Longevity in a Home Parenteral Nutrition Population (Abstract, DVD)

2009 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Marianne T. Opilla, RN, BSN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc. • Midlothian, VA

Reduction in Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections with Weekly Dosing of 100 Percent Ethanol Lock Therapy in Chronic Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Abstract, Conference Presentation) 

 

Geert Wanten, MD, PhD, MSc

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre • Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Taurolidine versus Heparin Lock to Prevent Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition: A Prospective Randomized Trial (Abstract, Conference Presentation)

 

Marion F. Winkler, PhD, RD, LDN, CNSC

Rhode Island Hospital • Providence, RI

Relationships among Home Parenteral Nutrition, Food and Eating, and Quality of Life (Abstract, Conference Presentation)

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Updated 5/30/23