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Past Events

Harvard University and the Culinary Institute of America

February 25, 2016 | Napa Valley, CA

As part of the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Conference, Dr. Devries gave a presentation on “Dietary Fats and Health Revisited.”

At the conference, Dr. Devries interviewed Dr. Walter Willett, Chair of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and Gaples Institute Advisory Board Member. See their conversation here.

Cardiology Cooks!

October 15, 2015 | Chicago, IL

This program was part of the ongoing effort of the Gaples Institute to promote nutrition education among physicians-in-training. This unique hand-on program, co-sponsored by the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, was designed especially for physicians in cardiology training programs.

The program began with a presentation by Dr. Devries on Incorporating Nutrition Science into Cardiology Care. It continued with a “kitchen lab” segment in which all participants donned aprons and, under the direction of gourmet chefs, prepared a heart healthy dinner. The event concluded with an amazing…

South Dakota Health Heart Vascular Symposium

October 28, 2015 | Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, SD

At this symposium for acute care providers, Dr. Devries delivered the opening conference presentation: “Interventional Cardiology Delivered With a Fork.”

Matter Chicago Health Technology Incubator

September 11, 2015 | Chicago, IL

Dr. Devries spoke to a community of healthcare entrepreneurs and industry leaders on the topic of “The Science and Awe of Healthy Eating.”

Plant-Based Nutrition for Life Group

June 24, 2015 | Highland Park, IL

Dr. Devries teamed up with gourmet chef and integrative nutritionist Carol D’Anca for a unique presentation: “Medicinal & Culinary Use of Spices.”