Research
Building evidence for better nutritional care.
GESPEN advances clinical nutrition in Georgia through multidisciplinary research focused on nutritional status, malnutrition risk, disease-related nutrition and population-specific nutritional challenges.
Our scientific work brings together clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals to generate that can inform clinical practice, education and public health.
Our research foundation
From nutritional assessment to clinical evidence.
Malnutrition Study Group
The scientific work that preceded GESPEN began with the Malnutrition Study Group at DTMU Tbilisi.
Nutritional Assessment & Education
Nutritional assessment and nutrition education became increasingly integrated into academic and research activities.
Expanding Methods
Research incorporated comprehensive nutritional assessment approaches, including screening tools, bioimpedance and questionnaires.
GESPEN
The scientific network developed into the Georgian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Growth & Research
Expansion into new clinical, interdisciplinary research and international scientific activities.
Research Areas
Nutrition across populations and clinical conditions.
Nutritional Status & Malnutrition in Older Adults
Research into nutritional status, nutritional risk and malnutrition among older adults.
Research foundation: 2009-2011
Nutrition in Dialiysis Patients
Assessment of nutritional status and malnutrition risk among patients undergoing dialysis.
Active research since 2022
Nutrition During Pregnancy
Research examining nutritional status and nutrition-related factors among pregnant women.
Research 2026
Nutrition & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research exploring nutritional status in people living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Research 2026
Featured Research
Nutrition in Dialysis Patients
A current GESPEN research focus investigating nutritional status and malnutrition risk among dialysis patients in Georgia.
The project reflects GESPEN`s broader goal of strengthening evidence-based nutritional assessment in populations with increased nutritional vulnerability.
Population
Field
Started
Status
Focus
Geography
Dialysis patients
Clinical Nutrition/Renal Nutrition
2022
Active
Nutr. status & malnutrition risk
Georgia
Our Approach
From assessment to evidence
Nutritional Assessment
Systematic evaluation of nutritional status and nutritional risk.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Connecting clinicians, researchers and professionals from different medical disciplines
Evidence-Based Methods
Drawing on internationally recognised approaches, criteria and clinical nutrition guidance.
Population-Specific Research
Addressing nutritional challenges across different patient and population groups.
Translation into Practice
Connecting research findings with education, clinical practice and public health.
Methods and frameworks used across GESPEN-related scientific activities include:
Academic Development
Research starts with the next Generation
GESPEN`s scientific activities also extend to students and young professionals.
Since 2011 students at DTMU have participated in small-scale research activities addressing nutrition-related questions across different age groups and populations, including topics such as dietary habits and energy drink consumption.
The programme involves both medical and non-medical students and connects research with education and public-health engagement.
International Science
Local Evidence. International Knowledge.
GESPEN aims to connect research conducted in Georgia with the wider international clinical nutrition community.
Through scientific publications, international congress participation, professional collaboration and engagement with international clinical nutrition standards.
International Publications
Scientific Congresses
International Collaboration