title: Early history of ESPEN.
abstract: Since the European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ESPEN) is now well established as a major international scientific organisation, it may be of interest to recall how the Society came to be formed and how it evolved during its first few years. A chronological view will be given of the way ESPEN was organised during the early years, followed by a commentary on the development of its many roles.
authors.affiliation: Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vinnars