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Never before at this conference has such a wide range of issues been upfor discussion. World-renowned scientists from the Diabetes ResearchInstitute will present at the morning sessions, highlighting hot topics suchas stem cell research, bio-engineering and the global view of diabetesresearch.
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Late morning and afternoon breakout sessions will offer a more intimatesetting and allow guests to select the material of most interest to them.Sessions will include content for all ages, featuring not-often-discussedissues such as transitioning from pediatric to adult care, dealing with the"Diabetes Police" and burnout, learning if type 1 diabetes can be prevented orwhat happens "When Diabetes Hits Home," among other topics.
During lunch, a panel of researchers, psychologists, bloggers and otherdiabetes experts will attempt to answer the question: Research News - Hype orHope? Audience interaction will be encouraged throughout the conference,which is being co-chaired by DRI Foundation board members Carolyn and MarcGoldfarb of New York City and Fran and John Luebs of Long Island.
Ticket price is $50 per person or $75 per family of four and includes acontinental breakfast, lunch, access to a host of diabetes exhibitors, and themorning and afternoon sessions. Complimentary childcare will be provided bythe Barton Center for Diabetes Education. For a comprehensive agenda or toregister online, visit www.diabetesresearch.org. For more information,contact 212-888-2217 or [email protected]. Seating is limited, andreservations are required.
The mission of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is to providethe Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetesnow. The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of Miami is arecognized world leader in cure-focused research, pioneering new cell-basedtherapies to restore insulin production.
SOURCE Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
