Diabetes Organizations and Meetings for 2015
Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes
http://www.kenes.com/attd
The International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes has become
synonymous with top-caliber scientific programs that have provided participants with cuttingedge research and analysis into the latest developments in diabetes-related technology.
8th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes
February 18-21, 2015
Paris, France
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
www.aace.com
AACE, a medical professional community of clinical endocrinologists, is committed to
enhancing its members’ ability to provide the highest quality of care. Members of AACE are
physicians with special education, training, and interest in the practice of clinical endocrinology.
These physicians devote a significant part of their career to the evaluation and management of
patients with endocrine disease. All members of AACE are physicians (MD or DO), and a
majority are certified by boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Members of AACE are recognized clinicians, educators, and scientists, many of whom are
affiliated with medical schools and universities. Members of AACE contribute on a regular and
continuing basis to the scientific literature on endocrine diseases and conduct medical education
programs on this subject.
51st Annual Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference
January 23-27, 2015
Westin Snowmass Hotel and Conference Center
Snowmass, Colorado
https://www.nationaljewish.org/diabetes-conference
Endo2015
March 5-8, 2015
San Diego, California
https://www.endocrine.org/meetings
22nd European Congress on Obesity
May 6-9, 2015
Prague, Czech Republic
http://eco2015.easo.org/
AACE 24th Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress
May 13-17, 2015
Nashville, Tennessee
E-mail: sspatola@aace.com
http://am.aace.com/
17th European Congress of Endocrinology
May 16-20, 2015
Dublin, Ireland
http://www.ese-hormones.org/meetings/
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Annual Meeting
May 17-19, 2015
Nashville, Tennessee
http://www.endocrinesurgery.org
75th Scientific Session of the American Diabetes Association
June 5-9, 2015
Boston, Massachusetts
http://professional.diabetes.org/Default.aspx
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders—20th World
Congress
August 26-29, 2015
Vienna, Austria
http://ifso.com
51st Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
September 14-18, 2015
Stockholm, Sweden
http://www.easd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=171:51st-annualmeeting&catid=14:easd
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
www.diabeteseducator.org
AADE’s mission is to drive practice to promote healthy living through self-management of
diabetes and related chronic conditions.
Annual AADE Meeting
August 5-8, 2015
New Orleans, Louisiana
Core Concepts® Courses
https://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/products/educational_conferences.html
Participants receive an interactive, real-world overview of diabetes education and care, which
challenges them to put art and science into practice. The courses are designed for health care
professionals with 1 to 2 years of experience in diabetes education who desire an update or indepth review of the fundamental concepts that support diabetes self-management education. Visit
the site for details regarding course dates, hotel information, and registration.
American Diabetes Association® (ADA)
http://professional.diabetes.org
ADA’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by
diabetes. ADA funds research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes. It also delivers services to
hundreds of communities, provides objective and credible information, and gives voice to those
denied their rights because of diabetes.
62nd Annual Advanced Postgraduate Course
February 27-March 1, 2015
New York City, New York
30th Annual Clinical Conference on Diabetes
May 21-24, 2015
Rosen Shingle Creek
Orlando, Florida
75th Annual Scientific Sessions
June 5-9, 2015
Boston, Massachusetts
Check Web site for online continuing education opportunities.
Cardiometabolic Risk Summit 2015
http://www.primarycarecardiometabolic.com/
The Primary Care Cardiometabolic Risk Summit is dedicated to translating late-breaking clinical
research on cardiometabolic syndrome risk reduction into practical and targeted education that is
easily applied to real-world clinical scenarios in the primary care setting. The summit is designed
to stimulate discussion and offer a forum to share best practices in cardiometabolic risk reduction
and management among primary care colleagues from across the United States. The agenda for
this fully accredited CME/CE conference features large group sessions and highly focused
workshops, each led by well-respected primary care physicians and allied health professionals
with an expertise in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, clinical nutrition, and obesity.
CRS Spring
May 20-June 1, 2014
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, Louisiana
http://www.primarycarecardiometabolic.com/
CRS Fall
September 26-28. 2-15
Caesars Palace®
Las Vegas, Nevada
http://www.primarycarecardiometabolic.com/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Diabetes
Translation
http://www.cdc.gov/DIABETES/about/index.htm
The CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) translates diabetes research into daily
practice to:
 Understand the impact of the disease
 Influence health outcomes
 Improve access to quality health care
Learning opportunities are currently in development to continue DDT’s commitment and
dedication to sharing the latest public health science, research, and programs with its partners.
City of Hope®
http://www.cityofhope.org/rachmiel-levine-symposium
City of Hope’s Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism offers a comprehensive
diabetes and endocrinology program, combining groundbreaking research and unique treatments
with patient education to help people living with diabetes and other endocrine diseases get the
medical care and information they need to achieve an optimal quality of life.
15th Annual Rachmiel Levine Diabetes and Obesity Symposium
March 1-4, 2015
Paradise Point Resort & Hotel
San Diego, California
Endocrine Society
www.endo-society.org
Founded in 1916, the Endocrine Society is the world’s oldest, largest, and most active
organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. The
society works to foster a greater understanding of endocrinology among the general public and
practitioners of complementary medical disciplines, and to promote the interests of all
endocrinologists nationally at the scientific research and health policy levels of government.
ENDO 2015
March 5-8, 2015
San Diego, California
Check Web site for other 2015 meetings.
Insulindependence (IN)
http://insulindependence.org/
IN is a nonprofit member association dedicated to uniting, expanding, and supporting the active
diabetes community. With support from more than 4000 individual members, 8000 donors, and a
growing number of member organizations, IN is a leading authority in exercise and recreation
for people living with diabetes. Through member services, outreach, and education, IN actively
pursues its vision to reduce the burden of diabetes in the United States through physical activity
and peer support.
International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
http://www.idf.org
IDF is an umbrella organization of more than 200 national diabetes associations from more than
160 countries. It represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and those
at risk. The federation has led the global diabetes community since 1950. IDF’s mission is to
promote diabetes care, prevention, and a cure worldwide.
World Diabetes Congress 2015
November 30-December 4, 2015
Vancouver, Canada
International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD)
www.ispad.org
ISPAD is a professional organization with an aim of promoting clinical and basic science,
research, education, and advocacy in childhood and adolescent diabetes. The strength of ISPAD
lies in the scientific and clinical expertise in childhood and adolescent diabetes of its members.
ISPAD is the only international society focusing specifically on all types of childhood diabetes.
41st International Conference of ISPAD and Australasia Paediatric Endocrine Group Annual
Scientific Meeting 2015
October 7-10, 2015
Brisbane, Australia
http://www.ispad.org/content/brisbane-2015
International Society of Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics (ISNN)
http://www.isnn.info/
The purpose of ISNN is to increase the understanding of the role of genetic variation and dietary
response, and the role of nutrients in gene expression. This is pursued through research and
education of professionals and the general public.
9th Congress of the International Society of Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics (ISNN)
May 17-19, 2015
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF)
www.jdrf.org
JDRF is the world leader in research looking for a cure to type 1 diabetes. It sets the global
agenda for diabetes research. JDRF also is the largest charitable fund-raiser and advocate of
diabetes science worldwide.
Keystone Symposia
info@keystonesymposia.org
Keystone Symposia serves as a catalyst for the advancement of biomedical and life sciences by
connecting scientists within and across disciplines at conferences and workshops held at venues
that create an environment conducive to information exchange, generation of new ideas, and
acceleration of applications that benefit society.
Diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction
January 27-February 1, 2015
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Liver Metabolism and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
March 22-27, 2015
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Mitochondria and Energy Expenditure
March 22-27, 2015
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Beige and Brown Fat: Basic Biology and Novel Therapeutics
April 17-22, 2015
Snowbird, Utah
The Crossroads of Lipid Metabolism and Diabetes
April 19-24, 2015
Copenhagen, Denmark
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayo.edu/cme/endocrinology
The Mayo Clinic has one of the largest groups of endocrinologists in the world, with more than
50 endocrinologists who evaluate and treat patients for endocrine and metabolic disorders with
state-of-the-art diagnosis and therapy options. These experts have developed courses designed
for endocrinologists, internists, and surgeons, with an emphasis on the latest material on the
diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders. Nutrition curriculum is designed for physicians,
registered dietitians, registered dietitian nutritionists, nurses, and pharmacists, and highlights
common and challenging nutrition issues encountered in ambulatory and hospital settings.
18th Annual Mayo Clinic Endocrine Update
February 16-20, 2015
Fairmont Mayakoba
Maya/Cancun, Mexico
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
http://ndep.nih.gov/
Established in 1997, the NDEP is a federally funded program sponsored by the US Dept of
Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. More than 200 partners at the federal, state, and local levels work together to
improve treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes, promote early diagnosis, and prevent
or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
The NDIC is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH), which is part of the US Dept of Health and Human Services. NDIC was
established in 1978 to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients,
health care professionals, and the general public. To carry out this mission, NDIC works closely
with NIDDK’s Diabetes Research and Training Centers, the National Diabetes Education
Program, professional, patient, and voluntary associations, government agencies, and state health
departments to identify and respond to informational needs about diabetes and its management.
National Jewish Health®
https://www.nationaljewish.org/professionals/education/pro-ed/events/clinical-diabetes-andendocrinology/
National Jewish Health attracts world-class researchers and faculty, which places it at the
forefront of health care for a personalized, preventive approach to medicine.
51st Annual Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology in 2015
January 23-27, 2015
Westin Snowmass
Snowmass, Colorado
National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
www.kidney.org
NKF, a major voluntary and nonprofit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and
urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected
by kidney disease, and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. Through its
more than 50 local offices nationwide, NKF provides vital patient and community services,
conducts extensive public and professional education, advocates for patients through legislative
action, and supports kidney research to identify new treatments.
Spring Clinical Meetings
March 25-29, 2015
Gaylord Texan
Dallas, Texas
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