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72nd ADA in Philadelphia
ADA | 72nd Scientific Sessions, June 8-12, 2012
The comprehensive programming of the Scientific Sessions provides cutting-edge education and information for all members of the diabetes community–physicians, scientists, nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, pharmacists, podiatrists, psychologists, and other health care professionals involved in diabetes research or the delivery of diabetes care and services.
Location and Dates
The 72nd Scientific Sessions will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center located at 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.The program will begin on Friday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. and conclude on Tuesday, June 12 at 12:15 p.m.
Program Overview
The program is organized into eight theme areas and includes the latest research advances presented by world-renowned diabetes experts. Each day includes symposia, debates, state-of-the-art lectures, oral and poster presentations, and special lectures and addresses. More than 160 cutting-edge sessions, increased networking opportunities, and many other special featuers make this the meeting you don’t want to miss!
Program content (eight theme areas)
1. Acute and Chronic Complication
2. Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Education, and Exercise
3. Clinical Diabetes/Therapeutics
4. Epidemiology/Genetics
5. Immunology/Transplantation
6. Insulin Signaling/Insulin Action
7. Integrated Physiology/Obesity
8. Islet Biology/Insulin Secretion
Major Lectures and Addresses
- Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement Award Lecture
- Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award Lecture
- Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award Lecture
- Kelly West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology Lecture
- President, Health Care & Education Address
- President, Medicine & Science Address
- Behavioral Medicine and Psychology Interest Group Award Lectureship
- Edwin Bierman Lecture (Macrovascular Complications Interest Group)
- Norbert Freinkel Lecture (Pregnancy & Reproductive Health Interest Group)
