| OBESITY 2009:
KEY DATES
Call for Abstract Submission
Opened: February 2, 2009
Closes: April 17, 2009
Exhibitor Application Deadline
June 19, 2009
Early Bird Registration
Opens: April 1, 2009
Closes: June 30, 2009
Advance Registration
Opens: July 1, 2009
Closes: September 30, 2009 |
| UPCOMING EVENTS
March 10-14, 2009
Joint Conference-49th Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention-and-Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism 2009
Palm Harbor, FL
March 20-22, 2009
Weight Management and Diabetes Care and Education DPG's Joint Symposium
Grapevine, TX
March 25-28, 2009
The Society for Adolescent Medicine's Annual Conference
Los Angeles, CA
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The Obesity Society Newsletter
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February 2009 |
Dear Society Members,
This has been a busy month for the society! Preparations are moving apace for Obesity 2009. We launched our Call for Abstracts February 2 and abstracts have been flowing in to the new abstract submission site. I hope you will also find time to peruse the preliminary program, which is now available on our website at: www.obesity.org/obesity2009/. We are excited to inform you that we have expanded our accreditation to include continuing education credit to international physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, CA nurses, and pharmacists. Additionally, the number of credits that physicians may earn is increased to 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, while registered dietitians may earn a maximum of 30 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) units. For more information, please contact Jeanette Naiman ( jnaiman@obesity.org) in the National Office. We are currently seeking nominations for candidates to fill the vacant position of International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO) representative on our council. We are looking for someone who has a strong passion for global and regional issues and who has the ability to travel internationally to biannual meetings. The IASO rep will serve on behalf of all 3 countries in the North American region, US, Canada, and Mexico, rather than following a country-specific perspective. Nominees must be fellows of the society and nominations should be submitted by March 13, 2009. Further details on how to submit your nominations can be found below.
Last but not least, I'd like to point your attention to two meetings that may be of interest: the International Hyperphagia Conference, June 4-5th 2009 in Baltimore, MD, and "Chronic Diseases in Childhood Obesity: Risks & Benefits of Early Intervention" to be held at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on April 2nd to 3rd, 2009.
Robert Kushner, MD
President, The Obesity Society |
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| Call for Nominations: IASO Representative to The Obesity Society Council
Nominations are being sought to fill the seat of International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO) representative to The Obesity Society Council. Nominees must be Fellows of the Society.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has a strong passion for addressing global and regional issues and who has the ability to travel to twice yearly international meetings. The representative to IASO will serve on behalf of the North American region, representing all 3 countries in the region--US, Canada, and Mexico.
To submit your nomination, please send a letter outlining the qualifications of the nominee to Sadie Campbell, Governance and Executive Assistant, at scampbell@obesity.org no later than Friday, March 13, 2009. |
 Obesity 2009!
Mark Your Calendars for October 24-28, 2009! The 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society will be held in Washington, DC, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
The Obesity Society Announces 2009 Call for Abstracts!
The 2009 Abstract Submission Site opened February 2 for this year's annual scientific meeting with a NEW abstract submission process. Several obesity researchers have already used the site to submit their abstracts. The Obesity Society uses a completely online system for abstract submission, review, and publication. All accepted abstracts will be published online, as well as in print. Abstracts, if selected, will be for oral or poster presentation. Abstracts for Obesity 2009 are organized into the following thematic tracks relating to obesity:
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Integrative Biology
- Clinical Studies
- Population Studies
- Clinical/Professional Practice
According to Jack Yanovski, MD, PhD, Chair of the Annual Program Committee for the society, "The Obesity Society's Annual Meeting is one of the best venues for presenting new clinical and basic obesity science." In fact, over 8 percent of submitted abstracts are selected as oral presentations, and Dr. Yanovski emphasized, "For young investigators submitting excellent abstracts, The Obesity Society's Ethan Sims Young Investigator Award and Pat Simons Travel Awards offer funds that support travel to the meeting."
Don't forget! You can find information and updates about Obesity 2009 on our website at:
www.obesity.org/obesity2009/ |
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International Hyperphagia Conference June 4-5th 2009
Hunger, the drive to eat, is a critical factor in the worldwide problem of Obesity. Hyperphagia is the extreme unsatisfied drive to consume food. Hyperphagia is a hallmark characteristic of Prader-Willi syndrome and several other disorders including Alstrom syndrome, WAGR syndrome, Fragile X syndrome and Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Prader-Willi syndrome has been described as the Window of Opportunity for study into the perplexing problems of Hyperphagia. As an extension of its Annual Scientific Conference, PWSA (USA) has recruited:
- Leading scientists from the disorder groups who will present the unique aspects of Hyperphagia
- Prominent international Hyperphagia scientific experts from academia and NIH
- Partners from the pharmaceutical industry
The unique conference format will combine:
- Presentations on innovative research within the disciplines of Genetics, Endocrinology, Animal Models, and Brain Imaging
- Roundtable discussions for developing best target areas for research
- Opportunities to share ideas and establish collaborative efforts
When: June 4th and June 5th 2009
Where: Hyatt Regency - Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD USA
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Conference: "Chronic Diseases in Childhood Obesity: Risks & Benefits of Early Intervention"
Conference organizers Marc Michalsky, Steven Teich, & Robert Murray invite you to participate in an upcoming educational event, "Chronic Diseases in Childhood Obesity: Risks & Benefits of Early Intervention" to be held at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on April 2nd to 3rd, 2009.
The main focus of this conference will be to examine the most current data on obesity-related comorbidities in children and adolescents. Conference faculty will explore the potential risks/benefits of routine assessment and screening along with the use of pharmacological and surgical therapies early in the course of obesity treatment.
Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, will deliver the Keynote Address focusing on the economic impact of obesity as a chronic disease. In addition, Dr. John Dixon, Head of Obesity Research, Monash University in Melbourne, Australia will present his extensive obesity treatment research experience and serve as the conference moderator throughout the proceedings. Dr. Stephen Daniels will focus his presentations on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases now present in the child/adolescent age group. Faculty listings and conference brochure, along with directions for registration, can be found at: www.nationwidechildrens.org/obesity
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