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networking Opportunities No other diabetes medical conference offers you the opportunity to meet and network with your colleagues from across the country and around the world. Here are just a few ways to connect while at the meeting: • Professional Section Interest Groups ADA members will be able to pick-up ribbons that indicate their membership in one of the 11 Professional Section Interest Groups. With just a glance, you will be able to identify colleagues and discuss the latest in diabetes research and care with those who share your interest. • networking Lounges Networking lounges will be located throughout the Convention Center and will feature special seating areas for each of our eight distinct theme areas to help promote lively conversation and discussion. • networking Reception Join us Saturday evening from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a Networking Reception. Exchange ideas in a relaxing environment while enjoying the company of your colleagues. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Join us in Chicago • June 21-25, 2013 Opening Reception—The Chicago Field Museum Join us Friday evening from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Chicago’s most exciting and unique setting, the Chicago Field Museum. Discover artifacts from civilizations past, explore almost every corner of the globe, learn about new scientific discoveries, and walk away inspired after experiencing Stanley Field Hall. 4 Enjoy refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres made with recipes from three of the Association’s award winning cookbooks. Join your colleagues for a memorable beginning to the Scientific Sessions. Show Your True Colors by Wearing Red Wear red on Sunday, June 23 to show your support of the Association’s Stop Diabetes® movement. Stop Diabetes aims to end the devastating toll that diabetes takes on the lives of millions of individuals across the nation. The goal is to inspire and mobilize the general public, volunteers, donors, corporations, and the scientific and medical communities to rally around the cause and our call to “Share, Act, Learn and Give.” visit the ADA booth in the Exhibit Hall to see how you can “Join the Millions®” to help Stop Diabetes. CITY InFORMATIOn We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago, a city with 26 miles of uninterrupted lakefront, 15 miles of sandy beaches, an 18-mile bike path, and hundreds of beautiful parks all nestled within a skyline of architectural wonders. If it’s Chicago’s roots that pique your interest, you can explore unique neighborhoods representing over 200 nationalities. The city’s cultural diversity influences everything from its food and art to its architecture. Chicago’s prime location and two international airports give it unmatched accessibility. You can get there from nearly anywhere in the world at any time of day. Once there, you’ll find world-class accommodations, world-renowned museums, vibrant nightlife and music for every style, theater that’s home to world-premiere shows, and a dining scene with so many accolades that it’s in a class of its own. It’s this truly unique mix of global attractions and local charm that makes Chicago second to none. Tickets are required and will be available at the time of registration at a cost of $25 per attendee and $45 per guest. Purchase your tickets when you register to make sure you don’t miss out on this amazing event! 5K@ADA Fun Run/Walk The 5K@ADA Fun Run/Walk, supported by Novo Nordisk, Inc., will be held on Monday, June 24 at 6:30 a.m. Race in style by sporting a 5K@ADA running shirt available for $20 when you register for the meeting. A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase onsite for $25. Proceeds will support the ADA Research Foundation. Sign up for the Fun Run/Walk by visiting the General Information tab at scientificsessions. diabetes.org. The event is free to all registered attendees. Help us reach 1,000 participants—register for the 5K@ADA today! TAKE THE PLEDGE and let the world know. Together we CAN Stop Diabetes®. http://stopdiabetes.com/ http://scientificsessions.diabetes.org http://scientificsessions.diabetes.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Scientific Sessions Advance Program 2013

Scientific Sessions Advance Program 2013
Contents
Learning Objectives
Meeting Highlights
City Information
Day-At-A-Glance
Program Sessions
Registration Information
Hotel Information
Travel Information
Accreditation Statements
Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee
Corporate Symposia At-A-Glance

Scientific Sessions Advance Program 2013

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