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Diabetes Prof. Ed. cont. from page 6 nephropathy, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. ■ Discuss the association of cardiovascular disease and its treatment with statins and chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes. Differentiate the characteristics of diabetic, non-diabetic, and IGT-associated neuropathies. March 16, 2012, to Shirley Ash at sash@diabetes.org. Please include an overview explaining the need for and interest in the specific area of research. Registration and Housing Deadlines Registration and Housing are open. Hotel reservations are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Hotels close to the Pennsylvania Convention Center are in high demand, so register for the meeting and reserve your room early for the best selection. ■ ■ 72nd Scientific Sessions News oin us in Philadelphia, Pa., June 8–12, for the world’s premier meeting on diabetes—the American Diabetes Association’s 72nd Scientific Sessions. The pro- J ADA’s Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals D id you know that the American Diabetes Association has been accredited to provide continuing medical education for health care professionals for more than 25 years? Each year, the Association educates over 20,000 health care professionals and scientists worldwide. We recently redesigned the professional education section of our website to make learning about and accessing our continuing education programs even easier. Please visit professional.diabetes.org/ce to see our new look and get the latest information on our offerings. February 23, 2012: Last day to register at the Early Bird Rate; last day to cancel meeting registration and receive a full refund (less a $50 administrative fee). April 26, 2012: Last day to register at the Advance Rate; last day to cancel meeting registration and receive a partial refund (50% of registration fee). May 11, 2012: Last day to request hotel reservations at ADA rates. May 31, 2012: Last day to register online. 72 hours before arrival: Last day to cancel hotel reservations and avoid penalties. ■ ■ ■ gram will begin on Friday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m. and conclude on Tuesday, June 12, at 12:15 p.m. All sessions will be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Late Breaking Abstract Submission ■ Call for ADA Research Symposium Topics: Deadline Is March 16, 2012 Increased Networking Opportunities T he American Diabetes Association conducts research symposia on “hot” topics of diabetes research. These conferences provide a forum for scientists to present and discuss the latest research in basic or clinical science related to diabetes or its complications. The format is lecture-based and includes oral and poster presentations. The Association plans to hold the next research symposium in 2013. If you have a symposium topic to propose, please e-mail it by Submit your research now for the Late Breaking Abstract Program. This program allows for later submissions of newly completed research and clinical trials. The abstract should describe a noteworthy and timely research advance that has not been previously submitted. All Late Breaking Abstracts must be submitted through the online submission site by 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, March 30. Please visit scientificsessions .diabetes.org/abstracts to view detailed submission guidelines and to submit your abstract. The 72nd Scientific Sessions will offer unparalleled opportunities to meet and network with your colleagues from across the country and the world. Connect in new ways: Professional Section Quarterly 8 http://professional.diabetes.org/ce http://scientificsessions.diabetes.org/abstracts http://scientificsessions.diabetes.org/abstracts

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Professional Section Quarterly - Winter 2012