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Registration and Housing Deadlines:
May 9
Last day to register at the Advance Rate; last day to cancel meeting registration and receive a partial refund (50% of registration fee).
May 24
Last day to reserve hotel rooms at the group rate.
June 13
Last day to register online
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Abstract Deadlines:
Mid-May
Late Breaking Abstract submission notifications sent
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Advance Registration Rates End on May 9
This year’s Scientific Sessions introduces new program features and advancements that will make the meeting one of the most interesting and interactive conferences on diabetes to date. Attendees will be able to choose from more than 1,200 cutting-edge presentations which include scientific and educational sessions, oral and poster presentations, and special lectures and addresses.
Make sure to register by Thursday, May 9 to take advantage of the Advance Registration Rate. Visit our website and register today.
Reception in Honor and Memory of Richard Rubin, PhD, CDE
Colleagues and friends are invited to a reception hosted by the American Diabetes Association’s Behavioral Medicine and Psychology Interest Group in honor and in memory of our beloved colleague and friend. Richard passed away on March 25, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a strong supporter of the American Diabetes Association for half a century and he served significantly in local, state and national offices. Richard was the President, Health Care & Education of the American Diabetes Association, 2006-2007.
We welcome you to join us to honor our colleague and friend in an informal reception to share memories and reminisce about our good times with Richard.
The reception will be held on Friday, June 21 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the McCormick Place Convention Center, West Building, in Chicago.
Additional details to follow.
Click here to RSVP by Friday, May 24.
Sincerely,
Julie Wagner, Mark Peyrot, Larry Fisher, Barbara Anderson, Bill Polonsky and all of us who loved Richard!
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Continuing Education Credits
Earn up to 33 Continuing Education Credits. Credit is available for physicians, family physicians, international physicians, podiatric physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, dietitians and certified diabetes educators. Certificates of Completion/Attendance will be provided to registered attendees upon completion of the online evaluation.
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Featured Sessions—Meet the Experts
This month we are featuring the Meet the Expert Sessions. These sessions are designed to enable attendees to meet and interact with key opinion leaders who will facilitate informal discussions on clinical and basic science topics.
There is no required sign-up for the sessions; however, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to view the list of scheduled presenters and discussion topics.
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View the Advance Program
The Advance Program is available online. With detailed speaker, topic and schedule information, the Advance Program is your first opportunity to examine the meeting in-depth.
View the Advance Program.
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Travel Discounts Available
Whether you’re traveling to the Scientific Sessions by plane, train or rental car, we have special discounts for you! Visit our website and click on the "Travel & Transportation" tab to access booking instructions along with the corresponding discount codes. Special discounts are available on American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, AMTRAK and for Hertz Rental Cars.
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Interactive Online Posters—ePosters
Navigate the virtual Poster Hall from anywhere in the world. The ePosters platform provides a convenient and valuable year-round tool that enables you to view full-scale electronic reproductions of Scientific Sessions posters. Visit the Sanofi Exhibit in Booth 725 of the Exhibit Hall to pick up your USB Webkey for online access.
Computer kiosks will also be located throughout the Poster Hall for electronic poster viewing.
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Poster QR Codes
Every poster in the Poster Hall will have a corresponding QR Code on its board. Scanning the code with a smartphone or camera equipped tablet will allow you to access an electronic version of the poster, corresponding abstract, and audio commentary by the presenter (if provided).
To view QR Codes, you will need to download a reader. We suggest searching for a free reader in the App Store for Apple® and Android™ devices, or using ScanLife for BlackBerry®, Windows® Mobile, or other smartphones (www.scanlife.com).
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Coming Soon—Scientific Sessions App
Put the Scientific Sessions in the palm of your hand. Use the Association’s Scientific Sessions App for on-the-go access to meeting information on your smartphone, tablet, or other handheld device. Features include a customizable calendar and itinerary builder, exhibitor listing with interactive booth map, social media interaction and special meeting alerts.
Visit our website in mid-May for download details.
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American Diabetes Association Exhibits
Visit the American Diabetes Association in Booth 747 to find out about our latest clinical and patient resources.
Don’t forget to visit the Stop Diabetes® Pavilion in Booth 759 to find out how you can Join the Millions® in the movement to Stop Diabetes.
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Opening Reception—The Field Museum
Join us Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Chicago’s most exciting and unique setting, the 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.
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.
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!
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5K@ADA
The 5K@ADA Fun Run/Walk, supported by Novo Nordisk, Inc., will be held on Monday, June 24 at 6:30 a.m. Register online today and then stop by the Fun Run Booth or the Novo Nordisk Booth in Chicago to pick up your Bib and race materials. The race will start and end at historic Soldier Field in the heart of the Chicago Museum Campus.
Purchase a 5K@ADA shirt when you register for the meeting. These are great moisture wicking shirts that are available for the first time in both male and female sizes. Proceeds from the shirts will go to support the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation.
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Product Theaters
Industry experts will provide insight into new diabetes services and products, and demonstrate innovative equipment and technologies in the Exhibit Hall. Product Theaters will be conveniently scheduled during morning, lunch and afternoon breaks on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. A complete list of presenters and schedules will be available in the Final Program. Click here to view the Product Theaters currently planned.
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Spotlight on Chicago
When you want to see the next big thing, see it in Chicago. The city boasts five Tony award-winning regional theater companies—more than any other city in the nation. And with more than 200 theater companies delivering everything from blockbuster hits to improv skits, your entertainment options are endless.
Step out into the bright lights of the downtown Theater District, where Broadway In Chicago features world-premieres and unforgettable award-winning musicals. Be moved at the Tony award-winning Steppenwolf Theatre, well known for its thought-provoking plays and trailblazing ensemble of fierce artists.
Find compelling drama and sophisticated comedy at the Goodman Theatre, which has been a part of life in Chicago for more than 80 years and is committed to producing both classic and contemporary works. Enjoy the works of William Shakespeare at the Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier.
You’ll never be short on theater options in Chicago. Visit the Choose Chicago Events Calendar and select June to view programs scheduled during the Scientific Sessions.
Once at the Scientific Sessions, Visit the Chicago Tour Desk to inquire about local tours that are available for you, your family or guests.
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Experience Past Postgraduate Courses Free Online
Accredited and non-accredited webcasts of Postgraduate Courses are available free of charge. Get the latest clinical insights from leading experts presented at the 2013 Annual Advanced Postgraduate Course, as well as courses from previous years. Click here for more information.
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Book of the Month
New! Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook
The new American Diabetes Association/JDRF Sourcebook for Type 1 Diabetes is an evidence-based reference work outlining the most critical components of care for individuals with type 1 diabetes throughout their lifespan. Looking at the current standards for the optimal treatment of type 1 diabetes, this text provides clear and detailed guidance for health professionals and examines the critical areas of research that are needed to improve our understanding of diagnosis and treatment. Buy now at shopdiabetes.org or stop by the Shop Diabetes Store at the Central Concourse on Level 3 during this year’s Scientific Sessions in Chicago.
Don’t forget to register early at scientificsessions.diabetes.org to receive the Annual Review of Diabetes 2013 at a special price!
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