Obesity and Diabetes Conference

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of The National Academies is proud to co-sponsor a conference on Diabetes and Obesity with the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to be held at UIC on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.  The conference will convene academic scientists, physicians, and others to explore the latest information regarding causes, treatment and potential preventive measures as well as public policy implications for the rising rates of diabetes and obesity in the United States.  Distinguished speakers include Jerrold M. Olefsky, MD, who will give the keynote address, and Jose Oberholzer, MD, who will give a luncheon talk.  Additional details may be found at the conference website.

In view of your interest in this topic, we hope you will choose to attend and will share information about the conference with interested colleagues.  To attend, please register at the conference website.  To spread the word, please circulate and/or post the attached flyer.  If you have any questions, please contact the IOM Membership Office (iomregil@nas.edu or 202-334-2553).