2024 CDI-Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition & Diabetes Symposium

Welcome to the 2024 Caswell Diabetes Institute Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition and Diabetes Symposium

The CDI Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition and Diabetes Symposium provides a forum for intellectual exchange on topics associated with diabetes, obesity, metabolism and related complications among established investigators, junior faculty, students, and other researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) and surrounding areas. This symposium features invited speakers and a poster session, providing time for discussion and exploration of new collaborations. Speakers include a combination of researchers of international stature from outside of U-M and junior and senior faculty within the University. Symposium participants will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the latest advances in basic, translational and clinical research as well as the latest advances in the care and treatment of diabetes, obesity, metabolism and related complications. After this activity, participants will be able to elucidate and predict more clear causes of diabetes and metabolic diseases and utilize this information to guide future research. The target audience includes physicians, house officers, medical students, technicians, administrators and other healthcare professionals. 

Dr. Brigid Gregg on behalf of the Symposium Planning Committee

Use the link below to register for this year's event. The registration deadline is October 21, 2024.
https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6my9nQW3JuMe6UK

Registration 
The deadline to register is October 21, 2024.
https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6my9nQW3JuMe6UK

Hotel Accommodations
Guests traveling to the symposium can book a stay at the DoubleTree in Ann Arbor at a rate of $144 per night. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Please use the booking link below:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/caswelldiabetesinstituteoctober2024/

Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi is available to all conference attendees via the M-Guest network. To connect, select the ”M-Guest” Wi-Fi network and complete the authentication process. University of Michigan staff should choose the M-Wireless network and login via your U-M email and password. eduroam access is also available for registered users. See https://its.umich.edu/enterprise/wifi-networks/wifi for details.

Meals and Breaks
Meals will be provided in the Building 18 Dining Hall. Seating is available inside Building 18 and in the courtyard outside Building 10. Beverages will be available throughout the day in Building 18. The University of Michigan is a smoke-free campus.

Poster Session
The poster session is Wednesday, October 30 from 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm in the Building 18 Dining Hall. Please put your poster up between 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Posters must be removed by 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Boards are numbered and reserved for your poster.

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Speaker Bios

Special Thanks to:

2024 Caswell Diabetes Institute Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition & Diabetes Symposium Planning Committee

Brigid Gregg, MD  
Sarah Cain
Christy Carter-Su, PhD
Gretchen Piatt, PhD
Karen E. Peterson, DSc
Sandie Wankel

2024 Symposium Coordinating Staff
Shay Aboutawila
Deena Beckius
J'la Berry
Sarah Cain
Pam Campbell
Chris Clay
Ericka Hudson-Thomas 
Brenda Phillips
Sandie Wankel 

Caswell Diabetes Institute
Martin G. Myers, Jr, MD, PhD, Director
Molly Dwyer-White, MPH, Managing Director

Michigan Center for Diabetes Translational Research
Michele E. Heisler, MD, MPA, Co-Director
Gretchen Piatt, PhD, MPH, Co-Director

Michigan Diabetes Research Center
Scott Soleimanpour, MD, Director
Christy Carter-Su, PhD, Associate Director

Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center
Randy Seeley, PhD, Director
Karen E. Peterson, DSc, Associate Director