Boshell Diabetes Research Day 2013
The Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program at Auburn University is dedicated to improving the lives of all people with diabetes through world-class basic science investigation into the etiology and treatment of diabetes and other metabolic diseases.

The 6th annual Research Day, on Friday, March 1, 2013, brings together experts from around the United States to present current topics related to diabetes and the role of obesity in its development. The meeting will be highlighted by research presentations throughout the day and evening.

Don't miss this opportunity to attend and participate in this exciting event. Poster and oral presentation submissions are being accepted.

Registration fee is $75 for Boshell program members and $125 for nonmembers. Students and postdoctoral fellows may attend at no cost.

2013 Itinerary

7:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
 Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:45 a.m.
 Oral Presentations
10:15 a.m.
 Mid-morning Break
10:30 a.m.
 Plenary Presentation:
Dr. Anthony Ferrante
Columbia University
“Macrophages: Eating Big in Obesity and Weight Loss”
11:30 a.m.
 Lunch and Poster Presentations
1:45 p.m.
 Keynote Presentation:
Dr. Morris White
Harvard University
“Hepatic Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Disease”
2:45 p.m.
 Mid-afternoon Break
3:00 p.m.
 Oral Presentations
5:00 p.m.
 Hosted Cocktail Reception
6:00 p.m.
 Banquet: Kendall Simmons
Super Bowl Champion, Auburn Great, and Diabetes Advocate

Abstracts

Deadline for abstract submissions is February 1. For guidelines see www.vetmed.auburn.edu/boshell.

Transportation and Accommodations

• Airport shuttle service is available between the Atlanta airport and Auburn through Express-85 Shuttle Service (express85.com). Call 888.238.7738 or 334.887.8595. Shuttle payment must be made directly to Express-85.

• A limited number of rooms are available at The Hotel at Auburn University. Call 800.228.2876 or 334.821.8200 and ask for the Boshell Room Block.

Featured Speakers:

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Morris White

Dr. Morris White
Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard University

Plenary Lecturer:
Anthony Ferrante

Dr. Anthony Ferrante
Dorothy Silberberg Associate Professor of Medicine
Columbia University

Banquet Speaker:
Kendall Simmons

Kendall Simmons
Super Bowl Champion, Auburn Great, and Diabetes Advocate

Register Now!

Email:
Dr. Robert Judd
juddrob@auburn.edu

Online: www.vetmed.auburn.edu/boshell

Phone:
334.844.5416

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Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program
219 Greene Hall • College of Veterinary Medicine • Auburn University, AL 36849-5518
Email: vetmed.auburn.edu/boshell • Phone: 334.844.5416
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