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NAASO's first Cyber-Seminar was held on May 28. Dr.
Bray did an outstanding job as host and lecturer.
Thank you Dr. Bray! We've had many calls from
attendees inquiring about Dr. Bray's highly informative
slides. The
CD-ROM recording of the event, including downloadable
slides, will be mailed to all registered attendees in mid-
July. If you missed the May 28 session you still have
time register for the June 10 session.
NAASO's Annual Meeting registration is now open!
Register electronically and watch your
mail for an upcoming Advance Program Guide.
You still have time to submit your Annual Meeting
abstract - the deadline is June 6, 2003 at 5:00 PM
Eastern Time.
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NAASO's interactive cyber-seminar, Clinical
Management of Obesity, will be presented live,
online 4:00 PM EDT June 10.
This is the
last available session!
This special interactive opportunity for physicians
treating obese patients is hosted by George A. Bray,
MD. Gain practical
advice from the experts and receive Category 1 CME.
Ask your questions and receive answers in real
time.
The seminar highlights such topics as
environmental factors, risk-assessment, treatment
strategies, pharmacology, and more.
Special Bonus: All registered participants
receive a CD-ROM recording of this seminar, including
downloadable slides.
Cost: $50 per connection. Multiple individuals
can view the program from a single connection.
Gather your colleagues in your office or conference
room to participate together.
Register Today..... »
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Abstract Deadline Extended!
In order to avoid conflicting NIH grant deadlines,
NAASO has extended the Annual Meeting abstract
submission deadline to JUNE 6, 2003 at 5:00 PM
Eastern Time.
All abstracts must be submitted electronically.
Annual Meeting Registration Now Open
Register early for NAASO's Annual Meeting and take
advantage of discounts. Early registration deadline is
July 15. Reduced pre-registration fees are available
until September 22. For registration ease, register
online today!
Please note that you must register to
attend the
Annual Meeting prior to booking your hotel. Read the
hotel descriptions and view a local map, all online.
We look forward to seeing you in Ft.
Lauderdale.
Looking to Exhibit?
Exhibitor Registration is also available online. Reserve
your booth space today.
For Abstract and Annual Meeting Information »
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| Paul Franks Named Postdoc/Grad Student Committee Chair |
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Carrie Matteson Introduces Paul Franks
Graduate school is a learning experience on many
levels, and the degree that we work for in the end is
only part of the prize of our education. The
opportunities for creativity and exposure to new
thinking is phenomenal. The next phase of education is
the postdoctoral fellowship. We must then decide
which path to take - a career in academics or
transitioning into industry. I have recently made the
leap into private industry, and am very proud to
welcome and introduce the new chair of the
postdoc/graduate student committee, Paul
Franks.
Paul
trained and earned his PhD as part of the Diabetes
Research Group at the University of Cambridge, UK. He
focussed upon the interaction of genetic factors and
physical activity energy expenditure in the metabolic
syndrome. Paul will soon begin his postdoc in Arizona.
As an already active committee member, he is ready to
receive your feedback and continue working to make
young researchers a valuable asset within the NAASO
organization. Best of luck to Paul, and thank you to
everyone who made my years in NAASO such a
valuable experience. - Carrie
Best of luck, Carrie. Welcome
Paul!
Read more about Paul.... »
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| Around NAASO |
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Regional Notes - Canada Paul Boisvert
reports that
researchers at the Universite Laval known as
the "Quebec Group in Obesity" have formed a new
group--Interdisciplinary Research Group in Obesity or
GIRO. Paul also writes that Denis Richard has
received a grant from CIHR/INMD for a training
porgram valid from 2003-2009. This program is
welcoming graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
to research on the etiology, complications and
treatment of obesity.
Read more Regional Notes... »
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This spot is reserved for your unique or peculiar obesity-
related case-study encountered during the treatment
of obesity.
We invite researchers and clinicians
alike to
submit unusual or anecdotal case reports. This
information sharing will increase the dialogue amount
our membership and promote future collaborative
efforts, leading to the advancement of obesity
knowledge.
Your case study abstract will be published in this space
with the full text archived on our website for future
reference.
Submission Instructions
The submission should not be more than 4000 words,
and should include Abstract (200 words), Introduction,
Case Study, Discussion and References sections.
Please follow Obesity Research style guide for
citing
references. In addition, a 50 word summary / short
abstract should be included. This 50 words note will be
published in this column, and will serve to attract
attention of newsletter readers to the case-study,
which will be published on www.naaso.org.
Please send your submissions electronically as a
Microsoft Word document attachment to the editor of
Obesity-Case Studies, Dr. Nikhil Dhurandhar (E-
mail:NikhilDhurandhar@wayne.edu). Submissions will be
reviewed and the editor's decision will be final.
Accepted case-studies will be published online, with
links provided in "Obesity", and on the NAASO website.
To Read Last Month's Case-Study.....
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