International Diabetes and Depression Conference, October 9 - 10, 2012

Purpose: The International Conference on Diabetes and Depression is a multidisciplinary meeting focused on the co-morbidity of these two significant chronic conditions. The primary goals of the conference are to a) present results of current research related to the pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of co-morbid diabetes and depression and b) identify important research gaps and opportunities that are likely to lead to improved care and outcomes for co-morbid diabetes and depression. The meeting will include expert speakers, discussants, and panelists from the United States and other countries.

Logistics:

·         Dates:  October  9-10, 2012 at the Dulles Hyatt, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon, Virginia, USA 20171.

·         Meeting Co-Chairs:  Norman Sartorius and Sherita Golden

·         Planning Committee:  Wayne Katon, Irwin Lucki, Richard Holt, Larry Cimino,  Mary de Groot, Christine Hunter and Peter Muehrer

·         Registration site: http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/News/Calendar/DiabetesDepression12.htm