Upcoming Events
| Friday, April 12, 2013 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (reception following) Oliphant-Marshall Auditorium
Questions: Annette Murphy, (734) 763-3056 or amurph@umich.edu |
4th Annual Stefan S. Fajans Lecture in Diabetes“Gene-Environment Interaction in the Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes: Potential Role of the Gut Microbiome" Guest Speaker: Over the work of three decades, C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., and his colleagues defined the field of insulin signal transduction and mechanisms of altered signaling in disease. Come hear him speak at this annual lecture in honor of the former chief of the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes, Active Emeritus Professor Stefan S. Fajans, M.D. Reception follows. |
| Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Southfield Center Pavilion 26000 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 Free admission and parking. |
ADA Diabetes Alert Mini Health ExpoFree health screenings; cooking demonstrations; exhibitors with product demos; exercise demonstrations; free workshops; product samples and goody bags; interactive Kidz Zone; Shop to Stop Diabetes. Pre-registration requested online. The first 450 registrants will receive a goody bag when entering. |
Saturday, April 13, 2013
$20 registration fee includes limited-edition event t-shirt!
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5th Annual Victors 5K Run/Walk for Diabetes AwarenessRunners and walkers are both invited to participate in this annual charity event! An official timing company will be supplying chips for everyone who wants their race time clocked. Prizes will be given out to the top 5 finishers out of the total (runners). Dogs welcome; strollers not recommended. Proceeds Benefit:
Sponsored by the U-M Students for Diabetes Awareness, a student group with the purpose of increasing awareness about diabetes among students on the University of Michigan campus, forming support networks for students with diabetes, and raising funds to contribute to the effort to find a cure. |
| Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. New location: More information: JDRF website | 6th Annual Diabetes Today and Tomorrow Conference and Exhibits - "Diabetes in the Age of Technology"Hear the latest in leading-edge research, treatment advances, and care strategies from a collection of internationally recognized experts. The conference begins with keynote presentations on the Artificial Pancreas Project, followed by concurrent workshop sessions to address important topics for youths, teens, young adults, and adults with insulin-dependent diabetes. There also will be a JDRF Kid’s Camp for T1D children ages 5-12 and the new Teen Central for teens ages 13-19. |
| Monday, May 20, 2013 All day University of Michigan Golf Course 500 Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (map and directions)
More information: www.swingtocure.org |
Swing to Cure Diabetes Golf OutingMeet U-M football celebrities and enjoy meals, gifts, and prizes! The public is invited to join us for this special event to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center. Swing to Cure Diabetes was founded by former University of Michigan football player and Varnum attorney Rich Hewlett and his wife, Chris. The couple began raising money and awareness for juvenile diabetes research after their son, Jeffrey, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 12 years ago. The annual golf outing is attended by many of Rich's former Wolverine teammates and coaches. Past Wolverine coaches and current Head Coach Brady Hoke will be in attendance on May 20 and available for photos! Golfers are invited to sign up here. Hole sponsorships and auction donations are also being sought. Sponsors can be individuals, families, or companies. We hope to see you there! |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Noon–10:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building (BSRB)
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6th Annual Midwest Islet Club ConferenceThe Midwest Islet Club Conference fosters greater communication and interaction between pancreatic beta cell biology investigators within the Midwest region. The meeting will be attended by both senior and junior investigators, with a decided focus toward students, postdoctoral fellows, and newly independent investigators serving as speakers. Registration: January 4–April 15, 2013 Late Registration: April 16–May 10, 2013 Abstracts deadline: Friday, March 1, 2013 Hotel room blocks released: Monday, April 22, 2013 |
| Friday, May 31, 2013 12:00-1:00 p.m. Ford Amphitheater
Questions: Annette Murphy, (734) 763-3056 or amurph@umich.edu |
7th Annual John C. Floyd Memorial Fellows Lecture in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine Grand Rounds"The Thyroid Axis and Aging" Guest Speaker: Box lunches and bottled water will be available from 11:45 a.m.-12:10 p.m. (or until gone.) The lunches are provided by the Department of Internal Medicine for Grand Rounds attendees. Departmental Grand Rounds can be accessed in real time via interactive video over the internet by clicking on the enclosed link at the time of the event: https://connect.umms.med.umich.edu/intmedgr |
| Saturday, November 16, 2013 NO home football game that day! 9:00 a.m.–noon Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel Parking map of overflow lots Directions to the Sheraton |
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