CONFERENCES
33rd International Symposium on
Diabetes and Nutrition
The 33rd annual International Symposium on Diabetes and
Nutrition took place in Toronto, Ontario from June 9-12th 2015
at the Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville Hotel. The symposium
brought together members of the Diabetes and Nutrition
Study Group (DNSG) and the European Association for the
Study of Diabetes (EASD), including international scientists,
physicians, dietitians and students.
Several DNS students and faculty members showcased their
research on the latest advances in diabetes and nutrition
from basic science to clinical trials through plenary lectures,
panel discussions, as well as oral and poster presentations.
Conference attendees also had the opportunity to take a
walking tour of the University of Toronto to learn about some
highlights on the history of insulin, enjoy a dinner and talk at
Hart House by Michael Bliss, author of “The Discovery of Insulin”,
explore the largest collection of hockey memorabilia in the
world at the Hockey Hall of Fame, and spend a unique and
stylish evening at the Royal Conservatory of Music enjoying a
gala dinner with performances by First Nations Dancers.
By: Vivian Choo
and Effie Viguiliouk
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