November 13-14, 2024

VANCOUVER DIABETES RESEARCH DAY 2024


Welcome to the Vancouver Diabetes Research Day 2024 conference website!

Join us for an informative and engaging conference focussed on the latest in diabetes research - from beta cells to bicycles. Vancouver Diabetes Research Day (VDRD)* is an annual scientific day organized by trainees at the University of British Columbia.

This conference will bring together experts and partners in the diabetes research field to discuss the latest advancements and discoveries. All graduate trainees are invited to deliver an oral presentation or present a scientific poster highlighting their research project. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with others in the diabetes research community in BC.

Register to secure your spot and be a part of this important diabetes research conference.

*VDRD is an internal academic research day and is not open to the public.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

    Anna L. Gloyn, DPhill

    Professor of Pediatrics & Genetics

    Associate Chair for Basic Science Research

    Center of Academic Medicine

    Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes

    Stanford University

    Anna L. Gloyn, DPhill

    INVITED SPEAKER

    Jeeyeon Cha, MD, PhD

    Assistant Professor of Medicine and Molecular Physiology & Biophysics

    Vanderbilt University

    Jeeyeon Cha, MD, PhD

    PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

    Please note: This is a draft program and will be updated once scientific abstracts have been received.

    VANCOUVER DIABETES RESEARCH DAY EVENTS

    DAY 1: NOVEMBER 13

    Poster Set Up @ the Life Sciences Institute

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    UBC Alumni Career Panel @ the Life Sciences Institute

    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    DAY 2: NOVEMBER 14

    Oral Presentations @ the Robert H Lee Alumni Centre

    9:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Poster Session & Reception @ the Life Sciences Institute

    4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Find quick answers to common questions about the conference.

    SPONSORS

    We are grateful to our sponsors who made this conference possible.

    • BC Diabetes Research Network
    • Life Sciences Institute
    • Canucks for Kids Fund Childhood Diabetes Laboratories
    • Novo Nordisk Canada

    BCDRN DIVERSITY STATEMENT

    The BC Diabetes Research Network is a UBC unit that is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our faculty, staff, students, and scientific agenda. Consistent with UBC’s Faculty of Medicine, we strive to be inclusive of all dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion.

    Location

    UBC Robert H Lee Alumni Center & the Life Sciences Institute

    6163 University Boulevard Vancouver, BC Canada, V6T 1Z1

    Registration period

    August 26, 2024 - 9:00 AM until October 31, 2024 - 11:59 PM

    Submission period

    August 26, 2024 - 9:00 AM until October 15, 2024 - 11:59 PM

    Contact us

    If you have any questions, please contact info@diabetesbc.ca .

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