What: American Diabetes Association’s 68 th Annual Scientific Sessions.
When: Friday – Tuesday, June 6-10, 2008
Where: Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
Why:
More than 13,000 top scientists, physicians and other health care professionals from around the world will share cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations and advances toward a cure for diabetes. Keep your readers, viewers and listeners informed of the advances made in fighting this disease that affects nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States, contributes to the deaths of over 220,000 Americans each year and costs our nation more than $174 billion annually.
On-site: The News Room in the Moscone Center will be open Friday – Monday, from 7:00 am – 5:30 pm and Tuesday from 7:00 am to noon.
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Visit the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org or call 888-DIABETES (888-342-2383).
