It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to the 33rd Annual Meeting of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes here in Berlin.
From Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 of September 2007, you will have the opportunity to network with your colleagues and friends from all over the world and to learn about the latest developments in basic research and clinical best practice.
Recently, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a landmark resolution recognizing the global threat of the diabetes epidemic. For the first time, governments have acknowledged that a non-infectious disease is a serious global threat as the infectious epidemics. Passing the UN resolution, while monumental for the diabetes world, is just the first step. ISPAD is the only international society focusing specifically on all types of childhood diabetes. Thus, the slogan of our Meeting is “Diabetes in Motion in the Year of the Child” indicating the rapidly changing field of pediatric diabetology. People need to understand that diabetes is different in children. This field is gaining momentum with more and more youth affected worldwide. On the other hand, new insights in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of different diabetes forms in children lead to quickly changing approaches to science and care everywhere. Last but not least the 5th Symposium on “Diabetic Angiopathy in Children” will offer a timely update on this important topic after 1979, 1986, 1991 and 1997 and is dedicated to Bruno Weber’s 75th birthday. Thus, this ISPAD meeting promises to give you a comprehensive overview of the fast-moving field of pediatric diabetes all over the world.
The special multicultural atmosphere of Berlin, Germany’s rapidly transforming capital at the cultural and financial intersection between east and west, will provide a perfect background both to experience scientific achievements and to create new collaborations and friendships. The city is the symbol of Germany’s reunification, pulsing centre of culture and magnet for artists, students and young people from all over the world.
Looking forward to seeing you in Berlin in September, on behalf of the Organizing Committee
Yours sincerely,
Recently, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a landmark resolution recognizing the global threat of the diabetes epidemic. For the first time, governments have acknowledged that a non-infectious disease is a serious global threat as the infectious epidemics. Passing the UN resolution, while monumental for the diabetes world, is just the first step. ISPAD is the only international society focusing specifically on all types of childhood diabetes. Thus, the slogan of our Meeting is “Diabetes in Motion in the Year of the Child” indicating the rapidly changing field of pediatric diabetology. People need to understand that diabetes is different in children. This field is gaining momentum with more and more youth affected worldwide. On the other hand, new insights in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of different diabetes forms in children lead to quickly changing approaches to science and care everywhere. Last but not least the 5th Symposium on “Diabetic Angiopathy in Children” will offer a timely update on this important topic after 1979, 1986, 1991 and 1997 and is dedicated to Bruno Weber’s 75th birthday. Thus, this ISPAD meeting promises to give you a comprehensive overview of the fast-moving field of pediatric diabetes all over the world.
The special multicultural atmosphere of Berlin, Germany’s rapidly transforming capital at the cultural and financial intersection between east and west, will provide a perfect background both to experience scientific achievements and to create new collaborations and friendships. The city is the symbol of Germany’s reunification, pulsing centre of culture and magnet for artists, students and young people from all over the world.
Looking forward to seeing you in Berlin in September, on behalf of the Organizing Committee
Yours sincerely,
