Seventh Annual T1D Global Path to a Cure Symposium
September 17th, 2012
T1D Global Path to a Cure Weekend Insights into the latest advances in the search for a cure to type one diabetes. Friday, November 9 – Saturday, November 10
For the seventh year in a row, JDRF Northwest Chapter is proud to announce the return of the T1D Global Path to a Cure (formerly known as Seattle Sweden). We’re excited to offer two new events surrounding the weekend, a parent only dinner on Friday titled: The Family Side of T1D and a teen focused luncheon on Saturday titled: T1Teens ConnecT1D. The T1D Global Path to a Cure Symposium will be held all day Saturday, November 10th.
Click here to RSVP for all Path to a Cure weekend events.
JDRF Northwest Chapter T1D Global Path to a Cure Symposium Insights into the latest advances in the search for a cure to type one diabetes (T1D) Saturday, November 10 @ Microsoft Commons: 15255 NE 40th Street, Redmond WA 98052 – click here for directions Symposium & Registration open at 8:30 AM Program & Symposium end at 4:00 PM
Our ultimate mission is to find a cure to type one diabetes (T1D). The path to a cure includes many branches and along the way will also lead to discoveries that improve treatment and enable prevention. The Global Path to a Cure Symposium brings together some of the world’s most distinguished experts in T1D research and provides an inspiring and interactive forum to explore these advances.
Attendees will leave the event with a better understanding of the state of diabetes research, greater confidence that a cure will be developed, and more knowledge on how to improve current treatment.
In addition, the concurrent symposium will be comprised of T1D related vendors like Medtronic, Omni Pod, Animas & brand new this year, the Community Corner. The Community Corner will be your one stop shop for local T1D programs and support entities like ConnecT1D, POKED and JDRF Mentors.
We are delighted to offer this at no cost, event details are outlined below:
Saturday, November 10 – 8:30-4:00
Microsoft Commons
Childcare is provided at the venue for ages 3+ (please email jdrfnorthwest@jdrf.org to arrange childcare)
Click here to review the program and line-up of speakers & topics
Family Side of T1D
How to parent through diagnosis and the ever changing landscape of T1D
Friday, November 9 5:30-8:00 @ Seattle Children’s Wright Auditorium
JDRF is delighted to announce an addition to the T1D Global Path to a Cure weekend. The Family Side of T1D is an open discussion for families, caregivers & health care providers to discuss the psychological and social side of T1D.
Drs. Barbara Anderson and Korey Hood, along with local endocrinologist and clinicians will be on hand to answer questions surrounding the mental aspect of raising a child with T1D, the impact on family and how to manage with behavioral techniques.
We are delighted to offer this at no cost, event details are outlined below:
Friday, November 9 – 6:00pm-8:00pm
Seattle Children’s Wright Auditorium 4800 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA
T1 Teens ConnecT1D A fun, interactive lunch for T1D teens to meet other teens and learn about managing their T1D
JDRF is delighted to announce an addition to the T1D Global Path to a Cure weekend. T1 Teens ConnecT1D, offers the opportunity for teens to connect with other T1D teens while learning about managing T1D and daily life over lunch.
Drs. Barbara Anderson and Korey Hood, along with local endocrinologist, clinicians and a special T1D celebrity will lead small table discussions on teen focused topics and answer their questions.
We are delighted to offer this at no cost, event details are outlined below:
Saturday, November 10 – 12:00-1:45
Microsoft Commons
Lunch will be provided
Teens will be provided with a copy of Type 1 Teens: A Guide to Managing Your Diabetes by Korey Hood PhD.
A special thanks to the Polyclinic for sponsoring this T1 Teens ConnecT1D event.
Seventh Annual T1D Global Path to a Cure Symposium
T1D Global Path to a Cure Weekend
Insights into the latest advances in the search for a cure to type one diabetes.
Friday, November 9 – Saturday, November 10
For the seventh year in a row, JDRF Northwest Chapter is proud to announce the return of the T1D Global Path to a Cure (formerly known as Seattle Sweden). We’re excited to offer two new events surrounding the weekend, a parent only dinner on Friday titled: The Family Side of T1D and a teen focused luncheon on Saturday titled: T1Teens ConnecT1D. The T1D Global Path to a Cure Symposium will be held all day Saturday, November 10th.
Click here to RSVP for all Path to a Cure weekend events.
JDRF Northwest Chapter T1D Global Path to a Cure Symposium
Insights into the latest advances in the search for a cure to type one diabetes (T1D)
Saturday, November 10 @ Microsoft Commons:
15255 NE 40th Street, Redmond WA 98052 – click here for directions
Symposium & Registration open at 8:30 AM
Program & Symposium end at 4:00 PM
Our ultimate mission is to find a cure to type one diabetes (T1D). The path to a cure includes many branches and along the way will also lead to discoveries that improve treatment and enable prevention. The Global Path to a Cure Symposium brings together some of the world’s most distinguished experts in T1D research and provides an inspiring and interactive forum to explore these advances.
Attendees will leave the event with a better understanding of the state of diabetes research, greater confidence that a cure will be developed, and more knowledge on how to improve current treatment.
In addition, the concurrent symposium will be comprised of T1D related vendors like Medtronic, Omni Pod, Animas & brand new this year, the Community Corner. The Community Corner will be your one stop shop for local T1D programs and support entities like ConnecT1D, POKED and JDRF Mentors.
We are delighted to offer this at no cost, event details are outlined below:
Family Side of T1D
How to parent through diagnosis and the ever changing landscape of T1D
Friday, November 9 5:30-8:00 @ Seattle Children’s Wright Auditorium
JDRF is delighted to announce an addition to the T1D Global Path to a Cure weekend. The Family Side of T1D is an open discussion for families, caregivers & health care providers to discuss the psychological and social side of T1D.
Drs. Barbara Anderson and Korey Hood, along with local endocrinologist and clinicians will be on hand to answer questions surrounding the mental aspect of raising a child with T1D, the impact on family and how to manage with behavioral techniques.
We are delighted to offer this at no cost, event details are outlined below:
Click here to RSVP or email ashultz@jdrf.org with any questions.
T1 Teens ConnecT1D
A fun, interactive lunch for T1D teens to meet other teens and learn about managing their T1D
JDRF is delighted to announce an addition to the T1D Global Path to a Cure weekend. T1 Teens ConnecT1D, offers the opportunity for teens to connect with other T1D teens while learning about managing T1D and daily life over lunch.
Drs. Barbara Anderson and Korey Hood, along with local endocrinologist, clinicians and a special T1D celebrity will lead small table discussions on teen focused topics and answer their questions.
We are delighted to offer this at no cost, event details are outlined below:
A special thanks to the Polyclinic for sponsoring this T1 Teens ConnecT1D event.
Click here to RSVP your teen or email ashultz@jdrf.org with any questions.