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Important Dates
Abstract submissions close
5pm February 19, 2010
Notification of acceptance:
By e-mail before
March 1, 2010
Registration
Opens December 2009
Early bird closes
March 5, 2010
Pre registration closes
April 9, 2010
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New Zealand Society for the Study of
Diabetes Scientific Meeting
Incorporating Diabetes Nurse Specialists, Dietitians SIG, Specialist
Diabetes Podiatrists
and the Diabetes Registrars Study Days
Kingsgate Hotel, 100 Garnett Avenue, Te Rapa, Hamilton
April 20 – 23, 2010
The NZSSD 2010 conference website is a scrolling page please read all
details
carefully while you scroll down the page.
To download the programme schedules and any other forms you require
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It is a pleasure
to invite you to join us in Hamilton this April for a full academic and
clinical NZSSD programme. As usual the NZSSD programme will run from
Wednesday late morning until Friday lunchtime (21-23 April), and the Nursing
and Dietetic groups will hold all-day meetings on the Tuesday (20 April).
New for this year are, a Podiatry Special Interest Group and an all-day
Registrar Training Session. There will also be plenty of time to ‘network’
and meet old friends and an active social programme, so please mark your
diary now, apply for leave and register early for the best deal.
We are grateful to our visiting speakers for their contributions and look
forward to seeing many abstracts, scientific and clinical, submitted for the
meeting. Please pass this invitation on to other colleagues who may not yet
be members.
With best wishes,
The NZSSD Hamilton 2010 Organising Committee
Prof Tim Cundy President, NZSSD
Dr Paul Drury Medical Director, NZSSD
Dr Jinny Willis NZSSD Executive
Ms Susie Ryan NZSSD Executive and Local Organiser
Ms Mary Meendering Chair, Diabetes Nurse Specialist Section, NZNO
with much help from many colleagues and constituent groups
Conference secretariat
akB Conference Management, PO Box 994, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand.
P: +64 3 454 6568 F: +64 3 454 6548 M: +64 27 474 9887 E:
ali@akblimited.co.nz
NZZD CONFERENCE 2010 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Professor Timothy Davis
BMedSc MB BS W.Aust., DPhil Oxon., FRACP, MRCP (U.K.)
Timothy Davis is a general physician, tropical medicine specialist and
diabetologist at Fremantle Hospital, and Professor of Medicine, University
of Western Australia. He has had research interests in diabetes and in
tropical medicine, and is still active in both areas. He was principal
investigator of the Fremantle Diabetes Study and an associate investigator
on the UKPDS, as well as being heavily involved in the FIELD and ADVANCE
studies among many others.
Professor W. Philip T. James, M.D.
Chairman, International Obesity Task Force working with WHO, the
Commonwealth Secretariat and other organisations to develop strategies for
the prevention and management of obesity
Dr David Voss FRACP
Renal Physician, Middlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau DHB
Geoffrey W. Krissansen, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Medicine & Pathology,
University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Dr Paul Drury FRCP FRACP
Clinical Director, Auckland Diabetes Centre and Medical Director, NZSSD
Dr Rinki Murphy (nee Singh) PhD FRACP
Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University of Auckland
DIABETES NURSE SPECIALIST STUDY DAY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Wendy A. Davis M.A. (Oxon), M.Sc. (Imperial College,
University of London), M.P.H. (Distinction) (UWA), Ph.D. (UWA)
Dr Wendy Davis was awarded her Ph.D. on the cost of type 2 diabetes in 2004.
Her major research interests include epidemiology, biostatistics, health
economics, data linkage, diabetes, dementia, and randomized controlled
trials (malaria, stroke). She is an active member of the EASD and the
Australian Diabetes Society (ADS), and an inaugural member of the SMBG
International Working Group which was instrumental in developing the IDF
Guidelines for SMBG in type 2 diabetes.
Mark Leydon MSc NZRD
Mark has worked as a Dietitian for the Waikato Regional Diabetes Service for
the last 10 years. He has a keen interest in working with individuals who
have Type 1 diabetes, exercise and who wish to optimise their blood glucose
control to improve their sporting performance. Mark himself dabbles in a
variety of sports such as: road cycling, tennis, and tai chi.
Dr Gerry Devlin
Dr Gerry Devlin has been a cardiologist at Waikato hospital for 13 years and
is the Clinical director of Cardiology/heart and lung services. Dr Devlin
and his team at Waikato hospital pioneered the Transcatheter Aortic Valve
Implantation (TAVI) procedure pilot programme in 2008
DIETITIANS SPECIALIST INTEREST GROUP KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Mark Leydon MSc NZRD
See above Bio
Abstract Submissions for Oral and Poster presentations
Call for Papers: November 2009
For submission instructions download the information sheet
abstract
submissions
Submission closes: 5pm Friday 19 February, 2010
Notification of acceptance: By e-mail on or before March 1
Please download the Abstract form for instructions. All presenters are
expected to register as early registrants,
a tax invoice will sent and payment not due until you have been notified of
acceptance.
Poster Dimensions
All submitted posters should meet the following measurement criteria:
Poster Orientation: Portrait
Poster printing size: A0
Poster dimensions: 841mm x 1189mm
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NZSSD Conference
NZSSD Programme
Eli Lilly Diabetes Nurse Specialist Study Day
DNS Programme
Dietitians Special Interest Group Study Day
Dietitians Programme
Podiatry Special Interest Group study Day
Podiatry Programme
Novo Nordisk Registrars Day Registrars Programme
Please note changes may be made to the various programmes as the conference
draws closer, we recommend that you check back regularly for updates.
All enquiries should be directed to
ali@akblimited.co.nz
   
Located in the heartland of New Zealand, Hamilton is a city on a mission, a
progressive, beautiful city that Hamiltonians are proud to call "home".
Hamilton City is the 4th largest city in New Zealand. Whether you simply
wish to take a scenic sightseeing tour around our region, or go bungy
jumping, hot air ballooning, jet-boating, cruising, fishing, or a myriad of
other pursuits and activities, the region has it all.
The staff at the registration desk are happy to assist you with any
enquiries regarding ‘what’s on’ in Hamilton for more information visit
www.visithamilton.co.nz
Air New Zealand flies into Hamilton airport regularly. Book your flights
today to secure discounted rates
www.airnz.co.nz
Accommodation
Some accommodation has been secured at Kingsgate Hotel. Please download the
conference accommodation booking form and fax back directly to the hotel.
Bookings at the hotel will not be accepted unless on the official booking
form.
Other accommodation options close to Te Rapa:
Quantum Lodge Motor Inn
1 Karewa Street
Hamilton
Website: www.quantumlodge.co.nz
Approximately 2.8km from Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton
Alternatively we recommend visiting
www.visithamilton.co.nz we recommend you book your accommodation
early.
Airport transfers
• To book a shuttle prior to arriving in Hamilton you can either book online
www.supershuttle.co.nz or
phone 0800 SHUTTLE. The fares begin at $26 per person from the airport to Te
Rapa
Taxi Cabs
• Hamilton Taxis
Phone: 0800 477 477
Website: www.hamiltontaxis.co.nz
Email: info@hamiltontaxis.co.nz
• Archer Tours
Phone: 07 854 6444
Website: www.archertours.co.nz
Email: jim@archertours.co.nz
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LILLY DNS / DDSIG Dinner Tuesday 20 April, 2010
A ticket is included in the full cost of DNS/ DDSIG registration
VENUE: TBA
TIME: TBA
DRESS CODE: Smart Casual
NZSSD Welcome Function Wednesday 21 April, 2010
A ticket is included in a full registration and additional trade
representative registration. Tickets for other delegates and guests may be
purchased for $50.00 each
VENUE: Trade Exhibition Area
TIME: 5.00pm – 6.30pm
DRESS CODE: Smart Casual
NZSSD Conference Dinner Thursday 22 April, 2010
A ticket is included in a full registration and additional trade
representative registration. Tickets for other delegates and guests may be
purchased for $100.00 each
VENUE: TBA
TIME: TBA
DRESS CODE: TBA
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To qualify for MEMBER rates you must be a full financial member of the NZSSD
and/or the various Specialist Groups (if applicable) AS AT JANUARY 31, 2010.
Become a member for $50.00 by visiting
www.nzssd.org.nz and follow the membership link
Registration for the 2010 conference is via online submission only.
Please register online and follow the online instructions.
PLEASE NOTE:
Those delegates not wishing to pay by credit card
can select to have a tax invoice sent to them and payment can be forwarded
as per invoice details. Payment is required in full prior to the conference
unpaid delegates will have their registrations cancelled and will be
refused entry. The 2010 Conference has significant penalties for
late registrations we recommend you register immediately and request a tax
invoice be sent especially if you have not finalised your funding. If your
funding is declined your registration can be cancelled without penalty -
as long as you cancel within the timeframe as per the registration site
details.
Full Registration :
Includes, attendance at all conference sessions,
morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch, conference pack and one ticket to the
welcome reception and the conference dinner.
Student Registrations:
Includes, attendance at all conference sessions,
morning and afternoon tea, lunch, conference pack and one ticket to the
welcome reception. It does NOT include the conference dinner ticket,
additional tickets may be purchased separately for $100.00.
Day Registrations:
Includes, attendance at all conference sessions,
morning and afternoon tea, lunch, conference pack for the day attending.
It does NOT include any social function tickets, additional tickets may
be purchased separately. Welcome Reception $50.00; Conference Dinner
$100.00.
Specialist Study Days - Tuesday 20 April, 2010:
Includes, attendance at the study day, morning and
afternoon tea, lunch, study day pack (if applicable) and the late
afternoon networking function
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