World Diabetes Day
Join us in recognizing World Diabetes Day on Thursday, November 14, on the University of Florida campus. All World Diabetes Day events are free and open to the public.
Glucose Screenings
Thursday, November 14 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the HPNP Courtyard
Poster Session
Thursday, November 14 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Biomedical Sciences Building (BMS) Atrium
Breakfast will be provided beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Chair
Kenneth Cusi, M.D.
Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Florida
Panel Discussion
Thursday, November 14 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the HPNP Auditorium
We are celebrating the research and clinical efforts of UF faculty. This multidisciplinary event will cover type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes-related issues.
Lunch will be provided for the first 200 attendees.
Moderator
Desmond Schatz, M.D.
Interim Chair, UF College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics; Interim Physician-in-chief, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital; Medical Director, UF Diabetes Institute; Associate Director, UF CRC; Past President, American Diabetes Association.
Panelists
Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, Ph.D., APRN, CDE
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Diabetes Education and Clinic Operations, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, UF College of Medicine
Todd Brusko, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, UF College of Medicine
Michael Perri, Ph.D.
Dean, UF College of Public Health and Health Professions; Robert G. Frank Endowed Professor, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Seminar: “Psychosocial Issues in Type 1 Diabetes”
Thursday, November 14 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Communicore C1-7
Food and beverages will be provided.
Speaker
Nicole Johnson, DrPH, MPH, MA
National Director of Mission, JDRF Miss America, 1999
Fitness Fest
Sunday, November 17 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Depot Park
Join us for a wellness walk, yoga, group fitness classes, face painting, and more.
-Sign In/Registration-
Location: Depot Park Promenade by the Hill
Starting Time: 8:30 a.m.
– Wellness Walk-
Starting Location: Depot Park Promenade by the Hill
Kickoff Time: 9:00 a.m.
-U-Jam with Angelica from Gainesville Health & Fitness–
Location: Depot Park Hill
Time: 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
-Zumba with Yessenia from Gainesville Health & Fitness–
Location: Depot Park Hill
Time: 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
-Yoga with Emily from Yoga Pod Gainesville–
Location: Depot Park Hill
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Please bring your own mat or towel.
-Face Painting by Tonya–
Location: Depot Park Promenade by the Hill
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Raffle items: 5 gift certificates from the Florida School of Massage and 1 gift card from The Hyppo!
This event is free and open to the public.
TrialNet Type 1 Diabetes Risk Screening
Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at UF Clinical and Translational Research Building, 2004 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32610
2019 Tour de Cure
Saturday, November 16 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at FIS Campus, Jacksonville
Join the UF Diabetes Institute at the American Diabetes Association’s 2019 Tour de Cure: North Florida.