Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Conference 2009
March 10-12, 2009
49th Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Conference 2009
March 11-14, 2009
Welcome Letter
Mark your calendars now!
The 2010 joint conference will be held March 2-6 in San Francisco, Calif.
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Opportunities for Early Career Investigators:
Join the Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism for a unique dual conference at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Fla. The two conferences will overlap on March 11 and 12, when programs of interest to both councils will be presented.
Information for Presenters
Intended Audience
Both conferences benefit physicians, dietitians, nutritional scientists, exercise physiologists, psychologists, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurses, school health professionals and other health scientists. The Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Conference will also appeal to epidemiologists and biostatisticians. The Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Conference will also focus on work done by molecular and basic researchers.
Transportation
The resort is located just 20 miles from the Tampa International Airport, which is directly accessed by many of the major airlines. The AHA has arranged discounted rates for transportation to and from the Tampa International Airport and the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club through SuperShuttle.
Information for International Attendees
This section of our Web site provides our international audience with important information, which includes links to consulates and embassies, to help you obtain your Visa. Please begin your Visa application process as soon as possible. Consulates in some countries take several months to process applications.
If you require a personalized Visa invitation letter, please note, you must register for this conference first. A letter will automatically be sent to you afterwards via e-mail.
Program Committees
The Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided for the program by Merck & Co., Inc., Unilever, the Sandra A. Daugherty Foundation, and the American Heart Association Industry Nutrition Advisory Panel.
Donations from Council Membership
Become an AHA/ASA Professional Member by Feb. 25, 2009 and save up to $150 off registration.
Become part of an international, interdisciplinary community of more than 26,000 professionals. Members receive priceless benefits and valuable discounts on AHA/ASA meetings and products.
Questions:
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The American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided for this program by Merck & Co., Inc., Unilever, the Sandra A. Daugherty Foundation, the American Heart Association Industry Nutrition Advisory Panel, The Obesity Society, and the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke.
The Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism welcome the co-sponsorship of the following organizations:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
American Society of Preventive Cardiology
American Psychosomatic Society
National Lipid Association
The Obesity Society
American College of Sports Medicine
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American Society of Nutrition
Society of Behavioral Medicine
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Questions:
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