On Tuesday, September 21, 2010, NIDDK will host, “Unlocking the Secrets of Science:  Building the Foundation for Future Advances,” a scientific symposium to highlight research advances made possible, in part, with NIDDK support. Sessions will be chaired by three former NIDDK Directors. In addition, 12 scientists will receive the NIDDK Early Career Investigator/Scholar Award and will discuss their work during a poster session.

Since 1950, the NIDDK has conducted and supported medical research to alleviate some of the world’s most debilitating diseases. NIDDK’s symposium is just one of many special scientific symposia and other events recognizing NIDDK’s 60 Years of Advancing Research to Improve Health.

The scientific symposium is free and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged.

For questions concerning program content, contact:

Phillip Gorden, M.D.

Clinical & Cellular Biology Section
NIDDK, National Institutes of Health
Building 10-CRC, Room 6-5952
10 Center Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: (301) 402-7340
Fax: (301) 435-5873
Email: gordenp@extra.niddk.nih.gov

For questions concerning meeting logistics, contact:

Susie Warner, M.P.H., C.M.P.
Director of Conferences
The Scientific Consulting Group, Inc.
656 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 210
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: (301) 670-4990
Fax: (301) 670-3815
Email: swarner@scgcorp.com