Preliminary Timetable

as of March 6, 2005

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

 

Hall A

Hall B

Hall C

08:30-19:00

Registration

   

10:00-12:00

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Sanofi Aventis :
The role of the renin–angiotensin system in the prevention of new diabetes

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Novartis:
Early intervention for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Is it important? Is it possible? Is it practical?

 

13:30-15:30

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Merck Sharp & Dohme: Epidemiology of pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Potential therapeutic role of dual alpha/gamma PPAR activators

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Bayer: Acarbose – a therapeutic bridge between pre-and established type 2 diabetes

 

16:00-18:00

 

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Merck Sharp and Dohme

The Promises and Challenges of Managing Metabolic Syndrome/Diabetes in the Clinic

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Merck KGaA
Prediabetes: The Challenge to Society

18:30

Opening Ceremony
Followed by
Get-Together Reception

   

 

Thursday, April 14, 2005

 

Hall A

Hall B

Hall C

Hall D

08:30-10:30

Plenary Session: Setting the Scene. Glucose Intolerance – What's in a Name?

     

10:30-11:00

Coffee Break

     

11:00-12:30

Plenary Session: Are we Ready to Treat the Metabolic Syndrome?

     

12:30-14:00

Lunch Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

     

14:00-15:30

"Polylogue" – The Metabolic Syndrome

"Prediabetes" and the Metabolic Syndrome: Characteristics and Risks

Mechanisms of Dysglycemia

Metabolic Syndrome - Epidemiology

15:30-16:00

Coffee Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

16:00-17:30

Obesity and its Metabolic Consequences

"Prediabetes" and the Metabolic Syndrome in the Young

Epidemiology of "Prediabetes" and the Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome – Genetics and Clinical Features

18:00-20:00

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Takeda
Thizolidinediones: Can they Preserve Beta Cell Function and Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis

CB1 Blockade: New Approach for the Management of Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome?

   

 

Friday, April 15, 2005

 

Hall A

Hall B

Hall C

08:30-10:30

Plenary Session: Pharmacological Prevention of Diabetes in High-Risk Populations
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AstraZeneca

   

10:30-11:00

Coffee Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

   

11:00-12:30

Non-Pharmacological Prevention of Diabetes in High-Risk Population

Intervening in "normal" populations: Screening and Health Economics

Dysglycemia – Predictions and Detection

12:30-14:00

Lunch Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

14:00-15:30

New drugs for "Prediabetes", Metabolic Syndrome and their CVD consequences
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Novo Nordisk

Pharmacological Intervention in CVD Risk Factors – Components of the Metabolic Syndrome
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Sanofi-Aventis

Nutrition and Exercise Effects on Glucose Metabolism

15:30-16:00

Coffee Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

16:00-17:30

Epidemiology of CVD in "Prediabetes" and the Metabolic Syndrome

Mechanisms leading to CVD in "Prediabetes" and the Metabolic Syndrome

Pharmacological and other Therapeutic Modalities

17:45-19:45

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Laboratoire Fournier SA
Clinical Approach and Management of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

 

Satellite Symposium sponsored by Merck KGaA
Dyslipidemia and the Metabolic Syndrome: Critical Issues in Improving CVD Risk Reduction

20:30

Farewell Dinner (optional)

Dinner Debate: Prediabetes or IGT

   

 

Saturday, April 16, 2004

 

Hall A

Hall B

Hall C

08:30-10:30

Plenary Session: Prevention of CVD in "Prediabetes" – Primary and Secondary

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Sanofi-Aventis

   

10:30-11:00

Coffee Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

11:00-12:15

Dysglycemia and Coronary Artery Disease

The Coronary Patient with Dysglycemia

Metabolic Abnormalities in Coronary Artery Disease

12:15-13:30

Lunch Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

13:30-15:30

Plenary Session: Future Directions and Conclusions

   

 

   
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