DIABESITY - A World-Wide Challenge

Towards a global initiative on gene-environment interactions in diabetes/obesity in specific populations

Brussels, 9-10 February 2012

Sessions & Speakers

Day 1:

Morning Plenary on Gene-Environment Interactions in Diabetes/Obesity in Specific Populations

The Global Alliance against Chronic Diseases: A model for international cooperation

Roundtable with representatives of third countries

Presentation of EU-funded project examples

Presentation of project examples from third country funding agencies

Day 2:

Presentation of the Eu¬funded Project Early Nutrition (Long-term effects of early nutrition on later health)

Breaking into Parallel Workshops

Chairs Report on the Outcome of the Workshops