Confronting the Epidemic through Nutrition Research and Policy
Thursday, June 18 to Friday, June 19, 2009
Washington, D.C.
Speakers Overview
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David Barker, M.D.
Physician, researcher, and author, Dr. Barker will discuss the developmental origins of obesity in childhood and chronic disease in later life. More >> |
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Neal Barnard, M.D.
Nutrition researcher and author, Dr. Barnard will speak on nutrition policy issues and serve as panel moderator. More >> |
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Frank Biro, M.D.
Professor of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and director of the division of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Biro will discuss childhood obesity, childhood nutrition, and adult cancer risk. More >>
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Alejandra Ceja
Senior budget and appropriations advisor for the majority staff with the House Education and Labor Committee, Ms. Ceja
will discuss the committee's work on child nutrition issues. More >> |
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Antonia Demas, Ph.D.
Founder and director of the Food Studies Institute, a nonprofit devoted to improving the long-term health and education of children, Dr. Demas will discuss role education must play in educating the school community about food and nutrition issues. More >> |
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Eric Finkelstein, Ph.D.
Author of The Fattening of America and director of RTI International’s Public Health Economics Program, Dr. Finkelstein will discuss the economic impacts of obesity. More >> |
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Mikael Knip, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and chair of pediatrics at the Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University of Helsinki, Dr. Knip will discuss the etiology and pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes in children. More >> |
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David Ludwig, M.D., Ph.D.
Pediatrician, researcher, and author, Dr. Ludwig will discuss a family-based approach to preventing and treating childhood obesity. More >> |
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Rep. Carolyn McCarthy
Currently serving her 7th term representing Long Island's 4th Congressional District, Rep. McCarthy was first elected in 1996 and has served Long Island for over 12 years. More >> |
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Darlene Moppert, M.S., R.D., L.D./N.
Program manager for nutrition education and training, food and nutrition services, Broward County Public Schools, Ms. Moppert will speak on implementing an integrative health model for child wellness in school districts. More >>
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Anne Palmer
Program Director for Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Ms. Palmer will present on the role of policy in improving school food environments. More >> |
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Barry Popkin, Ph.D.
Economist and researcher of obesity dynamics and their environmental causes, Dr. Popkin will speak about the global dynamics of diet and obesity. More >> |
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Geetha Raghuveer, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and cardiologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Dr. Raghuveer will present her findings on adult diseases now seen in childhood. More >> |
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Joan Sabaté, M.D., Dr.PH.
Professor of nutrition and chair of the Loma Linda University Nutrition School of Public Health, Dr. Sabaté will discuss vegetarian diets in children. More >> |
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Katie Wilson, Ph.D., S.N.S.
President of the School Nutrition Association, Dr. Wilson will speak on a panel about trends, challenges, and solutions for school nutrition. More >> |
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