SIDCAIN 5th Annual SIDCAIN Update Course, Guest Lecture & Scientific Conference
Sub-Theme: Focusing on New Insights in the Prevention and Management of Diabetes - Application of Dedicated technologies
Date: 2nd - 4th March, 2016 (Osogbo 2016 )
Venue: Main Auditorium, Osun State University,Osogbo, Osun State.
We write to formally invite you to participate in the forthcoming STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING DIABETES CARE IN NIGERIA (SIDCAIN) 2016 annual scientific conference and distinguished personality lecture holding in Osogbo from March 2-4, 2016. The SIDCAIN research group has successfully completed World Diabetes Foundation assisted projects in Ogun and Oyo States, while that of Osun State is ongoing. In Ogun and Oyo States, a total of 56 non-communicable disease clinics have been established and 1180 health workers
have already been trained to man these clinics where projects have been completed.
Over the years, our activities have expanded to include public awareness programmes, establishment of school health clubs and the Journalists Action Against Diabetes Programme amongst others. We also hold the annual non-communicable disease conference and distinguished personalities lectures. Previous events have held in Ibadan, Osogbo and Sagamu whilst personalities such as Are Afe Babalola, Prof. John Idoko (NACA), Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Mr Dele Momodu have given the lectures.
The 2016 event will hold at the Main Auditorium of the Osun State University. The event, as with previous ones will attract participants from all over the country as well as overseas.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting meeting.
Kind Regards,
Prof. Babatope Kolawole, FWACP – 2016 LOC Chair
Dr Oluranti Familoni, FMCP – 2016 co-Chair
Dr Jokotade Adeleye, FWACP - 2016 co-Chair
Prof. Olutayo Alebiosu, FWACP - SIDCAIN Coordinator
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT
Wednesday - March 2nd:
a. Pre-Conference Update (9-4.30pm)
b. Welcome cocktail (6-7.30pm)
Thursday March 3rd:
a. Grant Application Training Course (9-12noon)
b. Opening Ceremony/Distinguished Guest Lecture (12-3pm)
c. First Scientific Session (3-5pm);
d. Conference Dinner (7pm)
Friday March 4th:
a. Second Scientific Session (9-10am)
b. Symposium (10-11.30am)
c. Invited Guest Lecture (12-12.45pm)
d. Awards & Prizes / Closing (1pm)
REGISTRATION
Before 31st January, 2016
Doctors: N12,000, Others: N10,000, Student: N5,000
Late (On Site) Registration
Doctors: N15,000, Others: N12,000, Student: N8,000
Bank Details: Banker - GTBank; Account Name - SIDCAIN Project; Account Number - 0050055367
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND EXHIBITION
All abstracts must be received by Wednesday February 3, 2016.
Submission is strictly by email to
The conference committee will consider any abstract on non-communicable diseases or cardiovascular diseases, aside from diabetes mellitus for presentation or publication.
Authors may be required to develop selected abstracts to full manuscripts, to be considered for publication and made available at the conference venue, in the institutional Research Journal of Health Sciences (rjhs.uniosun.edu.ng), at a reduced cost.
Product exhibition and adverts placement in conference brochure:
Exhibition @N80,000 per day
Full page advert – N80,000 per page; Back page @ N100,000
Inside front page @ N90,000; Inside back page @ N80,000
Center Spread @ N130,000
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