The conference will focus on the world wide epidemic of the Insulin Resistance Syndrome and its prevalence in special population groups, women, and children. The program will cover the various fields which are part of the Insulin Resistance Syndrome including cardiovascular disease, PCOS, sleep apnea, hypertension, dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance, and endothelial dysfunction and will look into the emerging field of insulin resistance in liver disease and the development of certain cancers.
For more information: http://www.insulinresistance.us/

Expected audience: Experts in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine responsible for postgraduate education of laboratory medicine in Europe, teachers of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine, national representatives of FESCC and IFCC linked organisations
Goals: To discover differences in the education throughout Europe and to find the best principles of the education of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine
http://www.ifcc.org/news/JulAug2004/default.htm#artic_3

Preliminary Programme: http://www.iuatld.org/full_picture/en/conf_courses/conferences/detail_conference.phtml?id_conference=4 First announcement: http://www.iuatld.org/upload/conference/1st Announcement_4_fina_en.pdf