Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee Chair Alice Y.Y. Cheng, MD, FRCPC, previews the program, featuring more than 190 sessions and 2,000 original research presentations on the latest clinical trial findings, highly anticipated study results, current hot topics, and emerging trends in diabetes research, prevention, and care. Read more

It's hard to go wrong dining out in the Big Easy, a city with rich culinary traditions. But if you’re not comfortable leaving things to chance, check out our restaurant recommendations before heading out for a bite. Read more

There’s no shortage of things to do or sights to see in New Orleans, site of the 82nd Scientific Sessions. Founded by the French and later ruled by the Spanish, this one-of-a-kind city is jam-packed with European, Southern, Creole, and Cajun influences. Read more

“N’awlins.” That’s how locals pronounce it with accents thicker than roux (flour and fat cooked together to thicken sauces). But their singular speaking style isn’t the only thing you’ll notice […] Read more

Full meeting registration for the 82nd Scientific Sessions includes in-person programming in New Orleans on the hottest topics, trials, and trends in diabetes research, prevention, and care, as well as on-demand access to session recordings following the presentations. Read more

Vaccination and facemask protocols are based on guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and may be updated if CDC recommendations change. Read more

Join the ADA for two webinars after the 81st Scientific Sessions that will highlight key sessions and abstracts from the meeting. Read more

“We have brought together the best and the brightest minds focused on diabetes research and diabetes care,” said ADA CEO Tracey D. Brown. Read more

Dana Dabelea, MD, PhD, Chair of the 81st Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee, gives an overview of the science and opportunities for live interaction at this year’s virtual meeting taking place June 25–29. Read more

This year’s Scientific Sessions will incorporate expanded opportunities for attendees to interact with speakers, exhibitors, and one another, explains Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD, ADA Chief Scientific and Medical Officer. Register today to join the live discussions June 25–29! Read more

Advance registration is open to learn about the latest scientific achievements in the understanding of diabetes, as well as the management and care of the millions of people living with this disease. “Register today! Don’t wait,” says Dana Dabelea, MD, PhD, Chair of the 81st Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee. Discounted pricing is available until May 13. Read more

The Virtual 81st Scientific Sessions, which will go live June 25–29, will feature hundreds of oral and poster presentations highlighting cutting-edge innovations in diabetes research, prevention, and care. Register now to take advantage of Early Bird pricing! Read more

On Friday, April 3, the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic forced the American Diabetes Association to restructure the Scientific Sessions, its flagship professional event, from an in-person meeting to an all-virtual experience for the first time. With the support of more than 12,500 diabetes professionals who logged in from around the world, the Virtual 80th Scientific Sessions was a resounding success. Read more

Registered attendees of the Virtual 80th Scientific Sessions can view more than 1,700 ePosters as they browse the virtual poster hall. In addition to the ePosters, many presenters recorded audio or uploaded videos of their presentations. Read more

Join Boris Draznin, MD, PhD, a leading endocrinologist and developer of the A1CVD Pro app, during a targeted virtual case review session on Sunday or Monday at the Scientific Sessions. Read more

ADA Imagine Camp, which launched June 8, is an innovative program helping youth with diabetes make new friends, build confidence and independence in diabetes management, and join in traditions from camps, partners, and programs across the country. Read more

ADA’s Interest Group Leadership Teams have been hard at work planning virtual networking events, which will allow members to linger virtually at the back of the lecture hall discussing new research, share perspectives on a variety of hot topics in diabetes, and contribute to the future planning of ADA’s Interest Group activities. Read more

On Friday, April 3, the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic forced the ADA to restructure its flagship professional event from an in-person meeting to a virtual experience to be held over the same dates, June 12-16, 2020. What won’t change, according to Jose C. Florez, MD, PhD, Chair of the 80th Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee, is the groundbreaking science and stellar programming that diabetes professionals expect from the meeting. Read more

New evidence suggests that cellular organelles such as endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, and lysosomes are active communicators using newly recognized intra- and intercellular channels. A group of researchers, including Amelia K. […] Read more

Here's everything you need to know as you prepare for the final day of the 79th Scientific Sessions, including Tuesday's meeting hours and information about airport transportation. Read more

Monday is the last full day of programming at the 79th Scientific Sessions. Click to view Monday's meeting hours and the live match schedule in the Women’s World Cup Viewing Lounge. Read more

Don't forget to Wear Red Sunday to show your support of the ADA and our mission to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. And it's not too late to register for Sunday morning's 5K@ADA run/walk through San Francisco. Read more

The ADA’s 15 members-only Interest Groups provide a forum for the exchange of information in specific areas of diabetes research and care. Five recipients of Professional Interest Groups Awards will deliver honorary lectures and remarks at the Scientific Sessions. Read more

The American Diabetes Association’s 79th Scientific Sessions begins today at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. ADAMeetingNews.org spoke to Jose C. Florez, MD, PhD, Chair of the 79th Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee, who highlighted several sessions in this year’s program that he’s particularly excited about. Read more

Pathway to Stop Diabetes® program is a bold, forward-thinking initiative dedicated to bringing 100 brilliant scientists to diabetes research. The 79th Scientific Sessions program features 25 presentations by 19 Pathway scientists. Please join us today at 6:30 p.m. for the Pathway poster reception to meet Pathway scientists and see outcomes from the program. Read more

Click to view a last-minute additon to the Scientific Sessions program, Saturday's meeting hours, the schedule of highly anticipated study announcements, and the live match schedule in the Women’s World Cup Viewing Lounge. Read more