COURSE GUIDE - International Association for the Study of Obesity

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General InformationREGISTRATIONRegistration desk opening hoursThursday 28th 12.30 – 15.00 hrsThe registration desk is located in the Grace Howard room.Early Rate Standard RatePayment Paymentreceived receivedby 15 April 2011 8 July 2011Delegate Rate £650 £800Registration inclusions:• Admission to the course sessions• String Quartet entertainment• Drinks reception• Delegate Gala Dinner• Scheduled lunches and coffee breaks• Three nights accommodation• Programme book and materials• Certificate of attendance• Scope pointsCertificate of AttendanceCertificates can be collected only on the last day of thecourse, Sunday 31st July 2011, during the morning coffeebreak in the registration area (the Grace Howard room).The following certificates will be delivered:• SCOPE Certificate of Attendance(for all registered delegates for the three day course)• RCN Certificates (for all registered delegates)• IASO/Howard Foundation Scholarship Certificates(for the 15 successful candidates only)• SCOPE Sponsored Day Certificate(for UK commissioners only)Note: For the UK Commissioners who are attending only theSCOPE Sponsored day on Friday 29th July 2011, you will beable to collect your SCOPE sponsored day certificate duringthe afternoon coffee break on Friday in the registration area(the Grace Howard room).MISCELLANEOUSInternet Access• At Downing College, wired internet access is provided in allbedrooms. Wi-Fi is available in the Grace Howard room.For the password, please ask a member of the IASO staff atthe registration desk.BankingBanks in Cambridge are open from 9.00 to 17.00 Monday toFriday and closed on Sundays. Cash machines can be foundthroughout the city and accept all major cards.The currency in United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (GBP)Approximate exchange rates:• 1 EUR is 0.88 GBP• 1 USD is 0.62 GBPNames BadgesAll participants must clearly wear their delegate badge. Entranceto the course will not be permitted without it. For general security,you should not openly wear your delegate badge around the city.Smoking PolicySmoking is banned in public spaces in the UK.The College does not allow smoking on its premises except forthe following designated smoking areas:• The area to the rear of the West Lodge.• The area to the rear of the Wilkins Room.• The terrace area outside the SCR.• The portico to the south of the Howard Building.Time ZoneCambridge is in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).LanguageThe official language of the course is English – Interpretationfacilities will not be provided.Photography and Mobiles PhonesFlash photography is strictly forbidden during the coursesessions. Delegates are kindly requested to keep their mobilephones switched off in the Howard Theatre during sessions.Dialing codesCountry codeTo call the UK, the following dial code is required: +44 to dial in(00 44 from UK)International access codeTo call from the UK, the following dial code is required: 00 codeto dial out (00 33 for France)TaxVAT in UK is 20%Travel and Health InsuranceWe recommend that you take out insurance policies to cover medicaland travel expenses. If necessary, consult your travel agent.DisclaimerThe course organiser reserves the right to amend the CourseProgramme at any time without notice. Please note that thisProgramme is correct at time of printing.• At Clare College, wired internet access is provided in allbedrooms. Please pick up a password at the Porters Lodge.8
IASO ProfileThe International Association for the Study of ObesityWe are the International Association for the Study ofObesity, a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1986. Werepresent 56 countries, linking over 50 regional and nationalobesity associations, with more than 10,000 professionalmembers engaged in scientific, medical and research work.Our purpose is to improve global health by advancing,through scientific research and dialogue, the understandingof obesity and weight-related diseases, whilst promotingeffective policies for their prevention and management.We act as a global centre for obesity data and a majorresource for obesity professionals, international policymakers,governments, academics and the media. Our workhas underpinned many government initiatives and has amajor influence on international, governmental and publicattitudes to obesity.• Argentina• Australia• Austria• Belgium• Brazil• Bulgaria• Canada• Chile• Chinese Taipei• Colombia• Croatia• Cuba• Czech Republic• Denmark• Egypt• El-Salvador• Finland• France• GermanyOur global membership56 countries & territories• Greece• Hong Kong• Hungary• Iceland• India• Indonesia• Ireland• Israel• Italy• Japan• Korea• Macedonia• Malaysia• Mexico• Netherlands• New Zealand• Norway• Pakistan• Panama• Paraguay• Peru• Philippines• Poland• Portugal• Romania• Serbia• Singapore• Slovenia• South Africa• Spain• Sweden• Switzerland• Turkey• United Kingdom• Uruguay• United States• VenezuelaJOIN NOW!Access The International Obesity Community via your National AssociationMembership• 53 member associations• Representing 56 countries• Discounted publications• Discounted event registration• Access to prevalence data and research support• Discounted registration for Specialist Certificate of ObesityProfessional Education (SCOPE)• Briefing papersVisit: www.iaso.org/membership/International Congresses & Meetings• International Congress on Obesity (ICO2014) Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia from 17th -20th March 2014• Hot Topic Conferences• STOCK ConferencesVisit: www.iaso.org/events/Specialist Certificate of Obesity andProfessional Education (SCOPE)• Internationally acclaimed high-quality education programme aimedat improving the treatment of obese and overweight patients• Open to all health professionals• Take a course in our new e-learning environment• Bite-sized modules, expert lectures and interactiveassessments• Earn CPD and CME points• Keep up to date as SCOPE ISRELAUNCHING in 2011!!Visit: www.iaso.org/scope/Relaunching2011International Obesity Taskforce• Research-based think tank of international obesity experts• Aims to catalyse evidence informed policy actions for effectiveprevention of obesity at national, regional and global levelsVisit: www.iaso.org/iotf/Journals & Publications• Clinical Obesity launched in April 2011!!• Obesity Reviews• Pediatric Obesity• International Journal of Obesity• Reduced subscription fees are available for IASO members!!Visit: www.iaso.org/publications/Research and Projects• Global centre compiling the latest statistics on obesity prevalenceCurrent Projects:• STANMARK - Marketing to children• ENERGY - Energy balance related behaviours in children• TOYBOX - Obesity related behaviours in 4-6 year old childrenVisit: www.iaso.org/policy/WWW.IASO.ORG9
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