The International Congress of Behavioral Medicine is an outstanding, must-attend meeting that offers a wonderful opportunity for presenting your research to an international audience! Plus you can hear presentations from world-wide experts. I definitely plan to attend and encourage you to, as well! Remember to submit your abstract by the deadline – 15 January 2010.
Scheduled for 4-7 August 2010 in Washington, DC, all Congress sessions take place in the Grand Hyatt, a beautiful hotel close to DC’s many cultural and historical landmarks.
Don’t miss this science-rich Congress! It features keynote addresses, master lectures, panels, symposia, roundtable discussions, oral and poster presentations, meetings of special interest groups, workshops, scientific and trade exhibitions, and ample opportunity to network with colleagues.
Kind regards,
Martin Eccles, President
UK Society of Behavioral Medicine
International Congress of Behavioral Medicine (ICBM) Welcomes your Abstract Submission!
ICBM 2010 will take place 4-7 August 2010 in Washington, D.C., USA. You are invited to submit an abstract for workshops, symposia, oral and/or poster presentations.
Abstract Submission Deadlines
Closes: 11:59 PM ET, 15 January 2010
For detailed submission instructions, please visit http://www.icbm2010.org/callforabstracts.asp
Early Career Awards Applications Now Online!
We invite young investigators to apply for these awards. Selection of the Early Career Award will be based on total career achievement and review of a submitted and accepted abstract. The application deadline is 30 January 2010.
For details, eligibility criteria and qualifications, please visit http://www.icbm2010.org/awards.asp
A Science Rich Meeting
The theme of the 11th ICBM is “Translational Behavioral Research: A Global Challenge” which will encourage collaboration and networking between all who contribute to the science and practice of behavioral medicine. ICBM 2010 will include keynote addresses, master lectures and panels, symposia, roundtable discussions, oral and poster presentations, meetings of special interest groups, workshops, and scientific and trade exhibitions.
Keynote Addresses
Kelly D. Brownell, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Epidemiology and Public Health; Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, Yale University (United States)
Harnessing Science for Social and Policy Change: The Diet and Obesity Example
Jaakko Kaprio, MD
Professor, University of Helsinki and National Institute for Health and Welfare (Finland)
Contribution of Genomics to Behavioral Medicine
Olive Shisana, PhD
Executive Director, South African National Research Program
HIV/AIDS in South Africa
For more information about the 11th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, please visit http://www.icbm2010.org
Register Today!
Registration for the 11th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine is now live! Please visit https://www.sbm.org/isbm/registration_form.asp to register for the Congress.
Lodging Information
The Grand Hyatt Washington D.C. is the headquarter hotel for ICBM 2010. Be sure to make your reservations early, to take advantage of the low Congress rates. Please visit https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=1482447 to book your room.
If you have any questions, or would like a PDF Call for Abstracts to print and post at your institution, please contact the ICBM Secretariat, Amy Genc Moritz, at amoritz@icbm2010.org.