5^th International Conference on Diabetes and Clinical Endocrinology October 3-4, 2016 Toronto, Canada

Dr. Rasouli received her MD degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Her internal medicine residency training was at Michigan State University, Lansing, MI and she completed her endocrinology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, in 2002. Dr. Rasouli joined the faculty at the University of Colorado, Denver in 2009. She is a physician and a translational researcher at the University of Colorado and Eastern Colorado Veterans Health Care System. Dr. Rasouli has special interest in the management and treatment of patients with diabetes and metabolic disorders associated with obesity. Her research interests include studying the pathophysiology of insulin resistance particularly molecular mechanisms involved in adipose tissue inflammation and lipotoxicity associated with obesity and insulin resistance. In addition, Dr. Rasouli is leading several clinical trials to investigate novel therapeutic interventions in the management of diabetes.

Diabetes, Metabolic disorders associated with obesity, Insulin Resistance, Lipotoxicity and adipose tissue inflammation associated with obesity and insulin resistance, PPAR ligands on adipose tissue inflammation

Dr. Adina Zeidler is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA. Her international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. Her research interests reflect in her wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Diabetes in Latinos, complications of Diabetes, Diabetes-related sexual dysfunction (male and female), prevention of Insulin-dependent Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Endocrinology (study of the Endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete)

Dr. Curtis Triplitt is currently at the Texas Diabetes Institute in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Curtis Triplitt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes as well as holding the appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy with the Clinical Pharmacy Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Curtis Triplitt is an investigator in multiple research studies in the field of diabetes, has published several book chapters on diabetes, and in such peer-reviewed journals as Diabetes Care, Diabetes Spectrum, Pharmacotherapy, and Drugs. He also clinically manages and educates people with diabetes with an endocrinologist, and is a Certified Diabetes Educator. In his role as Secretary on the governor-appointed Texas Diabetes Council, Dr. Curtis Triplitt has been involved with the development of multiple clinical treatment algorithms for the prevention and treatment of diabetes in the State of Texas.

Diabetes, Diabetes Treatment, Novel therapies for T2DM, Performing Euglycemic Hyperinsulinemic clamp, Pancreatic beta-cell and Insulin secretion function, Metabolic/Insulin sensitivity procedures

Dr. Uzma Khan, MD, FACP has been a faculty member at the University of Missouri-Columbia since 2004 and is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Cosmopolitan International Diabetes and Endocrinology Center. She was the Program Director for the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism. She received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri- Columbia. In 2004 she finished her fellowship at the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University Of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Her clinical practice includes diabetes, lipid disorders, metabolism, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders and endocrine disorders. Dr. Uzma Khan is the lead facilitator for Show-Me ENDO- ECHO, a project supported by the State of Missouri to enhance self-efficacy of primary care providers taking care of complex endocrine patients. Her research interests include diabetes and thyroid cancer. She is actively involved with Thyca, a volunteer organization for thyroid cancer survivors, and has presented at regional and national meetings.

Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, Metabolism, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders, Endocrine Disorders

Dr. Amal Shibli Rahhal is an endocrinologist in Iowa City, Iowa and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She received her medical degree from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years. She is one of 4 doctors at Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System and one of 7 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics who specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Diabetes

Dr Asma Arabi is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the American University of Beirut, division of Endocrinology, and she holds a Master degree in Epidemiology and Population Health. Dr. Arabis major clinical practice and research interests are focused on calcium metabolism, metabolic bone disorders and densitometry. She is an investigator on several osteoporosis multicenter trials and on protocols evaluating the epidemiology of osteoporosis and vitamin D status in Lebanese population. She has over 40 publications on her topics of interest in peer reviewed journals and numerous abstracts presented at highly ranked international scientific meetings. She is certified by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry and serves as a faculty for regional ISCD courses. She also serves as the Editor in Chief of the newsletter of the Lebanese Society for Osteoporosis & Metabolic Disorders (OSTEOS). She is member of the Endocrine Society, the American Society of Bone and Mineral research, the ISCD, the Groupe de Recherche et Informations sur les Ostoporoses (GRIO), The Lebanese Society of Endocrinology Diabetes and Lipids and the Lebanese Society for Osteoporosis & Metabolic Disorders (OSTEOS).

Internal Medicine (General Medicine), Diabetology, Epidemiology

Dr. Jallo, an Associate Professor of Medicine & Senior Consultant Endocrinologist. He granted his MB, ChB from Mosul University College of Medicine in IRAQ 1981, his postgraduate Arab Board Certification in Internal Medicine CABM in1992, Fellowship of The American College of Endocrinology FACE in 2015 and certified with Diploma in Dyslipidemia from Boston University School of Medicine, USA in 2014. He is the Coordinator for MBBS Endocrinology Module in GMU, Editorial Board for many international journals and active Principle Investigator in many national & international clinical studies, Member of AACE, EASD, ESE, ISPAD and many professional societies. To his credit many awards of honor & publications in medical periodicals and conference abstracts

Nutrition, Thyroid Diseases, Diabetes complications, Osteoporosis, Metabolic Diseases

Dr. Jeremy Jones Robles is a doctor of internal medicine with a subspecialty in Endocrinology and Diabetes and Metabolism Disorders. He is also known for providing treatment for goiter, thyroid diseases, secondary hypertension and adrenal diseases, and hormonal disorders. Dr. Robles received his undergraduate education at the University of the Philippines Cebu, majoring in B.S. Biology before he went on to pursue his medical degree at the Cebu Institute of Medicine. He received his specialty in Internal Medicine as a resident at the Cebu Velez General Hospital. He also attended fellowship training at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital and National Institute of Health for Neuroendocrinology. He is currently the director of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM), and a Fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians. He currently also shares his expertise as a training officer at the Department of Internal Medicine at the Cebu Velez General Hospital. He is also a clinical associate professor at Cebu Institute of Medicine.

Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism, Goiter & Thyroid Disease, Secondary Hypertension & Adrenal Diseases, Weight Management, Hormonal Disorders