CDI-Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition & Diabetes Symposium
2026 Annual Symposium
A forum for intellectual exchange on topics associated with diabetes, obesity & metabolism
Welcome to the 2026 Caswell Diabetes Institute Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition and Diabetes Symposium
The CDI Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition and Diabetes Symposium provides a forum for intellectual exchange on topics related to diabetes, obesity, metabolism, and related complications among established investigators, junior faculty, students, and other researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) and in the surrounding areas. This symposium features invited speakers and a poster session, providing time for discussion and exploration of new collaborations. Speakers include a combination of researchers of international stature from outside of U-M and junior and senior faculty within the University. Symposium participants will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the latest advances in basic, translational and clinical research, as well as in the care and treatment of diabetes, obesity, metabolism and related complications. After this activity, participants will be able to elucidate and predict clearer causes of diabetes and metabolic diseases and utilize this information to guide future research. The target audience includes physicians, house officers, medical students, technicians, administrators and other healthcare professionals.
-Dr. Brigid Gregg on behalf of the Symposium Planning Committee
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Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi is available to all conference attendees via the M-Guest network. To connect, select the ”M-Guest” Wi-Fi network and complete the authentication process. University of Michigan staff should choose the M-Wireless network and login via your U-M email and password. eduroam access is also available for registered users. See https://its.umich.edu/enterprise/wifi-networks/wifi for details.
Meals and Breaks
Meals will be provided in the Building 18 Dining Hall. Seating is available inside Building 18. Beverages will be available throughout the day in Building 18. The University of Michigan is a smoke-free campus.
Lactation Rooms
NCRC has private lactation rooms located in various buildings across the complex. All rooms lock from the inside and include outlets, comfortable seating, and Wi-Fi. Listed below are the two locations closest to the dining hall.
- Building 10- Ground Floor, Room G071; First Floor, Room 10-A137
Poster Session
The poster session is Thursday, October 28 (specific time is TBA) in the Building 18 Dining Hall. Please put your poster up between 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. Posters must be removed by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2026. Boards are numbered and reserved for your poster.
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Special Thanks to:
2026 Caswell Diabetes Institute Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition & Diabetes Symposium Planning Committee
2026 Symposium Coordinating Staff
Caswell Diabetes Institute
Martin G. Myers, Jr, MD, PhD, Director
Molly Dwyer-White, MPH, Managing Director
Michigan Center for Diabetes Translational Research
Michele E. Heisler, MD, MPA, Co-Director
Gretchen Piatt, PhD, MPH, Co-Director
Michigan Diabetes Research Center
Scott Soleimanpour, MD, Director
Christy Carter-Su, PhD, Associate Director
Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center
Randy Seeley, PhD, Director
Karen E. Peterson, DSc, Associate Director
