ICBM2010

Den 4-7 augusti 2010 äger den Internationella beteendemedicinska kongressen (ICBM) rum i Washington, DC, USA. För mer information se här.

The International Congress of Behavioral Medicine is an outstanding,
must-attend meeting that
offers a wonderful opportunity for presenting research to an international
audience.  This is
an excellent opportunity for young investigators to network with mentors.
Rarely do they
have such a chance for international exposure. Plus, if they submit an
abstract they can also
apply for Early Career/Travel Awards; deadline for awards’ application is
January 30, 2010.

Please encourage your young investigators to submit their abstract today and
attend this
unparalleled event.  The abstract submission deadline is 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!  We plan to attend and hope you will,
as well.  The
Congress features keynote addresses, master lectures, panels, symposia,
roundtable
discussions, oral and poster presentations, meetings of special interest
groups, work-shops,
scientific and trade exhibitions.

We hope to see you there.

Best regards,

The ICBM2008 Local Organizing Committee and
The Japanese Society of Behavioral Medicine (JSBM)
E-mail : jsbm@tokyo-med.ac.jp

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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 Deadline
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, work-shops, 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

Master Lectures

Robert Croyle, PhD
Director, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National
Cancer Institute
(United States)

Cognitive, Motivational and Social Processes Underlying Health Threat
Appraisal and Coping

Karen Davis, PhD

Senior Scientist, Division of Brain, Imaging and Behavior Systems
Toronto Western Research Institute (Canada)

Development of New Diagnostic Tools and Treatments for Brain Disorders

Theresa Marteau, PhD

Professor of Health Psychology, Psychology & Genetics Research Group,
Department of
Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry (United Kingdom)

Emotional, Cognitive and Behavioural Responses to Health Risk Information

Adolfo Martinez-Palomo MD, DSc
Coordinator of the Science Council for the Presidency
Emeritus Professor of Experimental Pathology, Center for Research and
Advanced Studies
(Mexico)

Bioethics and Behavioral Research

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.