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Institute of Food Technologists
Annual Meeting and Food Expo
Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
June 29-July 1, 2008
Ms. Katherine Corbett, GI Labs’ Director of Business Development, will be exhibiting at booth #5418, along with Ms. Janice Campbell, Lab Manager and Clinical Study Coordinator, and Mr. Adish Ezatagha, Clinical Study Coordinator. Please drop by our booth to learn more about our services!
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26th International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition
Varna, Bulgaria
June 26-29, 2008
Dr. Vladimir Vuksan, Vice-President of GI Labs, will be attending this symposium as the Vice-Chair of the Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group.
Dr. Thomas Wolever, President of GI Labs, will be presenting a session titled ‘Fructose: Sweet or Bitter for Diabetes?’
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins, Director of Research at GI Labs, will be presenting a session titled ‘Dietary Fiber: Current Knowledge’
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Bean, Pea and Lentil Symposium
Marriott Bloor Yorkville
Toronto, ON
January 30-31, 2008
Dr. Alexandra, GI Labs' Director of Research, will be lecturing at Session 1, Nutritional Attributes. Her lecture is titled 'The science behind the glycemic index'.
Bean, Chickpea, Lentil and Pea Symposium: Healthy Ingredients for Better Food Products
Toronto, Ontario
January 31, 2008
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins, GI Labs' Director of Research, will be leading a session at this symposium, titled "Pulses and the Glycemic Index". Ms. Katherine Corbett, GI Labs' Director of Business Development, will be attending. Visit Website
Sugars and Body Weight Control Benjamin Delessert Institute Meeting
Paris, France
February 12, 2008
Dr. Thomas Wolever is an invited lecturer at this scientific meeting. His lecture will address "Glycemic Index, Insulinemic Index, and Body Weight Control".
IFT (Institute for Food Technology): Developing and Marketing Products for Consumer Health & Wellness
Chicago, Illinois
February 27-28, 2008
Ms. Katherine Corbett, GI Labs' Director of Business Development, will be presenting a session, along with Patricia Kearney of PMK Associates Inc., titled "From Science to Sound Bites: Translating Research into Marketingease". Visit Website
Flax, Fiber, and Glycemic Index Webinar
February 28, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins, GI Labs' Director of Research, will be
presenting "The Science of the Glycemic Index".
Ms. Katherine Corbett, GI Labs' Director of Business Development, will
be presenting "Marketing GI Around the World".
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Natural Health Products Conference
Toronto, Ontario
March 26-29, 2008
Dr. Vladimir Vuksan, Vice-President of GI Labs, will be attending this conference in capacity of chair of the NHP Research Society of Canada. Scientific papers from his laboratory group will be presented at this conference. Dr. Alexandra Jenkins, Vice-President of GI Labs, will also be attending the scientific meeting. Dr. Thomas Wolever, President of GI Labs, will be speaking at this event. Visit Website
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) MeetingL
San Diego, California
April 5-9, 2008
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins, Vice-President of GI Labs, will be attending this meeting along with Dr. Vladimir Vuksan, Vice-President of GI Labs. Scientific papers from their lab group will be presented at this meeting. Visit Website
Endocrinology Canada Meeting and Symposium
Risk Factors for Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Disease: New Concepts - New Treatments
Toronto, ON
November 15, 2007
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins will be leading a session at this symposium along with Dr. David Jenkins titled "Carbohydrates and Fats: Fads & Reality".
The Glycemic Index: A Useful Nutrition Tool for Health Professionals and Regulatory and Food Industry
Shangrila Ortigas/Manila Pavilion
The Philippines
December 13, 2007
Dr. Thomas Wolever, President of GI Labs, is the invited keynote speaker at this symposium, a joint venture between the School of Nutrition, Philippine Women's University and the Food and Nutrition Research Institute. Dr. Wolever's lecture will address the GI as a nutrition tool, recent advances and health implications relating to the GI, and the GI on food labels.
Scientific Meeting
San Paulo, Brazil
October 20-23, 2007
Dr. Vladimir Vuksan, Vice President of GI Labs, is an invited lecturer at the VII Seminario Internacional de Farmaceuticos/Expofar 2007. His lecture is entitled 'Medicinal herbs and functional foods in the management of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease'.
Canadian Diabetes Association Professional Conference and Annual Meeting
Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
Vancouver, BC
October 24-27, 2007
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins, GI Labs' Director of Research, will attend this conference as an Associate Editor of the Canadian Journal of Diabetes.
Dr. Thomas Wolever, President of GI Labs, will attend the conference, and an abstract highlighting research from his University of Toronto laboratory will be featured.
2007 IFT Annual Meeting and Expo
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
July 29 - August 1, 2007
We are delighted that this year's "mega theme" for the IFT Annual Expo is "Health, Wellness, and Foods". Drop by and visit us at Glycemic Index Laboratories' booth number 5153. We will be pleased to discuss scientific, technical, and marketing questions and issues your company is facing, and explore with you how our range of clinical research capabilities can assist you in achieving your research objectives.
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The Low-Down on GI: The Glycemic Index Explained and Explored in the Marketplace
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago, IL
July 30, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins and Ms. Katherine Corbett host an exclusive seminar and reception, exploring the connection between Health, Wellness, & Foods and Glycemic Index. Click for your complimentary invitation to this limited event.
2007 IFT Annual Meeting Scientific Program
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
July 31, 2007 at 4:30 pm
Dr. Thomas Wolever will present a session titled 'Relevance of
glycemic response to health: Importance of low glycemic sweeteners',
illustrating different ways to achieve low glycemic effects and the
potential longer-term implications for health.
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American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, IL
June 22-26, 2007
Dr. Thomas Wolever, Dr. Alexandra Jenkins, and Ms. Katherine Corbett will be in attendance at this event, attending various lectures and information sessions. As well, Glycemic Index Ltd., the non-profit company running the Glycemic Index Symbol Program in Australia, will be exhibiting at booth 2159 during the meeting.
Israel Nutrition Week Conference
Tel Aviv, Israel
April 29 - May 1, 2007
Dr. Thomas Wolever is an invited lecturer at two sessions in this conference; The Role of the Glycemic Index in Health and Disease and Methods of Measuring the Glycemic Index.
Natural Health Products Conference
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
May 10-13, 2007
Dr. Vladimir Vuksan will be chairing this international conference of the Natural Health Products Research Society of Canada and the Canadian Herb, Spice, and Natural Health Products Coalition.
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Formulating with Fibre: New, Novel & Traditional Fibre Sources
Guelph Food Technology Centre
Guelph, Ontario
March 22, 2007
Dr. Tom Wolever will be addressing key fibre issues, including "Fibre and Health: An Overview", and "Fibre and the Glycemic Index". Other speakers at the event include experts from food technology, government regulators, and industrial ingredient suppliers.
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2007 Northwest Food Manufacturing & Packaging Expo
Portland, Oregon
January 16, 2007
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins and Katherine Corbett are invited speakers at this upcoming 93rd annual industry conference. Dr. Jenkins will be speaking on "The Science of the Glycemic Index", and Katherine will address "GI as a Food Choice and Marketing Tool Around the Globe". Looking forward to seeing you there.
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Healthy Foods Conference 2006
Baltimore, Maryland
October 4-5, 2006
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins and Katherine Corbett will be attending this interesting Natural Products ExpoEast pre-show conference. We would be delighted to speak with you - please visit us at Glycemic Index Laboratories' table top booth.
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Alternative Therapy, Herbs and Diabetes
Black Creek Community Village
Toronto, Ontario
September 15, 2006
Dr. Vuksan will be addressing the Community Dieticians Network about ginseng and its applicability to patients with diabetes.
The 9th International Symposium on Ginseng
Daragwon Convention Center
Geumsan, South Korea
September 25-28, 2006
This symposium brings together scientists with interests in ginseng and its use as an alternative therapy. Dr. Vuksan will be leading a session titled 'Ginseng for All, All for Ginseng'.
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Natural Health Products Research Society Symposium
Shaw Conference Centre
Edmonton, AB
May 24, 2006
The NHP Research Society of Canada will be hosting a Special Symposium focused on evaluating NHPs in clinical practice on May 24th, 2006 in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. Dr. Vlad Vuksan will be speaking on the topic "Achieving Reproducibility in Botanical Clinical Trials".
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Institute of Food Technologists' 2006 Annual Meeting and Expo
Orlando, Florida
June 24 - 27, 2006
Here we are, at booth 4139.
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24th International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition
Lloyd's Baia Hotel
Salerno, Italy
June 29 - July 1, 2006
Dr. Thomas Wolever will be presenting an abstract from the article titled "Canadian Trial of Dietary Carbohydrate in Diabetes (CCD): Effect of altering source or amount of dietary carbohydrate in the management of type 2 diabetes."
NutraCon at Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
March 22, 2006 2:00-2:45 pm
The Latest Science on GI and Weight Loss
Dr. Thomas Wolever will be addressing the latest research in this area of relevance to the glycemic index.
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Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Symposium
Best Western Conference Centre
Richmond, BC
March 30, 2006
From Life Lines to Bottom Lines: How Glycemic Index is Influencing Our Food Decisions
Dr. Vlad Vuksan and Katherine Corbett will be featured speakers at this CIFST Symposium, presented jointly by CIFST, BC Food Technologists, and CIFST Okanagan-Kootenay Section. For more information and to register, see the web page.
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Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
April 1-5, 2006
Effects of Different Fibers on Bowel Habits in Healthy Individuals
Dr. Alexandra Jenkins will be discussing the results of her research investigating the effects of consumption of breakfast cereals containing soluble and insoluble dietary fibers in healthy individuals.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
April 1-5, 2006
Effect of Novel Grains as a Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Functional Food Components on Major and Emerging Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Vladimir Vuksan will be discussing the results of his research investigating the addition of Salba to conventional diabetes treatment on cardiovascular disease risk factors in type 2 diabetics.
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Simple Carbohydrates and Obesity Workshop
Grand Hotel Karel V
Ultrecht, The Netherlands
April 5-6, 2006
Glycemic Index
Dr. Thomas Wolever will be contributing to this session at a gathering of international leading scientists addressing aspects of simple carbohydrates in relation to body weight.
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Undergraduate Symposium: Nutrition and Exercise for Life
OVC Learning Center, University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
January 21, 2006
Natural Health Products and Health
Dr. Vladimir Vuksan will be focusing on how natural health products contribute to a healthy lifestyle and prevent disease.
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Women's Health Matters Forum + Expo 2006
Metro Toronto Convention Center
January 20, 2006 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Diet, Herbs, Alternative Therapies for Diabetes
Dr. Vladimir Vuksan will discuss the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies in the treatment of diabetes, including salba, ginseng, medicinal herbs, and diet supplements.
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Women's Health Matters Forum + Expo 2006
Metro Toronto Convention Center
January 20, 2006 3:30 - 4:30 pm
What Every Woman Should Know About the Glycemic Index
Dr. Thomas Wolever will describe how the glycemic index affects women's health and how it can be used in daily eating regimens.
Guelph Food Technology Centre Course in Food Technology, Product Development, and Health & Wellness
Park Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel
January 19, 2006 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Glycemic Index: Driving Sales and Market Share with Slow Carbohydrate
Dr. Thomas Wolever is the Featured Trainer at this day-long course in the glycemic index. Dr. Wolever will be leading two sessions, titled 'Impact of Dietary Carbohydrates in Health and Disease' and 'Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load in Foods'.
Katherine Corbett will be leading a session titled 'Glycemic Index as a Tool for Food Choices and Marketing in some Jurisdictions Around the World'.
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Canadian Diabetes Association 2005 GTA Diabetes Symposium Series
Greater Toronto Area
November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005
Off the Beaten Path: Forging New Roads in Diabetes Management
Diet, Herbs, and Diabetes: Use of Old Medicines to Treat a New Disease
Dr. Vladimir Vuksan will be discussing complementary and alternative treatment options for diabetes, concentrating on dietary and herbal remedies. The presentation will provide rationale for the use and clinical testing of complementary and alternative treatments, expanding on the problem of diabetes and weight loss, its dietary management, use of dietary supplements and medicinal herbs.
Dr. Vuksan will be speaking at all four sessions of the Diabetes Symposium Series. Dates and times are listed below:
November 8, 2005 at the Premier Ballroom & Convention Centre in Richmond Hill at 6:00 pm
November 15, 2005 at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto at 6:00 pm
November 22, 2005 at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Mississauga at 6:00 pm
November 29, 2005 at Lviv Hall in Oshawa at 6:00 pm
GI Labs is proud to be a sponsor of this important series of educational community events
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The Diogenes Project
Holland
November 16-17, 2005
Glycemic Index Methodology
Dr. Thomas Wolever will be attending the planning sessions for this pan-European project targeting obesity in the capacity of Glycemic Index expert. Dr. Wolever will be advising the study investigators in Glycemic Index methodology.
McGill University, University of Montreal, Université Laval
Quebec, Canada
November 2-4, 2005
Whole Grains and Health
Dr. Thomas Wolever will be visiting these three university campuses as a guest lecturer to address the role of whole grains in human nutrition and health.
SupplySide West annual convention and trade show
Las Vegas, NV
November 10, 2005
Continued Emergence of the Glycemic Index Trend and Why Viscous Soluble Fiber Matters, a seminar led by Dr. Vladimir Vuksan and Dr. Richard Staack: Drs. Vuksan and Staack will discuss trends, key research and the importance of glycemic control. They will further elaborate on the use and success rates of various fibers in managing glycemic response and satiety. Seminar is scheduled for 11 a.m.
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American Dietetic Association's 2005 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
St. Louis, MO
October 22-25, 2005
Assessment and Application of the Glycemic Index: Dr. Thomas Wolever is an
invited speaker at an Educational Session on Research taking place on October 23, 2005 at 10:30 am.
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Canadian Diabetes Association/Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Professional Conference and Annual Meetings
Edmonton, AB
October 19-22, 2005
Reduction in second meal glycemia with glucomannan viscous fibre but not American Ginseng in Type 2 diabetes: Dr. Alexandra Jenkins and Dr. Vladimir Vuksan will be in attendance, and they will be presenting a poster summary of research they have conducted.
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