Diabetes Pro Quarterly - Spring 2021 - 4

Membership News

Association Professional
Groups Award Abstracts

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The Women's Interprofessional Network of the American
Diabetes Association (WIN ADA) and ADA's Professional
Membership Interest Groups will recognize exceptional
abstracts at this year's Scientific Sessions. ADA members
with abstracts accepted for the meeting were encouraged
to apply to the abstract awards.

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WIN ADA recognizes women who have made significant
achievements in diabetes research, clinical care, education,
public health, and other related fields. The group will bestow
abstract awards for the third year in four categories:

Clinical Research Physician | Sansum Diabetes Research
Institute-Santa Barbara, CA

* Basic Science: Islet Biology, Immunology, Physiology,
or Obesity
* Behavioral Medicine, Nutrition, Exercise, and Education
* Clinical Diabetes, Epidemiology, and Diabetes
Complications

Job ID: 14609517
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute is seeking a creative,
enthusiastic, and highly motivated clinical research physician
to expand its outpatient programs in diabetes and clinical
research and provide diabetes inpatient consultation service.
Nurse Practitioner | Signature Health-Brockton, MA

* Sex as a Biological Variable and Women's Health

Job ID: 14583016

Read more about the WIN ADA abstract awards at
professional.diabetes.org/WINADAAwards.

Signature Health is seeking an established and independent
nurse practitioner (NP) with diabetes care experience to join
its endocrinology department. The diabetes NP (certified
diabetes educator) will assist physicians and endocrinologists
in managing the care of patients with diabetes. This
professional will work collaboratively, setting parameters and
guidelines for the continuum of care with the multidisciplinary
team and recommending and coordinating follow-up,
consultations, and referrals.

Seven professional membership interest groups will also
recognize exceptional abstracts at this year's meeting.
Several of the awards seek to highlight the efforts of
early-career professionals, including junior researchers,
clinicians, residents, and fellows. " These abstract awards
are a great opportunity to recognize the scientific work
and dedication of the trainees, junior researchers, and
clinicians working in the area of diabetes, " said Jean M.
Lawrence, ScD, MPH, MSSA, Chair of the Diabetes in
Youth Interest Group.
The following interest groups will recognize outstanding
work during their scheduled discussion sessions:
Diabetes In Youth, Diabetes Self-Management Education
and Support, Diabetes Technology, Nutritional Science
& Metabolism, Behavioral Medicine & Psychology,
Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease, and Pregnancy &
Reproductive Health.
To learn more about the specific awards, visit
professional.diabetes.org/AbstractAwards.

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Assistant or Nurse
Practitioner | Providence Alaska Medical Center-
Anchorage, AK
Job ID: 14612216
Providence Alaska Medical Center is seeking an experienced
certified, full-time pediatric endocrinology physician assistant or
nurse practitioner who can function independently. This provider
will collaborate with other health care professionals, including
educators, dietitians, clinicians, and social workers, to improve
and maintain patient health outcomes. Other key duties include
examining, interviewing, and diagnosing patients; ordering
laboratory tests; and developing treatment plans.

Professional Interest Group Networking Events Planned for Virtual Scientific Sessions
Several of the American Diabetes Association's Professional Interest Groups will host virtual networking events via Zoom
during the virtual 81st Scientific Sessions, June 25-29, 2021. These events provide a venue for members to engage with
their Interest Group Leadership Team members, network with other members who share their professional interests, and
learn more about planned and ongoing Interest Group activities. More information about these networking events will be
communicated by email to members who register for this year's Scientific Sessions. To learn more about the Association's
Professional Interest Groups, visit professional.diabetes.org/InterestGroups.

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