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The Anti-Diet Movement on Display at an Event for Dietitians
A recent Washington Post article pointed the finger at a nutrition conference as an outlet for misinformation that can contribute to the obesity epidemic.
The Lasting Legacy of Medical Meetings
Amidst debate over intermittent fasting, release at American Heart Association of a new study underscores the crucial function of medical and scientific gatherings in sharing research with the public.
Scientific Meetings That Aren’t Afraid to Experiment
It used to be that scientific and medical conferences were highly formulaic, but planners are testing innovative session formats, presentation materials, and registration pricing, to name just a few elements.
‘Get Out’ Takes on New Meaning at CHEST Annual Meeting
The inaugural escape room experience at the annual gathering of the American College of Chest Physicians proved that learning lifesaving lessons can be a highly experiential activity.
AAAS Annual Meeting Finds the Right Balance Among Disciplines
With 'a celebration of science’ as its goal, the American Association for the Advancement of Science embraces all ages and learning preferences.
Event’s Book Club Attracts Wider, Younger Group of Attendees
To better engage its members at its Annual Meeting, the Society of General Internal Medicine went old school in its approach.
Storytellers Bring Innovative Content to AGU Meeting
The American Geophysical Union invited student scientists to its 2019 Fall Meeting through a NASA-sponsored competition to create data visualizations — using NASA data.
From Hell to Paradise at a Pediatric Conference
Dante’s medieval poem ‘The Divine Comedy’ provided an unusual backdrop for a highly interactive gathering of pediatricians.
U-HACK MED: ‘Cool Science With New People’
Here's how a biomedical research hackathon at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas reshuffled the traditional hierarchies of researchers, students, and practitioners.
‘The Conference That’s all Hallway Conversations’
Traditional science conference formats are heavy on one-way presentations, rather than interactive dialogue. But at Science Foo Camp, the attendees shape the conversation.
Redesign of Pre-Congress Elements Improves Attendee Experience
Tweaking poster formats, presentation slides, and name-badges at the International Health Economics Association pre-congress eased audience pain points.
Signs of the Times: How E-Posters Upped WCP’s Reach
The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) put its annual congress posters online, increasing engagement and the reach of its 19th World Congress of Psychiatry.