Keynote Speakers

Ed Damiano, PhD

Ed is a co-founder of Beta Bionics and is an associate professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University. His educational training is in the areas of biomedical and mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, and applied mathematics. Ever since his son developed type 1 diabetes at 11 months of age, Ed has been committed to building a bihormonal bionic pancreas.  Come hear about his journey as his dream is close to coming to fruition.

Steph Habif, EdD, MS

Dr. Steph Habif is a behavioral scientist with 20 years’ experience in human computer interaction. She currently serves as the Vice President of Behavioral Sciences at Tandem Diabetes Care, where she oversees human factors, clinical and behavioral research teams, and contributes to the overall strategic direction of the company. Steph has held faculty appointments at Stanford University, Columbia University in New York, and Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. 

Distinguished Faculty/Speakers

Davida Kruger, NP ⋅ Nader Kasim, MD ⋅ Jen Wyckoff, MD ⋅ Michael Wood, MD ⋅ Jayme Aschemeyer, DO ⋅  Michael Brennan, DO ⋅ Dan Elsholz, MD ⋅ Inas Thomas, MD ⋅ Colleen Buggs-Saxton, MD, PHD ⋅ Peter Gerrits, MD ⋅ Shabana Kalladi, MD ⋅ Julie Surhigh, MD ⋅ Kathleen Estrada, MD ⋅ Brittany Carey, LMSW ⋅ Cassandra Bunker, MSH, CPNP-PC,CDCES ⋅ Jacinta Florek, LMSW, MPH ⋅ Mary McFeters, CPNP-PC, CDCES ⋅ Carol Tucker, MSN, APRN-BC, NP ⋅ Thomas Grossman ⋅ Lori VanderWeele, RD, CSP ⋅ Chelsie Coaster, MS, RD, CDCES ⋅ Kathryn (Katy) Glinter, RDN, MPH, MS ⋅ Dawn Cherwinski, MSN, RN ⋅ Maria Borri, BSN, RN, CDCES ⋅ Wendy Dijanni, BSN, RN ⋅ Sara Wotlinski, BSN, RN, CDCES ⋅ Emily Falk, BSN, RN, CDCES, CPN ⋅ Jeff Hoomaian ⋅ Jameel M. Smith, PhD, LP, NCSP ⋅ Deborah Ellis, PhD ⋅ April Idalski Carcone, PHD, MSW ⋅ Jillian Rhind Sjostrom ⋅ Amy Ohmer ⋅ Olivia Ohmer ⋅ Reese Ohmer ⋅ Nanette Sabell, RPh, CDCES ⋅ Sahil Mehta ⋅ Judy Nechal, CDCES ⋅ Jade Gamber Anderson, RN, BSN ⋅ Meryl Krochmal, RD, CDCES ⋅ Howard (JP) Parmentier ⋅ Paul Belmonte, PhD ⋅ Terri Czerwinski, MSN, RN ⋅ DeLisa Marble ⋅ DaLaya Thomas ⋅ Rachel Costa-Smith, LMSW ⋅ Julia & Rachael Mulvaine ⋅ Claire, Kyle & Sasha Lim ⋅ Rebecca (Becky) Rosbolt, RN ⋅ John & Wesley Bell ⋅ Beth Borgemenke 

Breakout Session Topics
(A=Adult G=General P= Parent)

G  Beaumont (now Corewell Health) Children's Safe Sitter Class (for grandparents, nannies/babysitters, and other caretakers)
G  Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) and Insulin Pumps
A  Pregnancy: What every woman needs to know - before, during and after
G  Diabetes Burn-out and Depression (Type 1's)
G  Ask the Endo - Panel Discussion (adult & pediatric)
P  T1D Littles
G  Newly Diagnosed - Navigating the Forest
G  Sports day management from Walks to Ironman Races
G  CGM Understanding the Ups and Downs - Grow the Green!
G  Understanding the Insurance Maze
P   Parenting Teens with T1D
P  Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Navigating Home & School
P  Transitioning to Adulthood
P  College Prep for T1D
G  New Treatments for Severe Lows
A  Supporting Your Loved One with T1D
G  Eating with T1D On-The-Run
P  504 / IEP Plans
G  Innovative Therapies for T1D
G  Preventing Type 1 DM - New Therapies

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