Showcase invitation: Action on Prediabetes, Diabetes & Severe Obesity
Description
This in-person and virtual annual research showcase hosted by the Diabetes and Obesity Clinical Academic Group (DO-CAG) will celebrate our achievements to date and award $10,000 in funding through a pitch competition to supply projects related to implementation of new models of care for prediabetes and severe obesity. Please join us to discuss new prevention strategies, improved access to care, and meaningful health outcomes for those living with these conditions. Everyone is welcome!
Early career mid-researchers and/or clinician researchers can apply directly to the pitch competition here no later than 11:59pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026 (newly extended due date):
DO-CAG 2026 EMCR and Clinician Researcher Pitch-application-form.docx
The 6 best abstracts will be asked to present their work (10-minute oral presentation and 5 minutes of questions) at the DO-CAG Annual Showcase on Thursday 12 November 2026 leading up to World Diabetes Day at Kerry Packer Auditorium at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital between 5:30-8:30pm. All presentations will be scored by a judging panel, and two winners will be awarded $5,000 each.
TIME | ACTIVITY | SPEAKER(S) |
520pm | Arrival and registration | |
530pm | Welcome and Overview of the SHP Diabetes and Obesity Clinical Academic Group (DO-CAG) | Prof Stephen Twigg and Dr Kathryn Williams
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540pm | Remarks from the DO-CAG Consumer Advisory Group Chair | Prof Tim Gill |
550pm | Official launch of www.prediabetes.com.au | Dr Kate Meads |
600pm | Pitch Competition for 2 x $5K prizes: 6 x 15-minute presentations from early & mid-career researchers and clinician researchers | Speakers TBC by October 2026 |
730pm | Panel Discussion: Surviving and Thriving in Clinical Research (Panellists: Prof Sarah Glastras, Prof Maria Craig, Dr Gideon Meyerowitz, Dr Linda Wu) | Dr Ted Wu |
800pm | Summary, prize announcements and closing | Dr Kathryn Williams |
810pm | Canapes & refreshments |
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MS Teams remote link to follow if register virtually. The event will be pre-recorded.
The best parking for and transport to Kerry Packer Auditorium is: Hospital Map, Transport and Parking | Sydney Local Health District
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