1. Physical Activity and Diabetes Research Development Group– ‘Towards Improving Collaborative Research in Wales’ July 27 th 2009: 09.30 – 16.30 A one day regional conference organised by the Diabetes Research Network Wales and hosted by Swansea University, Institute of Life Sciences. Venue: Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP. Contact: Dr. Richard Bracken (r.m.bracken@swansea.ac.uk) for further details. 2 nd Diabetes Research Network Meeting

2. This interactive one-day conference will bring together academics, clinicians, healthcare professionals and researchers with an interest in physical activity, exercise and/or diabetes. It will provide an opportunity to explore the current knowledge base of researchers interests in Wales and explore avenues for future research collaboration in the use of physical activity in treating or preventing diabetes. Aims and Objectives

3. 09.00 amRegistration and Coffee 09.30 amSymposium Opening. Welcome Address (Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Noel Thompson) 09.45 amLife with Diabetes – an individuals perspective of how physical activity fits in. 10.15 amProisect Sir Gar (Kerry Morgan, Project Manager) 10.45 amA GP’s Perspective of Physical Activity (Prof Jonathan Richards, University of Glamorgan) 11.15 amDiabetes-related research activities at Swansea University (Dr Jeffrey Stephens, Swansea University) 11.45 amGC-MS Applications to Diabetes Research (Dr Paul Foley, UWIC Health Sciences) 12.15 pmExercise Psychology and Diabetes (Dr. Richard Neil, Cardiff School of Sport & Dr. Michelle Huws-Thomas, Cardiff University) 12.35 pmDietetics and Diabetes (Dr. Chris Cashin, University of Wales, Newport) 1.05 pmLunch 2.00 pmWales Heart Research Institute (Dr. Alan Fraser, Cardiff University) 2.30 pmEffects of High and Low GI meals on blood glucose for 24 hours after running in T1DM (Mr. Daniel West, Swansea University) 2.45 pmDr Sarah Prior (Gene associations with oxidative stress, Swansea University) 3.00 pmEffects of Metformin on Metabolic responses to Walking (Mr. Richard Morton, Swansea University) 3.15 pmTemporal changes in glucose homeostasis following bariatric surgery in subjects with Type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity (Dr Kyle Tang, Swansea University) 3.30 pmCoffee and Break-out session 4.30 pmFinal round-up and Close of Symposium

4. Further Details MAP : For details on how to get to Swansea, its University and the Institute of Life Sciences cut and paste this link: http://www.swan.ac.uk/alumniandvisitors/MapsLocation/ CAR PARK: Swansea University has a visitors car-park on-site (Pay & Display) For any other queries please contact: Dr. Richard M Bracken Lecturer in Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry Sports and Exercise Science Research Centre School of Human Sciences Vivian Tower, Swansea University Singleton Park, SA2 8PP Phone 01792 513059 Email: r.m.bracken@swansea.ac.uk