PSYDIA 2017 NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE PSYCHOLOGY IN DIABETES: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND CARE

Academic Committee:

Professor Joseph Indelicato Department of Psychology
Touro College School of Health Sciences, Chair of Touro College Research Collaborative. New York, USA.
Professor Anand Kumar,
President of the Indian Academy of Health Psychology, Department of Psychology M.G. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi
Professor Saurabh Ghosh,
Human Genetics Unit, ISI. Kolkata
Professor Sadhan Dasgupta Department of Applied Psychology
University of Calcutta
Dr. Debdulal Dutta Roy,
Associate Professor, Psychology Research Unit, ISI, Kolkata
Professor Sanjukta Das,
Department of Psychology 
University of Calcutta
Mr. Prasanta Roy,
Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata

Important dates:
Registration opens: 25.1.2017
Abstract submission opens: 25.1.2017 
Abstract submission closes: 10.2.2017 
Abstract acceptance notification: 15.2.2017
Full paper submission: 15.2.2017
Registration closes: 25.2.17.
No spot registration

Convenor:
Dr. Debdulal Dutta Roy, Associate Professor, Psychology Research Unit, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE

Contact:
Please do all correspondence with this E-mail address: dmpr2017.isi@gmail.com with subject address PSYDIA 2017.

Objective:

Diabetes is complex and chronic illness. Psychological researches on diabetes are scattered. This symposium will focus on recent advancement of research on Diabetes from the perspectives of psychology and allied sciences through invited lectures, oral and poster presentations.

Speakers:

Professor Joseph Indelicato, Ph.D Touro College School of Health Sciences, Chair of Touro College Research Collaborative. New York, USA
Topic: Etiology, Evidence and Evaluation of the Relationship between Diabetes and Cognitive Impairment
Professor Anand Kumar, President: Indian Academy of Health Psychology
Topic: Psychological Distress in Living With Diabetes: Effects and Management
Professor Saurabh Ghosh, Human Genetics Unit, ISI. Kolkata
Topic: Psychogenetics
Dr.Anirban Sinha, MD DM (Endocrinology), FACE (USA), Assistant Professor, Dept of Endocrinology, Medical College, Kolkata; Visiting endocrinologist, AMRI hospitals
Topic: Endocrinology
Mr. Prasanta Roy,
Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata
Topic: Psychosocial Intervention in Diabetes
Ms. Sravanti Ghosh, Psychology Research Unit, ISI, Kolkata
Topic: Diabetes distress care and management



Call for papers:

Abstract (300 words) are being solicited for oral or poster presentation of research work during the symposium in the following broad areas:
1.       Diabetes and Cognition
2.       Research Method
3.       Positive Psychology
4.       Diabetes and Psychobiology
5.       Personality and Psychopathology
6.       Counseling, Psychotherapy, Yoga or Meditation
7.       Health Psychology
8.       Community Psychology or Awareness
Abstract should be sent through online registration.

Registration:

Registration fee of Rs 800 (inclusive taxes) is to be made by demand draft only in favour of “Indian Statistical Institute” payable at Kolkata. Please send your registration to the Head, Psychology Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, BT Road, Kolkata-700108.
Registration fee includes working lunch, high tea, tea/coffee and snacks.

Online Registration:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LIk6k547uz-agRWekIfraXt8NAEGq_zmucJbbE5Y1Cc/viewform?edit_requested=true

Accommodation:

Many guest houses and hotels are available nearby venue.




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