Science School for Healthcare Professionals
ISPAD recognizes the importance of supporting healthcare professionals (other than doctors) to have a scientific and evidence-based approach to their work. Since 2004, ISPAD has held a Science School for Healthcare Professionals (such as dietitians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers) who have or wish to develop a research interest in diabetes in children and adolescents. The Schools provide a foundation around research and are held immediately prior to, and in conjunction with the annual ISPAD conference.
Over the years, some alumni participants have attended annual ISPAD conferences and presented findings from their Science School project, while others have gone on to complete their master or doctorate thesis.
ISPAD gratefully acknowledges the financial support of Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) for this important initiative.
22nd ISPAD Science School for Healthcare Professionals 2026
The next ISPAD Science School for Healthcare Professionals will take place in person in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, immediately prior to the 52nd ISPAD Annual Conference. The Science School consists of two full days of classes during November 1st-2nd, 2026, plus a half-day on November 3rd. Participants will arrive on October 31st to attend a welcome dinner.
The Science School will give attendees an understanding around critiquing research, developing a research question, research methodologies, data analysis and writing of grant applications. Constructive discussion and feedback will also be provided on research projects currently being considered or undertaken.
Stay tuned for more information on how to apply for the ISPAD 2026 Science School for healthcare professionals!More Information about Past Science Schools for Healthcare Professionals (2004-2025).
The three day Science School is a foundation course in research methodology designed for allied healthcare professionals (dietitians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers) who have or wish to develop a research interest in diabetes in children and adolescents. They usually take place three days before ISPAD’s Annual Conferences.
- 20th Science School for Healthcare Professionals (read the full report) - Lisbon, Portugal, October 13-15, 2024
- 19th Science School for Healthcare Professionals (read the full report) - Rotterdam, The Netherlands, October 15-17, 2023
- 18th Science School for Healthcare Professionals (read the full report) - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 10-12, 2022
- 17th Science School for Healthcare Professionals (read the full report)* - Virtual, October 11-12, 2021
- 16th Science School for Healthcare Professionals (read the full report) - Boston, USA, October 27-29, 2019
- 15th Science School for Healthcare Professionals (read the AGM 2018 report) - Hyderabad, India, October 8-10, 2018
- 14th Science School for Healthcare Professionals - Innsbruck, Austria, October 15-17, 2017 (read the AGM 2017 report)
- 13th Science School for Healthcare Professionals - Valencia, Spain, October 23-25, 2016 (read the AGM 2016 report)
- 12th Science School for Healthcare Professionals - Brisbane, Australia, October 4-6, 2015 (read the full report) by Heather Gilbertson, Carmel Smart
- 11th ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Toronto, Canada, August 31-September 2, 2014 by Heather Gilbertson, Tim Wysocki
- 10th ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Gothenburg, Sweden, October 13-15, 2013 by Bärbel Aschemeier, Heather Gilbertson
- 9th ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Istanbul, Turkey, October 7-9, 2012 by Barbara Anderson, Bärbel Aschemeier
- 8th ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Miami Beach, USA, October 16-18, 2011 (read the report) by Carmel Smart, Barbara Anderson
- 7th ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 24-26, 2010 (read the report) by Alan Delamater, Carmel Smart
- 6th ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Ljubljana, Slovenia, August 30 - September 1, 2009 by Alan Delamater, Sheridan Waldron
- 5th ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Durban, South Africa, August 10-12, 2008 (read the report) by Alan Delamater, Sheridan Waldron
- 4th ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Berlin, Germany, September 23-25, 2007 by Alan Delamater, Sheridan Waldron
- 3rd ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Cambridge, UK, September 3-5, 2006 by Sheridan Waldron, Alexandra Greene
- 2nd ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Krakow, Poland, 2005 by Marg McGill, Sheridan Waldron
- 1st ISPAD Science School for Health Professionals - Singapore, 2004 by Marg McGill, Australia