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.
2024 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report- 20th SSHP.pdf
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2023 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report- 19th SSHP.pdf
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2022 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report- 18th SSHP
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2021 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report- 17th SSHP.pdf
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2019 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report-16th SSHP.pdf
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2018 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report.pdf
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2017 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report.pdf
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2016 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report.pdf
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2015 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report.pdf
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2011 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report.pdf
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2010 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report.pdf
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2008 ISPAD School for Healthcare Professionals- Report.pdf
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The ISPAD Science School for Healthcare Professionals has a proud history of being hosted at recognized centers of excellence across the globe. Here is an overview of its venues from 2004 to 2007:
- 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