Renowned researchers from across Canada and the United States are scheduled to speak at “Health Issues for Physically Active Women,” a scientific conference to be held at the Athletic Centre on October 26th, 2007.

The Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Health and Physical Activity at U of T’s Faculty of Physical Education and Health together with the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine (CASM) will sponsor the event.

Speakers include:
Anne B. Loucks, Ph.D., Ohio University, USA
“The Female Athlete Triad: An Update and New Insights”

Lisa Hoffman, BSc., BSW., R.D., University of Toronto, Canada
Ron Thompson, Ph.D., Indiana, USA.
“Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders- What is the Difference in Physically Active Women?”

Paula J. Harvey, BMBS, PhD, FRACP, University of Toronto, Canada
“Cardiovascular Risk in Estrogen Deficient Young Women with Menstrual Irregularities”

Doug Richards, M.D., Dip Sport Med, University of Toronto, Canada
“Stress Fractures in Female Athletes: Understanding Etiology and Improving the Accuracy of Diagnosis”

Gillian Hawker, M.D., M.Sc., FRCP(C), Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Canada
“Bone Loss in Pre- and Postmenopausal Women: Differences and Similarities in Characteristics and Treatment”

Mary Jane De Souza, Ph.D., University of Toronto, Canada
Nancy Williams, Sc.D., Pennsylvania State University, USA
“Panel Discussion: Challenges in Prevention and Treatment of the Triad: From Research to Practice”

Kathleen Cody, MBA American Bone Health Association, USA
Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education
“Targeting Adolescent Athletes: A National Program Model at Work”

The conference will be held room 307 of the Athletic Centre.
If you are interested in attending, register by October 10th by calling 416-968-0010 (group code FAT).

For more information, contact susan.awdishu@utoronto.ca, or sarah.west@utoronto.ca or call 416-946-8707.