Report on the 3rd International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases (ICOCD-2018)
Journal Title: Journal of Obesity and Chronic Diseases - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
United Scientific Group (USG) would like to extend thanks to all the organizers, scientific committee, sponsor and all attendees for making the 3rd International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases, a huge success. The event witnessed around 130 attendees from around the world and concluded in Los Angeles on July 25, 2018. The three-day event gathered participation from 28 countries around the world, making ICOCD-2018 a global platform to share knowledge and discuss recent advancements in the field of obesity. We are proud to have been able to bring together the top researchers, academicians, innovators, and experts in the industry with an opportunity to interact and discuss the latest technologies and challenges in the field.
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Reza Hakkak
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