RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 International Chair/Committee on Cardiometabolic Risk Announced JF MD Conference Express YR 2006 FD SAGE Publications VO 6 IS 1 SP 8 OP 8 DO 10.1177/155989770601002 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/6/1/8.abstract AB To highlight the growing worldwide problem of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and to promote research and education on prevention, assessment and optimal management of patients at elevated cardiometabolic risk, the Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada announced the launch of the first international and multidisciplinary chair on cardiometabolic risk.