Events and Congresses

Moderator: Linda de Vries, The Netherlands

• The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Outcome After Preterm Birth: James Boardman, UK
• Outcome Following Preterm Birth 25 Years On: Neil Marlow, UK

Moderator: Geraldine Boylan, Ireland

• Machine Learning for Neonatal Brain Nonitoring: Sabine van Huffel, Belgium
• Sleep as a Biomarker of Brain Integrity in Neonates and Can Automated Analysis Help? Renee Shelhaas, USA
• Machine Learning to Aid Clinical Decision Making in Perinatal Asphyxia: Deirdre Murray, Ireland

Moderator: Frank Van Bel, The Netherlands

• Update on NIRS Monitoring for Preterm Management (SAFEBOOSC III): Gorm Greisen, Denmark
• Blood Pressure and the Newborn Brain: Eugene Dempsey, Ireland
• Optical Imaging for the Newborn Brain: Topun Austin, UK

Moderator: Alistair Gunn, NZ

• The Conundrum of Neonatal Encephalopathy and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: Are We Closer to a Consensus Guideline? Pierre Gressens, France
• Optimization of Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy: Marianne Thoresen, Norway

The 2021 AWHONN Convention, taking place June 12 – 16 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, will focus on ways in which you can quickly adapt to uncertain scenarios, challenge the norms and bring new ideas to the table, and ensure a new future exists where you emerge as an effective leader at any level of experience.

EPOS is the leading and largest group of those interested in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Genetics in Europe. One of the basic principles of the Group has been that discussion of squints should be excluded and left to the strabismological societies and this will be maintained.

We are glad to announce that the 36th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress will be held in conjunction with the 12th Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO) Annual Scientific Meeting, from 2 to 5 August 2021 (1 August as Day 0), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysia is given the privilege to host this prestigious annual event of APAO for the 3rd time, and we are most excited to welcome distinguished eye specialists and young future leaders from around the world, with our incomparable scientific program and striking social events infused with local cultural taste.

The Congress of join European Neonatal Societies (jENS 2021) represents a renowned international event during which neonatologists and neonatal care professionals from around the world gain unparalleled access to the best scientific research and clinical care programmes available. Attendees from all levels of neonatal care are welcome. A large-scale panel of leading international experts, who have personally contributed to state-of-the-art developments in the areas of neonatal care and research, are awaiting you.

The APHL 2021 NBS Virtual Symposium will feature a series of general sessions, roundtables and poster presentations on selected topics. Experts will discuss the pandemic response and other timely topics, including follow-up, quality improvement, molecular technology, current and new​ disor​ders and the parent/patient perspective. Additionally, each poster will be available to view throughout the symposium, and attendees will have the opportunity to peruse an exhibitor hall with representatives available to discuss the latest in products and services.

For more than 30 years, the American Academy of Ophthalmology Foundation has been dedicated to the prevention of global blindness through education and service.

Foundation funding allows Academy programs to improve continuing education, build on beneficial service programs and promote better ways to provide patient care. Your support gives ophthalmologists in every country the educational resources to assist them in providing the gift of sight.