The Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference is the primary annual educational and networking event for the Pediatric Research Alliance. This conference brings together both basic and clinical science researchers with pediatricians and healthcare providers to promote the integration of cutting-edge research into clinical practice. In 2017, we had a record attendance of more than 465 people representing 18 institutions across the southeast, including Vanderbilt, Duke, and the University of Alabama Birmingham. The theme of the 2018 conference is precision medicine. Please join us for an exciting day of presentations, poster sessions, networking and knowledge-sharing.
Conference Co-Chairs
Clinton H. Joiner, MD, PhD, Vice Chair for Research, Emory Department of Pediatrics; Aflac Children’s Chair for Hematology and Director, Section of Hematology, Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; and Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine
Scott J. Hollister, PhD, Patsy and Alan Dorris Chair in Pediatric Technology; Director, Center for 3D Medical Fabrication (3DMedFab); Director, Tissue Engineering & Mechanics Laboratory (TEM); and Professor, Wallace A. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University
Beatrice E. Gee, MD, AB, FAAP, Medical Director, Sickle Cell and Hematology Program, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding; and Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Director for Translational Science, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine
**Prizes include tickets to Atlanta area restaurants and attractions, including Buckhead Life Restaurants, Fernbank Museum, Botanical Gardens, and World of Coke!**
| Abstracts |
|---|
Deadline to Submit Abstracts: Friday, March 16, 2018 at 12:00 PM
- Abstracts on any topic related to child health research are encouraged.
- Abstracts related to precision medicine will be given priority when selecting abstracts for oral presentation.
- Anyone may submit an abstract, including but not limited to principal investigators, trainees, students, and staff.
- The maximum length of abstracts is 350 words and you may submit more than one abstract.
PLEASE NOTE: Submitting an abstract does not automatically register you for the conference! Neither you nor any investigator listed on your abstract will automatically be registered to attend. Click here to register.
Click here to create a new abstract. (You will be prompted to create an account and password.)
Click here to resume a saved abstract.
| Directions |
|---|
The best address to use for the Georgia Aquarium parking deck entrance using GPS is 246 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30313.
Parking in the official Georgia Aquarium parking deck is included with your registration; please pick up a parking voucher at the registration desk when you arrive.
For more details directions click here.
| FAQ |
|---|
1) What is the cost to attend the conference?
The registration fee is $40 until May 25, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST or $50 at the door.
2) I don't remember paying a registration fee to attend this conference in the past. Is the fee new?
Yes. Participation in this conference has grown substantially since the first conference was held 6 years ago. While we have been fortunate to continue to receive generous contributions from most host institutions and several sponsors, it is now necessary for us to charge a nominal registration fee to cover expenses. Registration fees cover approximately 20% of the total cost of the conference.
3) How can I pay the registration fee?
You may pay via credit card, Emory smartkey or CHOA cost center. Simply select the ticket type you would like on the registration page.
4) Is the registration fee waived for anyone?
The registration fee is waived ONLY for students, residents, postdocs and fellows.
5) What if I miss the registration deadline? Can I still attend?
Yes, you may still attend the conference if you miss the online registration deadline; however, the registration fee will be higher. Anyone who registers on-site the day of the conferenece will be charged a $50 registration fee.
6) Will I get a refund if I can no longer attend the conference?
You may receive a refund of your full registration fee until 30 days prior to the conference. After May 8, 2018, no refunds will be given.
| Registration |
|---|
You may purchase tickets by clicking here.
