ISER/BrightFocus 2021 Glaucoma Symposium

Due to the success of the first two ISER/BrightFocus Glaucoma Symposia, the International Society for Eye Research (ISER) and BrightFocus Foundation are sponsoring their third bi-annual joint meeting on Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma at the Emory Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia October 6-9, 2021. Join us for an innovative scientific program focused on Glaucoma.

This symposium will bring together leaders in the field of glaucoma to discuss concepts and breakthroughs for the condition. We will employ a Gordon Conference format, anticipating that the intimate setting will encourage informal interaction and will offer ample opportunity to refresh or form new collaborations, develop novel hypotheses, and make new friends.

World-class keynote speakers:

Monica Vetter, PhD monica.vetter@neuro.utah.edu Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy University of Utah « Dynamic Regulation of Microglia in Retina Development and Degeneration »	Francesca Cordeiro, MD, PhD m.cordeiro@ucl.ac.uk University College London and Imperial College « DARC as a Biomarker of Disease »	Gareth Howell, PhD gareth.howell@jax.org The Jackson Laboratory « The Benefits of Studying Eyes and Brains to Uncover Common Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases »
Mark Johnson, PhD m-johnson2@northwestern.edu Department of Biomedical Engineering Northwestern University « The Role of the Inner Wall of Schlemm’s Canal in Ocular Hypertension »	Hao Zhang, PhD hfzhang@northwestern.edu Department of Biomedical Engineering Northwestern University « Multiscale Imaging for Glaucoma Research, from Single Molecules to Humans »

Preliminary Schedule

BrightFocus Glaucoma Fast Track

There will be a pre-symposium BrightFocus Glaucoma Fast TrackSM workshop which will offer attendees an immersive environment to learn and discuss some of the foundational knowledge and recent discoveries in glaucoma research through close interaction with established leaders in the field. You may register for the workshop at the same time you register for the symposium.

Visit the BrightFocus Glaucoma Fast Track website

Abstract Submission

General Abstracts

Abstracts will be considered for poster or oral presentation. All primary authors must register for the full symposium. General Abstract submissions will close on May 19.

Travel Award Abstracts

To be eligible for consideration of a travel award, you must be a student, postdoc within 5 years of terminal degree, or faculty within ten years of terminal degree. You must also check the box on the form that you wish to be considered for a travel award. Travel Award Abstract submission will close on May 14.

Submit Abstracts Here

ISER and BrightFocus strive for full participation of women, persons with disabilities, and under-represented minorities in the meeting and encourage such individuals to attend and apply for Travel Awards.

Registration

Registration will open on May 19.

Sponsorship

Help ISER and the BrightFocus Foundation fulfill their goal of providing a unique, international platform for dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge and advances in glaucoma research and treatment. Your sponsorship will associate your brand with innovation and a commitment to scientific discoveries in the treatment of this disease!

Contact ISER at mail@iser.org for sponsorship opportunity details.

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