Save the Date: 2017 SPER Annual Meeting
Dates and Location
SPER’s 30th Annual Meeting will be held in downtown Seattle, Washington, at the Westin Seattle, June 19-20, 2017. Registration is now open and a preliminary agenda is available on the SPER web site. Please note that because we will be celebrating our 30th Anniversary we have an extended meeting that will include extra sessions on Day 1!
Abstract deadline FEBRUARY 10th, 2017
Click here to submit abstracts.
Advanced Methods Workshop – June 19th, 2017
We are pleased to offer the Advanced Methods Workshop immediately preceding the SPER Annual Meeting. We have two exciting sessions during the 2017 Workshop: “Sensitivity Analysis for Missing Data: The ‘how to’ for the ‘what if’”, led by Dr. Neil Perkins; and “Causal impact: a gentle introduction to pursuing more policy-relevant epidemiologic investigations”, led by Drs. Daniel Westreich and Elizabeth Rogawski. Click here for more details on the sessions, including information about our presenters.
When you register for the Annual Meeting, don’t forget to also register for the Advanced Methods Workshop! Registration for the Workshop includes admission to both sessions.
2017 Award Nominations
Heinz Berendes International Travel Award – Nominations due Friday, March 3, 2017
SPER requests submissions of manuscripts for the Heinz Berendes International Travel Award. The manuscript should represent work in reproductive, perinatal, or pediatric epidemiology in populations outside of the U.S. or Canada. The winner will present the selected paper at the SPER Annual Meeting. An award of $250 plus expenses for travel, 2 days lodging, and SPER Annual Meeting registration will be given to the author of the paper.
Click here for information on eligibility, how to submit applications, and how the applications will be evaluated.
Student Prize Paper Award – Nominations due Friday, March 3, 2017
SPER requests manuscript submissions for consideration for the annual Student Prize Paper Award. This competition is open to graduate and medical students, postdoctoral fellows, medical residents, research trainees, and clinical fellows interested in reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology. The winner of the award will present the selected paper at the SPER Annual Meeting. An award of $500 plus expenses for travel, two days lodging, and SPER Annual Meeting registration will be given to the author of the selected paper.
Click here for information on eligibility, how to submit applications, and how the applications will be evaluated.
Mentoring Award – Nominations due Friday, April 7, 2017
The SPER Mentoring Award recognizes the importance of dedicated and skilled mentors in the development of reproductive, pediatric, and perinatal epidemiologists at all levels. The nominees will be evaluated based on proficiency in mentoring skills, dedication to mentoring, and attention to advisee development technically, professionally, and personally in the field. Nominees should demonstrate effective people skills, motivate and inspire their mentees to excel, and should serve as a role model, teaching and demonstrating high standards of performance and integrity. A $500 prize is awarded.
Click here for information on eligibility, how to submit applications, and how the applications will be evaluated.
Rising Star Award – Nominations due Friday, April 7, 2017
This award is to recognize early to mid-career investigators whose achievements and potential set them on a trajectory to become research leaders in the field of reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology. Overall research contributors thus far, including publications, presentations, and influence on the field will be considered. An additional important consideration is the candidate’s likely future role, as their career continues to evolve. SPER registration will be covered for the winner and a $500 prize is awarded.
Click here for information on eligibility, how to submit applications, and how the applications will be evaluated.
Student/Trainee Poster Awards
After a very successful introduction at the 2016 Annual Meeting, we are happy to announce the 2nd Annual Student/Trainee Poster Awards at the 2017 Annual meeting. All who were students or trainees when they completed their work (i.e., undergraduate, graduate or medical students; postdoctoral fellows; medical residents; research trainees; or clinical fellows) are eligible. There will be 1 winner and 1 honorable mention per poster session.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO JUDGE THE POSTERS!
We are looking for volunteers to act as poster judges during each of the sessions. Judges are typically asked to judge 4-5 posters. If you are able to help, please contact Sunni Mumford at mumfords@mail.nih.gov. Thank you!