Robust question/answer sessions are a key part the scientific exchange of the RD Meeting. To help maintain this culture of the meeting, the RD team will strictly enforce the presentation timings provided below.
Keynote lectures: 30 minute presentation; 10 min. discussion
Regular podium presentations: 20 minute presentation; 10 min. discussion
Travel awardee presentations: 15 minute presentation; 5 min. discussion
8:00-8:10 |
Introduction of BrightFocus Macular Fast Track Diane BovenKamp, Ph.D., Vice President, Scientific Affairs |
8:10 - 8:15 |
Introduction of Speakers John D. Ash Ph.D., Ophthalmology, University of Florida |
8:15 - 9:00 |
1. The Macula and Fovea of the Human Eye: Anatomy, Development, and Aging Joe G. Hollyfield Ph.D., Cole Eye Institute |
9:00 - 9:45 |
2. Clinical Diagnosis of AMD (wet vs dry), age-related vs early onset Jacque Duncan M.D., Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco |
9:45 -10:30 |
3. Genetics of Macular Degeneration (AMD and early onset) Michael Gorin M.D. Ph.D., Ophthalmology University of California, Los Angeles |
10:30 - 11:00 |
Coffee Break |
11:00 - 11:45 |
4. Histopathology of AMD (wet vs dry) Gerard A Lutty, Ph.D., Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Center |
11:45 - 12:30 |
5. Animal Models of AMD (neovascular models) Bela Anand-Apte MBBS, Ph.D., Cole Eye Institute |
12:30 - 13:45 |
Lunch with Speakers |
13:45 - 14:30 |
6. Animal Models for AMD (RPE and Bruch's Membrane Studies) Catherine Bowes Rickman Ph.D., Ophthalmology, Duke University |
14:30 - 15:15 |
7. In vitro Models for AMD (Cell and Tissue Culture Analysis) Kapil Bharti Ph.D., Ocular and Stem Cell Translational Research Unit, National Eye Institute |
13:15 - 16:00 |
8. Metabolic Defects and Oxidative Damage Involvement in AMD Deborah Ferrington, Ph.D., Ophthalmology and visual Neurosciences, University of Minnesota |
16:00 - 16:30 |
Coffee Break |
16:30 - 17:15 |
9. Immunology and Microglia in AMD Daniel Saban Ph.D., Ophthalmology and Immunology, Duke University |
17:15 - 17:45 |
10. Drug Targets and Clinical Trials for AMD James T. Handa M.D., Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Center |
17:45 |
Closing comments and adjourn |
The full scientifc program has not been published yet. We will update any information asap.
expected Keynote speakers for RD20/20
Val Canto-Soler, Ph.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine
David M. Gamm, M.D., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Anneke den Hollander Ph.D., Radboud University Medical Center
Douglas C. Wallace, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Deadlines
Abstract 01.01.1970 | Hinweis IMPORTANT DATES
June 5, 2021
Travel Award Applications due
August 1, 2021
-Online Hotel and Meeting Registration due.
-Abstract submission is available after payment of registration fee.
August 15, 2021
-Abstracts submitted after this date may not be considered for platform talks, and will likely be programmed as a poster presentation.
Sept or October, 2021
-BrightFocus Macular Fast Track. Fast Track participants should arrive on the 19th.
Sept or October, 2021
-The XIXth International Symposium on Retinal Degeneration Meeting
Sept or October, 2021
-Tuesday Arrival and Welcome Reception
Sept or October, 2021
-Sunday Morning Departure
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Anmeldeschluss 06.06.2020 | Hinweis The Travel Award application site is open.
The organizer is on-track to support approximately 60 travel awards for competitive students, postdocs, and young faculty. Awards will be chosen from submitted applications by a dedicated Travel Awards committee. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply for Travel Awards and to attend the meeting. Persons applying for a Travel Award should contact the organizer for more information. |