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NEC SYMPOSIUM
The 2019 Symposium attracted 217 diverse participants from Japan, Brazil, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Mexico, Canada, and 30 U.S. states. Participants included neonatologists, pediatric surgeons, pediatric cardiologists, nurses, dietitians, nonprofi ts, industry, lactation consultants, scientists, trainees and students, 20 patient-families impacted by NEC, as well as representatives from PCORI, NICHD, the Food and Drug Administration, and Vermont Oxford Network.
Unlike other medical conferences, the NEC Symposium – like the NEC Society – is led by parents. Every participant at the NEC Symposium is valued for the unique perspective and expertise s/he brings to the NEC community. The NEC Society refers to medical conferences that fully integrate and empower all stakeholders as “All-In Meetings”. When everyone in the NEC community has a voice and we all work together, we can accomplish so much more than we can as individuals. Together, we can create a World Without NEC!
Jennifer Canvasser, Founder & Executive Director
