A message from our Founder
Our Impact
In just 12 months, the NEC Society grew exponentially. We are reaching more families, clinicians, and scientists than ever before. Our impact and influence are recognized at the state, national, and international levels. The NEC Society has ignited a relentless global movement to build a world without NEC. Our community’s strength and generosity inspire us to work tirelessly toward the day every infant is protected from necrotizing enterocolitis. Together, we are unstoppable. We blazed new paths in 2023 and cannot wait to transform what is possible for babies and families in 2024.
Jennifer Canvasser, Founder & Executive Director
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NEC Symposium San Diego
The NEC Society presented the NEC Symposium, North America’s only NEC-focused scientific conference, in San Diego. The Symposium brought together 200 participants from 9 countries and 35 US states to advance research and quality care.
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Biorepository Milestone
In 2023, the NEC Biorepository grew to include 8 research centers, sharing tissue samples to accelerate NEC research. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative awarded the NEC Biorepository a one million-dollar grant. Discover more about the NEC Biorepository’s impact and future initiatives.
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Forever Our Little One
We are reaching hundreds of families with the information and comfort they need through our empowerment boxes and our storybook about love and loss, “Forever Our Little One.”
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Research Expansion
The NEC Society’s Research Incubator has grown to over 80 members. The Incubator cultivates collaboration and mentorship for NEC-focused researchers, accelerating the field and leading to better understanding and treatment of NEC. Learn more about the Research Incubator’s mission and achievements.
