Meeting

SAVE THE DATE!

March 10-12, 2023
In-person at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia, PA

Early career investigators present their research in a supportive, structured yet relaxed learning environment
Regional clinicians are exposed to cutting-edge clinical and basic science from emerging talent
Physician-scientists join educational programs on important topics in pediatric research
Trainees and experienced physician-scientists network in a informal and friendly setting

	Registration
Member	TBD
Non-Member	TBD

KEY DATES TBD

AWARDS

Each year ESPR honors authors of the top abstracts submitted to the ESPR Scientific Meeting as well as a leading mentor.

ESPR MEAD JOHNSON RECKITT TRAINEE YOUNG INVESTIGATOR TRAVEL AWARD

How many awards are there?

Three.

Who is eligible?

ESPR Trainee Young Investigator Award Finalists.

What does the award cover?

Each award covers the cost of one PAS registration at the trainee registration rate.

ESPR ABOTT NUTRITION JUNIOR FACULTY YOUNG INVESTIGATOR TRAVEL AWARD

How many awards are there?

Three

Who is eligible?

ESPR Junior Faculty Young Investigator Award Finalists

What does the award cover?

Each award covers the cost of one PAS registration at the faculty registration rate.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT,MERITORIOUS POSTER & CLINICAL CASE COMPETITION AWARDS

Recognition will be given to the most outstanding abstracts in these categories.
No application is required.
One Mead Johnson Reckitt Quality Improvement Award
Meritorious Poster Awardees sponsored by Abbott Nutrition and Mead Johnson Reckitt will be selected from each poster session.
Meritorious Poster Awardees are announced February 31, 2022
Three Clinical Case Competition Finalists will be selected to present cases Friday March 11, 2022
The Clinical Case Competition winner is announced Friday March 11, 2022

MENTOR OF THE YEAR - *not connected to abstract submission

The ESPR Mentor of the Year Award is presented to an outstanding teacher who has had a major impact on developing research skills in trainees and launching productive research careers. The Award is announced at the Scientific Meeting.

* Not connected to abstract submission

Year	Recipient
2022	Paul Offit
2020 – 2021	Rose Viscardi
2019	Hallam Hurt
2018	George Porter
2017	Judy Aschner
2016	Satyan Lakshminrusimha
2015	Edmund La Gamma
2014	James Padbury
2013	Phyllis Dennery
2012	Heber Nielsen
2011	Gary Fleisher
2010	Margaret Hostetter
2009	Ivan D. Frantz, III
2008	Jane Newburger
2007	Elizabeth McAnarney
2006	Mark Batshaw
2005	Ian Gross
2004	Stephen Ludwig
2003	Robert “Skip” Nelson
2002	Ira Greifer
2001	William Oh

Diversity in the Research Workforce Travel Awards

These are the two awards in:

2022 ESPR Abbott Nutrition Trainee Diversity in the Workforce Travel Award
2022 ESPR Mead Johnson Reckitt Junior Faculty Diversity in the Workforce Travel Award

Travel Award

Finalists will be chosen based on abstract scores. They will then be asked to submit a bio & essay for consideration by the award committee before the recipients are selected.

ABSTRACTS

The success of the Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) Scientific Meeting is driven by presentation of the highest quality original science. Your support and participation, through the submission of your best abstracts and your attendance, is key to our continued success and growth.We encourage you to:
- Submit abstracts of the highest quality detailing cutting edge, hypothesis-driven, novel investigations from your own laboratory or clinical research program. Encourage others in your discipline to submit as well.
- Encourage junior faculty and trainees to submit their abstracts. Early career stage investigators are especially encouraged to consider submitting their work.
This Meeting is an important opportunity for child health professionals to show their support for academic medicine. The Meeting demonstrates the vigor and enthusiasm of academic medicine by showcasing the best in pediatrics and child health research of this century. We look forward to your abstract submissions.
- Fee: $75 per submission
- Questions: Direct to easternspr@gmail.com
Key Abstract Submission Dates
- Call for Submissions Opens: TBD
- Submission Deadline: TBD

CLINICAL CASE COMPETITION

ESPR solicits interesting clinical cases from residents and fellows for our popular Clinical Case Competition Session. The top-ranked submissions will be invited for presentation.

Suggested Content

The Clinical Case:

May be an atypical presentation of a common disease or an unusual disease.
The final diagnosis must be deducible using the information presented.
Should include a comprehensive history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and/or diagnostic imaging, the final diagnosis as well as a brief discussion of the differential and/or final diagnosis.
Should be presented in an organized, logical manner such that a very good pediatrician could determine a final diagnosis.

Submission:

- Must be submitted by the abstract submission deadline.
- Include the following headings:
  - History (including the chief complaint, history of present illness, and relevant past medical and family history). Please include only information relevant to the evaluation or final diagnosis.
  - Physical Examination: Vital signs, pertinent physical examination findings.
  - Laboratory testing and/or diagnostic imaging
  - Final Diagnosis
  - Discussion
  - Optional: Up to two digital images or radiographs without interpretation.
- Fee: $55 per submission.
- Questions: Direct to easternspr@gmail.com

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

There are a number of options for industry and academic centers to expand their company, institution, and/or product exposure. Opportunities are available on a first come, first-served basis. We invite you to take advantage of these promotional opportunities to heighten your visibility and leave your mark at ESPR!

Promotional Opportunities