Invitation-Only
International Conference on
Prematurity and Stillbirth
Seattle, WA, USA
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Keynote Address and Reception
Friday-Sunday, May 8-10, 2009
Presentations and Working Group Meetings
Invitees, please register here.
Notes: Only invitees will be able to access registration. Children’s Circle of Care (CCC) members should see CCC Web site for registration.
Quick Links:
- About the invitation-only conference
- Why is the conference invitation-only?
- How can I stay informed if I’m unable to attend?
- Who do I contact for questions about the conference?
About the invitation-only conference
GAPPS is co-convening this international conference with UNICEF and the World Health Organization. To date, major sponsors include March of Dimes, Seattle Children's and the University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. The conference is funded in part by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Key stakeholders and experts from around the world will collaborate to identify and prioritize recommendations for advancing research and improving birth outcomes. GAPPS has engaged an international team of investigators to showcase findings from their literature review, unpublished data review, and gap analysis.
Key stakeholders include the following groups from developing and developed countries: researchers, healthcare practitioners, UN and government agencies, nonprofits and policymakers.
GAPPS' Scientific Advisory Council provides scientific and programmatic rigor and objective oversight of the conference program content. Council members have a history of leadership and contributions to maternal, newborn, and child health issues and represent academic centers as well as national and international health organizations and agencies.
Why is the conference invitation-only?
The meeting is limited to 150 participants who represent a diverse group of stakeholders from developing and developed countries. The dozen working groups must remain small to ensure a manageable and vigorous discussion, and to foster continued collaboration beyond the conference. Working groups will be led by a facilitator with specific expertise in the given topic.
How can I stay informed if I'm unable to attend?
Parts of the event will be recorded and can be viewed online from our Web site through a webcast. GAPPS will also report on findings following the conference. If you would like to stay informed, please send us your contact information. Note that your e-mail will not be used or sold for any purpose other than updates from GAPPS.
For additional information, please e-mail or call (206) 884-7332.