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Don't
Delay - REGISTER
NOW!
Jean
Bennett, M.D. University of Pennsylvania |
Just
Added!
Dr. Jean Bennett of the University of Pennsylvania, the lead
researcher on the gene therapy clinical trial that restored
vision to patients (and was featured on Good
Morning America, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and many others),
will present her clinical findings and what it means for all
patients with retinal diseases.
Plus,
more than 20 leading researchers from prominent institutions
from around the world will be on hand to present their exciting
research and answer your questions!
Terrific coping and motivational sessions, great exhibits,
networking with old friends and new, and lots more.
Also
Featuring...
Gerald
Fishman, M.D.
University of Illinois
Eye & Ear Infirmary
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Eliot
Berson, M.D.
Harvard Medical School |
Stephen
Daiger, Ph.D.
University of Texas
Health Science Center |
David
Chisum, "One Life to Live" |
Congressman
Pete Sessions (R-TX) |
It's
been an incredible year for research! On August 8-10, many
of the world's leading retinal degenerative disease researchers
will come together at VISIONS 2008 in Washington, D.C., to
report on all of the latest scientific breakthroughs. Don't
miss your opportunity to hear directly from these researchers
about the important work they are doing in bringing us closer
than ever to treatments and cures.
During the three-day conference, you'll also have an opportunity
to attend network and coping sessions, and visit the exhibit
hall to learn about the latest products and services available.
You'll also be able to enjoy all the wonderful (free) attractions,
shopping and great restaurants that Washington has to offer.
There has never been a more exciting time in the history of
retinal degenerative disease research. Come to VISIONS 2008
to be a part of the excitement and to catch the spirit of
hope that is sure to be a part of this year's conference!
Click
here to register today before Early Bird
Ends!
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VISIONS
2008 Registration Fees
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Registration
Type
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Early
Bird
Registration
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Regular
Registration
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| Adult |
$275
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$325
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Young
Adult
(12 - 20) |
$225
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$275
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Children
(11 and under) |
$100*
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$125*
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*Child
registration fees does not include Saturday Reception and
Dinner Dance. A ticket to the reception and dinner dance can
be purchased.
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Other
Doctors Speaking at VISIONS 2008 Include:
David
Gamm, M.D., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Hospitals
and Clinics
William
Kimberling, Ph.D., National Usher Syndrome Center
Janet
Sunness, M.D., Greater Baltimore Medical Center
David
Birch, Ph.D., Retina Foundation of the Southwest
Jacque
Duncan, M.D., UCSF School of Medicine
J.
Jill Hopkins, M.D., Retina-Vitreous Associates
Byron
Lam, M.D., Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Shalesh
Kaushal, M.D., Ph.D., University of Florida
Dennis
R. Hoff man, Ph.D., Retina Foundation of the Southwest
Linda
Lemieux, Advanced Cell Technology
Estelle
Condra, Author and Motivational Speaker
Rafael
Caruso, M.D., National Eye Institute
Emily
Chew, M.D., National Eye Institute
Morton
Goldberg, M.D., National Neurovision Research Institute
Mary
Elizabeth Hartnett, M.D., UNC School of Medicine
Meira
Meltzer, M.A., M.S., National Eye Institute
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If
you have any questions regarding VISIONS 2008,
visit www.FightBlindness.org/VISIONS
or call 800-683-5555.
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