This one-day program will provide neonatologists and neonatal healthcare providers with the most up-to-date information on a variety of complex physiologic issues in neonatology. Research and technology are constantly expanding. This program will review some of the latest therapies used in treating the sick neonate.

1. Describe management strategies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
2. Discuss benefits of transcatheter occlusion in the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
3. Describe antibiotic stewardship in the very low birth weight infant
4. Discuss current trends in assisted reproductive technology
5. Identify two ways to improve your discussions with families regarding quality-of-life decisions in the NICU
6. Describe strategies and surgical timing of management of hydrocephalus

The conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in the Ruth and Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research Building on the Raymond G. Perelman Campus. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. The $125 registration fee includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch and program materials.

A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at The Sheraton University City, located just a few blocks from Children’s Hospital. The group overnight rate is $179 single and double occupancy plus a 16.25% room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling the Sheraton directly at 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of the conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.