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September 21 - 22, 2012

This second biennial AMD symposium will bring together international experts from a diverse array of topics as well as leaders from related disciplines outside ophthalmology in an interactive format to discuss current and future topics in AMD research.  Subjects that will be covered include genetics, RPE/Bruch’s membrane/choriocapillaris, inflammation, stem cells and tissue engineering, imaging, animal models, and neurodegenerative disease.

Organizing Committee Co-Chairs

Patricia A. D'Amore, PhD

Co-Director of Research, Senior Scientist, and
Ankeny Scholar of Retinal Molecular Biology, Schepens Eye Research Institute
Co-Director, HMS Ophthalmology AMD Center of Excellence
Professor of Ophthalmology and Pathology, Harvard Medical School

Ivana K. Kim, MD

Retina Service, Director of Macular Degeneration Unit, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Co-Director, HMS Ophthalmology AMD Center of Excellence
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School

Joan W. Miller, MD

Chief of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Massachusetts General Hospital
Henry Willard Williams Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School

What attendees had to say about the 2010 symposium:

"I wanted to thank you very much for inviting me to the First Biennial Symposium on AMD. Without a doubt, it was the best AMD meeting I have ever attended. I left there with a wealth of knowledge on the excellent research taking place in this area. Also, I was very pleased that you provided us with ample time for extended group discussions of the different contributions presented. The meeting was a major success thanks to your efforts and thoughtfulness." Nicolas G. Bazan, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Director, Neuroscience Center of Excellence; Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Endowed Chair of Retinal Degenerations; Chair, Research Council, Translational Research Initiative, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans

"Thank you again for the invitation to the First Biennial AMD Symposium. It was a truly outstanding meeting with fantastic scientific exchange, and the best on AMD I ever attended. Thank you so much for organizing such a great symposium and for inviting me to participate"  Frank G. Holz, M.D., F.E.B.O., Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bonn