You are cordially invited to "Towards the Establishment of Pediatric Stroke Trials" Conference sponsored by Maimonides Infants and Children's Hospital, the International Pediatric Stroke Study (IPSS), and the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke (NINDS). The research conference aims to develop clinical studies to do research in newborn and childhood stroke.

The International Faculty will speak on:

• translation research
• experience in adult stroke trials
• sickle cell disease
• prior experience in trials with children
• trial design and pitfalls

Faculty:
Hosted by Steven Pavlakis, MD, Director of Pediatric Neurology, Maimonides Medical Center. Members of the International Child Stroke Study Group; Toronto Sick Childrens Hospital; University of California San Francisco; Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia; Great Ormand Street London

Attendees:
Clinical investigators, fellows, rehabilitation experts and funding agencies interested in collaborating or initiating clinical trials in newborns and children in regard to cerebrovascular disease.

When: Friday, December 10, Saturday, December 11 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: Harrison Center, Glen Cove, NY

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