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Show !ou77Ul1 of CliniCJll Neuro-ophtiullmology 8(4): 283, 1988. Announcements INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY SYMPOSIUM This symposium will summarize current thought regarding surgical treatment of epilepsy for children under 12 years of age. In particular, the role of surgery for epilepsy within neurodevelopmental continuum will be addressed. This symposium will be held, March 8-10, 1989 at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida. For further information contact Michael S. Duchowny, M.D., Miami Children's Hospital, 6125 SW 31 Street, Miami, FL 33155, tel. (305)662-8330. 283 © 1988 Raven Press, Ltd., New York FIGHT FOR SIGHT SCIENTIFIC AWARDS PROGRAM Applications are available for the following programs in ophthalmic and vision research under the Fight For Sight Awards Program, administered by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology: (1) grants-in-aid for research projects, stressing pilot and feasibility projects, with awards of $1,000 to $10,000; (2) postdoctoral fellowships, with maximum awards of $12,000; (3) student (summer) fellowships, with maximum awards of $400 per month. The deadline for receipt of completed applications will be March I, 1989. Starting dates are July 1 or September 1, 1989 and June 1, 1989 for student fellowships. For further information and application forms (indicate category desired) write to: Fight For Sight, Inc., Box 474, 601 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205. |
