SBWC 2017

Third World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care to be held at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego, California, March 16 – 19, 2017.

The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) is continuing efforts to improve the health of those living with Spina Bifida through this innovative meeting that serves as the preeminent forum for a unique gathering of international Spina Bifida researchers and health care professionals specializing in a range of medical disciplines.

Developmental Pediatrics
Dietetics
Epidemiology
Genetics
Neurology
Neuropsychology
Neurosurgery
Nursing
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Physiatry
Psychology
Rehabilitative Therapy
Research Science
Social Work
Urology

The Third World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care will feature a number of keynote addresses tackling some of the most groundbreaking topics in Spina Bifida today.

Below is an outline of possible topics to be featured during the keynote addresses:

Adults with Spina Bifida
Basic Science
Genetic and Environmental Etiologies in Spina Bifida
National Spina Bifida Patient Registry
Spina Bifida Health Care Guidelines Summary
Spina Bifida Care around the Globe
Toxic stress
Transition in Care for Patients with Spina Bifida
Useful Apps in Care for Patients with Spina Bifida