Sun, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 17

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (GMT)

Welcome to the 6^thAnnual interdisciplinary conference on innovative imaging of eye diseases that we will hold this year at the new UPMC Vision Institute in Pittsburgh, PA from September 15th-17th, 2024.

As with previous years, we will be mixing physicists, biologists and ophthalmologists around specific medical issues related to ocular imaging. Each topic area will be addressed by speakers from complementary fields of expertise (ophthalmology, physics, biology, mathematics). This is a unique opportunity to cross-fertilize fields of knowledge for a better understanding of diseases and ultimately for better clinical care. Similarly to speakers, the audience is expected to be a mix of physicists, biologists, and ophthalmologists. We also will experiment this year with broadening the scope of our meeting to include more biological and neuroscience topics, more industry participation and professional development programming for trainees.

Topics for this year’s meeting include innovative imaging technologies for structural imaging of the anterior segment and retina, functional retinal imaging, ocular immunology and inflammation, eye movements, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, animal models, organoids and novel vision restoration therapies such as optogenetics. Scientific sessions will consist of invited and submitted talks grouped by topic followed by lengthy discussions. These discussion sessions are a unique aspect of the i2eye format, where we aim to bridge between disciplines for fruitful discussions on how to move our interrelated fields of investigation forward together.

Additional programming will include a poster session, a roundtable discussion with industry, hands-on demonstrations of innovative imaging technologies, Vision Institute laboratory tours, and professional development activities for trainees.

On-site and online registration is free of charge to all invited speakers and attendees working in academia or at non-profit institutions. Online participants will be able to join virtually for certain sessions. Industry colleagues are invited and encouraged to attend, please email I2EYE24@pitt.edu for information how to participate

2024 Agenda:

i2Eye 2024 Key Dates and Information:

~~July 15 Abstract Submission closes~~
July 15 Last Day of offered Hotel Preferential Rates (Oaklander / Marriott City Center)
~~July 31~~ ~~Abstract acceptance notifications issued~~
Sept 15-17 i2Eye Conference

Abstract submission Guidelines: CLOSED

List presenting author and all co-authors along with their affiliations
Ensure you include the following sections: Authors, Title, Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusions
Keep to 250 words maximum (not including authors and affiliations)
Text only (no images or other attachments)
Word or PDF format

Email your abstract* to I2EYE24@pitt.edu or upload it during your registration

Deadline for submissions is July 15^th, 2024.

*All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the organizing committee. 10 trainees will be selected to present as a speaker in one of the Sunday day sessions. All other submitted abstracts will be presented as posters during the cocktail reception Sunday evening. Travel grants will also be awarded to the 10 selected abstracts. For all other attendees travel and stay will be at their discretion.

Join us in Pittsburgh for i2Eye 2024:

Arrival

Pittsburgh is served by one international airport: Pittsburgh International Airport located around 20 miles from downtown Pittsburgh.

Travelers can take the PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit) Bus line: 28X ($2.75 one way) or Uber & Lyft (~$50).

Hotel Accommodations

The University of Pittsburgh is offering 2 hotels with preferential rates (rates last until 7/15/24)

Marriott City Center - Downtown ($179)- located within a walking distance (15min) from the Vision Institute.
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection ($279) - located at the University Campus (Oakland). It will be accessible to the Vision Institute by multiple busses or by Uber / Lyft (15min)

If you are interested in either of these hotels*, please let us know through your registration by clicking "buy tickets" and following the process. We will then send you a direct link where you can book your accommodation. *Hotel cost will be at the attendees' discretion.

Pittsburgh Social Event

Pittsburgh Pirates v Kansas City Royals

Prior to the conference starting, i2Eye participants have the opportunity to attend a MLB game at the picturesque PNC PARK, Saturday, September 14 at 1:05p. If interested in attending with the group, let us know via your registration* (there is an option to select this event). *Ticket costs will be at the attendees' discretion. (from $33 to $58)

If you have any questions contact I2EYE24@pitt.edu or a member of the Organizing Committee. We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!

i2Eye 2024 Organizing Committee:

John Ash (Pittsburgh), Christophe Baudouin (Paris), Kate Grieve (Paris), Michel Paques (Paris),

Serge Picaud (Paris), Ethan Rossi (Pittsburgh), José-Alain Sahel (Pittsburgh), Florian Sennlaub (Paris)

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