The theme of the meeting is Complexities in sleep medicine - beyond the textbook.
Program
4pm Registration and nibbles
4.30 ECR data blitz
5pm Complex narcolepsy case studies - Dr Sheila Sivam, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician
5.30 Bimaxillary advancement surgery (MMA) for severe OSA - Dr David Leinkram, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
6pm Networking and nibbles
6.30 Finish
Speakers
Dr Sheila Sivam runs the Narcolepsy and Hypersomnolence Clinic at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) Medicines Subcommittee, which is currently working on advocating for improved access to first line medications and research opportunities for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. In addition, she is a member of the ASA Hypersomnolence Data Registry Working Group and co-chair of the Sydney Health Partners Sleep Health Clinical Academic Group. Dr Sivam also works part time at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Service.
Dr David Leinkram graduated dentistry from the University of Melbourne, Dr Leinkram worked as a hospital dentist in Griffith, NSW, before moving to Sydney to commence training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr Leinkram received his medical degree from the University of Sydney and was a Junior Medical Officer at Prince of Wales Hospital. He was a specialist registrar at Westmead and John Hunter Hospitals and was subsequently appointed as a Visiting Medical Officer at Westmead Hospital. Dr Leinkram pursued further specialised training at Liverpool Hospital and at The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, where he has been appointed as a Visiting Medical Officer. He is actively involved in the education of fellow dentists and doctors as well as in the training of future Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Since completing his training in 2012, David has developed a keen interest in complex dental implant surgery, orthognathic surgery as well as the management of oral cancers.
Abstract submissions
Three early career researcher abstracts will be selected for an oral presentation of 7 minutes duration during the first session of the meeting, with 3 minutes of question time to follow. To be eligible, you should be a student or an early career researcher less than 6 years post-doctorate who is also an ASA member.
Your abstract must be a maximum of 300 words, including background with clear aims, methods, results and conclusion. Do not include tables, figures or images in your submission. Include all authors’ first and last names, including affiliations, with the presenting author’s name in bold.
Abstracts are due by 5pm on Thursday 13 March. You will be notified by Friday 14 March for the outcomes of the abstract. If selected, presentations should include a conflict-of-interest statement.
Download abstract template here.
Please email your completed abstract form to: [email protected]
Registration will close at 1pm on Wednesday 2 April. To register you will need to log in with your member details or create an account on this website if you're not a member. Inquiries about this event should be directed to Asha Mohabir.
When: 4pm-6.30pm, Thursday 3 April
Where: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research, 176 Hawkesbury Rd, Westmead NSW 2145
Cost: Free to members and AU$50 for non-members. Registration is required.
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