The Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research is an organization of individuals from a wide variety of disciplines who share a common interest: the epidemiology of pregnancy, infancy and childhood. https://sper.org/https://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3moyorfzkw22kThe #SPER2026 meeting is complete. Thank you to all the presenters and attendees that made this meeting a success! See you in Detroit next year!24 Jun 2026 00:44 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3moyorfzkw22khttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3moxygh45ak2lSPER attendees, post your annual meeting pics with #SPER2026. We’d love to see what you’re up to at the meeting.23 Jun 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxygh45ak2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3moxy7yw3kc2l#SPER2026 Keynote speaker, Sonia Hernandez-Diaz, MD, DrPH provided an engaging talk on Target Trial Emulations in Pregnancy: Challenges and Solutions.23 Jun 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxy7yw3kc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3moxpchjoy22mHappening now! Health Equity Methods in pediatric and perinatal epidemiologic research symposium session. #SPER202623 Jun 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxpchjoy22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3movtlahib222Congrats to the new #SPER2026 Committee Members! President Elect: Karen Schliep, Univ. of Utah Treasurer: Marina Feiler, Univ. at Buffalo Member at Large: Ugochinyere Vivian Ukah, McGill Univ. Trainee Rep.: Sabrina Chiodo, Univ. of Toronto International Rep.: Rima Kaddoura, American Univ. of Beirut22 Jun 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3movtlahib222https://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3movy3xgubs2h#SPER2026 kicks off with an opening panel on the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study.22 Jun 2026 22:53 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3movy3xgubs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3movtlahib222Congrats to the new #SPER2026 Committee Members! President Elect: Karen Schliep, Univ. of Utah Treasurer: Marina Feiler, Univ. at Buffalo Member at Large: Ugochinyere Vivian Ukah, McGill Univ. Trainee Rep.: Sabrina Chiodo, Univ. of Toronto International Rep.: Rima Kaddoura, American Univ. of Beirut22 Jun 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3movtlahib222https://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3mov4ofk5y223Welcome to #SPER2026! Get ready for some amazing talks and posters in Phoenix over the next two days. Tell us which sessions you are most looking forward to attending. https://sper.org/annual-meeting-2/22 Jun 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mov4ofk5y223https://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3moldkzddds2qCheck out next week's conference agenda https://sper.org/annual-meeti.... Including Breakfast with the Experts! @ppe-journal.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Jun 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3moldkzddds2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3mddijsacik22Today is the day! All abstracts for the SPER Annual Meeting (June 22-23 in Phoenix) and the 2026 SPER Virtual Meeting (April 21) are due today, January 26, by 11:59pm Pacific Time. Find information and link to abstract submissions below: lnkd.in/ep7SyU3U https://lnkd.in/ep7SyU3U26 Jan 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddijsacik22https://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3m6wq4u5pas2y🌟 Calling all SPER members! We're seeking nominations for the following Executive Committee positions: President (2026-2029) Treasurer (2026-2029) Member-at-Large (2026-2030) Trainee Representative (2026-2027) All terms begin June 2026. 📅 Deadline: March 13, 2026 https://sper.org/executive-committee-call-for-nominations/01 Dec 2025 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wq4u5pas2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3m5vxvs4c2s24Are you passionate about reproductive, perinatal, or pediatric health? Join the Society for Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research! Connect with researchers, attend virtual & in-person meetings. Students & trainees welcome! Learn more: sper.org #Epidemiology #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth https://sper.org18 Nov 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vxvs4c2s24https://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lrb3wlevs22d#SPER2025 day two started with a keynote on research, education, and implementation on healthy behaviors for a solid start in early life by Professor Régine Steelers-Theurissen!10 Jun 2025 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrb3wlevs22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lr75742s7s2kSPER 2025 begins with an opening session on the population health impacts from abortion babe in the US09 Jun 2025 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr75742s7s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lr6injhyts2uAbout to be leaving on a jet (blue) plane to Boston. #SPER starts in a few hours with career development sessions!09 Jun 2025 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr6injhyts2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lqy6dciwwc2vSoon [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Jun 2025 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqy6dciwwc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lq3qw3uko22rTwo weeks to SPER in Boston ! Check out meeting info on our website https://sper.org/annual-meeting-2/26 May 2025 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq3qw3uko22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lpndm6uvu22tWelcome to our newly elected executive committee members! Sarka Lisonkova (President Elect) Stefania Papathedorou (Secretary) Andrew Williams (Member at Large) Xuanxuan Zhu (Trainee Representative)21 May 2025 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpndm6uvu22thttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lp4xvqzwjc2qWant to know what’s happening with SPER? Good news, we have a newsletter! https://sper.org/newsletters-2/?email_id=3614 May 2025 12:12 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp4xvqzwjc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lopb3awz4k2i There are only a few days left to register with the discounted early registration rate! Early registration ends on May 12, 2025. ​ Check out the meeting page for program details & General Information page with information on accessibility, childcare, and transportation ​ https://sper.org/annual-meeting-2/09 May 2025 01:19 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lopb3awz4k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lmvasm5e5c2oHey! Did you know the SPER methods workshop is virtual and free this year? Now you do! Coming up on April 29th, register now! [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Apr 2025 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmvasm5e5c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lmi7v6grc22oSPER 2025 elections are now open! Members can read candidate statements and vote here: https://sper.org/2025-elections/ Deadline to vote is Monday April 28th https://unsplash.com/photos/a-hand-holding-a-red-button-that-says-i-vote-v0OWc_skg0g10 Apr 2025 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmi7v6grc22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lkr6prckak2othe SPER Advanced Methods Workshop will be entirely virtual and will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Dr. Dana Goin will present on the use of the difference-in-difference approach. It’s free! https://sper.org/annual-meeting-2/advanced-methods-workshop/19 Mar 2025 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkr6prckak2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lkr6prckak2othe SPER Advanced Methods Workshop will be entirely virtual and will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Dr. Dana Goin will present on the use of the difference-in-difference approach. It’s free! https://sper.org/annual-meeting-2/advanced-methods-workshop/19 Mar 2025 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkr6prckak2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3lk275eopsc2eJoin us for the 2nd Annual SPER Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, April 8th! Program is online, registration is free to SPER members and non-members https://sper.org/virtual-meeting/10 Mar 2025 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk275eopsc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/spercomms.bsky.social/post/3ljko3bujhk2eNominations still open! President (2025-2028) Secretary (2025-2028) Member-at-Large (2025-2029) Trainee Representative (2025-2026) We are particularly seeking candidates for President—if you are interested, now is a great time to contribute to the Society. https://sper.org/executive-committee-call-for-nominations/ https://SPER.org04 Mar 2025 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:bdirefcdvjdknbfooj3u7a5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljko3bujhk2e