IN THE NEWS CGGS Members Meet in Nashville
Over 45 members gathered at The Standard at Smith House in Nashville to reconnect with colleagues and attend the Annual Meeting. Built in the late 1840’s, The Standard's rich history offered a unique and welcoming gathering spot. The evening included a “Glass of Wine with Chandler and Grant,” facilitated by Joel Schuman, MD; welcome remarks from President Janey Wiggs, MD, PHD; a relaxing dinner; and an open audience forum giving attendees the opportunity to discuss their personal experiences during COVID. Ian Conner, MD, PhD, Treasurer, led this interesting and unique discussion with members commenting on their life changes and experiences during this unprecedented time. A highlight of the meeting was the announcement of the 2021 David Epstein Clinician Scientist Award, presented to Brian Stagg, MD, MS. Thank you to Aerie Pharmaceuticals for their generous funding of this prestigious award. | Upcoming Events
The Chandler Grant Lecture and the New England Ophthalmological Society Glaucoma Session September 23 - 24, 2022 Planning is underway. Please check back periodically.
Past Events CGGS Annual Meeting March 4, 2022 Nashville, TN
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AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS COMMITS TO FIVE-YEAR GRANT TO FUND AWARD
The Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society (CGGS) is pleased to announce an exclusive five-year partnership with Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to fund the distinguished David L. Epstein Clinician-Scientist Research Award. The CGGS created this award to honor Dr. Epstein, who is widely \considered to be one of the most influential leaders in the world of glaucoma and glaucoma research over the past 40 years.
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The award is a small way to honor his commitment to the scientific understanding and cure of glaucoma through the support of promising clinician-scientists in research environments. As Joel Schuman, MD, past-president, CGGS, once wrote in a tribute to Dr. Epstein, his “greatest legacy is the army of clinician-scientists whom he inspired throughout his years.” Society News
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THANK YOU TO AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS
FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT THE DAVID L. EPSTEIN CLINICIAN-SCIENTIST RESEARCH AWARD
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