2025 Highights! February 27 | Washington D.C.
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A record-breaking 90+ members gathered on February 27 for the Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society (CGGS) Annual Meeting at the Cosmos Club in Washington D.C. The evening began with a warm reception, followed by welcoming remarks from outgoing President Joshua Stein, MD, MS, and incoming President Peter Netland, MD, PhD. As a cherished tradition, Dr. Joel Schuman led the "Glass of Wine with Chandler and Grant" toast, honoring the enduring legacies of Drs. Paul Chandler and Morton Grant. During the meeting, Leon Herndon, Jr., MD, was nominated and confirmed as President-Elect. His term begins March 2025, and he will assume the presidency in March 2027. The evening also featured special acknowledgments and remarks. Lisa Praeger, MD, General Manager, Pharmaceutical and Dry Eye at Alcon, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate with CGGS members through the David Epstein Clinician-Scientist Grant. A highlight of the night was the announcement of Rithambara (Rithu) Ramachandran, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor, Glaucoma Division, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, as the 2024 David Epstein Clinician-Scientist Award recipient. Dr. Ramachandran will be invited to present her research at a future meeting. Several CGGS members were also recognized for their honors at the 2024 American Glaucoma Society (AGS) meeting:
One of the most engaging moments of the evening was the annual guest presentation, delivered by Andrew Pittner, MD, of Virginia Eye Consultants and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). | His talk, "How to Catch a Fish on Your First Cast," drew a few interesting parallels by tying in Dr. Chandler’s passion for fishing. With an energetic and engaging approach, Dr. Pittner shared insights on angling techniques, sustainability, and his experience teaching the visually impaired to fish. The audience was captivated by his story of reeling in a 750-pound giant bluefin tuna alongside a visually impaired fishing partner. His key takeaway? Success comes from being in the right place at the right time—with one expert to guide you! The CGGS annual presentation is a beloved tradition, showcasing the personal interests and talents of our members beyond their roles as clinicians, educators, and researchers. Dr. Paul Chandler himself had many hobbies, including basket making, beekeeping, and gardening. If you have a unique passion outside of medicine and would like to share it at an upcoming CGGS Annual Meeting, please contact Peter Netland, MD, PhD, President. These presentations add a special dimension to our gatherings, celebrating the rich and diverse interests of our members! |
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| Mark your calendar and join colleagues at the 2026 Annual Meeting scheduled for Planning begins soon and check back periodically for updates. |
| Thank You to ALCON for their commitment to support the David L. Epstein Clinician-Scientist Research Award. |
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