COS-4: Canadian Research Meeting

Important topics in ophthalmic research presented by international experts

Saturday, June 26, 1600-1730
Room 2000 CD

Faculty
Todd Margolis, MD
Thomas J. Liesegang, MD
Elise Heon, MD
Sylvain Chemtob, MD

Moderators
Phil Hooper
Martin Steinbach
Allan R. Slomovic

Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • identify key strategies in preparing successful manuscripts for publication
  • compare and contrast different types of written scientific communications
  • describe important elements of clinical research, including critical appraisal of the literature
  • articulate the process of moving from a basic research question to developing an effective scientific method
  • identify important issues for young physicians pursuing a career in scientific research
1600Why and how to publish
Tom Liesegang
1615Discussion
1623Critical appraisal of the literature
Todd Margolis
1638Discussion
1646Having an idea is one thing; Getting to answer the question is another!
Elise Heon
1701Discussion
1708Attracting young physicians to pursue a research career
Sylvain Chemtob
1723Discussion


Todd Margolis, MD, PhD

Director, F.I. Proctor Foundation; Professor and Rose B. Williams Chair in Corneal Research, UCSF