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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research

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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. sper.org

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Benefits include discounted registration rates for the annual meeting; opportunities to serve on committees, review abstracts and be a poster judge; access to the online jobs and fellowships board; participation in the electronic mailing list; subscription to PPE – and more!

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

SPER members, it’s time to renew your membership for 2027! Or join as a new member. Memberships run from January 1 to December 31, so sign up early to get your full year of member benefits. #EpiSky sper.org/join-sper/

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our 40th Annual Meeting is June 14-15, 2027 in Detroit, MI. sper.org/annual-meeti... Deadlines: Symposium submissions: September 23 – October 28 Abstract submissions: November 23 – January 28 Award nominations: December 2 – February 3 Registration will open on January 13 #EpiSky

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The SPER Virtual Meeting is returning on March 15th, 2027! This year, the abstract submission deadline for the virtual meeting will be the same as the annual in-person meeting. More details to come.

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our 40th Annual Meeting is June 14-15, 2027 in Detroit, MI. sper.org/annual-meeti... Deadlines: Symposium submissions: September 23 – October 28 Abstract submissions: November 23 – January 28 Award nominations: December 2 – February 3 Registration will open on January 13 #EpiSky

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Upcoming conference on intrapartum care that might be of interest to SPER members: Upcoming conference that may be of interest to SPER members: www.mcascientificevents.eu/ecic/

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8th ECIC Congress 2027 - European Congress of Intrapartum Care

Join the 8th European Congress of Intrapartum Care in Strasbourg, 18-20 March 2027. Connect with experts, explore evidence-based practice & advance safer birth.

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Upcoming conference on infectious disease from pregnancy to the newborn period that might be of interest to SPER members: www.mcascientificevents.eu/infectious-d...

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Infectious Diseases Congress 2026 | 23-24 November, Rome

Join us in Rome, 23-24 November 2026, for the Infectious Diseases Congress 2026: From Pregnancy to the Newborn Period. Online participation is also available.

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

12 traineeship positions. 5–9 months in Stockholm. A chance to see European public health from the inside. Join teams across #ECDC, gain practical experience & work alongside experts supporting infectious disease prevention & control across Europe. 📅 Apply by 5 October 12:00 noon 🔗 bit.ly/ECDCJobs

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Open Rank | Jessie Buckley

🌟 UNC Department of Epidemiology is hiring multiple new faculty! All substantive areas of research are welcome! 🌟 Please spread the word and share with your networks! 🔵 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (up to 4 ...

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Tenure-Track Position, Epidemiology Branch | Anne Marie Jukic

We are hiring! The Epidemiology Branch at NIEHS is hiring a tenure-track Investigator position. Content areas of particular interest include: neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, metabolic, autoimmune...

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Jess Edwards @edwardsjk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I'm recruiting a postdoc to join a small and collaborative team at UNC focused on causal inference and measurement error in HIV research. Come work with us! unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/324... #episky

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Epidemiology is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to projects related to quantitative epidemiologic methods and H...

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Harvard Epidemiology @harvardepi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In just over three weeks, we will begin our weekly #seminar series for the upcoming school year! Each week, we will feature an expert in the field of epidemiology from our own @HarvardChanSPH community and beyond. Mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 1pm ET, we hope to see you there!

You're Invited; Seminar Series Invitation; Begins Sept 9

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and the Molecular Epidemiology Center for Biomedical Research Excellence is hiring a tenure track associate professor! Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/172455

The Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and the Molecular Epidemiology Center for Biomedical Research Excellence invites applications for a tenure track faculty position. We seek an Associate Professor with experience in the design and conduct of large-scale prospective molecular epidemiologic investigations. The department further has emerging strength in Implementation Sciences and is also interested in applicants with independent research programs in implementation research using molecular epidemiology. The Department offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and highly collaborative setting with a commitment and infrastructure to support rigorous and impactful research and career advancement. Dartmouth faculty benefit from close collaborative relationships with other departments across the medical school and university, including with the College of Arts & Sciences, Thayer School of Engineering, and Tuck School of Business. In addition, Dartmouth is home to a Center for Implementation Science and an NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with four research programs, including Cancer Population Sciences. As a part of success in this role there are expectations for teaching and mentoring. Individuals will have opportunities to participate in multiple graduate programs (e.g., the Program in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences, Implementation Science, Integrative Neuroscience, the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice and the Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology).

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and the Molecular Epidemiology Center for Biomedical Research Excellence is hiring a tenure track associate professor! Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/172455

The Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and the Molecular Epidemiology Center for Biomedical Research Excellence invites applications for a tenure track faculty position. We seek an Associate Professor with experience in the design and conduct of large-scale prospective molecular epidemiologic investigations. The department further has emerging strength in Implementation Sciences and is also interested in applicants with independent research programs in implementation research using molecular epidemiology. The Department offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and highly collaborative setting with a commitment and infrastructure to support rigorous and impactful research and career advancement. Dartmouth faculty benefit from close collaborative relationships with other departments across the medical school and university, including with the College of Arts & Sciences, Thayer School of Engineering, and Tuck School of Business. In addition, Dartmouth is home to a Center for Implementation Science and an NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with four research programs, including Cancer Population Sciences. As a part of success in this role there are expectations for teaching and mentoring. Individuals will have opportunities to participate in multiple graduate programs (e.g., the Program in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences, Implementation Science, Integrative Neuroscience, the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice and the Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology).

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Becky Smith @rlsdvm.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

University of Illinois is hiring an epidemiologist to work on climate, weather, and health problems in collaboration with IDPH! 🛟 #episky I am part of the broader group - we hope to develop applied tools for local climate adaptation and extreme weather preparedness

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Visiting Project Manager, Epidemiological and Analytical Support (Hybrid)

Lead epidemiological research and analysis to examine relationships between climate, weather, and health outcomes?using primary and secondary researc...

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Dana Kristjansson @danakristjans.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🎓 Hiring a PhD student! 3-yr position at Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Oslo) on infertility & cancer epidemiology, using Norwegian registries (Cancer Registry, MoBa, HUNT +more). Deadline 16 Aug 2026. 🔗 finn.no/job/ad/469159128 RTs appreciated 🙏

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ISEE Env Epi - Global @isee-global.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

💼 University of Pittsburgh is hiring a tenure/tenure-stream faculty member in Environmental and Occupational Health. 🔗 More information: members.iseepi.org/classifieds/more… 💻 ISEE Job Board: members.iseepi.org/members/classifi…

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ISEE Env Epi - Global @isee-global.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🚨 NIEHS/NIH is hiring Postdoctoral Fellows in Perinatal & Early Life Epidemiology (Durham, NC) with Dr. Kelly Ferguson. Research includes PFAS, micro/nanoplastics, metabolomics, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. 🔗 More information: members.iseepi.org/classifieds/more…

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The #SPER2026 meeting is complete. Thank you to all the presenters and attendees that made this meeting a success! See you in Detroit next year!

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

SPER attendees, post your annual meeting pics with #SPER2026. We’d love to see what you’re up to at the meeting.

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

#SPER2026 Keynote speaker, Sonia Hernandez-Diaz, MD, DrPH provided an engaging talk on Target Trial Emulations in Pregnancy: Challenges and Solutions.

Keynote speaker Sonia Hernandez-Diaz, giving her talk at the SPER annual meeting.

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Dr. Margerison: Estimating the Impact of Hypothetical Interventions to Reduce Disparities in Perinatal Epidemiology Dr. Crider: Integrating Multidisciplinary Approaches to Reduce Inequities in Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Low-Resource Countries

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Dr. Ukah: Epidemiologic Methods for Studying Disparities in Infertility Dr. Tordoff: Approaches to Improve Measurement and Reduce Misclassification in Epidemiologic Research with Sexual and Gender Minority Parents

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Happening now! Health Equity Methods in pediatric and perinatal epidemiologic research symposium session. #SPER2026

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Congrats 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 Beirut

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

#SPER2026 kicks off with an opening panel on the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study.

Photo of audience at opening session of #SPER2026.

Photo of audience at opening session of #SPER2026.

Photo of audience at opening session of #SPER2026.

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Congrats 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 Beirut

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Welcome 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. sper.org/annual-meeti...

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Check out next week's conference agenda sper.org/annual-meeti.... Including Breakfast with the Experts! @ppe-journal.bsky.social

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Today 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

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🌟 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 sper.org/executive-co...

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Are 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

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Professor Régine Steelers-Theurissen also demonstrated how to gracefully wait for emergency alarm testing to complete in the middle of your presentation

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

#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!

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

SPER 2025 begins with an opening session on the population health impacts from abortion babe in the US

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

About to be leaving on a jet (blue) plane to Boston. #SPER starts in a few hours with career development sessions!

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Two weeks to SPER in Boston ! Check out meeting info on our website sper.org/annual-meeti...

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Welcome to our newly elected executive committee members! Sarka Lisonkova (President Elect) Stefania Papathedorou (Secretary) Andrew Williams (Member at Large) Xuanxuan Zhu (Trainee Representative)

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Want to know what’s happening with SPER? Good news, we have a newsletter! sper.org/newsletters-...

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

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 sper.org/annual-meeti...

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Hey! Did you know the SPER methods workshop is virtual and free this year? Now you do! Coming up on April 29th, register now!

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

SPER 2025 elections are now open! Members can read candidate statements and vote here: sper.org/2025-electio... Deadline to vote is Monday April 28th

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

the 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! sper.org/annual-meeti...

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

the 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! sper.org/annual-meeti...

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Join us for the 2nd Annual SPER Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, April 8th! Program is online, registration is free to SPER members and non-members sper.org/virtual-meet...

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Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Nominations 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. sper.org/executive-co...

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Please join the SPER Equity Advisory Board for an Open Listening Session, to review and plan activities that promote equity in our professional society. This session will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 12:00-1:00 pm EST / 9:00-10:00 am PST. Members check your emails for the zoom link.

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Helen B. Chin @helenbchin.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The SPER @spercomms.bsky.social preliminary program has been posted! Keynote and symposia are set. sper.org/wp-content/u... Registration is open: sper.org/annual-meeti... #EpiSky

Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research @spercomms.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

sper.org/annual-meeti... Meeting registration is now open!

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