2026 Texas Neonatology Medical Conference
Controversies and Updates on Management of the Neonate
📅 Sept 19th-20th
📍 Austin, TX
Join us for a 1.5 day educational event bringing together neonatologists, pediatricians, newborn hospitalists, neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, and perinatal care professionals from across Texas.
Overview
Dates
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Full Day — Saturday, Sept 19 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Half Day — Sunday, Sept 20 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Breakfast included)
Location
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Austin Marriott Downtown (Not JW Marriott)
Address
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304 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
Topic
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Controversies and Updates on Management of the Neonate
Speakers
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Roberto Romero (Virtue Talk), Pablo Sanchez, Joseph B. Cantey, Alan Groves (POCUS Workshop), Kim Updegrove, Cynthia Blanco, Sarbattama (Rimi) Sen, Paul Thornton, Carl Backes, James Barry
Pricing
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Physicians — $425
Advanced Practitioners — $320
Nurses, Trainees, and Others — $150
Agenda
Saturday, September 19
Full Day | Moderator: Fernando Moya, MD
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:00 - 8:15 AM
Fernando Moya
Welcome and Introduction
8:15- 9:00 AM
Roberto Romero (virtual)
Infection in the Preterm Pregnancy and Fetal Injury: Frequency, Microbiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Q & A
9:15 – 10:00 AM
Pablo Sanchez
The Resurgence of Congenital Syphilis: What Neonatologists Need to Know!
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Pablo Sanchez
The Hidden Burden of Congenital CMV Infection in the NICU
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
JB Cantey
Antibiotic Stewardship in NICU: How To Do It (And Why It Matters)
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Q & A
12:30 - 2:00 PM
(Provided Onsite)
Lunch
2:00- 4:30 PM
Break-out Sessions
Session 1 • Room TBA
Point of Care Ultrasound
Limited Enrollment (max 36)
Speakers: Alan Groves and Dell Team
Facilitators: T. Biela, C. Morse, T. Tran
Session 2 • Room TBA
Potpourri Topics in Newborn Nursery & Level II NICU
Something Old, Something New: Early Onset Sepsis in 2026 Speaker: JB. Cantey
Challenges in Breast Feeding Near Term and Term Infants Speaker: G. Dudney
So Parents Don't Want Vaccines and Other Therapies! How Do We Approach This? Panel Discussion
Facilitators: F. Moya, D. Catland
Session 3 • Room TBA
Human Milk & Nutrition
Challenges in Breast Feeding Preterm Infants Speaker: G. Dudney
Donor Human Milk Banks - Meeting Safety and Quality Needs of the Vulnerable Infant Speaker: K. Updegrove
Principles of Human Milk Fortification Speaker: C. Blanco
Facilitators: F. Cho, C. Turner
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Conference Area Foyer
Reception
Sunday, September 20
Half Day | Moderator: Frank Cho, MD
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:00 - 8:15 AM
Frank Cho
Welcome and Introduction
8:15 - 9:00 AM
Sarbattama Sen
The Persistent Saga of Neonatal Hypoglycemia: New AAP Guidelines
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Paul Thornton
Management of Protracted Hypoglycemia in the Newborn
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Q & A
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 - 11:15 AM
Carl Backes
Why Have Prior PDA Trials Not Given Us the Answers?
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
James Barry
Is AI Bigger than Texas?
12:00- 12:30 PM
Q & A
Adjourn until TNC 2027!
Speaker
Title
Institution
Roberto Romero, MD
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Molecular Medicine and Genetics
Wayne State University - Detroit, MI; Chief of the Pregnancy Research Branch (PRB) and Head of the Program for Perinatal Research and Obstetrics in the Division of Intramural Research of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
Pablo Sanchez, MD
Professor of Pediatrics; Divisions of Neonatology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Nationwide Children's Hospital; The Ohio State University College of Medicine; The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital - Columbus, OH
JB Cantey, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX
Alan Groves, MD
Professor of Pediatrics Dell Medical School
The University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX
Cynthia Blanco, MD
Professor of Pediatrics; Division Chief of Neonatology; Greehey Family Foundation Chair in Neonatology Research
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX
Kim Updegrove, MSN, MPH, RN, CNM, FACNM
Director of Mother's Milk Bank of Austin
Mother's Milk Bank of Austin - Austin, TX
Sarbattama Sen, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics Vice Chair of Pediatric Research, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Brown University - Providence, RI
Paul Thornton, MBBCh
Division Chief Endocrinology and Diabetes and the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Program
Cook Children's Hospital - Fort Worth, TX
Carl Backes, MD MBA
Professor of Pediatrics
Nationwide Children's Hospital; The Ohio State University College of Medicine - Columbus, OH
James Barry, MD MBA FAAP
Chief Clinical Quality and Transformation Officer
Pediatrix Medical Group - Centennial, CO
Gloria Dudney, RN, IBCLC, RLC
Director of Lactation Services
East Tennessee State University- Johnson City, TN
Hotel & Travel
Austin Marriott Downtown
304 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
A discounted room block has been reserved for conference attendees. Book your stay at the special conference rate before the cut-off date of Friday, August 28, 2026.
Room Type
Dates Available
Rate
September 18, 2026
Standard Room
$279.00 + taxes & fees
September 19, 2026
Standard Room
$279.00 + taxes & fees
September 20, 2026
Standard Room
$279.00 + taxes & fees
Attendee perks included with your stay
Complimentary Basic Wi-Fi in guest rooms and meeting space
Complimentary Fitness Center and Pool/Pool Deck access for all attendees
Double Marriott Bonvoy Points
Destination Fee Waived
50% discount on Valet Parking for overnight hotel guests
Austin Marriott Downton Location
*50% discount on AMD Valet Parking for overnight hotel guests
Austin Convention Center Parking Garage
*Additional self-parking at Austin Convention Center Parking lot on 201 E 2nd St.
Continuing Education Credits
This conference offers 10.5 continuing education credits across multiple professional designations.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the organizations listed below.
CME Credit
10.5
Credits
Nursing Credit
10.5
CEUs
Dietitian Credit
10
CPEUs
Physician Accreditation (CME)
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Austin Perinatal Research and Education Institute.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nursing Accreditation (CEUs)
This educational activity is provided by Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston in joint providership with Austin Perinatal Research and Education Institute.
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the ANCC by Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston and Austin Perinatal Research and Education Institute.
Participants are eligible to claim up to 10.5 CEUs.
Dietitian Accreditation (CPEUs)
The Texas Neonatology Conference 2026 awards 10 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
Activity# 193373
CME Credits
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AAP designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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AAP designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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PAs may claim a maximum of 10.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
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This program is accredited for 10.5 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 hrs contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 hours related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines.
Course Directors
Neonatologist | Clinical Professor of PediatricsFernando Moya, MD
Frank Cho, MD
NeonatologistPediatrix Medical Group of Austin
Pediatrix Medical Group of Austin | University of Texas A&M Medical School
Timothy Biela, MD
Neonatologist; Medical DirectorEric Reynolds, MD, MPH
Pediatrix Medical Group of San Antonio
Professor of PediatricsThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Peter Untalan, MD
Pediatrix Medical Group of Austin
NeonatologistOrganizing Committee
Director, Division of Neonatology | Professor of PediatricsCynthia Blanco, MD
Deborah Catland, APRN, NNP-BC
APP Coordinator Pediatrix Medical Group of San Antonio
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Alan Groves, MD
Professor of Pediatrics; Director Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowhip Program DirectorCourtney Morse, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Neonatal Nurse PractitionerNeonatal Research, Dell Children’s Hospital
Pediatrix Medical Group of Austin
Callie Turner, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC
Tuan Tran, MD
Neonatal Nurse PractitionerNeonatologistPediatrix Medical Group of Austin
Pediatrix Medical Group of Dallas | Baylor University Medical Center
Allison Brannen, BSN, RN, C-ONQS
Dominique Hartman
Coordinator, Research-10 Research NursePediatrix Medical Group of Austin
Pediatrix Medical Group of Austin
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Frequently Asked Questions
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For questions about registration, agenda, hotel reservations, or any other conference details, please reach out to us directly:
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Use the conference reservation link provided on the Accommodations section of this page. Booking directly through the general Marriott website will not guarantee the discounted rate.
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Yes. Overnight hotel guests receive a 50% discount on Valet Parking. Public parking is also available at the Austin Convention Center parking garage, located across from the hotel on San Jacinto Street.
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The conference runs September 19–20, 2026. Saturday, Sept 19 is a full day from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Sunday, Sept 20 is a half day from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Plan travel accordingly, you'll be free by noon on Sunday.
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Austin Marriott Downtown, 304 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701. Please note this is the Austin Marriott Downtown — not the JW Marriott.
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Yes! Breakfast is provided both days. Lunch is included on Saturday, September 19 (full day) only.
Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics, and from Mead Johnson Nutrition