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 - 12:00 PM
JB Cantey
Antibiotic Stewardship in NICU: How To Do It (And Why It Matters)
12:00 - 12:30 AM
Q & A
12:30 - 2:00 PM
(Provided Onsite)
Lunch
2:00- 4:30 AM
Break-out Sessions
Session 1 • Room TBA
Point of Care Ultrasound
Limited Enrollment (max 36)
Speakers: Alex Groves and Dell Team
Facilitators: T. Biela, C. Morse, T. Tran
Session 2 • Room TBA
Potpurri Topics in Newborn Nursery & Level I–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: JB. Cantey
Donor Human Milk Banks - Meeting Safety and Quality Needs of the Vulnerable Infant Speaker: G. Dudney
Principles of Human Milk Fortification Panel Discussion
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 - 12:00 AM
James Barry
Is AI Bigger than Texas?
12:00- 12:30 AM
Q & A
Adjourn until TNC 2027!
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 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.
Applications for nursing contact hours and dietitian continuing education credits have been filed. This site will be updated when approval has been obtained.
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
Organizing Committee
Director, Division of Neonatology | Professor of PediatricsCynthia Blanco, MD
Deborah Catland, APRN, NNP-BC
APP CoordinatorPediatrix 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
Neotatal Nurse PractitionerNeonatal Research, Dell Children’s Hospital
Pediatrix Medical Group of Austin
Callie Turner, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC
Tuan Tran, MD
Neonatal Nurse PractitionerResearch NursePediatrix Medical Group of Austin
Pediatrix Medical Group of Dallas | Baylor University Medical Center
Allison Brannen, BSN, RN, C-ONQS
Dominique Hartman
NeonatologistCoord, Research-10 Pediatrix Medical Group of Austin
Pediatrix Medical Group of Austin
Pediatrix Medical Group of Austin
Neonatologist
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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