ACPA is pleased to announce the opening of the 2019 Research Grant season. This year, ACPA is offering three grants totaling $15,000. Grant proposals must be submitted online by February 1, 2019. Award winners will be announced in May 2018. … Read More
Creating an Intentional Culture
As part of my role as vice chair for the Diversity + Inclusion Committee of the American Society of Association Executives, I was asked to author an article. I reflected on coming to ACPA and how important it was to … Read More
ACPA Family Services Leadership Award Nominations Due 11/30
ACPA is seeking nominations for the 2019 ACPA Family Services Leadership Award. This annual award recognizes an individual or group that has demonstrated exceptional community service and leadership on behalf of individuals with cleft or craniofacial differences. Nominations may be … Read More
Prevalence Of Cleft Lip And Palate Remains Stable In New York
Chapel Hill, NC (October 5, 2018) The development of orofacial clefting (OFCs) in newborns, including cleft lip and palate, has been shown to be affected by maternal smoking and nutrition. But widespread measures to address these public health issues had … Read More
CPCJ: Call for Editor
ACPA is excited to announce an exciting opportunity for professionals: ACPA is searching for a new Editor for The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ). Jack C. Yu, DMD, MD, MS Ed, editor since 2011, has decided to step down at the … Read More
Adil Haider to Present Keynote at ACPA’s 76th Annual Meeting
All cleft and craniofacial care professionals are invited to ACPA’s 76th Annual Meeting at Westin La Paloma in Tucson, AZ, April 9-13, 2019 to explore advances in research, clinical and team-driven care. The keynote presentation will be given by Adil … Read More
Supporting Families and Furthering Research
I am a passionate, voracious reader. While I prefer memoirs, historical fiction and thrillers – I have been accused of reading a wide variety of books. I attend author events and was inspired by Daniel J. Levitin several years ago … Read More
Exhibitor Spotlight: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Sponsored Post Nationwide Children’s Hospital, located in Columbus, Ohio, is America’s largest pediatric hospital and dedicated to providing best outcomes for children everywhere. One way Nationwide Children’s works to accomplish this is by creating truly collaborative, multidisciplinary programs. The Section … Read More
Register Now for ACPA Webinars – September-November 2018
ACPA offers educational webinars to cleft and craniofacial care providers worldwide. Register for a live or on-demand webinar today. Register at least 10 days before the webinar and use code EARLYBIRD to receive the discounted rate. Upcoming webinars include: … Read More
Call for ACPA Award Nominations
The ACPA Honors and Awards Selection Panel invites and encourages professionals to nominate a deserving candidate for the following awards: The Honors of the Association represents the highest expression of respect and gratitude ACPA can bestow and is granted to … Read More