ACPA is pleased to announce the 2021 winners of the Junior Investigators Award, Archana Kamalakar and Thomas Cawthorn. Archana Kamalakar received the 2021 Award for Basic Science/Research for her presentation, “JAGGED1 Stimulates Osteoblast Commitment Pathways and Bone Regeneration Independent of … Read More
ACPA’s 78th Annual Meeting Attended by More Than 1000 Globally
More than 1000 individuals and healthcare professionals, who are interested in clinical care and research advancements for those affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions attended ACPA’s 78th Annual Meeting. We’re also thrilled to have welcomed nearly 150 first-time attendees! This … Read More
Exhibitor Spotlight: Stryker CMF
ACPA Annual Meeting attendees, We are thankful we had the opportunity to Spring Forward with you at this year’s Annual Meeting. We hope you enjoyed our virtual booth and Lunch & Learn with Dr. Edwards. If you missed it, don’t … Read More
ACPA Exhibitor Spotlight: KLS Martin
KLS Martin is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of ACPA’s 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. KLS is honored to be a partner which Cleft and Craniofacial Surgeons can rely on for innovative product and planning solutions for their … Read More
KLS Martin is the Platform Sponsor of ACPA’s 2021 Annual Meeting
Chapel Hill, NC, April 20, 2021 – The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce KLS Martin as the Platform Sponsor for ACPA’s 2021 virtual Annual Meeting. KLS is a longtime supporter of the event. “ACPA’s Annual Meeting … Read More
2021 ACPA Team Approval Applications
The 2021 Team Approval Application is now open. All cleft and/or craniofacial teams and approved teams whose approval expires in 2021 are invited to apply. ACPA Team Approval is for teams that demonstrate they meet the Standards for Approval of … Read More
ACPA Exhibitor Spotlight: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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 of Plastic … Read More
Study Examines How Sociodemographic Factors May Affect Success of NAM Treatment
Older fathers, younger mothers, married couples achieved more successful outcomes Study results may help identify families in need of additional support, alternative treatment options CHAPEL HILL, N.C. March 9, 2021–Older fathers, younger mothers, and married couples achieved more successful outcomes … Read More
ACPA’s 2020 Impact Report
We are pleased to present our 2020 Impact Report. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many challenges in 2020, but because of your generosity and support, we were able to continue the work of our mission: to create a world where people with cleft … Read More
Study Examines Effect of Bone Grafting, Prior to Orthodontic Treatment, on SWAG Ratings of Graft Outcomes
SWAG method continues to provide reliable scores of bone grafting protocols Secondary ABG performed on younger patients, prior to orthodontic intervention, produced improved SWAG scores CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Feb. 9, 2021–A recent study examined how the timing of bone grafting … Read More