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Why Gravens Conference Exists
Named for COPH Professor Emeritus Dr. Stan Graven and his wife, Mavis (thus the name “Gravens,” with an “s”). Dr. Graven was a neonatologist who realized that there was a lack of standardization.
“It started with Dr. Graven trying to get people together, come to the table and talk about their practice. ‘What are we doing that works, what are we doing that doesn’t work, how do we know, how do we even compare besides just anecdotes?’
And it’s grown from there.”
—Bobbie Rose, first conference organizer
- A personal tribute to “Uncle Stan” by Kari Graven
- A brief biography and profile of Dr. Stanley Graven’s career and accomplishments
Cooperating Organizations
Attendees
- Medical professionals
- Social & Legal professionals
- Hospital Administrators
- Families and/or patients (former)
- Presenters from many professional fields
- Presenters from patient organizations
- Product manufacturers
- Faculty & students
- All of the above from many countries!
Activities
The Conference provides many opportunities to interact with others in both formal and informal settings.
Some related committees, working groups, and task forces also take the opportunity to meet and discuss strategies for national and professional goals.
Gravens Leadership Award Winners
The Gravens Leadership Award winners are recognized during the formal dinner. A few appear here with the respective presenters.
This is the the full list of all Gravens Leadership Awardees.
Gravens Planners
Here are some of the Gravens Planning Committees over the years.
Gravens Conference
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