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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 2d

We’re filled with hope and gratitude for every person who has joined us in building a world without NEC.

Let's keep the momentum going!

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NEC Symposium, Chicago, September 7-10, 2025

The NEC Symposium in Chicago was the largest meeting dedicated to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) to date. It brought together more than 250 multidisciplinary participants…

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 2d

Together, researchers, clinicians, patient-families, and advocates united to advance innovative strategies to better understand, diagnose, treat, and #preventNEC.

With 20 educational sessions, #NECchicago created a transformative space for learning, connection, and collaboration.

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 2d

✨🩵 The NEC Symposium in Chicago was the largest gathering ever dedicated to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) — bringing together 250+ multidisciplinary participants from 10 countries and 35+ U.S. states!

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 15d

Together, we’ve built an incredible, global community that is united in our vision of a world without NEC!

✨Get involved at NECsociety.com

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 15d

Each smile, connection, and conversation reflects the heart of this meeting: collaboration, belonging, and a shared commitment to creating a future where no baby or family experiences the devastation of NEC.

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 15d

🩵 These powerful photos from #NECchicago show the why behind our tireless work — clinicians, scientists, and patient-families coming together, sharing strategies, stories, and hope that fuel our mission to #preventNEC

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 17d

We are working tirelessly to #preventNEC and build a world without this devastating disease.

Learn more & join us at NECsociety.org/what-is-NEC

What is NEC - NEC Society

What is NEC? Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating neonatal intestinal disease that can affect premature and medically fragile infants. Teddy Understanding Necrotizing Enterocolitis Necroti...

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 17d

Parents are their baby’s voice in the NICU and need to be empowered with information to advocate for their child.

Help us encourage all NICUs to share these resources so families never experience the trauma of NEC alone.

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 17d

The NEC Society is proud to collaborate with the @neoconsortium.bsky.social NEC Focus Group to share resources on NEC for NICU families and families impacted by NEC. These resources empower families with information to help #preventNEC and guide families who experience the trauma of a NEC diagnosis.

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · 25d

The NEC Symposium in Chicago was the world’s largest and most impactful gathering dedicated to NEC—because of YOU 🩵

✨ Let’s keep the momentum going: NECsociety.org/get-involved

#NECchicago #NECawareness #preventNEC

NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Sep 8

#NECchicago has begun!

So grateful to unite the NEC community in Chicago for a world without NEC! Can't wait to spend the week with all of you!

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#preventNEC

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 30

The session will be moderated by Susan Hintz, MD, MS Epi, from Stanford Medicine Children's Health.

Join us for #NECchicago at NECsociety.org/NEC-symposium

📅 NEC Symposium | Sept 7–10 | Presented by the NEC Society, Cincinnati Children’s & UNC Children’s

NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 30

✔️Valeria Cohran, MD – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
✔️Jonathan Litt, MD, MPH, ScD – Stanford Medicine Children's Health
✔️Troy Markel, MD, FACS, FAAP – Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University Health
✔️Keia Sanderson, MD, MSCR – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 30

Marie Spruce will open this session by sharing the story of her son, Freddie, who developed NEC as an infant and continues to face the lifelong consequences of the disease.

This session will feature:

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 30

During #NECchicago our multidisciplinary faculty will explore how to optimize care following a NEC diagnosis, and the urgent need for more research on the long-term outcomes of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 27

This session will be moderated by #NECchicago co-chair Jae Kim, MD, Director of Neonatology at @cincychildrens

Join us for #NECchicago at NECsociety.org/NEC-symposium

📅 NEC Symposium | Sept 7–10 | Presented by the NEC Society, Cincinnati Children’s & UNC Children’s

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 27

This session features:

✔️Tetsuya Isayama, MD, MSc, PhD – National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD), Tokyo, Japan
✔️ Margaret Parker, MD, MPH – Boston Medical Center
✔️ Kristina Reber, MD – Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital
✔️ Shetal Shah, MD – New York Medical College

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lelis Vernon will open the session by sharing the story of her twin sons, Charlie and Bobby, who developed NEC as infants and have endured the long-term outcomes of the disease.

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 27

In #NECchicago's session on "Protective Care Practices for NEC Reduction," you will hear from key leaders in the field about how NICUs can implement protective practices to reduce the incidence of NEC.

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 25

There’s still time to register for the world’s largest meeting dedicated to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)!

Join this transformative learning experience at NECsociety.org/NEC-symposium

📅 #NECchicago | Sept 7–10 | Presented by the NEC Society, Cincinnati Children’s & UNC Children’s

NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 20

The session will be moderated by Mickey Caplan, MD, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

📅 #NECchicago | Sept 7–10 | Presented by the NEC Society, Cincinnati Children's & UNC Children's

Learn more & join us at NECsociety.org/NEC-symposium

NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 20

#NECchicago’s Comparison of Diagnostic Tools for NEC session will feature:

✔️ Sherwin Chan, MD, PhD – University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
✔️ Alain Cuna, MD – University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
✔️ Erin Pryor MPH, RDN, LD – NEC Society

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 20

Shannan Finegan, a member of the NEC Society’s Board of Directors, will open the session by sharing the story of her son, Cash, who tragically passed away from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 20

During our session on the Comparison of Diagnostic Tools for NEC, you will hear from key leaders in the field about current methods for diagnosing NEC and the urgent need to identify ways to diagnose it sooner.

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NEC Society @necsociety.bsky.social · Aug 15

📅 NEC Symposium in Chicago | Sept 7–10 | Proudly presented by the NEC Society, Cincinnati Children's, and UNC Children's

Learn more at NECsociety.org/NEC-symposium