Inspiring Innovation in Healthcare

January 20–22, 2027

at the Florida Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Top Innovations in Neonatology

Advance the field. Inspire your peers. Shape the future of neonatology.

Gain recognition for your groundbreaking work!

Deadline for submission extended:

Now 9/30/2026

SHINE 2027 Award for Best Innovation in Neonatology

The Organizing Committee of SHINE 2027 is pleased to announce the call for abstract submissions showcasing innovative work in neonatology. This annual conference brings together national and international leaders in neonatal-perinatal medicine to share breakthrough technologies, novel interventions, implementation strategies, and transformative care models that improve neonatal outcomes and family experiences.
We welcome abstracts from individuals or teams working in clinical care, research, quality improvement, education, digital health, technology development, implementation science, or cross-disciplinary innovation.
Accepted abstracts may be selected for either oral presentation or electronic poster presentation. The top four abstracts will be invited for oral presentation during the conference. The top innovation will receive a special award based on the oral presentation.
In addition, prizes will be awarded for the top three poster presentations. All selected poster presenters will have the opportunity to briefly speak about their posters during the conference. Poster presentations will be electronic, so presenters do not need to print or bring a physical poster.
Accepted abstracts will also be considered for publication in the Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with an assigned DOI.

Eligibility

Submissions are open to:
  • Physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
  • Researchers, educators, trainees, fellows, residents, and students
  • Quality improvement and implementation science teams
  • Engineers, data scientists, digital health teams, startups, and innovators
  • Multidisciplinary teams working to improve neonatal care
Submissions may represent original research, clinical innovation, quality improvement, implementation programs, technology development, educational innovation, or cross-disciplinary collaborations.
Work should be original and should not have been previously published as a full manuscript before abstract submission. Abstracts previously presented locally or regionally may be considered, but work previously presented at a major national or international conference should be disclosed during submission.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions must include the following:

  • Title: A clear and concise title of the abstract or innovation.
  • Author(s): Full names, credentials, institutional affiliations, email address, and phone contact for the presenting or corresponding author.
  • Institution(s): Affiliated organization(s). Please write “N/A” if not applicable.
  • Abstract Body: Maximum 500 words.
Suggested abstract structure:
  1. Background / Problem: What clinical, research, operational, educational, technological, or family-centered problem does this work address?
  2. Objective / Innovation: What was the goal of the project, study, intervention, or innovation?
  3. Methods / Implementation: What was done? Describe the study design, intervention, technology, process, care model, implementation strategy, or innovation.
  4. Results / Impact: What were the key findings, outcomes, early results, or measurable impact? If results are pending, describe the anticipated impact and current stage of development.
  5. Conclusion / Future Direction: How does this work advance neonatal care, and what are the next steps?
Language: English only
Word limit: Maximum 500 words
Format: Online submission only

 

Areas of Interest

Innovations may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in neonatology
  • Precision medicine, genomics, and individualized neonatal care
  • Digital health, telehealth, remote monitoring, and connected care
  • Family-integrated care and family-centered innovation
  • Neonatal resuscitation and delivery room innovation
  • Care at the edge of viability
  • Developmental care and neuroprotection
  • Neonatal pharmacology and drug development
  • Neonatal nursing innovation
  • Quality improvement and patient safety in the NICU
  • Neonatal critical care
  • BPD, respiratory care, ventilation, and oxygen strategies
  • Nutrition, feeding, growth, and lactation innovation
  • Neonatal surgery and perioperative innovation
  • Health equity, access to care, and global neonatal health
  • Ethics, communication, and shared decision-making
  • Education, simulation, and workforce development
  • Use of social media, communication technology, and patient engagement tools in neonatology
  • Implementation science and scalable care models
  • Novel devices, diagnostics, monitoring tools, and clinical workflows

Evaluation Criteria

A panel of neonatology, innovation, and clinical experts will peer-review submissions. Abstracts will be evaluated based on:

  • Originality and novelty
  • Scientific, clinical, educational, or operational significance
  • Potential to improve neonatal outcomes or family experience
  • Strength of methods or implementation approach
  • Feasibility and real-world applicability
  • Scalability or replicability
  • Clarity of writing and presentation
  • Relevance to SHINE conference themes

Priority will be given to submissions that clearly define the problem, describe the innovation or approach, and demonstrate measurable or plausible impact in neonatal care.

Awards & Recognition

Selected abstracts will be recognized during SHINE 2027.
Oral Presentations: The top four abstracts will be invited for oral presentation during the conference.
Best Innovation Award: The highest-ranked innovation will receive the SHINE 2027 Award for Best Innovation in Neonatology, based on the oral presentation.
Poster Presentation Awards: Accepted electronic posters will be eligible for poster awards. Prizes will be awarded for the top three poster presentations.
Publication Opportunity: Accepted abstracts will be considered for publication in the Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with an assigned DOI.
All selected poster presenters will have the opportunity to briefly speak about their posters during the conference.

Presentation Details

Authors of accepted abstracts will receive detailed instructions regarding presentation format, timing, and submission requirements after notification of acceptance.
Presentation formats may include:
  • Oral presentation: The top four abstracts will be invited to present during the conference.
  • Electronic poster presentation: Selected posters will be displayed electronically, and poster presenters will have the opportunity to briefly speak about their work.
  • Printed posters are not required: At least one author of each accepted abstract must register for and attend the conference if selected for oral presentation. Poster presenters will receive additional instructions regarding electronic poster upload, display format, and presentation timing.

Timeline

  • Abstract submission opens: July 5, 2026
  • Submission deadline: September 30, 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: October 30, 2026
  • Conference dates: January 20–22, 2027

Contact Us

Questions? Please contact the SHINE 2027 team at: ccfshineconference@gmail.com

Useful Links

Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: www.jnpm.org

Join us in shaping the future of neonatal care through visionary thinking and innovation.

 

Congratulations to SHINE 2026 Winners:

Lizelle van Wyk (Stellenbosch University, South Africa) – GAME – Gestational Age Measurement Device
Transforming a smartphone into a bedside tool for rapid, AI-powered gestational age assessment.

Daniel John (University of Michigan Medical School, USA) – BiliRoo
Reimagining jaundice treatment by combining filtered sunlight phototherapy with the proven benefits of kangaroo care.

Tommy Cunningham (nfant Labs, USA) – nfant® Thrive Feeding System
Redefining neonatal feeding with objective, real-time technology that supports clinicians and empowers parents.

Caroline Martinez (Mount Sinai/Sipple, USA) – Sipple NēO: AI-Enabled Smartphone Screening for Neonatal Dysphagia and Aspiration Risk
Bringing AI-powered swallow screening to every newborn through a simple smartphone.

SHINE 2025 Winners:

J. Peter Campbell, MD, Oregon Health & Science University – A new screening paradigm for retinopathy of prematurity

Vishnu S. Emani, BS, Harvard University – Optimizing NIRS sensor placement to detect necrotizing enterocolitis

Ryan M. McAdams, MD, University of Wisconsin-Madison – Deep learning that combines video with vital signs

Mohamed Mohamed, MD, Cleveland Clinic Children’s – Reimagining the CPAP nasal interface

Wissam Shalish, MD, PhD, Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University – Converting bCPAP sounds into clinical insights

Zachary Vesoulis, MD, Washington University – Earlier detection of opioid withdrawal symptoms

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