Hungarian Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (HARVO)
Background
HARVO was founded in March 2007 in the Department of Ophthalmology at Semmelweis University Budapest as a section of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society. HARVO hosts an annual symposium with over 150 attendees, in conjunction with the annual Congress of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society. HARVO became an international chapter affiliate in Nov. 14, 2007.
Mission
To promote eye and vision research through annual symposia in ophthalmic research and supporting the participation of young researchers in scientific meetings.
Membership
Membership is open to individuals around the globe who are interested in eye and vision research in Hungary. There are no membership dues.
2021 – 2022 activities
- A scientific HARVO section for the 2021 Annual Conference of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society (place and date subject to COVID-19 restrictions).
- Travel grant opportunities for young investigators to attend the 2023 ARVO Annual Meeting: April 23 – 27, 2023
Contact
- HARVO President:Nora Szentmary, PhD
- HARVO Secretary: Lili Takacs, MD, PhD
- Website: www.harvo.org