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.
2024 update
- Grant funding was used to send a young researcher to the 2024 ARVO Annual Meeting to present their abstract submission.
- HARVO organized a symposium on June 21, 2024, which was held during the Annual Congress of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society. The symposium featured one invited speaker and several researchers who actively contributed with lectures. All HARVO members and members of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society were invited to attend this open session, making it a successful event with engaging discussions and valuable insights.
2025 update
- The 2025 HARVO Symposium will be held in Siofok as part of the annual meeting of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society. All travel grant applicants will be invited to present their work at the symposium. Additonally, a speaker will be invited from other collaborating societies or institutions to further enhance the program.
Contact
- HARVO President:Nora Szentmary, PhD
- HARVO Secretary: Lili Takacs, MD, PhD
- Website: www.harvo.org