Over the last week we have seen an increasing number of travel warnings due to COVID-19. Many conferences have already been cancelled and we have made the difficult decision to also cancel the 15th PRO RETINA Research Colloquium which was planned to take place in Potsdam 3rd-4th April 2020.
Employees of many universities have been discouraged travelling to international conferences, and many countries are introducing (re-)entry restrictions for travelers. We considered to observe the situation, but felt that the circumstances are unlikely to change over the following weeks and that an earlier cancellation would allow everyone to change plans accordingly in time.
We will miss the atmospheric scientific exchange of this unique meeting, and we will plan to continue the successful symposium and welcome you all in Potsdam again in 2021.
We hope you all remain in good health.
Best wishes on behalf of a sad organizing committee, Franz
PRO RETINA FOUNDATION
FRANZ BADURA
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