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ISLANDS 2026 is coming to the Berlin, Germany, 8-9 May 2026

ISLANDS, the International Study group on Labor And Delivery Sonography, encourages and promotes the scientifically founded use of ultrasound in labor and encourages related teaching and research.

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The ISLANDS Society (Swiss non-for-profit “Verein”) was founded 3 November 2019. The purpose of the association is the development and dissemination of scientifically sound knowledge and skills regarding the medical use of ultrasound examinations at birth, the facilitation of cooperation, to bring together interested specialists and the organization of research and training events. The association does not pursue commercial purposes and does not strive for profit. The organs and the members work on an honorary basis. (ISLANDS Statutes, November 2019)

Suggested reading

  • The official 2018 ISUOG Guidelines Ultrasound in labor: PDF  I Video

The founders of ISLANDS welcome you and hope to meet you in person in Berlin May 2026

  • Antonino Barbera, USA / Italy
  • Torbjørn Eggebo, Norway
  • Tullio Ghi, Italy
  • Wolfgang Henrich, Berlin
  • Karim Kalache, Qatar
  • Wailam Lau, Hong Kong
  • Christoph Lees, London
  • Patrick Rozenberg, France
  • Boris Tutschek, Switzerland