STARS (Stuttering Treatment and Research Society) brought together physicians, clinicians, researchers, and individuals who stutter from across the globe. Attendees traveled from Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia for the second annual Research and Education Conference to share the latest advancements in stuttering research and treatment. (From left to right): Edward Feser, PhD, President of Saint Louis University School of Medicine; Gerald Maguire, MD, President and Founder of Stars; Ernie Candeo, Founder and Chairman of EGC Group; Arsen Tomsky, Founder and CEO of inDrive Guidelines Announcement STARS formally announced the first “International Interdisciplinary Consensus Guidelines on Stuttering,” a significant step forward for standardizing evidence-based care for individuals who stutter. Centers of Excellence Coming to Saint Louis University STARS announced that their first Centers of Excellence will launch at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in early 2027. The new center will provide interdisciplinary care involving multiple specialties of medicine, expanding access to specialized research and clinical resources for individuals who stutter. The center will also provide specialized education and training programs in stuttering for physicians and other healthcare professionals. (From left to right): Dr. Feser; Dr. Maguire; Rahn Bailey, MD, Candidate for 2026-2027 President-Elect of the American Psychiatric Association (APA); Andrew White, MD CME Training Program The education conference was jointly sponsored by Saint Louis University School of Medicine and allowed physicians to obtain Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits specifically in stuttering neuroscience and clinical care. STARS is proud to be the first organization to provide dedicated education and training programs for physicians such that they can provide knowledgeable and informed healthcare to our global stuttering community. Featured Speakers The conference and gala featured remarks and spotlights from: Gerald Maguire, MD, President and Founder of STARS Arsen Tomsky, Founder and CEO of inDrive Rahn Bailey, MD, Candidate for 2026-2027 President-Elect of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Edward Feser, President of Saint Louis University School of Medicine EGC Group was proud to support this year’s conference and gala from concept to execution, leading event logistics, vendor and stakeholder coordination, and content production, from invitations and agenda materials to attendee-facing collateral. It was an honor to help bring this milestone event to life.
