The 'Sub 25/40 Preterm Infants' Special Interest Group

Welcome to the Special Interest Group on Sub 25/40 Preterm Infants of the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR)

The Sub 25/40 Preterm Infants SIG brings together a committed international and multidisciplinary network of ESPR researchers, clinicians and family representatives dedicated to improving the care and outcomes of the most premature infants—those born before 25 weeks of gestation.

  • Our objectives

    Through international collaboration and family-integrated research, we aim to advance knowledge across the entire care pathway, including perinatal decision-making, delivery-room management, neonatal treatment, family involvement, and long-term health and developmental outcomes. By sharing expertise, developing collaborative research and translating evidence into practice, the SIG seeks to improve treatment, support families and achieve better outcomes for these exceptionally vulnerable infants.

  • Meet the SIG Chair

    Charles Christoph Roehr, MD, PhD
    Medical Sciences Division
    University of Oxford
    United Kingdom
     
     

     

       
  • Upcoming meetings of the SIG

    The next SIG meeting will take place at the upcoming CEPAS congress in Lyon, France, in October 2026 (date & time tba).

  • How to engage with us

    Please contact the ESPR Secretariat via office@espr.eu. We will be more than happy to forward your request to the members of the 'Sub 25/40 Preterm Infants' SIG.

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