Research Workshop on Neonatal Pulmonology for Early Career Investigators - SAVE THE DATE

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SAVE THE DATE - Novel Methods in Respiratory Monitoring and Support

A Hands-on Workshop for Early Career Researchers in Neonatal Pulmonology

Dates: 7-9 May 2026
Location: Corfu Reading Society, Corfu, Greece
Duration: Three Days
Organised by: ESPR Pulmonology & Early Career Investigator Groups

Join a new generation of neonatal researchers for three days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and innovation in respiratory monitoring and support. 

Programme at a Glance

Keynote Lecture
"New Guidelines in the Management of RDS and BPD: Implications for Research"
  • Explore the latest updates and how they shape future neonatal research.
Interactive Session
Developing a Research Project — From Conception to Publication
  • A practical guide through all stages of research: idea, design, execution, and publication.

Hands-on Workshops

  • Rotate through specialized small-group sessions led by international faculty.
  • Focus on direct practice, live feedback, and real-time data interpretation.

Research Forum

  • Present your 3-minute research idea pitch to peers and faculty.
  • Engage in constructive discussion, network with collaborators, and compete for top 3 research awards.

Networking Events

  • Meet fellow researchers, mentors, and leaders in neonatal pulmonology in an open, collaborative setting.

 

supported by Chiese Farmaceutici

  • Meet the faculty

    Dr Kerstin Jost
    Chair of the ESPR Early Career Investigator Section
    Dep. Neonatology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden and
    Dep. Neonatology, University Children´s Hospital Basel, Switzerland

    Dr Emma Williams
    ECI Board member in the ESPR Pulmonology Section
    Neonatal Registrar, University College Hospital, London UK

    Dr Christopher Harris
    ERS Group Secretary for NICU-PICU
    Consultant Neonatologist King's College Hospital, London, UK

    Dr Anna Lavizzari
    Board member of the ESPR Pulmonology Section
    Attending physician, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico – University of Milan

    Prof Charles C Roehr
    Chair of the European Board of Neonatal & Child Health Research
    University of Bristol, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

    Dr Allan Jenkinson
    ESPR ECI and Pulmonology Group Member
    PhD Fellow, King's College London, UK

    Dr Almudena Alonso Ojembarrena
    ESPR Pulmonology Group Member
    Neonatologist, PhD, Puerta del Mar University Hospital, Cádiz (Spain)

    Prof Theodore Dassios
    Chair of the ESPR Pulmonology Section
    Professor of Neonatology, King's College London and University of Patras, Greece

    Prof Olivier Danhaive
    ESPR Pulmonology Section Board Member
    Professor of Paediatrics, UCLouvain, Belgium

    Prof Richard Sindelar
    ESPR Pulmonology Section Board Member
    Professor of Neonatology, Uppsala University, Sweden
       
  • About the workshop

    This intensive three-day workshop brings together young and early-career researchers passionate about neonatal respiratory science.
    Through expert-led discussions, small-group sessions, and live demonstrations, participants will:

    • Explore novel techniques in respiratory monitoring and support.
    • Build meaningful European research collaborations.
    • Exchange perspectives and develop new research ideas in a supportive, interactive environment.
  • Workshop format

    Our small-group, rotational structure ensures every participant receives hands-on experience and direct mentorship from experts.
    You'll rotate through multiple interactive stations, focusing on:

    • Advanced respiratory monitoring techniques
    • Ventilatory support systems and innovation
    • Translational approaches in neonatal research
    • Open dialogue and live case discussion with faculty
  • Target audience

    This workshop is designed for early career investigators (under 45 years of age), including:

    • Neonatologists and paediatricians
    • Research fellows and residents
    • Nurses and allied health professionals
    • Scientists in neonatal and paediatric respiratory medicine
  • Why attend?


    ✅ Learn directly from Europe's leading experts
    ✅ Gain hands-on experience with emerging techniques
    ✅ Receive feedback on your research ideas
    ✅ Network and build lasting collaborations

Organisers:
European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR)
Contact: office@espr.eu

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