ESDPPP – European Society for Developmental Perinatal and Paediatric Pharmacology

ESDPPP is a voluntary, non-profit association representing the interests of perinatal -, obstetric-, and paediatric pharmacologists around the world.

The Lancet CAH Commission on the Future of Neonatology—launched in 2022 under Hon. Commissioner Kyriakides—has just released its landmark position paper in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. Presented by Prof. Mark Turner in Nijmegen and Prof. Daniele De Luca in Alicante, the report brings together insights from nearly 100 global experts.

With a clear message—“We do not want to treat babies in 20 years like we did 20 years ago”—the Commission calls for urgent action to address the lack of neonatal-specific medicines, devices, training, and recognition. It highlights major barriers caused by adult-focused regulations and outlines key recommendations for regulators, industry, academia, clinicians, and patient representatives.

From the 24th to the 27th of June 2025 the historic city of Nijmegen welcomed participants to the biannual ESDPPP Conference 2025, and it was an outstanding success! Led by the ESDPPP President Prof. Saskia de Wildt, the event brought together 150 participants from more than 17 countries, uniting experts and emerging voices from across the globe.

The scientific program was both rich and dynamic, covering a broad range of cutting-edge topics including innovative dose finding, study design innovations, off-label medication use, pre-clinical drug discovery, and much more. Sessions sparked engaging discussion, fostered collaboration, and reflected the growing impact of our international community.

The social program provided the perfect balance—offering space for informal exchange, new connections, and memorable moments against the charming backdrop of Nijmegen.

A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to making this year’s conference such a meaningful experience—from speakers and organizers to each and every participant.

We are already looking ahead with great anticipation to the next ESDPPP Conference, which will take place in Berchtesgaden, Germany in 2027, under the leadership of Conference President Prof. Antje Neubert. We look forward to welcoming you there! 

 Join us on December 5th, 5:00–6:00 pm CEST for an essential ESDPPP webinar on drug safety,

with a focus on paediatric pharmacovigilance and risk management.

We’re pleased to welcome Prof. Antje Neubert (University Hospital Erlangen, Germany) and Dr. Beate Aurich (Consultant at SASU, Paris, France) as our expert speakers. 

The registration is free for all paying members. Non-members are welcome to join with a small contribution towards costs (20 EUR). Sign up via email to reserve your spot (secretarygenesdppp@gmail.com or anna.wiesinger@pmu.ac.at)

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of paediatric drug safety practices!

We are thrilled to announce that the abstracts from the Prague Conference 2023, curated by our esteemed society president Pavla Pokorna, have been published in BMJ Paediatrics Open. This prestigious publication highlights the groundbreaking research and innovative developments presented at the conference. We invite you to explore these abstracts to stay at the forefront of pediatric science and healthcare advancements.