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.


Save the Date

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming conference in 2025, hosted in the picturesque Nijmegen, in the Netherlands under the guidance of our esteemed new president, Saskia de Wildt.

Join us for an enlightening pre-workshop on June 24th, followed by the main conference on June 25th and 26th. Stay tuned for more details and updates on this enriching gathering of experts, practitioners, and researchers dedicated to advancing the understanding of paediatric pharmacology.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Netherlands in 2025!

 

Here are the first highlights: 

 

👉 Renowned Keynote Speakers: Prof. Sabine Fuchs will share her pioneering research on gene therapy in children; Prof. Rens van der Schoot will discuss his revolutionary work in AI-aided knowledge discovery  - unlocking new frontiers in medicine. 

👉 In addition, the conference will dive into: Innovative Dose Finding, Study Design Innovations, Off-label Medication Use, Pre-clinical Drug Discovery etc.

👉 Registration is still open!!

 

Get ready for engaging sessions and incredible insights!

 

 


Last Year's ESDPPP


Webinar on Pharmacovigilance

 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!


Abstract Publication - Prague Conference 2023

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Abstracts of the ESDPPP Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, 28–30 June 2023
bmjpo-2024-ESDPPP.pdf
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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.


In Memoriam Prof. Dr. Anders Rane

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Prof. Dr. Anders Rane, a distinguished member and former president of our society and a luminary in the field of developmental pharmacology. Prof. Dr. Rane passed away on May 2nd, 2024Prof. Dr. Rane was a trailblazer in the realm of clinical pharmacology, leaving an indelible mark on the scientific community through his groundbreaking research and exemplary leadership. Born on July 4th, 1943 in Bromma (Sweden), Prof. Dr. Rane embarked on a remarkable journey that would shape the landscape of pediatric and perinatal pharmacology for generations to come. His contributions to developmental pharmacology are immeasurable, and his spirit will continue to guide us in our pursuit of excellence and innovation. 

 

On behalf of the society, we extend our deepest condolences.

May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to us all.


Paediatric Pharmacology

Based in Ghent, Belgium, ESDPPP promotes research in developmental perinatal and paediatric pharmacology and offers a forum for dialogue between pharmacologists, clinicians, and scientists interested in the effect of medicines on the developing fetus, infant, and child.

35 years of ESDPPP

The ESDPPP celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2023. This milestone provides an important opportunity to celebrate ESDPPP’s achievements to date and to describe our future aspirations and ambitions on behalf of millions of paediatric patients worldwide.


Our aim

We aim to improve medicines for children and advance research and global access to paediatric medicines. We also advocate politically for the continued development of safe, evidence-based medications for children. In this respect, ESDPPP works closely with European Medicines Agency (EMA), International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Congresses

Meeting our colleagues is very important for our society. We enjoyed a wonderful congress in Prague, CZ, in June 2023 and are looking forward to our next congress, which will be held in Nijemegen (2025). We highly welcome your idea and suggestion for this event. 



Join us on LinkedIn!!

We want to use LinkedIn for announcements and discussions in our field. Please check out our group page on LinkedIn and become a group member.



ADC Journal

The official journal of the ESDPPP is the leading paediatric journal Archives of Disease in Childhood. It contains a Drug Therapy section which is published every 3 months.

Associations

ESDPPP is associated with a range of organizations like EMEA, IUHAR and WHO. Additional information  on projects, initiatives and conferences will be available within short.

35 Years ESDPPP

This year ESDPPP celebrates its 37th anniversary at the society's 21st conference in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. The meeting will be hosted by our president Saskia de Wildt. 



After the congress ...

Our last congress in Prague was a great success and a meeting place for many. Did you enjoy it as well? Become a member of ESDPPP and be the first to know more about the next congress in the Netherlands.