Through our symposia and workshops we raise awareness about the need for study of particular diseases and conditions that are afflicting millions of children in developing countries. This is also an opportunity to educate those in the broader paediatric research community and to facilitate collaborative discussion about effective implementation strategies and sustainable solutions. Below are a listing of the symposia and workshops PGPR has hosted since 2008.
For information regarding the PGPR Symposia and Workshops between 2004 and 2007, visit this page for details.
Date: April 30 and May 1, 2012
Location: Boston
Description:
PGPR’s twelfth symposium was held April 30, 2012 in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS).
The session focused on the global crisis of childhood diarrhea. Parts 1 and 3 were comprised of expert presentations providing an overview of the problems, issues and instances of work that is being done. Part 2 featured platform presentations from selected abstracts on this and other global child health topics.
At the follow-up workshop on May 1, approximately 40 experts from around the world gathered in a more intimate setting to set the research priorities that will lead to greater understanding, prevention, and treatment of global childhood diarrhea.
Date: May 2 and 3, 2011
Location: Denver
Description:
PGPR’s eleventh symposium was held May 2, 2011 in conjunction with the joint meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) and the Asian Society for Pediatric Research (ASPR).
The session focused on the critical issue of program implementation in developing countries. Parts 1 and 3 were comprised of expert presentations providing an overview of the problems, issues and instances of work that is being done. Part 2 featured platform presentations from selected abstracts on this and other global child health topics.
At the follow-up workshop on May 3, 2011 approximately 75 experts from around the world met in a more intimate setting to work together to advance the dialogue and information regarding implementation of global maternal-child health programs.
Date: May 3 and 4, 2010
Location: Vancouver
Description:
PGPR’s tenth symposium was held May 3, 2010 in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS). The session focused on the critical issue of health program implementation in developing countries. Parts 1 and 3 were comprised of expert presentations providing an overview of the problems, issues and instances of work that is being done. Part 2 featured platform presentations from selected abstracts on this and other global child health topics.
At the follow-up workshop on May 4, 2010 approximately 70 experts from around the world met to work together to advance the dialogue and information regarding implementing child health programs in developing countries.
Date: May 4 and 5, 2009
Location: Baltimore
Description:
PGPR’s ninth symposium was held May 4, 2009 in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS). This three-part symposium focused on the critical issue of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in developing countries. Parts 1 and 3 were comprised of expert presentations providing an overview of the problems, issues and instances of work that is being done. Part 2 featured platform presentations from selected abstracts on this, and other global child health topics.
At the follow-up workshop on May 5, 2009 approximately 60 experts from around the world met to examine the critical issues and establish clear plans for collaborative study of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in developing countries.
Date: May 3, 2009
Location: Baltimore
Description:
PGPR’s eighth symposium was a State of the Art Plenary Session held within the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS). This session focused on some of the exciting work being done to improve health outcomes for children in developing countries–showcasing research excellence and demonstrating possibilities in research and clinical care regardless of the setting.
Date: January 2008
Location: Cotonou, Benin
Description:
In conjunction with the official opening of the newly expanded national Sickle Cell Disease Centre in the Republic of Benin, the Center, together with The Programme for Global Paediatric Research (PGPR) hosted this International Symposium and Workshop.
Date: May 5 and 6, 2008
Location: Honolulu
Description:
PGPR’s seventh symposium was held May 5, 2008 in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS). This three-part symposium focused on the effect of armed conflict on the health and development of infants and children. Parts 1 and 3 were comprised of expert presentations providing an overview of the problems and issues and instances of work that is being done. Part 2 featured platform presentations from selected abstracts on related issues.
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At the follow-up workshop on May 6, 2008 experts from around the world met to examine the critical issues and establish clear plans for collaborative study on the effects of armed conflict on the health and development of infants and children and ways to alleviate these affects.
