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Promoting child health through research and innovation: A key priority for Europe
On the 4th June, leading paediatric experts, policymakers, and European Union officials came together at the European Parliament for a landmark event calling for urgent and coordinated investment in child-focused healthcare research across Europe. The event, titled ‘Children in the Current EU Health Policy: Advancing Paediatric Research and Prevention Across Europe’, was jointly hosted by…
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President update, June 2026
Earlier this month, I attended a landmark event at the European Parliament in Brussels, co-organised by ESPE together with four other major paediatric organisations. Policymakers, clinicians and researchers came together to address the urgent need for a more coordinated and ambitious approach to paediatric research across Europe. The discussions reinforced a clear message: we must…
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Hormone Research in Paediatrics reaches Impact Factor of 3.8
We are delighted to announce that Hormone Research in Paediatrics (HRP) has achieved a new impact factor of 3.8 – a fantastic milestone and a reflection of the high quality and influence of research published in the journal. This achievement underscores the continued dedication of our authors, reviewers, editors, and the wider research community who…
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President update, May 2026
Children and adolescents account for 20% of the EU population, yet research into childhood health remains underfunded. As we know, the foundations for lifelong health are laid early in life, and therefore greater priority must be given to paediatric research and prevention across the lifespan. On 04 June, ESPE will be taking part in an…
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President update, April 2026
We are rapidly moving through the year, and I am delighted that the team are working tirelessly to create another fantastic Annual Meeting for the ESPE community. Full details are available on the Annual Meeting website, and I encourage you to take a look at the scientific programme and register your place. Whether you are…
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In Memoriam: Dr Delbert (Del) Arthur Fisher (1928–2026)
It was with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we received the news that Dr Delbert Arthur Fisher, born on 12 August 1928, passed away peacefully at his home in Solana Beach, California, on 4 March 2026 at the age of 97. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Beverly, who…
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