Fetal & Neonatal Neurology Conference
A conference jointly held by the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) and the British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM)
The first Fetal & Neonatal Neurology Conference, jointly held by the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) and BAPM will be taking place on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at the Harris Birthright Centre, Denmark Hill, Kings College Hospital, London.
This conference brings together world experts in perinatal neuroscience presenting state of the art practice across fetal and neonatal neurology as well as submitted presentations of original research.
This conference will be of interest to paediatric neurologists, neonatologists, obstetricians, neuroradiologists, specialist and advanced nurse practitioners and allied healthcare professionals who have an interest in the developing brain.
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: 1 December 2025
Abstract selection notification: by 13 February 2026
Call for Abstracts
We are inviting abstract submissions for the upcoming Fetal & Neonatal Neurology Conference. Six abstracts will be selected for oral presentation at the conference.
Please click here to download and complete the abstract submission form.
Once completed, submit your completed form via email to [email protected]
Keynote Speakers
Professor Hermione Lyall
Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
'Congenital CMV and their outcomes'
Professor Paul Griffiths
Consultant Neuroradiologist, University of Sheffield
'The role of fetal MRI'
Dr Tess Homfray
Consultant Clinical Geneticist, King's College Hospital
'The role of whole genome sequencing in fetal neurology'
Helen Dolling
Researcher in Medical Genetics, University of Cambridge
'Psychological impact of early rapid genomic testing / diagnosis'
Professor Rebeccah Slater
Professor in Paediatric Neuroscience, Oxford
'Neonatal pain'
Professor Kristian Aquilina
Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Great Ormond Street Hospital
'Treatment of preterm IVH'
Professor Linda de Vries
Professor of Neonatal Neurology, Utrecht
'Developments in Neonatal Neurology in the last 40 years'
Conference Registration
Cost: £120
Register via the BPNA Website
Contact Us
For further information please email [email protected]
