2009 Conference Scientific Programme
The Scientific Programme of the "Excellence in Paediatrics" was comprised of a number of thematic streams that include:
- Infectious Diseases
- Allergy - Immunology - Pulmonology
- Neurology - Social and Environmental paediatrics
- Endocrinology and Growth
- Gastroenterology
- Nephrology and Urology
- Dermatology
- Adolescence Medicine
- Cardiology
- Surgery and Transplantation
- Haematology and Oncology
- Rheumatology
- Genetics
- Neonatology
Specific topics per thematic were presented in a wide range of over 70 sessions that included lectures, round tables, debates, interactive case studies and meet-the-experts seminars. Additionally, a series of high quality workshops were offered for a hands on approach on specific topics.
- Overview of Scientific Programme day by day
- Meetings organized on the occasion of Excellence in Paediatrics

Delegates of the "Excellence in Paediatrics" had the unique opportunity to attend the scientific meeting “Evidence Based Medicine and Child Nutrition”. Co-organised by the Cochrane Collaboration/Child Health Field and the European Paediatric Association (EPA/UNEPSA), this meeting focused on children nutrition and particularly the ongoing challenge to help health practitoners acquire the necessary skills to integrate evidence based medicine into their day to day practice.