Nature, Nurture and Neurodevelopment in Community Paediatrics
Schedule
Thu Jul 23 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Main Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Eastbourne District General Hospital | Eastbourne, EN
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A study day covering key topics in Community Paediatrics including speakers on genetics, nutrition, public health and looked after children.About this Event
Nature, Nurture and Neurodevelopment in Community Paediatrics
Join us in person for a Community Paediatric study day exploring how genetics and environmental factors influence children's health and development by looking at key topics within Community Child Health. Come mingle, learn, and get inspired by speakers and peers passionate about community paediatric care!
Please see the full agenda below (please note that some speakers are to be confirmed and that the final programme will be updated as soon as possible).
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and refrefeshments
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Welcome and Introduction
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:35 AM
Nutrition and Development: Clare Thornton-Wood, Lead Dietician
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:35 AM
Epigenetics: current research and emerging trends: Dr Neeta Lakhani
🕑: 10:35 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM
Language development: SALT team: Kathryn Burbidge and Helen Cairns
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:40 PM
Public Health: High lead level in children: Carla Hobart and Noela Martinez
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:25 PM
Sialanar use and updates: Robert Voights from Proveca ***LUNCH BREAK***
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:20 PM
Attachment and Development: Dr Isabelle Hodgson
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:20 PM
Brief history of autism & debates about DSM-5/psychiatric diagnosis: Dr Manea
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Parent/Patient lived experience
🕑: 04:00 PM
Feedback and closing questions
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Where is it happening?
Main Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
GBP 50.00
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