The 'PaeCH Teaching for Trainees' series features talks given by Centre members and collaborators.
These sessions are organised in collaboration with
- Mohn Centre for Children's Health and Wellbeing - promoting lifelong health for children and young people in urban environments Mohn Centre for Children’s Health and Wellbeing | Research groups | Imperial College London
- West London Children’s Healthcare (WLCH) - integrated paediatric services across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
- West London Children’s Healthcare Alliance (WLCHA) - the strategic partnership between WLCH and other NWL providers of health and wellbeing services for children and young people
Upcoming talks
The Imperial Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health and the Immunopathology Network are delighted to host a joint meeting on Immunology from Pregnancy to Preschoolers. Confirmed speakers include Roser Vento Tormo, from the Sanger Institute, as well as John Tregoning, Reiko Tanaka, Liz Whittaker and Alice Hawkins. Topics include the immunology of the maternal-fetal interface in pregnancy, antibody transfer across the placenta, new strategies to control RSV and development of the immune system in early life. Networking drinks will be available after the talks.
Register for the event here: Immunology: from Pregnancy to Preschoolers Tickets, Mon 4 Sep 2023 at 15:00 | Eventbrite
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Dr Victoria Male (v.male@imperial.ac.uk) from ImmNet or Dr Vanessa Sanco-Shimuzu (v.sancho-shimizu@imperial.ac.uk).
Watch previous talks
Catch up on recordings of previous talks in the series by visiting our YouTube playlist, or browsing the videos below.
Watch previous talks
Introduction to Complex Paediatric Sleep Disorders
On 18 June 2021, Dr Rishi Parbary delivered a talk on complex paediatric sleep disorders as part of the PaeCH Teaching for Trainees series.
Introduction to Complex Paediatric Sleep Disorders
Dr Rishi Pabary
On 18 June 2021, Dr Rishi Parbary delivered a talk on complex paediatric sleep disorders as part of the PaeCH Teaching for Trainees series.
Inborn errors of immunity
Dr Vanessa Sancho-Shimizu
On 23 May 2021, Dr Vanessa Sancho-Shimizu delivered a talk on inborn errors of immunity as part of the PaeCH Teaching for Trainees series.
2nd Anniversary Symposium
Centre anniversary symposium
An afternoon of lectures to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Centre
Adolescent Public Health Research
Adolescent Public Health Research
PaeCH Infection and Global Health webinar
PaeCH Infection and Global Health webinar
Early Intervention and follow up of chronic lung disease
Early Intervention and follow up of chronic lung disease
On 23 February 2023 members of the Neonatal team at Imperial College / Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust delivered a series of lectures on the theme of "Creating Specialised Regional Service for Extremely preterm infants - Early Intervention and follow up of chronic lung disease"
Generation Victoria (GenV)_ Every child. Every parent. Every
Generation Victoria (GenV)_ Every child. Every parent. Everybody.
On 1st June 2023 the Mohn Centre for Children’s Health and Wellbeing and Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health hosted PaeCH International Advisory Board member Professor Melissa Wake. Professor Wake spoke on Australia's experience in establishing the new Generation Victoria (GenV) cohort and it’s plans as an Open Science resource – collecting data once, using many times – to amplify preventive opportunities for all Australians, young and old.
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Dr Aubrey Cunnington
On 21 May 2021, Dr Aubrey Cunnington delivered a talk on emerging infectious diseases as part of the PaeCH Teaching for Trainees series.
Drug Allergy 101
Dr Paul Turner
On 16 May 2021, Dr Paul Turner delivered a talk on drug allergies as part of the PaeCH Teaching for Trainees series.
Congenital Infections
Dr Hermione Lyall
On 14 May 2021, Dr Hermione Lyall (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust) delivered a talk on congenital infections as part of the PaeCH Teaching for Trainees series.
Asthma & birth cohort studies
Professor Adnan Custovic
On 26 March 2021, Professor Adnan Custovic delivered a talk on asthma across the life course and what we have learned from birth cohort studies.
Paediatric Genetics - the next generation
Dr Harry Leitch
On 19 March 2021, Dr Harry Leitch discussed his ongoing research and the future of paediatric genetics.
What to do about raised transaminases
Professor Gareth Tudor-Williams
On 12 March 2021, Professor Gareth Tudor-Williams discussed raised transaminases and the significance of their role in paediatric (and adult) practice.
Spotting fake science
Dr Robert Boyle
On 5 March 2021, Dr Robert Boyle discussed spotting fake science and understanding its impact on clinical practice.
Vaping and the tobacco industry
Professor Andy Bush
On 26 February 2021, Professor Andy Bush (Imperial College London) discussed the impact of vaping and the tobacco industry on future child health.
What to do about short stature
Dr Nicola Bridges
On 10 September 2020, Dr Nicola Bridges (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital) discussed short stature and growth hormones.
Neonatal Encephalopathy - Part II
Professor Sudhin Thayyil
In the second of two lectures, Professor Sudhin Thayyil (Imperial College London) discusses aEEg in the context of neonatal encephalopathy.
Introduction to Paediatric Sleep
Dr Rishi Pabary
On 30 July 2020, Dr Rishi Pabary (Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust) provided an overview of paediatric sleep and sleep studies.
Cystic Fibrosis
Professor Jane Davies
On 23 July 2020, Professor Jane Davies (Imperial College London) discussed the latest research updates in cystic fibrosis.
Neonatal Encephalopathy - Part I
Professor Sudhin Thayyil
On 16 July 2020, Professor Sudhin Thayyil (Imperial College London) discussed undertaking a structured NICHD neurological exam in neonatal encephalopathy in the first of two lectures.
PIMS-TS
Dr Liz Whittaker
On 9 July 2020, Dr Liz Whittaker (Imperial College London) discussed the newly-identified PIMS-TS (paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome, temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2).
Tuberculosis in children
Dr James Seddon
On 2 July 2020, Dr James Seddon (Imperial College London) discussed tuberculosis (TB) in children.
HIV in Paediatrics
Dr Caroline Foster
On 25 June 2020, Dr Caroline Foster (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust) discussed the question: "HIV in paediatrics - is it all over?"
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Professor Claire Hogg
On 18 June 2020, Professor Claire Hogg (Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust) discussed the question: Who needs testing for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia?
Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal Infections
Dr Aubrey Cunnington
On 11 June 2020, Dr Aubrey Cunnington (Imperial College London) discussed soft tissue and musculoskeletal infections.
Cow's Milk Allergy
Dr Bob Boyle
On 4 June 2020, Dr Bob Boyle (Imperial College London) discussed cow's milk allergy and its broad relevance to child health.
Severe Therapy-Resistant Asthma
Dr Louise Fleming
On 28 May 2020, Dr Louise Fleming (Imperial College London) discussed severe therapy-resistant asthma, and the investigation and use of novel biologicals.
Hepatitis Viruses A to zzz
Professor Gareth Tudor-Williams
On 21 May 2020, Professor Gareth Tudor-Williams (Imperial College London) discussed hepatitis viruses.
Controversies in the management of anaphylaxis
Dr Paul Turner
On 30 May 2020, Dr Paul Turner (Imperial College London) discussed controversies in the management of anaphylaxis.
Management of complicated pneumonia
Dr Ross Langley
On 7 May 2020, Dr Ross Langley (Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust) discussed the management of complicated pneumonia.
Diagnosis & management of preschool wheeze
Professor Sejal Saglani
On 23 April 2020, Professor Sejal Saglani (Imperial College London) discussed diagnosis and management of preschool wheeze.
Novel respiratory infections
Professor Gary Wong
On 25 March 2020, Professor Gary Wong (Chinese University of Hong Kong) discussed his experiences of managing coronaviruses in China and Hong Kong, from SARS-CoV, to MERS-CoV to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2).
