WELCOME
Dear colleagues and dear friends,
ESPN is excited to invite you to join the 1st ESPN Research Conference from March 20-22, 2025 which brings together scientists and clinicians to share unrivaled research and inspiring new ideas about Paediatric Nephrology.
The ESPN Research Conference is complementary to the annual ESPN congress (Paediatric Kidney Week). It aims to discuss emerging topics in pediatric nephrology on childhood health and disease and to exchange ideas with other disciplines in order to gain insights into disease mechanisms and effects of novel treatments.
In 2025 we will focus on the latest pre-publication research on the interplay of bones, kidneys, and cardiovascular system in health and disease.
We will offer a program that ensures extensive discussions in scientific sessions and networking activities to advance research ideas, promote collaboration, and establish the culture innovation.
We will reserve a large space in the program for free oral presentations and posters allowing young and more experienced researchers to present and discuss their latest work with experts in the field.
Join your peers to discuss the latest research in a stimulating retreat atmosphere!
We look forward to meeting you in Florence!
Prof. Stella Stabouli
Scientific Co-Chair
PD Dr. Maren Leifheit-Nestler
Scientific Co-Chair
Prof. Dieter Haffner
ESPN President
COMMITTEES
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SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
The goal of the annual ESPN Research Conference is to bring together scientists and clinicians to share unpublished results and inspiring new ideas on selected topics in pediatric nephrology to gain new insights into disease mechanisms and treatment approaches.
The ESPN Research Conference is complementary to the annual ESPN congress (Paediatric Kidney Week) and focuses only on one or two complementary topics.
The 2-day meeting will focus on metabolic bone diseases and cardiovascular health in kidney disorders. The conference will allow integrating basic science and clinical perspectives on the interplay between bones, kidneys, and the cardiovascular system and discuss new therapeutic approaches.
The structure of the conference allows abundant time for discussions to promote collaboration and networking and to establish a culture of innovation. A significant part of the program is dedicated to oral and posters presentations. Scientific sessions alternate with coffee breaks, friendly meals, and free time for cultural activities. This informal setting will promote relaxed and productive interactions between attendees and experts in the field.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONFERENCE VENUE
GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO****
Lungarno del Tempio, 44
50121 Florence (Italy)
The recently refurbished spaces of the Hotel Mediterraneo Congress Center will host the 1st ESPN Research Conference.
The congress room (Salone degli Oceani) as well as the poster area will be located at the first floor of the main bulding.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English will be the official language of the European Society for Paediatric Nephrology Research Conference.
HOW TO REACH THE CONFERENCE VENUE
Leave the A1 motorway at Firenze Sud, go straight until you reach the first traffic light, turn left and continue straight for about 2 km on Lungarno Colombo. Once on the river bank on the Lungarno il Tempio, the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is located on the right before the traffic light that leads into Viale Amendola. Adjacent to the hotel is our private garage.
From Amerigo Vespucci airport you can reach the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo by taking the shuttle into Train Station Square, from where you can take a taxi or bus (number 14) to Via Arnolfo (behind the hotel). From there, continue to the end of the road on foot, then turn left into Viale Giovanni Amendola and walk to the main junction. You will find the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo on your left.
ABSTRACTS
ABSTRACT PREPARATION
- Abstract submission is only possible on-line. Abstracts submitted by other means or submissions that do not comply with the instructions will not be accepted.
- The abstract must be written in English.
- All presentations can only be delivered in-person.
Structure your abstract as follows: Purpose – Methods – Results – Conclusions. - Abstract length is limited to 500 words.
- Please select one topic from the list below that is most relevant to your presentation:
- Metabolic bone disease (including biomarkers, signaling)
- Cardiovascular disease in kidney disorders (including biomarkers, signaling)
- Novel therapeutic measures for MBD
- Novel therapeutic measures for CVD
- Experimental translational studies (including animal models, organoids, omics)
- Clinical studies
- Your abstract will be online for review and editing until the final submission deadline.
Participants will be informed on the acceptance of their abstracts by January 20, 2025.
The best 12 abstracts will be selected for Free Oral presentations (10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes of Q&A). All other abstracts will be presented as posters and discussed during dedicated poster sessions on day 1 and day 2 of the conference.
For abstract inclusion in the program as poster or oral presentation a full registration is required by the Early deadline (30 January, 2025). Early registration is strongly recommended also due to limited number of participants (80 max). Do not forget to secure your registration as soon as possible!
IMPORTANT DEADLINES OF ESPN RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2025
- Abstract submission opening: 9 September, 2024
- Registration opening: 20 September, 2024
- Abstract submission: closed
- Notification of abstract acceptance: 20 January, 2025
- Early bird registration deadline: 30 January, 2025
REGISTRATIONS
INFO & FEES
OIC s.r.l.
Viale della Giovine Italia 17 – 50122 Florence, Italy
Tel. +39 055 5035370
regESPNResearchConference@oic.it
Please note that this is the official ESPN Research Conference 2025 website for registrations and that no other websites, companies or agencies are authorized to sell the registrations/ hotel booking in any way or to contact you directly.
Early online registrations are preferred in order to facilitate the planning of the scientific sessions and conference services.
On site registrations will not be possible.
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS
Participants may proceed with the on-line reservation system.
Registration is all inclusive. Accommodation, meals and attendance at the conference are included in the cost of the registration.
FEES
| Early (Within 30 January, 2025) | Late (From 31 January, 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| All inclusive* – In presence only | 490,00 € | 580,00 € |
Registration fees are in Euro (VAT 22% included).
For abstract inclusion in the program as poster or oral presentation a full registration is required by the Early deadline on 30 January, 2025.
*IN PRESENCE registration fee includes:
- 2 nights (20 and 21 March) at the hotel venue in single room. Pre and post conference nights, as well as double occupancy, will be quoted in addition
- Admission to all sessions and poster exhibition
- Congress kit and personal badge
- Final program
- Certificate of attendance
- Breakfast service at the hotel on 21 and 22 March
- Coffee service during breaks
- Lunch service on 21 and 22 March
- Welcome dinner at the hotel on 20 March and dinner offsite on 21 March
TERMS OF PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
CANCELLATION POLICY
Any change or cancellation requests must be officially submitted in writing to OIC to: regESPNResearchConference@oic.it
- Up to and including 20 November 2024: € 30,00 will be withheld for administrative charge.
- For cancellations received from 21 November 2024 to 20 January 2025 the paid amount will be refunded with a deduction of 50% that will be invoiced as penalty
- For cancellations received from 21 January to 10 March 2025 the paid amount will be refunded with a deduction of 90% that will be invoiced as penalty
- No refund will be processed for cancellations received after 10 March 2025
Anyone unable to attend the congress for whatever reason after paying, and/or unable to transfer the registration fee to another person, must cancel his/her registration. The registration fee will be refunded if the request is received prior the above cancellation deadline dates. No refunds shall be offered, where a service is deemed to have begun and is, for all intents and purposes, underway.
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
All payments are to be made in Euro.
Full payment of all items is requested when registering. No confirmation will be sent until OIC has received the payment.
Payments must not involve charges for recipient.
Debits to your credit card will appear as OIC Srl Florence (Italy) on the credit card statement.
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Visa/MasterCard.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES
Any modification on VAT number or billing address, requested after the issuing of the invoice incurs a € 30,00 administration charge. The fees will be added to the outstanding invoice.
Name changes incur a handling fee of € 50,00 per registration.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
In the event of serious special or unforeseen circumstances or serious circumstances beyond its control, OIC shall be entitled to cancel or modify the dates of the event. You shall not be entitled to compensation for any costs or damages incurred as a consequence of such a cancellation or change.
OIC will not be liable for any theft or damage to property and/or persons caused on site during the Congress, by any factor whatever, unless there has been a fault, intent or deliberate recklessness on the part of OIC. OIC shall not be held responsible in the event of poisoning or food intoxication during the Event.
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CONTACTS
ORGANISING SECRETARIAT
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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