Scientific Committee

Prof. Berthold Koletzko - MD, PhD

President, European Academy of Paediatrics

Berthold Koletzko

Bert is the Else Kröner-Seniorprofessor of Paediatrics at LMU – Ludwig Maximilians Universität Munich, Dept. Paediatrics, Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU University Hospitals, Munich, Germany. He was trained in paediatrics at Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg-Soweto, South Africa; Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania; and the Children’s Hospitals of the Universities Düsseldorf, Germany and Toronto, Canada. His work focusses on metabolism and nutrition in childhood. Bert authored 1147 journal articles (Web of Science H-index 94; 34,585), 249 book chapters, and 45 books/monographies. His research funding of 20 Mio.€ during the last decade was provided by the European Union (EU), EU Research Council, German Research Council, German Ministries of Research and of Health, US NIH, and others. Bert was rated “World Expert” in research on “Breast Milk”, “Milk” and “Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena” and the world’s top-rated expert in the areas “Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena” and “Child Nutrition Science”.

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Dr. Lukasz Dembinski - MD, PhD

Chair, Scientific Committee

Dr. Łukasz Dembiński

Dr. Łukasz Dembiński is a specialist in pediatrics and gastroenterology with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating children with chronic diseases. Since the beginning of his career, he has been affiliated with the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the Medical University of Warsaw, where he also mentors students and residents. He is particularly passionate about diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency endoscopy of the digestive tract. He has authored over a hundred scientific publications and textbook chapters in gastroenterology, nutrition, immunology and adolescent medicine. Dr. Dembiński serves as a board member of the Polish Society of Paediatrics and the European Academy of Paediatrics.

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Prof. Teresa Jackowska - MD, PhD

President, Polish Society of Paediatrics

Artur Mazur

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Artur Mazur

Prof. Dr. hab. Artur Mazur, MD, scientific discipline: medical sciences. Current position: Vice-Rector for the College of Medical Sciences at the University of Rzeszów; President of the European Childhood Obesity Group; Head of the Second Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology. Education: 1990 - Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, M. Kopernik Medical Academy in Kraków; 1994 - Specialist in Pediatrics (Level I); 1998 - Specialist in Pediatrics (Level II) - exam passed with distinction; 2000 - PhD in Medical Sciences, Silesian Medical Academy in Katowice; 2010 - DSc in Medical Sciences, Silesian Medical University in Katowice; 2010 - Specialization in Endocrinology; 2017 - Professor of Medical Sciences. Area of interest: Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology; Rare and very rare diseases in children in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship; The role of nutrition in public health. 2012 - Lectures at ESPE Winter School; 2009-2012 - Lectures at European Childhood Obesity Group workshops. Membership in professional associations: President of the European Childhood Obesity Group (since 2013); Member of the European Academy of Pediatrics (since 2010); Vice-President of the Polish Pediatric Society (since 2010); Member of the Commission on Human Development, Polish Academy of Sciences (since 2007). Verified publications: 215 articles/abstracts in national and international scientific journals with a total impact factor of 262.876.

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Luigi Titomanlio

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Luigi Titomanlio

After a residency in Pediatrics in Italy, I moved to Paris, France, to improve my research skills in the Inserm U1141 Lab on Developmental Neurobiology. From 2005, I’ve been attending physician at the Robert Debré Pediatric Emergency Department of Paris, where I continued research on acute neurological disorders. Since 2015, I am Head of the Pediatric Emergency Department and Professor of Pediatrics at the Paris Cité University.

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Iren Kantor

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Iren Kantor

BIOGRAPHY DR KÁNTOR IRÉN

Kisvarda, Hungary

Qualifications:

1992-Medical doctor (Hungarian Board certified)

1997-Pediatrics (Hungarian Board certified)

2000- Endocrinology (Hungarian Board certified)

2020-2022: Eötvös Lóránd University of Law

2024- present: Semmelweis University Health Care Management

Work places:

1992- 2010: SzSzB VM KH Josa Andras Hospital, Nyiregyhaza, Hungary: full employment

2010- present: SzSzB VM KH Josa Andras Hospital, Nyiregyhaza, Hungary: consultant in endocrinology and diabetes

2010- present: Primary care physician, Nyiregyhaza, Hungary

Special interest:

diabetes prevention, monogenic diabetes, obesity, telemedicine, education, data analysis

Position:

President of Hungarian Pediatric Primary Care Association

Hungarian Diabetes Association – Digital Diabetes Committee

EAP- Primary Care Council, Chair

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Tom Arne Stiris

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Tom Arne Stiris

Name: Stiris Tom Arne.

Place: Oslo.

Nationality: Norwegian

MD: 1979: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland/ National; Faculty of Medicin, UiO

Specialist:1987: Pediatric Medicine

Subspecialist 1993: Neonatology.

Dr.med / PhD: 1992: Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, UiO

Professor: 1990-94: Faculty of Medicine, Autonoma University, Madrid

Professor: 2014- 2023: Faculty of Medicine, UiO

Professor emeritus: 2023

Medical doctorate / PhD.

International positions: Council member of the European Society for Pediatric Research; (ESPR); 1998 – 2001; General Secretary ESPR ; 2001-2005; President - ESPR; 2005-2008.

Council member of EuroNet (European Neonatal Network) from 2002 – 2014; President of the Scientific Committees, Congress; European Academy of Paediatric Societies - EAPS, as well as president of the Organizing committee. Board member, the International Pediatric Research Foundation (IPRF), from 2008-2012; President of the organizing committee and member of the Scientific Committee, EAP; Vice-President EAP/UEMS 2010-2012; President EAP/UEMS 2012 - 2020

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Nora Karara

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Nora Karara

Nora Karara is a final year paediatric resident and global public health enthusiast, currently working in Primary Paediatric Care in the multicultural center of Berlin, Germany. Her expertise branches from hospital settings over a vaccination clinic to a paediatric public health center - always with a strong focus on prevention and patient-centered care.

She is an active founding member of the Young German Society of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (DGKJ) and proud to be the new Chair of the Young European Academy of Paediatrics (YEAP).

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Tomasz Szczepański

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Prof. Tomasz Szczepański, MD, PhD

Since 2000 Tomasz Szczepański works at the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology in Zabrze of Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland, where he obtained Specialist Certificates in Pediatrics (2005) and Pediatric Oncology and Hematology (2006) and serves as Head of the Department since 2009. In 2009 he received professorship from the President of Poland. Currently, Prof. Szczepański also serves at the Medical University of Silesia as Rector Magnificus. He is Vice-President of the Polish Pediatric Association. He is co-author of > 350 publications, cited > 8000 times, which resulted in Hirsch index of 45.

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Süleyman Yıldız

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Süleyman Yıldız, MD, PhD, AFAMEE

Dr. Süleyman Yıldız completed his medical education at Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Türkiye. He specialized in Child Health and Diseases and has a strong academic interest in medical education, specialty exam preparation at national and international levels, and adolescent health.

He is an Associate Professor of General Pediatrics at Marmara School of Medicine, Co-Editor of Anatolian Pediatrics, and Public Affairs Chair of the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP). Dr. Yıldız also collaborates closely with leading international organizations, including AMEE (The International Association for Health Professions Education), ISSOP (International Society for Social Pediatrics and Child Health), IAAH (The International Association for Adolescent Health), and the Turkish Pediatric Association (TPA).

In addition to publishing over 40 articles in leading journals, Dr. Yıldız has significantly contributed to research and theoretical education by organizing more than 100 national and international events, including workshops, symposiums, and conferences, serving as an organizing committee member and invited speaker.

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Ann De Guchtenaere

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Prof. Dr. Ann De Guchtenaere

Prof. Dr. Ann De Guchtenaere is a distinguished paediatric nephrologist with a profound commitment to advancing child health care. She completed her medical education and paediatric training at Ghent University in Belgium, followed by specialized training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in the United States and Hôpital Robert Debré in Paris, France.

In May 2011, Prof. De Guchtenaere earned her PhD, underscoring her dedication to both clinical practice and research. Currently, she serves as a professor at Ghent University and practices at Ghent University Hospital, where she focuses on caring for children with complex chronic conditions, particularly those with Down Syndrome. Her scholarly contributions are notable, with an h-index of 20, reflecting significant impact in her field.

Since 2012, Prof. De Guchtenaere has been an active board member of the Flemish Paediatric Society, serving as its president from 2014 to 2019. She currently holds the presidency of the Belgian Academy of Paediatrics. Her international engagement includes serving as a National Delegate to the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) since 2017 and as a member of the EAP's Executive Committee since 2018, where she holds the position of Secretary General.

Prof. De Guchtenaere is recognized for her innovative approach to paediatric health care and has delivered numerous lectures on children's rights in health care and the future of paediatrics. Her focus areas include non-communicable diseases such as obesity, urinary incontinence, chronic pain in children, and integrated paediatric care. In November 2024, she played a pivotal role in formalizing a collaboration between the EAP and the World Health Organization's Regional Office for Europe, aiming to advance child health agendas across Europe.

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Lina Jankauskaite

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Lina Jankauskaite

Lina Jankauskaite is a professor, principal investigator, educator at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), and pediatric emergency physician at LSMU Hospital Kauno Klinikos. She holds her PhD in biomolecular science. Since January 2022, she has started running a chief position in the rare and undiagnosed disease coordination center of LSMU KK. Lina is active member of EAP, EUSEM, REPEM, and IFEM. She is highly interested in evidence-based medicine, translational science, non-invasive diagnostic methods, innovations, digital health, big data, acute viral diseases, pain medicine. Currently, her scientific group is developing a 3D cell-culture model and is working on non-invasive pain diagnostics in pediatric emergency.

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Liviana Da Dalt

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Liviana Da Dalt

Prof. Liviana Da Dalt is Full Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Padova and Head of both the Department of Women and Children's Health and the Paediatric Emergency and Acute Care Unit. She is currently the vice president of the Medical School of the University of Padova and the Vice-Director of the Paediatrics Residency Program. Liviana is involved in several working groups and executive committees, first the Executive Committee of the European Academy of Paediatrics and of the European Board of Paediatrics of which she is the new elected chair; in addition she is a member of the ‘Steering Comittee’ of REPEM (Research in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Group) & the European Society of Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Section. Main areas of research are: Minor head trauma in children; Severe and Invasive infections in febrile infants; Urinary Tract Infections (predictors of renal damage); Respiratory Infections in ED/acute setting; Antibiotic Stewardship in the ED/acute setting, & Education and training in Paediatrics.

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