The Paediatric Pathology Society (PPS), started in 1955 as the Paediatric Pathology Club, is composed of pathologists who specialise in or have a major interest in the pathology of the fetus, neonate or child. The Society exists to promote paediatric pathology in its widest sense, embracing all the disciplines of pathology, but most members are now Histopathologists. Membership is largely European, reflecting the origins of the Society, but is open to those from anywhere in the world.
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Our 2025 PPS Meeting - Belgrade
Yes, the 2025 Belgrade Annual PPS conference was a real success, far beyond our expectations, and we are all feeling very proud!
Both scientific and social events were outstanding. There were 75 participants, high-quality lectures and 14 excellent Young pathologists’ presentations: 10 in person and 4 virtual.
The city of Belgrade offered us its traditional open-heart atmosphere, and we truly enjoyed networking while exploring its restaurants and surroundings.
Thanks again to everyone for making this meeting such a success!
The Society runs an Annual Scientific Meeting, with meetings generally happening in Europe. Donations to the Society have enabled the institution of a guest lecture - The John Emery Lecture - at the annual meeting and the Norman Brown Award is given for the best presentation by a junior member or guest, and also the Marian Malone Prize which was established in 2016 for the best presentation of a surgical paediatric pathology abstract by a junior pathologist.
The John Emery Memorial Lecture,Formerly Formerly called 'Guest Lectures' was established in 2001 on the basis of a very generous donation from Mrs M Emery
The Norman Brown Award was established in 1993 for the best presentation by a junior member or guest at the scientific meeting, and also the Marian Malone Prize which was established in 2016 for the best presentation of a surgical paediatric pathology abstract by a junior pathologist.
The Marian Malone Prize was established in 2016 for the best presentation of a surgical paediatric pathology abstract by a junior pathologist.
The PPS publish their newsletter on a quartely basis, click to read the lastet newsletter
Dear Members, Colleagues and Friends,
It is a great honour and privilege for me to be the new president of our historical Society, of which I became a member over 20 years ago; ever since the PPS has been my point of reference.
I am a Perinatal Pathologist and a Professor of Pathology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. My dedication to this very special field of knowledge has been my ultimate reward and compensation for about 30 years of academic career.
“Children and infants are not small adults”: this has been our motto, the motto of Paediatric Pathology, dedicated to the diagnosis of diseases in fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, requiring specialized knowledge of age-specific conditions, and special considerations due to the unique nature of diseases in the above age groups.
Paediatric and Perinatal pathologists are few across the world; there is a known global workforce crisis in our field. Our Society has been facing unique challenges due to the wide range and unique nature of fetal, perinatal and paediatric diseases, the impact of the evolving genomic era in our practices, the difficulty in recruiting young pathologists in our specialty, and the various pressures that Paediatric and Perinatal pathologists have been facing in many countries. All these challenges prompt us to focus on the continuous dissemination of solid knowledge in the varied fields of Paediatric Pathology, support training in our discipline as much as we can, and standardize the conduct of our practices by developing protocols and guidelines that will be beneficial not only for like-minded colleagues, but also for general pathologists or other overlapping specialties that provide support to the practice of Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology.
Esteemed members of the PPS in the past and present have been highly regarded, honoured, and admired for their achievements, contributions and expertise. I will try my best so that our Society continues to be widely affiliated and outward-looking, with increasing impact and influence, united and strong.
Our Annual Meetings offer a unique opportunity to combine precious knowledge with meeting old friends as well as new people fascinated by Paediatric Pathology.
All those present at the 2025 Meeting in Belgrade enjoyed an excellent conference with an excellent scientific and social program; we are already looking forward to our next meeting in Sheffield in 2026. We expect you all to be there!
Enjoy the satisfaction derived from the journey of meaningful work in our field of Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology! Stay tuned in our unique Society!
Anastasia Konstantinidou
PPS President
Local Organiser: Marta Cohen
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