Tentative Program

This track focuses on the maturation of motor functions in preterm infants and the development of gastrointestinal motility reflexes. It will explore the implications of these developmental processes on overall health outcomes in neonates.

This session will delve into the relationship between the intestinal microbiome and various health conditions, including autoimmune diseases and allergies. Discussions will include how microbiome composition can influence immune function and disease susceptibility.

This track addresses the nutritional requirements and strategies for very-low-birthweight infants and the surgical neonate. It aims to highlight evidence-based approaches to optimize nutritional intake in these high-risk groups.

This session will examine ongoing debates in neonatal nutrition, including human milk feeding for high-risk neonates and the management of short bowel syndrome. Experts will present differing viewpoints and emerging evidence.

This track will investigate the development of gastroesophageal reflux in neonates and its clinical implications. It will also cover management strategies and their effectiveness in improving outcomes.

This session will explore the development of the intestinal mucosal barrier and its critical role in health and disease. Discussions will include factors that influence barrier integrity and implications for gastrointestinal disorders.