Australasian Brain Club & Australasian Neonatal Cell Therapies Symposium
Benvenuti a Prato!
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the Monash University Prato Centre for the 2027 Australasian Brain Club & Neonatal Cell Therapies Symposium (20 – 22 May 2027), a collaboration between the Australasian Brain Club & Neonatal Cell Therapies.
As we gather within the historic walls of the Palazzo Vaj, we find ourselves at a unique intersection of Renaissance heritage and cutting-edge regenerative medicine. This meeting serves as a vital bridge between our Australasian roots and the global scientific community, providing a dedicated space to discuss the evolving landscape of perinatal and neonatal neuroprotection and the transformative potential of cell-based interventions for all neonatal conditions.
Scientific highlights
Our meeting brings together two stellar meetings – the Australasian Brain Club and the Australasian Neonatal Cell Therapies Symposium – this collaboration and the program is designed to foster discussion, networking and progress in newborn care. The first time these meetings have taken place outside of Australasia to encourage and welcome our international colleagues.
2027 themes
Australasian Brain Club
- Translational Perspectives: What’s new in neonatal encephalopathy, progress on adjuvant therapies for therapeutic hypothermia
- The FGR brain: Characteristics and treatments for perinatal brain injury in infants with fetal growth restriction
- Professor Rod Hunt Festschrift: A career in neonatal care
Australasian Neonatal Cell Therapies Symposium
- Regenerative Frontiers: Deep dives into the latest clinical trials involving umbilical cord blood, mesenchymal stem cells and other cell types
- Neurodevelopmental Insights: Exploring long-term outcomes and the mechanisms of brain injury in the neonatal population
- Translation to Clinic: Bridging the gap between laboratory success and bedside application in the NICU
Invited speakers
 Dr Beth Allison, Australia |  Prof Yun Sil Chang, Korea |  A/Prof Raul Chavez- Valdez, USA |  Prof Paolo de Coppi, UK |  Prof Charles Cox, USA |
 Dr Robert Galinsky, Australia |  Prof Pierre Gressens, France |  Prof Greg Lodygensky,Canada |  A/Prof Courtney McDonald, Australia |  Prof Eleanor Molloy, Ireland |
 Prof Iona Novak, Australia |  Dr Abdul Razak, Australia |  Prof Nikki Robertson, UK |  Prof Bernard Thebaud, Canada |  Prof Fabio Triolo, USA |
 Dr Tamara Yawno, Australia |  Dr Lindsay Zhou, Australia |
Abstract submission and oral presentations
Oral presentations from abstracts are a priority. Stay tuned for abstract submission templates and expected opening date 2 November.
Event logistics
 Symposium flyer |  How to get to Prato |  Local accommodation |  Venue and Heritage |
Event Details
- Date:
- 20 May 2027 at 12:00 am – 22 May 2027 at 12:00 am
- Venue:
- Prato, Italy
- Register here:
- https://shop.monash.edu/australasian-brain-club-australasian-neonatal-cell-therapies-symposium.html
- Categories:
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; Clinical Sciences - Monash Health; SCS Paediatrics
Description
Benvenuti a Prato!
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the Monash University Prato Centre for the 2027 Australasian Brain Club & Neonatal Cell Therapies Symposium (20 – 22 May 2027), a collaboration between the Australasian Brain Club & Neonatal Cell Therapies.
As we gather within the historic walls of the Palazzo Vaj, we find ourselves at a unique intersection of Renaissance heritage and cutting-edge regenerative medicine. This meeting serves as a vital bridge between our Australasian roots and the global scientific community, providing a dedicated space to discuss the evolving landscape of perinatal and neonatal neuroprotection and the transformative potential of cell-based interventions for all neonatal conditions.
Scientific highlights
Our meeting brings together two stellar meetings – the Australasian Brain Club and the Australasian Neonatal Cell Therapies Symposium – this collaboration and the program is designed to foster discussion, networking and progress in newborn care. The first time these meetings have taken place outside of Australasia to encourage and welcome our international colleagues.
2027 themes
Australasian Brain Club
- Translational Perspectives: What’s new in neonatal encephalopathy, progress on adjuvant therapies for therapeutic hypothermia
- The FGR brain: Characteristics and treatments for perinatal brain injury in infants with fetal growth restriction
- Professor Rod Hunt Festschrift: A career in neonatal care
Australasian Neonatal Cell Therapies Symposium
- Regenerative Frontiers: Deep dives into the latest clinical trials involving umbilical cord blood, mesenchymal stem cells and other cell types
- Neurodevelopmental Insights: Exploring long-term outcomes and the mechanisms of brain injury in the neonatal population
- Translation to Clinic: Bridging the gap between laboratory success and bedside application in the NICU
Invited speakers
Dr Beth Allison, Australia | Prof Yun Sil Chang, Korea | A/Prof Raul Chavez- Valdez, USA | Prof Paolo de Coppi, UK | Prof Charles Cox, USA |
Dr Robert Galinsky, Australia | Prof Pierre Gressens, France | Prof Greg Lodygensky,Canada | A/Prof Courtney McDonald, Australia | Prof Eleanor Molloy, Ireland |
Prof Iona Novak, Australia | Dr Abdul Razak, Australia | Prof Nikki Robertson, UK | Prof Bernard Thebaud, Canada | Prof Fabio Triolo, USA |
Dr Tamara Yawno, Australia | Dr Lindsay Zhou, Australia |
Abstract submission and oral presentations
Oral presentations from abstracts are a priority. Stay tuned for abstract submission templates and expected opening date 2 November.
Event logistics
Symposium flyer | How to get to Prato | Local accommodation | Venue and Heritage |