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Abstract Preparation Requirements

Abstracts of participants, interested in taking part in the oral or poster sessions, must contain only original research, incl. patient presentations, and must be written in English (Times New Roman, 12 pt), up to 250 words, excluding the title and authors. Please write the full names of all authors as well as their affiliations, and up to 3 keywords at the end of the abstract.

Abstract Submission

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Application Process

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Go to the main Participation Application menu (see Section Guide in the conference programme).

Also, please mark your presentation preference – oral or poster, during the submission process

Key Dates

Deadline for abstract submission: 04 March 2025. 

Notification of first authors about acceptance/form of presentation: 24 March 2025.

Availability of Abstracts

The abstracts will be printed in the Abstract Book.

Important Information

The authors of the best abstracts will be offered the opportunity to have a full text open access publication at the Scripta Scientifica Medica journal with a reasonable time for manuscript preparation, and after a peer review according to the journal requirements.

Contact Information

In case of any questions, you may contact the Organisers at citat.d@gmail.com.

03.04.2025

Arrival and accommodation (St. Constantin and Helena, Varna).
14:00 – 17:00 h - Nurses and allied health professionals’ session (in Bulgarian).
HOW DO I?
17:00 – 17:30 h - MANAGE PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES IN A NEWLY DIAGNOSED CHILD WITH DSD. Arianne Dessens, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
17:30 – 18:00 h - McCUNE-ALBRIGHT SYNDROME. Alison Boyce, Bethesda, Maryland, USA, on-line
18:00 – 18:30 h - MANAGE THE ESTRADIOL REPLACEMENT THERAPY IN GIRLS WITH TURNER SYNDROME. Aneta Gawlik, Katowice, Poland
18:30 - 19:00 h - Scientific lecture
19:00 – 19:45 h – Pharma symposium
20:00 – Dinner

04.04.2025

08.00 – 08.25 h - Scientific lecture
Ist session. MODERATORS: TBC
08.25 h – Official opening.
08.30 – 10.30 h – CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES (SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS, TECHNOLOGY AND DIABETES)
08.30 – 09.15 h – LESSONS FROM GENETIC STUDIES IN EARLY-ONSET AUTOIMMUNE DIABETES. Matthew Johnson, Diabetes Genes, Exeter, UK
09.15 – 09.35 h – EARLY CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH “JENIOUS” MEMBERSHIP. Maja Raicevic, ISPAD Jenious, Podgorica, Montenegro
09.35 – 10.20 h – ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR TODDLERS,CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH DIABETES. Natasa Bratina, Ljubljana, Slovenia, on-line.
10:20 – 10:30 h – Questions to the speakers and discussion
10:30 – 11:00 h – Coffee break
IInd session. MODERATORS: TBC
11:00 - 13:00 h – GROWTH AND ADRENAL
11:00 – 11:45 h – CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA Hedi Claahsen-van der Grinten, Niemegen, The Netherlands
11:45 – 12:30 h – DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF CONGENITAL HYPOPITUITARISM. Paul van Trotsenburg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
12:30 – 13:15 h – TBC / IGF-1/IGFBP-3, Anders Juul, Denmark
13:15 - 13:25 h – Questions to the speakers and discussion
13:25 – 13:45 h – Scientific lecture
13:45 – 14:30 h – Lunch break.
IIIrd session.
MODERATORS: TBC
14:30 – 16:00 h – BONES
14.30 – 15.15 h – VASOPRESSIN DEFICIENCY – A CHALLENGING MANAGEMENT. Mohamad Maghnie, Genova, Italy
15:15 – 15.45 h – OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA – CURRENT TREATMENT. Paul Arundel, Sheffield, UK
15:45 – 16:00 h – Questions to the speakers and discussion
16:00 – 17:00 h – Coffee break and Poster tour (MODERATORS: TBC).
IVth session.
YOUNG ENDOCRINOLOGISTS SESSION
MODERATORS: TBC
17:00 – 18.00 h – FREE COMMUNICATIONS
18:00 – 18.15 h – Q&A, discussion
18.15 – 19.00 h – Scientific lecture
19.00 – 19.45 h – Pharma symposium
20.00 h – Dinner.

05.04.2025

08.00 – 08.50 h - Scientific communication
08.50 – 09.30 h - Pharma symposium
Vth session. MODERATORS: TBC
09.30 – 11.00 h – SGA & OBESITY SESSION
09.30 – 10.15 h – SGA – CHILDHOOD OBESITY. Dinesh Giri, Bristol, UK
10.15 – 10.55 h – OBESITY, INCL. PUBLIC HEALTH DATA. Odysseas Androutsos, Thessaloniki, Greece
10.55 – 11.00 h – Questions to the speakers and discussion
11.00 – 11.30 h – Coffee break
VIth session. MODERATORS: TBC
11.30 – 12.45 h – VARIA
11.30 – 12.15 h – TRANSITION/REGISTRIES/ENDO-ERN PRESENTATION. TBC. Olaf Dekkers, Leiden, The Netherlands
12.15 – 13.00 h – CONGENITAL HYPERINSULINISM: LEARNING FROM THE PAST AND LOOKING TO THE FUTURE. Antonia Dastamani, GOSH, London, UK
13.00 – 13.10 h – Questions to the speakers and discussion
13.10 – 14.30 h – Lunch and departures.
Parallel lay public lecture on Apr 4th. Speaker to be confirmed

Register: https://forms.gle/5WVLmZRfCeENW1mR9

Contact with organizing committee: nutrilect@googlegroups.com

Important Information

• Participation in the International Scientific Conference is free of charge.
• Language: English
• Venue capacity is limited to 120 participants.
• Upon registration, approved participants will receive a confirmation email with additional instructions and information for accommodation prices at Golden tulip hotel at preferential rates for the conference days.
• The registration covers conference materials, coffee breaks, lunch, and dinners.
• Poster session: Each accepted abstract will be presented during the Poster Session with a 5-minute oral presentation by the author. Abstracts will be published in an online Abstract book. Full manuscript can be published after the editorial decision in a special issue of the journal Biomedical Reviews.

Dates to Remember

• 25 September 2024: Abstract submission deadline
• 7 October 2024: Notification of abstract acceptance
• 10 October 2024: Final registration deadline

Organizing Committee

• Ruzha Pancheva (MU-Varna)
• Rositsa Chamova (MU-Varna)
• Silviya Nikolova (MU-Varna)
• Sevdzhihan Eyubova (University of Shumen)
• Nikoleta Yoncheva (Karin dom Foundation)
• Rozalina Braykova (MU-Varna)
• Albena Toneva (MU-Varna)
• Dimitar Marinov (MU-Varna)
• Stefka Tscvetanova (Karin dom Foundation)

Conference Program

For full preliminary program: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12BDAefrQk3VZ_6AH0KjfHZFdpFFTifx-eElVzfBSW6w/edit?usp=drive_link

Confirmed speakers:

Andrea Hathazi (Romania)

Bruna Menegassi (Spain)

Carmen Costea-Bărluțiu (Romania)

Daria Leonidovna Chivchibashi-Pavlova (Bulgaria)

George Bogdanov (Bulgaria)

Hristo Naydenov (Bulgaria)

Ivan Chavdarov (Bulgaria)

Ivan Ivanov (Bulgaria)

Ivan Yankov (Bulgaria)

Karan Courtney Haag (USA)

Koen Huysentruyt (Belgium)

Konstantinos Gerasimidis (UK)

Manlio Vinciguerra (Italy)

Marco Fiore (Italy)

Nadya Koltcheva (Bulgaria)

Nikoleta Yoncheva (Bulgaria)

Nina Yordanova (Bulgaria)

Ruzha Pancheva (Bulgaria)

Sevdzhihan Eyubova (Bulgaria)

Silvia Nikolova (Bulgaria)

Stanka Fitneva (Canada)

Tena Niseteo (Croatia)

Virginia Stallings (USA)

Venue

Golden Tulip Hotel Varna
Varna, Bulgaria
Hotel Varna | Golden Tulip

About Varna

Varna is the third-largest city in Bulgaria, known as the maritime capital of the country and a popular seaside resort on the Black Sea coast. It boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and a scenic coastline. The conference venue is located near Sea Garden, Varna’s most famous public park, offering stunning promenades, beach access, and a variety of restaurants, bars, and cultural attractions.

With its combination of historical landmarks, modern amenities, and beautiful natural scenery, Varna provides the perfect setting for both professional gatherings and leisure activities. The city is easily accessible, located just 11 km from Varna Airport, with a short 10-minute drive to the city center.

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Updated Preliminary Program of the International Scientific Conference "Exploring the Intersection of Feeding Child Development and Neurodiversity"

Slogan: Connecting Nutrition, Growth and Inclusivity

Date: 25th October 2024 – 27th October 2024

Friday, 25th October 2024

• 13:00 - 14:00: Participant Registration
• 14:00 - 14:30: Conference Opening (Welcome and Introduction)
• 14:30 - 17:00: Session 1: Nutritional Screening and Strategies for Neurodiverse Children
• Koen Huysentruyt (Belgium) - Nutritional Screening and Strategies for Neurodiverse Children
• Konstantinos Gerasimidis (UK) - Micronutrient Assessment. 
• Daria Leonidovna Chivchibashi-Pavlova (Bulgaria) - Animal Modeling of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Challenges and Opportunities
• Manlio Vinciguerra (Italy)- Genetics and Epigenetics of Pediatric Fatty Liver

Saturday, 26th October 2024

• 08:00 - 9:30: Session 2: Early Childhood Feeding and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
• Virginia Stallings (USA) - Nutrition in Children with Cerebral Palsy
• Ivan Ivanov (Bulgaria) - Early Child Development Tracking
• Nadya Koltcheva (Bulgaria) - S/he Loves Me S/he Loves Me Not! Specifics of Parent-Child Relationships in Families with Children with Developmental Disabilities
• Stanka Fitneva, PhD (Canada) - Early Psychosocial Correlates of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Evidence from the Canadian National Longitudinal Study of Children and Youth (Online)
• 9:30 - 10:00: Coffee Break
• 10:00 - 13:00: Session 3: Innovative Therapeutic Approaches to Feeding

• Konstantinos Gerasimidis (UK) Nutritional Screening Tools

• Virginia Stallings (USA) - Growth and Development in Children with Cerebral Palsy
• Tena Niseteo (Croatia) - Use of Blended Diets in Neurologically Impaired Children
• Ivan Yankov (Bulgaria) - Growth and Development of Children on Enteral Feeding: 7 Years of Experience in a Reference Center
• Ruzha Pancheva (Bulgaria) - Tools and Metrics for Tracking Progress in Nutritional Status of Children with CP and Autism
• Hristo Naydenov, Mila Baycheva (Bulgaria) - Nutritional Interventions in Hospitalized Patients with Severe Neurological Diseases

• 13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
• 14:00 - 15:30: Session 4: Communication and Feeding Disorders: Integration of Speech Therapy
• Nina Yordanova (Bulgaria) - Possibilities and Difficulties for Feeding Therapy in Patients with Cerebral Palsy and Autism
• Carmen Costea-Bărluțiu, Andrea Hathazi, Diana Botez (Romania) - Attachment Parental Behaviors and Selective Eating in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Andrea Hathazi, Carmen Costea-Bărluțiu (Romania) - Mealtime Routines in the Development of Communication Skills in Children with Multiple Disabilities
• Ivan Chavdarov (Bulgaria) - Neonatal Asymmetric Crying Facies (NACF): Clinical Diagnosis and Therapy, New Methods
• 15:30 - 16:00: Coffee Break
• 16:00 - 18:30: Roundtable Discussion: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Feeding and Neurodevelopmental Challenges
• Participants: All Lecturers 
• 16:00 – 18:30 Poster presentation:
• Participants: All attendees

Sunday, 27th October 2024

• 08:00 - 10:00: Session 6: Role of Organizations in Supporting Neurodiversity and Nutrition
• Silvia Nikolova (Bulgaria) - Needs Assessment and Quality of Life of Families with Children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism
• Tena Niseteo (Croatia) - The Role of DHA in Neurodevelopment in Children
• George Bogdanov (Bulgaria) - Advocacy for political reforms of the National Network for Children in the field of Child development, Nutrition, Growth, and Inclusivity
• Marco Fiore (Italy) - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Disorder of Neurodevelopmental Origin
• Nikoleta Yoncheva (Bulgaria) -  Assessment of Feeding and Creating Effective Feeding Plans as a Team: Parent-Doctor-Therapist
• 10:00 - 10:30: Coffee Break
• 10:30 - 12:00: Closing Session and Discussion: Future Directions and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Koen Huysentruyt (Belgium) - Case Studies and Practical Interventions

• Sevdzhihan Eyubova (Bulgaria) - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Understanding the Interplay and Impact on Social and Emotional Functioning
• Bruna Menegassi (Spain) - Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) in Children's Diets
• Karan Courtney Haag (USA) - Social Aspects of Nutrition

12:00: Conference Closing (Summary and Appreciation)