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BPNA Trainees’ Meeting 2026 | Paediatric cerebrovascular disease and traumatic brain injury
Thursday 4 & Friday 5 June 2026
Method of delivery: Face to face and OnlineCourse Duration: 2-days
Cost: GBP 170.00 • NON BPNA members | In Person attendance
Reduced Cost: GBP 150.00 • BPNA members | In Person attendance
Total Course Places: 50 (9 standard places currently available; 33 reduced rate places available)
CPD Points: 12. You will be able to download a pdf of your CPD certificate following attendance at the course.
There is no pre course reading for this course
VENUE
The Studio Birmingham
7 Cannon Street
Birmingham
B2 5EP
Website: https://thestudio.co.uk/venues/birmingham/
Telephone: 0121 634 2800
Car parking: Birmingham Snow Hill Station Car Park: B3 2BJ & Birmingham New Street Station Car Park: B2 4ND. Both car parks are around a 5 minutes' walk from the venue and the hotel.
Public transport: There are three railway stations within walking distance of thestudio: Birmingham New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street. New Street Station is just two minutes walk from thestudio.
ACCOMMODATION
Birmingham City (Waterloo St) Hotel
B&B per night: GBP 110.00
Accommodation is available from Thursday 04 June 2026. Please note this course starts at 9.00am on Thursday 04 June 2026.
Accommodation address:
Birmingham City (Waterloo St) Hotel (5 minutes walk from the meeting venue)
3-6 Waterloo Street
Birmingham
B2 5PG
Telephone:
COURSE DINNER
At the restaurant 'The Lost & Found', on Thursday 4 June, 7pm
Course dinner is Thursday 04 June 2026
Cost: GBP 45.00
OBJECTIVES
Please note this event is not for Consultants.
The aim of this course is to provide education and advice to help healthcare professionals to carry out activities from the Paediatric Neurology Training Guide
While virtual attendance is an option, we strongly encourage you to join us in person. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and network with fellow trainees and speakers.
PROGRAMME
BPNA Trainees’ Meeting 2026
Paediatric cerebrovascular disease and traumatic brain injury
Draft Programme
Thursday 4 June 2026
Basics of Imaging for Non-Radiologists
Professor Rob Dineen, Consultant Neuroradiologist, University Hospitals Nottingham
Hyperacute stroke pathway
Dr Andrew Mallick, Paediatric Neurology Consultant, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Vein of Galen Malformations
Dr Sanjay Bhate, Paediatric Neurology Consultant, Great Ormond Street Hospital
The Genetics of Paediatric Stroke
Dr Charulata Deshpande, Consultant Clinical Geneticist, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester
Career Development Session
Dr Dipak Ram, Paediatric Neurology Consultant and RCPCH CSAC National Training Advisor, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Friday 5 June 2026
Stuart Green Memorial Lecture
Advances in sickle cell disease and neurological complications
Dr John Brewin, Paediatric Haematology Consultant, King's College Hospital London
Cerebral Cavernous Malformations
Dr Grace Vassallo, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
&
Professor Ian Kamaly, Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital & Cavernoma Alliance UK
Perinatal Stroke and CVST
Dr Manali Chitre, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injuries
Dr Shruti Agrawal, Consultant Paediatric Intensive Care & Paediatric Trauma Lead, Cambridge University Hospitals
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
lease note this event is not for Consultants.
This course is primarily aimed at Paediatric Neurology GRID Trainees; however it is open and of relevance to all healthcare professionals who look after neonates, infants and children with neurological disorders.
We encourage trainees & students who are interested in paediatric neurology to attend and connect with current GRID trainees and consultants.
While virtual attendance is an option, we strongly encourage you to join us in person. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and network with fellow trainees and speakers.
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