Information on this page
About the PREMSTEM Conference
We are pleased to announce that the PREMSTEM Conference will take place in Barcelona from 13 to 15 May 2025. We invite internal and external stakeholders to join us as we present results from our scientific endeavours and their potential benefit to society. Hear about the next steps for our research, including the future exploitation of the scientific results and steps towards clinical trial, as well as reflections on how we have involved stakeholders in the project.
The conference programme will cover the following topics:
- Novel and innovative approaches to screening
- Using large animal translational models and how to do it better
- In vitro studies of stem cell activities
- Cell based therapies in animal studies
- Imaging modalities
- Alternatives and adjuncts to stem cells (extracellular vesicles)
- From pre-clinical work to an approved therapy
- Learnings from co-creation: involving external stakeholders in research
We expect this conference to be of interest to medical professionals, members of the scientific community, policy makers, professionals working in regulatory bodies, parent and patient associations, and colleagues from the European Commission and other funding bodies.
If you cannot make it to Barcelona, a registration option to watch live will be offered to participants around the world.
In person conference attendance will be capped at 120 participants so please register well in advance of 1 April 2025.
Preliminary programme
Important dates and deadlines
20 November 2024 Registrations open for the conference
20 November 2024 Abstract submissions open
19 February 2025 Abstract submissions close
12 March 2025 Notification of acceptance of abstract as oral or poster presentation
1 April 2025 Final date to register for conference (only non-refundable cancellations possible)
11 April 2025 Payments for conference registration to be finalised (if making a direct transfer) – invoices will have a later due date
13-15 May 2025 PREMSTEM Conference
Registration and pricing information
The PREMSTEM Conference will take place from 13 to 15 May 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. There are a number of registration options available:
Member of the PREMSTEM consortium or PREMSTEM advisory boards: No fee
Early bird (in person attendance, all days): €250
Non-early bird (in person attendance, all days): €300
Live streaming (online attendance, all days): €50
We are able to waive the registration fee for in person attendees residing in a low-middle income country. Check if your country qualifies on the Wellcome website and contact info@premstem.eu if you believe you are eligible.
Keynote speaker
Associate Professor Atul Malhotra is a senior neonatologist at Monash Children’s Hospital, and a research academic in the Department of Paediatrics at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He also heads the Early Neurodevelopment Clinic at Monash Children’s Hospital, focusing on the early detection of cerebral palsy and developmental delay in high-risk infants.
He holds an NHMRC Research Fellowship currently, has published over 180 peer-reviewed journal articles and four book chapters to date. His research has attracted over $20 million in funding.
As the co-director of the Newborn Cell Therapies Group, he has played a key role in translating preclinical therapies from the lab to clinical settings, particularly in neonatal regenerative cell therapy. He has led two pioneering stem cells trials – using placental stem cells for chronic lung disease, and autologous cord blood derived cells in extremely premature infants. He is the Principal Investigator of three ongoing umbilical cord blood-derived cell therapy trials.
Atul Malhotra is the PREMSTEM Conference keynote speaker. His session takes place on Tuesday 13 May (4-5pm CET).
Confirmed speakers
More speakers will be announced in due course.
Scientific committee
Ivo Bendix, PhD, University Hospital Essen
Caroline de Theije, PhD, UMC Utrecht
Ursula Felderhoff-Müser, MD, PhD, University Hospital Essen
Megan Finch-Edmondson, PhD, Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Bobbi Fleiss, PhD, RMIT University
Pierre Gressens, MD, PhD, Inserm
Henrik Hagberg, MD, PhD, University of Gothenburg
Helmut Hummler, MD, PhD, European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants
Cora Nijboer, PhD, UMC Utrecht
Nicola Pelizzi, PhD, Chiesi Farmaceutici
Teresa Primavesi-Poggio, European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants
Francesca Ricci, Chiesi Farmaceutici
Mickael Tanter, PhD, Iconeus/Inserm/Physics for Medicine Paris
Hannah Tribe, RMIT Europe
Yohan van de Looij, PhD, University of Geneva
Renate van der Molen, PhD, Radboudumc
Claudia Verderio, PhD, CNR Institute of Neuroscience
Tim Wolfs, PhD, Maastricht University
Abstracts
We are calling for abstracts to give a talk (10 minutes plus 5 minutes Q&A) or present a poster during the PREMSTEM Conference.
How to submit an abstract
- Please download the Word template (link below) and prepare the information for your abstract submission. The template includes all information on word count and format. Please note: figures/tables are not allowed.
- Once ready, use the content in the Word document to submit your abstract via the online form (link below).
The body of the abstract text should not be more than 300 words (not including abstract title, names of authors or their affiliations). The title should be limited to a maximum of 25 words.
You will be asked in the online form if you would like to be considered for a presentation, poster or either. Posters will be required to be A0 size and in portrait orientation. Costs for printing and transportation of the poster to the conference will be assumed by the presenter.
It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct abstract. Any errors in spelling, grammar, or scientific fact will be published as typed by the author, if accepted. Only abstracts of registered participants will be included.
We welcome multiple abstracts but will only allow one abstract where you are named as the presenter. You can be the co-author on several submissions.
At least one of the authors will need to be registered to attend the PREMSTEM Conference in person. Abstracts can be submitted prior to registering for the conference.
The deadline to submit an abstract is 19 February 2025. If you need help, please contact info@premstem.eu
Time left to submit your abstract
Conference venue and accommodation
The PREMSTEM Conference will be held at Hotel SB Diagonal Zero in the Poblenou area of Barcelona, with beaches and the marina just a short walk away. The city centre can be easily accessed by public transport, with metros, trams, taxis and buses available at the hotel door.
Hotel SB Diagonal Zero offers a unique and exclusive accommodation where the city and the sea come together. The hotel has 262 rooms, an exclusive spa and panoramic views from the 17th floor, complete with swimming pool.
Other accommodation is available in the same area and can be booked through well-known websites such as Booking.com or TripAdvisor.
Venue
Hotel SB Diagonal Zero
Pl. de Llevant, s/n, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona
Phone: +34 935 078 000
Website: https://www.hoteldiagonalzero.com/
Transport to and from the conference venue
By metro
El Maresme | Fòrum is the nearest metro stop to the venue (210m). It is on metro line L4 (the yellow line). The city centre (metro stop Passeig de Gràcia) can be reached in around 20 minutes using the metro.
By tram
The nearest tram stop is called Fòrum and is around 23m from the venue. It is on Línea T4.
By car
Exit 24 on Ronda Litoral.
By plane
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is the closest airport to the venue. The Aerobús runs regularly between both airport terminals and convenient stops in the city (Plaça Espanya, Plaça Catalunya). Plaça Catalunya is a short walk from the Passeig de Gràcia metro stop which provides easy access to the venue (see above).
Useful links:
Key contacts
Local hosts and main organisers
Hannah Tribe, RMIT Europe
E-mail: info@premstem.eu
Pierre Gressens, Inserm
Bobbi Fleiss, RMIT University
Nicola Pelizzi, Chiesi Farmaceutici
Conference queries
If you have questions regarding any aspect of the conference, including abstract submissions, please contact info@premstem.eu