PaedsSCI 2026 Programme
Navigate between Conference Events using the dates below
Wednesday 6 May
EVENING WELCOME RECEPTION
An opportunity for international faculty and delegates to connect ahead of the main scientific programme.
DIADEM BAR AND WENTWORTH LOUNGE
18:30-20:30
An opportunity for international faculty and delegates to connect ahead of the main scientific programme.
Thursday 7 May
FOUNDATIONS, PHYSIOLOGY, & REHABILITATION ENABLERS
09:30-10:00 Registration, Coffee, and Networking
Consultant and Paediatrics Lead, National Spinal Injuries Centre, UK
10:00-10:10 Welcome and Conference Opening
Dr Alexander Rouse
Consultant and Paediatrics Lead, National Spinal Injuries Centre, UK
Clinical Lead, London Spinal Cord Injury Network, UK
Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Clinical Director
10:10-11:00 International Keynote: Neuromodulation in Paediatric SCI Rehabilitation
Prof Cristina Sadowsky
Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Clinical Director
International Centre for Spinal Cord Injury, Kennedy Krieger Institute, USA
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
Deputy Head of Spinal Cord Medicine
11:15-12:00 3D Gait Analysis in Paediatric Neuromodulation
Dr Inge Eriks-Hoogland
Deputy Head of Spinal Cord Medicine
Swiss Paraplegic Centre, Nottwil, Switzerland
Hosted by Hollister
12:15–13:15 Buffet Lunch & Industry-Supported Symposium
Innovation: Ensuring Best Outcomes in Intermittent Catheterisation for Paediatric SCI
Hosted by Hollister
Sensorimotor Function Group Lead, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, Spain
13:15–14:30 Interactive Workshop: New Insights into Paediatric SCI Pain
Dr Julian Taylor
Sensorimotor Function Group Lead, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, Spain
Dr Kathy Zebracki
Chief of Psychology, Shriners Children’s Chicago
Adjunct Professor, Northwestern University
Clinical Professor, Rosalind Franklin University, USA
Judy Peters
Senior Research Nurse, Pain Control Service,
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Kirsten Hart
Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist,
Lead Paediatric Physiotherapy
National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, UK
Professor of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
14:30–15:15 Upper Limb Interventions and Outcomes in Paediatric Spinal Cord Injury
Prof MJ Mulcahey
Professor of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
Associate Editor, Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Editorial Board Member, Spinal Cord
ISCoS Program Committee Member
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Institute for Spine and Scoliosis, USA
15:15–16:15 Paired Debate Session "What is the Role of Bracing to Prevent Scoliosis Progression in Children with Spinal Cord Injury?"
Prof Randal R Betz
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Institute for Spine and Scoliosis, USA
Mr Stuart Blagg
Spinal Orthopaedic Consultant, National Spinal Injuries Centre, UK
19:00 Conference Dinner
Acanthus Restaurant, Macdonald Berystede Hotel
Friday 8 May
PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION, & OUTCOMES
08:45–09:00 Welcome Back
School Service, National Spinal Injuries Centre, UK
09:00–09:45 Educational Reintegration after Paediatric SCI
Christine Jenkins
School Service, National Spinal Injuries Centre, UK
Jessica Dring
Clinical Psychologist, National Spinal Injuries Centre, UK
Naomi Bagwell
Advanced Occupational Therapist,National Spinal Injuries Centre, UK
Panel Faculty
09:45–10:30 Panel Discussion
"What Drives Meaningful Functional Recovery in Paediatric SCI?"
Panel Faculty
10:30–11:00 Coffee & Poster Viewing
Poster authors in attendance
11:00–12:00 Research Translation Sessions
Abstract selected presentations
Dr Daniel D. Hodgkiss, PhD
12:00–12:40 STIMEX-SCI Trial
"Effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on mitigating resting hypotension and enhancing upper-body aerobic exercise capacity following spinal cord injury"
Dr Daniel D. Hodgkiss, PhD
Research Associate, Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Birmingham, UK
12:40–13:40 Lunch
13:40–14:25 Clinical Data Sessions
Abstract selected presentations
14:25–15:05 Acute Intermittent Hypoxia in Paediatric SCI Rehabilitation
Faculty to be confirmed
15:05–15:25 Networking & Poster Viewing
Professor Emeritus Pediatrics, Rush University
15:25–15:45 Prize and Awards
Prof Lawrence C. Vogel
Professor Emeritus Pediatrics, Rush University
Chief Pediatrics Emeritus;
Medical Director SCI Programme Emeritus, Shriners Children’s Chicago, USA
Consultant and Paediatrics Lead, National Spinal Injuries Centre
15:45–16:00 Closing Remarks
Dr Alexander Rouse
Consultant and Paediatrics Lead, National Spinal Injuries Centre
Clinical Lead, London Spinal Cord Injury Network, UK