- To bring basic scientists and clinicians interested in preterm birth together at one conference to discuss the progress that has been made in the field of preterm birth and to develop our goals in the near future.
- To bring young investigators into contact with established investigators, in order to support collaboration between groups and maximize the full potential of our bright young investigators.
- To give a platform to investigators to present their newest data.
- To debate controversial themes within the field of preterm birth.
- To discuss potential new interventions.
- To discuss the development of an artificial womb for extremely preterm born neonates.
European Spontaneous Preterm Birth Congress
On behalf of the local organizing committee, we welcome you to the 4th European Spontaneous Preterm Birth Congress (ESPBC) on September 20-22, 2023 in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
Organized by stichting Stop te vroeg bevallen & Amsterdam UMCESPBC 2023 will start in
Acreditation NVOG: 15 points
Accreditation by EACCME has been applied for.
Objectives ESPBC 2023
4th European Spontaneous Preterm Birth Congress
About This Event
We are honoured to host this successful bi-annual congress that is focussed on prevention and treatment of spontaneous preterm birth, the largest contributor to short term and long term morbidity and mortality for children.
Join us for three days of presentations on mechanism of disease, results of the latest RCT’s and current state of the art treatment presentations by international experts focussed on spontaneous preterm birth.
We are honoured to host this successful bi-annual congress that is focussed on prevention and treatment of spontaneous preterm birth, the largest contributor to short term and long term morbidity and mortality for children. The congress is traditionally held in Europe, however, previous editions of the congress were visited by approximately 350-400 leading investigators and clinicians from all over the world. The congress will be 3 days, covering the themes basic science on preterm birth, novel tests for early prediction of preterm birth, new clinical trials for prevention and treatment, and future directions of science and clinic.
Haarlem is a charming medieval Dutch city, close to our international airport of Schiphol and only 20 minutes by train to our capitol Amsterdam. This Dutch city offers visitors a lively cultural scene, loads of atmosphere, excellent shopping and dining – and is close to our wonderful Dutch beach.
How to get to Haarlem
Reaching Haarlem from Schiphol Airport
If you are arriving in the Netherlands through Schiphol Airport, you can go to Haarlem with either train, bus or taxi. If you want to go by train, you need to change trains at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. The train station is in the arrival terminal. A more convenient route is with Bus 300 (“Zuidtangent”) which runs every 10-15 minutes between Schiphol and Haarlem Central Station. Buses are signposted when you exit Schiphol Airport, and the Zuidtangent is a big red bus with number 300 on the front. Taxis are also found in front of Schiphol Plaza.
Reaching Haarlem to/from Amsterdam Central
Trains run direct from Amsterdam and Haarlem Central Station, usually everey 15 minutes.
For latest train timetables and fares, check out www.ns.nl
For latest public transportation timetables and fares, check out www.9292.nl
The congress venue
The Philharmonie is located in the middle of the beautiful centre of Haarlem. It is a 14 minute walk from the Haarlem Central Station. The nearest bus stations are Haarlem Centrum/Verwulft (7 min walk) or Haarlem, Naussaulaan (7 min walk). For more information on how to get there, please consult google maps for walking/public transportation routes to the Philharmonie Haarlem.
LOCATION
Philharmonie Haarlem
Lange Begijnestraat 11
2011 HH Haarlem
ORGANISATION
Stichting Stop te vroeg bevallen
Amsterdam UMC
Board:
Prof. Dr. M.A. Oudijk
Professor of Obstetrics, Amsterdam UMC
Chairman of the Fetal-Maternal Medicine board of the Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Prof. dr. Dr. E. Pajkrt
Professor of Obstetrics, Head of the Department of Obstetrics, Amsterdam UMC
IBAN: NL57 INGB 0007 7536 59
BIC: INGBNL2A
Chamber of Commerce: 68683278
RSIN: 857548049
Postal address: Groot Bentveld 1, 2116 TE Bentveld
website: www.stoptevroegbevallen.nl
email: info@stoptevroegbevallen.nl
Speakers
DATE & TIME
September 20th - 22th, 2023
8.30H - 17.30H
CONTACT
ESPBC Office
P +31205663654
Visit Amsterdam
If you arrive several days early, or stay the weekend after the ESPBC meeting, you can visit our capital Amsterdam with its world renowned van Gogh museum, Rijks museum and Anne Frank house, catch a canal cruise in the city center or visit the authentic wind mills at the Zaanse schans.Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands! These days the city has a population of just over 790.000 inhabitants and is the largest city in the country. Amsterdam is located in the province ‘Noord-Holland’, situated in the west. It is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, receiving more than 4.5 million tourists annually. It is very unique for its large and untouched historic center. It has a rich architectural history, dominated by water. It is a meeting point for all different cultures around the world and has a welcoming attitude towards visitors. Well known for its museums, red light district, coffee shops but also the great variety of eating & drinking places and night life.
Visit AmsterdamPhilhamonie Haarlem
Enjoy high quality theater, music & more in Stadsschouwburg & Philharmonie Haarlem.
From classical quartets to rock bands and ballet, Stadsschouwburg & Philharmonie Haarlem presents a riveting pallet of non Dutch spoken cultural events. Our theatre and concert hall, located in the historical city centre of Haarlem, both offer a high-quality programme of theatre, dance and music.
Visit Philharmonie websiteORGANISERS
The ESPBC meeting of 2023 will be organised by the Dutch Preterm Birth research group, led by Eva Pajkrt and Martijn Oudijk, both employed by the Amsterdam University Medical Center. This research group, is internationally renowned for performing a large number of clinical trials on prevention and treatment of preterm birth, within the Dutch NVOG consortium.
Prof. dr. Martijn Oudijk
Prof. dr. Martijn OudijkCongress President
Professior of Obstetrics, Amsterdam UMC
Chairman of the Fetal-Maternal Medicine board of the Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Chairman of the Fetal-Maternal Medicine board of the Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Prof. dr. Eva Pajkrt
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Ben Willem Mol
MD PhD FRANZCOG
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman
MD, MSc, FACOG
Columbia University
Medical Center
Bo Jacobsson
Professor, Head of Perinatal Research Laboratory at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg
Phill Bennett
Professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
Institute of Reproductive & Developmental Biology (IRDB), Imperial College London
David MacIntyre
Professor of Reproductive Systems Medicine,
March of Dimes European Prematurity Research Centre, Imperial College London
Ramkumar Menon
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Perinatal Research Division, University of Texas Medical Branch, USA
Hanns Helmer
Clinical Department of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine
Marian Kacerovsky
Head of the Perinatal Center, Hradec Králové, czech republic
Amanda Roman
Associate professor, Thomas Jefferson University, USA
Janneke van ’t Hooft
Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford (METRICS)
Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
Sarah Stock
Professor in Maternal and Fetal Health
Edinburgh, UK
Isabelle Dehaene
Consultant Obstetrician
Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
Andrew Shennan
Professor of Obstetrics
Kings College London
Maria Goya
Senior consultant in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Preterm Birth
Obstetric and Gynecology Department
Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona.
Elena Carreras i Moratonas
Head of Department of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Medicine and Gynecologic Endocrinology
Vall d’Hebron. Barcelona.
Matthew Hoffman
Vice Chairman at Christiana Care Health System, Delaware, USA
Vasso Terzidou
(affiliate) Consultant obstetrician at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Imperial College Parturition Research Group
Ina Schuppe Koistinen
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
David Aronoff
Chair, Department of Medicine Indiana University, USA
Sabrina Badir
Clinical researcher Pregnolia
Haarlem
Get fascinatedHaarlem: a cozy historic center, famous museums, stores, restaurants and the beach around the corner. Welcome to the city that has everything. On the one hand, the hidden streets of bygone days and trendy concept stores. On the other hand, the medieval church and waterfront cafes. From Dutch masters to French star chefs. From antique market to pop concert.
So, fancy an unforgettable day out? Visit Haarlem and thus be surprised by the sights, boutiques and picturesque squares, by the old and contemporary artists,
the burgundian atmosphere and the rich history.
In Haarlem you have everything together.
FAQ
Here is a list of answers to frequently asked questions about the conference.
- When will conference program be announced: March 2023.
- Registration: When will registration be opened: March 2023.
- Is there a discount: there will be a special registration price for PhD students.
- What do registration fees cover: attendance for the scientific program, coffee and tea breaks, drinks and lunches, and the social program conference dinner on Thursday 21 September 2023.
If you still have unanswered questions after reading this page, please contact us.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Have a look at the event schedule
| 9 am - 5 pm | Mechanism of disease and PREBIC session |
| 9 am - 5 pm | Clinical research and current state-of-the-art |
| 9 am - 1 pm | Preterm birth: the future |
Wednesday September 20, 2023 - scientific Program
Wednesday 20 September
Schedule
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9 am - 5 pmMechanism of disease and PREBIC session
Thursday September 21, 2023 - scientific Program
Schedule
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9 am - 5 pmClinical research and current state-of-the-art
Friday 22 September scientific program
Schedule
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9 am - 1 pmPreterm birth: the future
Scientific Committee
| Name | Country |
| ‣ Eva Pajkrt | The Netherlands |
| ‣ Martijn Oudijk | The Netherlands |
| ‣ Ben Willem Mol | Australia |
| ‣ Bo Jacobsson | Sweden, FIGO |
| ‣ Ronnie Lamont | UK |
| ‣ Jan Stener Jørgensen | Denmark |
| ‣ Sarah Stock | UK |
| ‣ Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman | USA, PREBIC |
| ‣ Vincenzo Berghella | USA |
| ‣ Jim Thornton | UK |
| ‣ Gabriele Saccone | Italy |
| ‣ Begona Martinez de Tejada Weber | Switserland |
| ‣ Elena Carreras | Spain |
| ‣ Phil Bennett | UK |
| ‣ Guid Oei | The Netherlands |
| ‣ Marjon de Boer | The Netherlands |
Local Organizing Commitee
Amsterdam UMC: Noor Simons, Frederik Hermans, Maud van Zijl, Lotte van Dijk, Bouchra Koullali, Anna Landman, Job Klumper, Sofie Breuking, Larissa van der Windt, Lissa van Gils, Annabelle van Gils, Emilie van Limburg Stirum.
Special Interest Group Preterm Birth, Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Carolien Dijkstra, Janneke ’t Hooft, Brenda Kazemier, Jan Derks, Stijn van Teefelen, Tobias Nijman, Frederik Hermans, Jelmer Prins, Margo Lutke Holzik, Sam Schoenmakers, Joris van Drongelen.
Advisory Committee
| Name | Country |
| ‣ Andrew Shennan | UK |
| ‣ Hanns Helmer | Austria |
| ‣ Birgit Arabin | Germany |
| ‣ Bill Grobman | USA |
| ‣ Vedran Stefanovic | Finland |
| ‣ Marian Kacerovsky | Czech Republic |
| ‣ Fabio Facchinetti | Italy |
| ‣ Diogo Aryes-de-Campos | Portugal |
| ‣ Irene Hösli | Switzerland |
| ‣ Yves Jacquemyn | Belgium |
| ‣ Nils Halvdan Morken | Norway |
| ‣ Maria M. Goya Canimo | Spain |
| ‣ Wes Onland | Netherlands |
| ‣ Ronnie Lamont | UK |
| ‣ Jan Stener Jørgensen | Denmark |
| ‣ Wilfried Geyselaers | Belgium |
| ‣ Christophe Vayssière | France |
| ‣ Salim Read | Israel |
| ‣ Hildur Harðardóttir | Iceland |
ESPBC 2023 – Call for abstracts
ESPBC 2023 – Call for abstracts
Submission for Poster abstracts will be opened 1 April until 1 June 2023
You are welcome to submit abstracts from different areas
within spontaneous preterm birth research e.g. epidemiology, mechanisms or clinical aspects.
Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters or short oral presentations.
All abstracts will be published in an abstract book, available for the attendees of the congress. Accepted abstracts will also be published on-line at www.espbc.nl shortly after the congress.
Abstract submission
Abstracts should be written in English, Times New Roman or Calibri, font size 12 with a maximum of 250 words.
Please submit your abstract by filling in the form including the following sections: background, material/methods, results and conclusion.
You can indicate your preferred form of presentation (oral or poster), but the scientific ESPBC committee will make the final decision.
Teylers
Museum of WonderFollow in the footsteps of Napoleon, Einstein, and so many others who have feasted their eyes on everything that can be seen in Teylers Museum in Haarlem. Teylers opened its doors in 1784 and is now known as the oldest museum in the Netherlands, with a collection that is unique in the world. Ever since it was founded, this has been the place to surprise yourself and to wonder at ancient fossils, magnificent stones, ingenious devices, precious books, fascinating coins and medallions, marvellous drawings and romantic paintings.
Almost everything you see was once part of a laboratory collection of functional objects. They were not placed in the museum just to be admired, but mainly to encourage new discoveries. Teylers was a place of endless wonder. And it still is.
And don’t forget to look at the rooms themselves and the way they are furnished. The building itself is a museum piece – a time machine. Teylers is still, as far as possible, a daylight museum, which means that it becomes quite a different place in bright sunshine compared to overcast days.
HOTELS
Haarlem has many nice hotels, most of them relatively small. We advise you to book in advance. Please check with the hotel if the price includes breakfast and city tax. Here are some suggestions of hotels close to the venue. In addition to these hotels, many other smaller options are also available in the vicinity of the congress venue.
PHOTO GALLERY
Haarlem, the capital of the province of North Holland is just 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam. This city has been the historic centre of the Flower-Bulb Region for centuries now and is proud of its epithet City of Flowers. Visit beautiful Haarlem and you will understand why artists have been inspired by the city for centuries.
Great speakers with great topics.Join us!
- € 650.- euro regular attendees, including lunches and dinner at the beach on Thursday 21 September
- € 500.- euro PhD candidates (signed letter by head of department confirming PhD trajectory required), including lunches and dinner at the beach on Thursday 21 September
- If you would like to bring your (non-attending) partner to the Dinner party at Zandvoort Beach,
please note that a charge of 75 euro’s will apply. - On site registration €700.- regular fee and €550.- for PhD students.
BOOK NOW!
Purchase Ticket
Tickets
€650
- Presentations by leading investigators
- Free food and drinks during congress
- Social program, including Dinner party at Zandvoort Beach
Ticket prices are €650.-
and for
PhD students €500.-
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Registration for the congress is open!
ESPBC Office - Amsterdam - The Netherlands
E espbc@amc.uva.nl
P +31205663654
Give us a call or drop by anytime, we endeavour to answer
all enquiries
within 24 hours on business days.
Quick links
ESPBC is organized by Stichting Stop te vroeg bevallen | www.stoptevroegbevallen.nl and
