European Society for Paediatric Research
The European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR) is a professional association of neonatal and paediatric researchers comprising different sub-specialties. Together with its sister organisations, the American Pediatric Society (APS) and the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR), it publishes the peer-reviewed scientific journal Pediatric Research. The ESPR was founded in 1958. Mission and vision. The ESPR is a not-for-profit organisation and aims to promote paediatric research and post-graduate training in Europe. It encourages collaboration between the various specialised fields of paediatrics, with the goal of maintaining paediatrics as a unified, scientifically -orientated discipline. The mission of the ESPR is to develop and apply research to improve newborn and child health. In this way, the society seeks to provide the foundation for a healthy population in Europe and beyond. The Sections. The ESPR is divided into nine sections and the European Board of Neonatology (EBN - the educational branch of the ESPR), representing different paediatric sub-specialties: Headed by dedicated and elected section secretaries, it is the sections' role: The ESPR sections are: The ESPR sections are open to all members of the society with a relevant specialisation. Membership. Membership to the ESPR  is open to any professional who supports the aims of the society and has given at least one scientific contribution (e.g. presentation or poster) to one of the annual society meeting.