Overview

The aim of this event is to train the attendees on the epidemiology, risk factors and causes behind SIDS/SUDC, on the practicalities of the national protocol of SUDI and SUDC multiagency investigation and on the differential diagnosis of these conditions. 

The objective is to present an up-date on the current protocol of investigation, research and understanding of the physio pathological mechanisms involved in cases of SUDI/SIDS. 

This event is aimed at Paediatric and forensic pathologists, histopathology trainees, paediatricians
 

Programme

Day 1 - Wednesday, 17 November 2021

  • 09.25    Registration
  • 09.30    Welcome & Course contents, Professor Marta Cohen  
  • 09.40    Past, Present and Future, Professor Peter Fleming
  • 10.20    Epidemiology of SIDS, Professor Peter Blair, Bristol
  • 11.00    Break
  • 11.20    Risk factors for SIDS, Dr Anna Pease, Bristol
  • 12.00    The coroner’s perspective, Mr Ian Arrow, Plymouth
  • 12.40    Lunch break
  • 13.25    Home visit and Multiagency meeting, Dr Joanna Garstang, Birmingham
  • 14.05    The PM in SIDS & SUDC, Dr Tamas Marton, Birmingham
  • 14.45    Break
  • 15.05    Physiological mechanisms of SIDS part I, Professor Jan Marino Ramirez & team, Seattle
  • 15.45    Traumatic deaths Vs natural causes of SUDI part I, Dr Michael Pollanen, Canada
  • 16.25    Q&A
  • 16.45    Close

Day 2 Thursday, 18 November 2021

  • 11.25    Registration & Welcome
  • 11:30    Metabolic causes of SUDI, Dr Simon Olpin, Sheffield
  • 12.10    Natural causes of death different from SIDS, Professor Marta Cohen, Sheffield
  • 12.50    Arrhythmias in SIDS and SUDC, Professor Elijah Behr, St Georges, London
  • 13.30    Lunch break
  • 14:00    Non-Invasive post-mortem investigation in SUDI, Dr Ciaran Hutchinson GOSH
  • 14:40    Traumatic deaths Vs natural causes of SUDI part II, Dr Michael Pollanen, Canada
  • 15:20    Physiological mechanisms of SIDS part II, Professor Jan Marino Ramirez & team, Seattle 
  • 16.00    The National SUDIC registry, Professor Fleming, Bristol 
  • 16.30    Q&A
  • 16.40    Close
Registration Fees

RCPath Members: £247.50
Concessions: £132.00 Includes trainees, BMS, non-consultant Clinical Scientists, retired & nurses
Non-members: £316.00

Please note that an administrative charge of £10.00 will be made on all cancellations and the total registration fee is forfeited if cancelled one working week before the event.

Zoom

ZOOM

This meeting will be held via Zoom. Details of the meeting with accompanied guidance will be sent to attendees before the meeting. We strongly suggest you download Zoom to your computer/laptop to make the most of the meeting, however if this is not possible just simply click on the link provided. To Find out more about Zoom and how it works please visit the website

Please note: If you experience any problems when connecting to your Zoom meeting, such as lagging or freezing, then this may indicate that there is an issue with your internet connection, or the device you are using. We suggest that you try to move to an area with a more stable connection and then re-join the meeting. We unfortunately will not be able to provide you with a refund or transfer you onto another event if you happen to encounter these problems on the day. 

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