The Paediatric Pathology Society / PPS is delighted to invite you to attend the next PPS meeting, to be held in Sheffield, UK, from 17th - 19th September 2026. The scientific committee has prepared a very attractive program, which will include local and international renowned speakers. The meeting will provide an ideal opportunity for professional development, sharing knowledge, experiences and perspectives, to deepen understanding and drive progress in Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology.
Sheffield, historically known as the "Steel City", grew from a medieval settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Don and Sheaf into a global industrial powerhouse. Renowned for cutlery since the 14th century, it was not until 1740s, when Benjamin Huntsman discovered the crucible method for making high-quality steel, when Sheffield became a major manufacturing hub. In 1857, the world's first football club, Sheffield FC, was founded. The city now thrives as a green city – containing more than 2 million trees- with a rich industrial, sporting, and cultural heritage.
Nestled on the eastern edge of the Peak District, Sheffield serves as a perfect gateway to the national park. Those attending the conference will have the opportunity to visit Chatsworth. This Grade II property is the seat of the Duke of Devonshire and belongs to the Cavendish family since 1549. The house holds major collections of paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculptures and books. Chatsworth House has served as a filming location for several major films and TV series, most notably as Pemberley in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice. Other productions include The Duchess (2008), The Wolfman (2010), The Princess Bride (1987), and scenes from the TV show Peaky Blinders.
We look forward to welcoming you in Sheffield for a memorable 2026 PPS Meeting!
Anastasia Konstantinidou Marta Cohen
PPS President Local Organiser
On Saturday afternoon we will visit Chatsworth House & Garden
Chatsworth House has long been known as a centre for creativity and features art and artefacts that span 4,000 years. Explore over 25 rooms in the stately home, including the Painted Hall, State Rooms and Sculpture Gallery. Discover the history of the Devonshire family and how seventeen generations have each contributed to the creation of one of Derbyshire's finest country houses.
Rooms have been reserved for meeting participants.
13:00 – 13:45 Registration
13:45 – 14:00 Welcome: Anastasia Konstantinidou, PPS President
14:00-15:15 The Small Placenta – Clinico-Pathological Correlation
Chairs: Marta Cohen and Paula Borralho
14:00 – 14:15 - Introduction to Meeting - Marta Cohen
14:15 – 15:15 - Radiology - Elspeth Whitby
15:15– 16:45 - Coffee Break
Chairs: Marta Cohen and Paula Borralho
16:45 – 17: 45 - Breaking the rules: Benign small round cell tumours and malignant nodular fasciitis. What is next? - Rita Allaggio
Welcome reception at hotel
Chairs: Paula Borralho and Ana Costa Braga
09:00 – 10:30 Hirschsprung Disease: From Developmental Biology to Diagnostic Practice (remote) - Fátima Carneiro
10:30 – 11:00 - Coffee Break
Chairs: Ana Costa Braga and Anastasia Konstantinidou
11:00 – 12:00 An Approach to the Assessment and Interpretation of Paediatric Medical Liver Biopsies - Rachel M. Brown
12:00 – 13:00 An Approach to Mass-Forming Lesions in the Liver in the Older Child - Rachel M. Brown
13:00 – 14:00 - Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 John Emery Lecture – “Are Paediatric Pathologists Ready for the Future?” - Luc Oligny
15:00 – 16:00 Oral Communications
Chairs: Anastasia Konstantinidou and Alfons Nadal
16:00 – 17:00 Skeletal Dysplasia Symposium:
Skeletal Dysplasia I – Genetics - Meena Balasubramanian
17:00 – 18:00 AGM
Gala dinner: Firth Hall, University of Sheffield.
Chairs: Anastasia Konstantinidou and Alfons Nadal
09:00 – 10:00 Skeletal Dysplasia II – Radiology - Amaka Offiah
10:00 – 11:00 Skeletal Dysplasia III – Pathology - Alfons Nadal
11:00 – 13:00 Young Pathologists Session
Chairs: Paul Brown and Michael Staunton
Presenters:
- James Warwick (Liverpool, UK): "A case of sad fetus syndrome"
- Oliver Rupar (Aberdeen, UK): "An unusual abdominal mass"
- Richard Kiss (Budapest, Hungary): "A mediastinal lesion in an 11 year old boy"
- Katarzyna Darecka (Barcelona, Spain): "A case of severe limb malformations identified at 20 weeks’ gestation."
- Ayse Mine Onenerk Men (Istanbul, Turkey): "A rare tumor in vulva"
- Jacinta Murray (Dublin, Ireland): "A soft tissue nodule in the thigh of a 12 year old girl"
-Jane Shujing Lim, London UK: "A case of renal lesions in a child"
- Sarah Laurie (Glasgow, UK): "An unusual renal lesion in a child with ataxia-telangiectasia"
-Su Ir Luy, Cologne Germany: "A pancreatic lesion in a child"
- Monica Adam (Newcastle, UK): "An uncommon Soft Tissue Tumour of the shoulder: An Emerging Molecular Entity"
- Sigrun Aarset (Trondheim, Norway): "A case of severe anemia"
- Thomas Oliver (London, UK): "A rare side effect of chemotherapy"
Saturday afternoon excursion: Chatsworth House (14:00)
