Penta - Child Health Research
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Right-sizing antibiotic treatment, highlights from the PediSEP-1 kick-off meeting - PediSEP-1
Right-sizing antibiotic treatment, highlights from the PediSEP-1 kick-off meeting - PediSEP-1
From January 19–20, 2026, the PediSEP-1 consortium gathered in Mombasa, Kenya, for the official launch the project, designed to move paediatric care away from a “one-size-fits-all” approach and toward a model that recognises the specific risks of every child. While the last 30 years saw a steady decline in childhood mortality, 2025 brought a sobering […]
PIPELINE‑RSV International trial achieves first UK green light: St George’s Hospital is activated as the first study site – PIPELINE
PIPELINE‑RSV International trial achieves first UK green light: St George’s Hospital is activated as the first study site – PIPELINE
Register for PentaTr@ining 2026: HIV & other Congenital Infections
Register for PentaTr@ining 2026: HIV & other Congenital Infections
Our flagship hybrid programme comprises 6 in-depth, topical, and thought-provoking online training modules, in English language, on the management of HIV and congenital infections in paediatric settings. The course features an innovative mix of real-life clinical cases, live ‘Ask the Expert’ webinars, and dedicated tutoring from our panel of expert trainers. This rich online experience is further enhanced by a comprehensive face-to-face workshop in Italy. In
Infant immunity research with glycomics experts
Infant immunity research with glycomics experts
Investing in people, empowering growth: my experience at Penta | Penta
Investing in people, empowering growth: my experience at Penta | Penta
"Penta is a global organisation, built upon the collaboration between people from diverse backgrounds. Over my eight years with the Foundation's Operations team, I have had the chance to engage with a broad spectrum of partners, each bringing unique roles, experiences, career stages, and cultural perspectives. This stands out as a particularly rewarding part of working here."
Calls for service | Penta
Calls for service | Penta
At Penta, we take pride in our collaborations and the strong partnerships we foster with various institutions and service providers across the globe. We believe in the saying "two heads are better than one" and as such tend to send out calls to service providers to collaborate with us on some of our activities. Information
PentaTr@ining
PentaTr@ining
It is a training programme for healthcare professionals caring for HIV infected children.
My journey with UNIVERSAL: a step closer to revolutionising paediatric HIV treatment | Penta
My journey with UNIVERSAL: a step closer to revolutionising paediatric HIV treatment | Penta
Join the Penta Young Reporters
Join the Penta Young Reporters
European collaboration: fortifying research preparedness for future health challenges
European collaboration: fortifying research preparedness for future health challenges
Penta Aperitivo Webinars | Penta
Penta Aperitivo Webinars | Penta
The Penta Aperitivo webinars are an excellent resource for anyone interested in staying informed on the latest developments in the field of infectious diseases in children. These webinars cover a wide range of topics, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and management. You’ll learn about the latest research findings, as well as innovative new treatments
Annual Report
Discover our 2024 Annual Report
Discover our 2024 Annual Report
penta-id.org
penta-id.org
Statement of concern regarding the freeze on global health funding | Penta
Statement of concern regarding the freeze on global health funding | Penta
We, the undersigned partners, are concerned about the recent decision to freeze external funding for global health programmes. This reversal of support jeopardises decades of progress in combating infectious diseases like HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, putting millions of lives at risk. In resource-limited settings, where sustained support is critical, these programmes provide essential healthcare services, including
PIPELINE project launched: European collaboration tackles infectious diseases in pregnant people and infants | Penta
PIPELINE project launched: European collaboration tackles infectious diseases in pregnant people and infants | Penta
Inclusive research for a healthier Europe: READI project kicks off
Inclusive research for a healthier Europe: READI project kicks off
16 January, 2025 — The pioneering project READI — Research in Europe and Diversity Inclusion — a public-private partnership funded by the Horizon Europe Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) and driven by meaningful co-leadership with patients, officially launches today. Its purpose is to promote a less fragmented and more democratic ecosystem for clinical studies by engaging key
1,000+ healthcare professionals on IPC and antimicrobial stewardship
1,000+ healthcare professionals on IPC and antimicrobial stewardship
The final training phase through an innovative e-learning platform involving more than 1,000 healthcare workers from Spain, Italy and Greece has just been launched after a successful pilot phase in terms of users’ engagement and satisfaction. The Innovation in Global Pediatric Infectious Diseases Group from the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre / SERMAS (Spain), in
UNIVERSAL 1 trial enrols first patients
UNIVERSAL 1 trial enrols first patients
EPIICAL: Analytical treatment interruption
EPIICAL: Analytical treatment interruption
Penta Young Reporters
Penta Young Reporters
The award winning Penta Young Reporters project is a model developed and piloted by Penta in 2022-23. It aims to democratise science and support better understanding of research in the communities most impacted by paediatric and adolescent infectious disease studies. Each young reporter is recruited due of their passion for sharing research with their peers
UNIVERSAL Project review on WHO paediatric HIV drug development
UNIVERSAL Project review on WHO paediatric HIV drug development
Penta Foundation - Our journey to 20
Penta Foundation - Our journey to 20
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