If you work in neonatal nutrition in the UK or in Africa (or anywhere!) you might be interested in joining these networks. See websites for info.
Sign up to a free newsletter that discusses multiple aspects of neonatal nutrition including protein and energy, feeding, growth, probiotics etc. Contribute to discussions about the challenges faced in resource poor settings, how to deal with growth faltering, fortifiers, energy needs etc.
Sign up to a free newsletter that discusses multiple aspects of neonatal nutrition including protein and energy, feeding, growth, probiotics etc. Contribute to discussions about the challenges faced in resource poor settings, how to deal with growth faltering, fortifiers, energy needs etc.
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The UK Neonatal Nutrition Network (N3)
A small group of us met in Edinburgh in 2003 to share our interests in improving the nutrition of sick and premature infants on NICUs. We have met at least twice yearly since then, and for the last 12 years have run a successful educational meeting in London that takes place in late summer/fall. There is no membership fee, but all members must be active in clinical practice, advocacy or research in the area of neonatal nutrition. Industry or commercial employees are NOT permitted to join. We do not accept any sponsorship from companies producing formula milk but we do accept small amounts of financial support from companies who produce relevant equipment or other products to support neonatal nutrition. These are important in helping us fund our meeting. Convenors, speakers and facilitators may receive support for travel and/or accommodation to attend the educational meeting but all their time is given for free
A small group of us met in Edinburgh in 2003 to share our interests in improving the nutrition of sick and premature infants on NICUs. We have met at least twice yearly since then, and for the last 12 years have run a successful educational meeting in London that takes place in late summer/fall. There is no membership fee, but all members must be active in clinical practice, advocacy or research in the area of neonatal nutrition. Industry or commercial employees are NOT permitted to join. We do not accept any sponsorship from companies producing formula milk but we do accept small amounts of financial support from companies who produce relevant equipment or other products to support neonatal nutrition. These are important in helping us fund our meeting. Convenors, speakers and facilitators may receive support for travel and/or accommodation to attend the educational meeting but all their time is given for free
The African Neonatal Nutrition Network based in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Funded by an MRC grant in 2018, Dr Helen Nabwera and Prof Stephen Allen, along with many others are helping to establish a core network of neonatal units in SSA to improve gut health and early nutrition in low birthweight (LBW) infants. Immature gut structure and function in preterm infants compromises nutrition, increases sepsis through bacterial translocation and risks NEC. Abnormal microbial colonization of the gut occurs during prolonged NNU admission including with anti-microbial resistant bacteria. Improved gut health and early nutrition would reduce sepsis and improve brain and other organ development.
Our network has evaluated current evidence and document variation in feeding practices, core outcome sets for common diseases, identify priorities for, and conducted research.
Funded by an MRC grant in 2018, Dr Helen Nabwera and Prof Stephen Allen, along with many others are helping to establish a core network of neonatal units in SSA to improve gut health and early nutrition in low birthweight (LBW) infants. Immature gut structure and function in preterm infants compromises nutrition, increases sepsis through bacterial translocation and risks NEC. Abnormal microbial colonization of the gut occurs during prolonged NNU admission including with anti-microbial resistant bacteria. Improved gut health and early nutrition would reduce sepsis and improve brain and other organ development.
Our network has evaluated current evidence and document variation in feeding practices, core outcome sets for common diseases, identify priorities for, and conducted research.