Our STAND4Kids team participated in the 25th National Congress of Pediatrics, which took place from October 29 to 31 in Porto. We had the opportunity to present two posters with discussion, one highlighting the work and achievements of the STAND4Kids and another presenting the project “Mapping Existing Materials on Paediatric Clinical Research in Portugal”. Our...Continue Reading

On 26 September 2025, our team participated in European Researchers’ Night, where we shared the importance of paediatric clinical research through a variety of fun and educational activities. A special thank you to the Lisbon School of Medicine, University of Lisbon, for the opportunity to bring science closer to the community and promote scientific literacy...Continue Reading

Our Highlights this month are dedicated to our activities from March to June. This edition showcases the main activities of the STAND4Kids network during the conclusion of the conect4children (c4c) project, and looks ahead to the future of the network and the conect4children Stichting. Together, we will continue working to promote high-quality paediatric clinical trials....Continue Reading

On this special day, we celebrate and highlight the importance of empowering children through education and science. On the 23rd of April, the Literacy in Paediatric Clinical Research event was held at the Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa. The event also marked the opening of an exhibition showcasing projects developed by primary school...Continue Reading

We are pleased to announce the release of a new video that showcases the mission and vision of STAND4Kids. Since 2018, STAND4Kids has been working to build and strengthen a national network dedicated to paediatric clinical trials in Portugal. This video highlights our commitment to: Supporting the implementation and feasibility of paediatric clinical trials Promoting...Continue Reading

We’re thrilled to share the new video and flyer from YPAG Lisboa, a dynamic group of young people helping to shape the future of paediatric research. YPAG Lisboa brings together children and young people who actively contribute as partners in clinical research. They advise researchers and their teams on study design, communication, and engagement strategies,...Continue Reading

On International Clinical Trials Day, STAND4Kids attended the event Clinical Trials: Inclusion and Patient Involvement in Clinical Research, organised by APIFARMA and EUPATI Portugal. Ricardo Fernandes joined the roundtable “Patient Involvement in Clinical Research: The Road Ahead”, contributing to a discussion on how to strengthen patient engagement, including the voices of children and families, in...Continue Reading

The STAND4Kids National Pediatric Network is organising an event on “Health Literacy in Paediatric Clinical Research”, taking place on 23rd April, from 10:00 to 12:30, at Auditorium 58, Floor 01, Egas Moniz Building, Lisbon School of Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMUL). This event will launch an exhibition showcasing the work of students who participated in...Continue Reading

The STAND4Kids pediatric network provides support to research sites throughout the lifecycle of each adopted trial, in alignment with the Sponsor/CRO who is responsible for the trial execution in line with legislation and Good Clinical Practice. As a facilitator and mediator working with sites, the STAND4Kids team works with researchers and study teams to solve...Continue Reading

Our “Highlights” this month are dedicated to our activities from November to February. Check out our highlights with the main activities of STAND4Kids network towards the promotion of high quality pediatric clinical trials in Portugal. Download [HERE].  Continue Reading