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

The STAND4Kids team participated in the last National Hub Forum of the conect4children (c4c) project, which took place on 04th-05th February in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. This Forum was dedicated to evaluating the National Hubs (NH), discussing the future of the Network of National Networks (NNN) meetings, reviewing NH Standards, and updating the Portfolio Services...Continue Reading

On 13rd and 14th November 2024, our team participated joinly with Prof. Paula Macedo, Vice-President of the Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation (AICIB), at the c4c International Symposium, which was held in Amesterdam. This key event was fundamental to share the achievements and the results of the conect4children (c4c) project, including the start-up...Continue Reading

Our “Highlights” this month are dedicated to our activities from July to October. 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

On 29 and 30 October, the STAND4Kids team and the Young Persons Advisory Group (YPAG) Lisbon team, represented by Dr. Sofia Moeda, had the opportunity to take part in the connect4children project event focused on Patient and Public Involvement (PPI). A meeting with insightful discussions and interactive conversations on how to include the voice of...Continue Reading