TEDDY’s participation at the BIOTECH WEEK 2025
From September 29 to October 6, 2025, Biotech Week returns – a European initiative aimed at promoting scientific culture and innovation in the field of biotechnology. In Italy, the initiative is promoted and coordinated by Assobiotec. For more information and to view the program of Biotech Week 2025, visit Assobiotec’s website at the following LINK.
The Role of TEDDY KIDS in Paediatric Research
As part of Biotech Week 2025, TEDDY and the TEDDY KIDS Network, which includes several Young Persons Advisory Groups (YPAGs) across Europe, are actively participating in the session titled ‘The Active Role of TEDDY KIDS in European Paediatric Research‘. This session, taking place on September 29th from 16:00 to 18:00, will focus on the role of biotechnology in the medical field, with particular emphasis on paediatric research.
Session Details: The Active Role of TEDDY KIDS in European Paediatric Research
Event Description
The TEDDY KIDS Network includes various Young Persons Advisory Groups (YPAGs) spread across Europe, with a focus on paediatric health. These groups aim to actively involve children and young people, from basic research to clinical research, ensuring that their opinions and perspectives are heard and valued at every stage of the process.
During the event, researchers and healthcare professionals will inform the youth about the importance of biotechnology. The TEDDY KIDS (YPAGs) will play a central role by sharing their experiences within the group and the TEDDY network. The young participants will present their involvement in research projects and European initiatives, highlighting the significance of youth participation in decision-making processes and research activities in the fields of biotechnology and paediatrics.
Target Audience
Primary Schools
Lower Secondary Schools
Upper Secondary Schools
Institutions
Families
Young patients and non-patients
Expert Presentations
| Eleonora Passeri | Biotechnology & Bioethics: Why Choices Matter |
| Emanuela Crea | TEDDY Network & TEDDY Working Group on Children Empowerment and Engagement |
| Giovanni Migliaccio | Genetic Engineering and CRISPR/Cas9 |
| Sofia Urbani | CRISPR/Cas9: a Bioethical Analysis |
| Suja Somanadhan | From the Lab to Life: Why Children’s Say Matters in Biotechnology |
YPAG's Presentations
Contact:
scientificsecretariat@teddynetwork.net
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