38th Congress of the
Fetus as a Patient Society
& 25. NOVAKOVI DNEVI

14th – 16th May 2025
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Online Participation Available!

Invitation

Dear colleagues, we are delighted to invite you to the 38th Fetus as a Patient Congress, which will take place in Ljubljana from May 14 to 16, 2025. Perinatal, fetal, and neonatal medicine is quickly evolving, and research continues to provide us with new insights and information that are only sometimes easy to translate into clinical practice.

We are increasingly encountering rare cases of diseases and their treatment options that require greater knowledge and experience. Along with fetal medicine, both screening and diagnostic genetic tests are developing rapidly, leaving us in a position where, on the one hand, we are unable to clearly explain the findings. On the other hand, they provide us with explanations to previously inexplicable conditions. At the same time, artificial intelligence is swiftly and uncontrollably entering our professional work and relationships with future or new parents. We will shed light on the knowledge and dilemmas we all encounter on a daily basis through lectures, your invaluable contributions, and open discussion. The workshops will help enhance the knowledge necessary for our daily work.

Recognizing the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities, personal life, and global situations, we planned the 38th Fetus as a Patient Congress to be as accessible as possible. We will hold the congress in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and online participation.

Nonetheless, we must not underestimate the value of personal interaction, the potential for establishing new connections that will enhance our clinical and research work, and the simple joy of socializing. This congress offers a unique opportunity to expand your professional network and engage in meaningful conversations with colleagues from all across the world. We are eagerly anticipating your participation at this enriching and insightful event.

On behalf of the organizing committee, I warmly invite you to the 38th Fetus as a Patient Congress in Ljubljana. We are looking forward to welcoming you and to your valuable contributions to our discussions and workshops.

Tanja Premru Sršen

Main Congress Topics

  • Fetal and Neonatal Development and Growth
  • Prenatal and Neonatal Screening and Diagnostic Tests
  • Fetal and Neonatal Death
  • Limits of Viability
  • Influence of Women’s Lifestyle on Pregnancy, Fetus and Newborn
  • Prevention of Perinatal and Neonatal Infections
  • Antenatal and Neonatal Counselling
  • Fetal and Neonatal Interventions

Congress Presidents

President:

Tanja Premru-Sršen

Members:

Lilijana Kornhauser Cerar

Lili Steblovnik

Marijana Vidmar Šimic

Gorazd Kavšek

Mirjam Druškovič

Scientific Committee

Scientific Committee Presidency:

Miha Lučovnik

Tanja Premru-Sršen

Lilijana Kornhauser Cerar

Members of the Scientific Committee:

  • Milan Stanojević
  • Frank A. Chervenak
  • Lili Steblovnik
  • Tanja Premru-Sršen
  • Marijana Vidmar Šimic
  • Gorazd Kavšek
  • Mirjam Druškovič
  • Andreja Trojner Bregar
  • Matevž Trdan
  • Tina Perme
  • Polona Rajar
  • Renata Košir Pogačnik
  • Ivica Žalud
  • Luca Lovrečić

Organizing Committee

President of the Organizing Committee:

Lili Steblovnik

Members of the Organizing Committee:

  • Katja Juvan
  • Barbara Bonča
  • Simona Čopi
  • Martina Špilak Gomboc
  • Tanja Premru-Sršen
  • Lilijana Kornhauser Cerar
  • Marijana Vidmar Šimic
  • Gorazd Kavšek
  • Mirjam Druškovič
  • Veronika Anzeljc
  • Nina Badić
  • Matevž Trdan

As a unique opportunity, a two-year subscription to the Journal of Perinatal Medicine for the reduced price of 50 EUR is offered at the registration provided to the Congress of the Fetus as a Patient Society participant. Your role in the Congress is crucial, and we value your contribution.
The Journal of Perinatal Medicine is the official journal of the World Association of Perinatal Medicine, the International Academy of Perinatal Medicine, the New York Perinatal Society, and the Society for the Fetus as a Patient.