Remembering and Honouring Professor Andrew Whitelaw

You are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Tribute and Honorary Seminar in remembrance of Professor Andrew Whitelaw, Emeritus Professor of Neonatology and Consultant Neonatologist at the University of Bristol and Southmead Hospital.

The day will comprise a morning memorial tribute, followed by lunch on site, and an afternoon honorary symposium, supported by Acta Paediatrica. The event brings together colleagues, collaborators, former students, friends and family to reflect on Andy’s life, work, and lasting contributions to neonatal medicine, education, supporting others and research.

Registration Information

• Attendance is free, but registration is required for catering and planning purposes.
• Attendees are welcome to register for either part or the full day. To attend the full day’s programme, please select both the Memorial Tribute and Honorary Symposium tickets when registering. If you are attending only part of the day, please select the relevant single option.
• The programme timings are provisional and may be updated closer to the event.

Programme (Provisional)

Memorial Tribute

10:30 – 12:00

• Welcome and selected images from Andy’s life and work – Professor Marianne Thoresen
• Andy's life – Thomas Whitelaw
• Andy in Bristol – Professor Peter Fleming, University of Bristol
• Fellow student and friend – Dr Cameron Kennedy, Dermatology, Bristol
• Andy and the newborn – Dr David Evans, Consultant Neonatologist, Southmead Hospital
• Education and supervision – Dr Sally Jary and Dr David Odd
• Long‑term follow‑up of a premature blind baby – Sidsel Størmer
• Final words – Professor Malcolm Levene, University of Leeds
• Video tribute including Andy piping Amazing Grace

Lunch

12:00 – 13:30
Buffet lunch provided on site.

Honorary Symposium

Supported by Acta Paediatrica

Introduction: Professor Charles Roer, University of Bristol

Chair part 1: Professor Ela Chakkarapani, University of Bristol
13:35 Early research work – trying new things - Professor Frances Cowan, Imperial College London / Reykjavik

14:05 Clinical hypothermia in Bristol: Feasibility Head cooling study, CoolCap and TOBY - Professor Marianne Thoresen, Bristol/Oslo

14:30 – 15:00 Coffee break

Chair part 2: Professor Karen Luyt, University of Bristol

15:30 Intraventricular haemorrhage: from animal experiments to clinical trials - Mr Kristian Aquilina, Paediatric Neurosurgeon, GOSH London

16:10 Ethical guidelines and clinical work - Sidsel Størmer MA (Cantab)

16:30 Supporting others and conclusion - Professor Neil Marlow, UCL, London

Drinks Reception

From approx. 16:45
Drinks will be served in the foyer following the symposium.

Venue

Chemistry Building Lecture Theatre
University of Bristol
Bristol
BS8 1TS

The memorial, symposium, catering, and drinks will all take place in the same venue.

Additional Information

• This will be an in‑person event.
• Further details, including any programme updates, will be shared with registered attendees.

Accessibility Information

• The event will take place in the Chemistry Building Lecture Theatre, University of Bristol.
• The lecture theatre and foyer areas are wheelchair accessible.
• Accessible toilets are available within the building.
• The memorial and symposium will be held in the same venue, so no travel between locations is required during the day.
• Seating is tiered; accessible seating can be arranged on request.
• If you have any access requirements (e.g. step‑free access, reserved seating, assistance with hearing or visibility, or other adjustments), please indicate this when registering or contact the event organisers in advance so we can do our best to accommodate you.
• Further accessibility details can be shared with registered attendees closer to the event.