Join us for the “Paediatric Allergy Update,” an essential event designed for General Practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise in managing paediatric allergies. This event delivers the latest evidence-based strategies to diagnose, treat, and prevent allergic conditions in children, empowering you to provide exceptional care in your practice.
Led by a renowned paediatric specialist, this event covers critical topics, including the recognition and management of anaphylaxis and allergy testing. Through presentations, case studies, and interactive Q&A sessions, you’ll gain practical insights to address complex allergy cases with confidence. Stay ahead with updates on cutting-edge treatments and guidelines tailored to primary care settings. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and improve outcomes for your young patients. Space is limited for the “Paediatric Allergy Update,” so register now to secure your spot and stay at the forefront of paediatric allergy care!
This meeting is worth 1.5 revalidation credits.
The Speaker
Dr Constantinos Kotsapas MBBS MRCPCH MSc in Allergy
Paediatric Consultant Allergist
Leeds Children’s Hospital
Dr Constantinos Kotsapas is a Paediatric Consultant Allergist working at the Leeds Children’s Hospital. He is also President of the Royal Society of Medicine Clinical Immunology & Allergy Section and has been the Scientific Co-Lead for the British Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy Conference Planning Committee, since October 2024.
Dr Kotsapas graduated from University College London in 2009 and completed paediatric training at London School of Paediatrics. His rotations included Paediatric Allergy at the renowned centres in Evelina and St Mary’s Hospitals, as well as Infectious Diseases at Imperial, and Bone Marrow Transplant & Immunology at Great Ormond Street, where he received the award of Best Junior Doctor of the Year in the division of Infection, Cancer, Immunity and Medicine. Upon completing his training in 2019, he was appointed a locum consultant Paediatric Allergist post at St Mary’s Hospital in Imperial College. In June 2021, he secured a permanent position at Leeds Children’s Hospital where he continues to work as a tertiary paediatric allergist.
Dr Kotsapas also completed the Allergy MSc at Imperial College with distinction in 2021 and published his research on the early-life predictors and risk factors of peanut allergy in 2022. Since graduating from the MSc, he has been invited to teach yearly on the course. In the past five years, he has delivered presentations at numerous regional and national meetings and chaired international conferences. His main areas of interest are on the recognition and management of anaphylaxis, diagnosis and management of food allergy, and food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, drug allergy, and paediatric mastocytosis.
Agenda
- 19:00 | Welcome and Introduction – Dr Adil Suleman
- 19:05 | Paediatric Allergy Update – Dr Constantinos Kotsapas
- 19:50 | Commercial Presentation – Viatris
- 20:05 | Break
- 20:15 | Paediatric Allergy Update – Dr Constantinos Kotsapas
- 21:00 | Evaluation and Close – Dr Adil Suleman
Event Sponsor
This webinar has been funded by Viatris. Viatris has had no involvement with the inception of the webinar, selection of speakers, agenda, or content.