Pediatric Neurotrauma Lab

Society of British Neurological Surgeons -100th Anniversary Meeting (SBNS 100)

PNL TEAM • November 10, 2026
Dr. Laura Blackwell presented

The Pediatric Neurotrauma Lab (PNL) from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine made a strong international impact at the SBNS 100th Anniversary Meeting in London, United Kingdom, delivering five scientific presentations, including a prestigious invited lecture.


Key Highlights:

  • Invited Lecture: Dr. Andrew Reisner delivered an invited lecture titled "Biomarkers in Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Translating Promise into Practice".
  • Multidimensional Phenotyping & Predictive Biomarkers: Dr. Laura Blackwell presented critical findings on blood biomarkers predicting neurosurgical interventions and radiographic indicators, as well as applying a multidimensional classification system toward more precise patient phenotyping.
  • KIDSfast & Intracranial Gunshot Wound Risk: Dr. Meena Verma presented groundbreaking data on the Kids Injury Detection Study (KIDSfast) point-of-care biomarker testing and highlighted age ≤5 years as an emerging risk factor in pediatric intracranial gunshot wounds.
  • Global Collaboration: PNL faculty engaged in high-level discussions alongside international leaders from Boston, Rockefeller Institute, and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Presentation in a conference room with a projected slide, speaker at podium, and audience seated.
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