Lymphatic imaging and interventions in children.

Kevin Fung

• Describe the current imaging modalities and interventions for central conducting lymphatic disorders in children
• Illustrate the benefits and drawbacks of different lymphatic imaging modalities
• Recognize the importance of preservation of central conducting lymphatic channels in non-traumatic chylous abnormalities

Vascular anomalies.

Yahya AlBrashdi

• Outline the most commonly used classification of vascular anomalies
• Explain common syndromes associated with vascular anomalies
• Illustrate supportive management of vascular anomalies in children

Biodegradable airways stents in children. 

Walid Mubarak

• Outline the indications for pediatric airway interventions
• Recognize the complex approach for pediatric airway interventions
• Explain patient selection/appropriateness  for interventional treatment
• Describe intervention results and to illustrate them with didactic cases

MR PET; a marriage made in heaven or a white elephant?

Tim Cain

• Demonstrate the value of metabolic imaging in Pediatric Medicine.
• Recognize the benefits of hybrid imaging.
• Discuss the challenges of simultaneous MR PET.

Radiotheranostics: Current and Potential Applications in Pediatric cancers. 

Mohamed Warfa

• Identify at least two FDA-approved radiotheranostic agents currently available for pediatric patients and the cancers they target.
• Outline the four key steps in delivering radiotheranostic therapy in children: diagnostic imaging, dosimetry, therapeutic administration, and toxicity monitoring.
• Describe one emerging alpha-emitter or antibody-based theranostic strategy under investigation and its potential advantages over current beta-emitter treatments.

Beyond the Beam: Optimizing Pediatric X-ray Imaging Through Technique, Positioning, and Communication.

Farah Toghan & Sunbal Bibi

• Outline the key technical and interpersonal considerations that differentiate pediatric from adult general X-ray imaging, including safety, anatomy, and patient cooperation.
• Describe effective communication, distraction, and positioning techniques that enhance cooperation, reduce motion artifacts, and improve image quality in pediatric patients.
• Evaluate how appropriate exposure factors, collimation, shielding, and modern digital radiography tools can optimize diagnostic accuracy while adhering to the ALARA principle.

Pediatric Ultrasonography: A technologist’s perspective. 

Khalid Khairallah

• Outline the anatomical, behavioral, and clinical distinctions between pediatric and adult ultrasound, and recognize their implications on scanning approach, technique, and patient interaction.
• Describe the key pediatric ultrasound applications across various organ systems, and evaluate the specialized equipment, real-time adaptations, and technologist skills required for accurate and safe imaging.
• Explain the common challenges faced in pediatric ultrasonography—including limited cooperation, emotional demands, and parent communication—and highlight strategies used to overcome them.
• Compare the advantages of pediatric ultrasound to other imaging modalities, and discuss future trends such as AI integration, contrast use, and the expanding role of sonographers in research, education, and point-of-care imaging.

Contrast Media Use, Communication, and Radiographer Roles in Pediatric CT Imaging. 

Mohammad Dalati

• Explain pediatric CT challenges including contrast dosing, renal risks, and emergency adaptations for safe imaging.
• Demonstrate effective practice through tailored protocols, alternative access methods, and adapting imaging techniques.
• Apply communication strategies to reduce patient distress, improve cooperation, and enhance safety in pediatric CT settings.

Pediatric MRI Imaging: Practical Strategies for Positioning, Immobilization, and Protocol Optimization. 

Salim Abudayeh

• Describe age-appropriate positioning and immobilization strategies during pediatric MRI procedures.
• Explain how to optimize pediatric MRI protocols to reduce motion artifacts and scan duration.
• Evaluate practical challenges and solutions in performing pediatric MRI imaging in both sedated and non-sedated settings.

Pediatric Interventional Radiology at Sidra Medicine: A Technologist’s Perspective and Best Practices.

Nicolene Waters

• Outline the core strategies utilized by the pediatric interventional radiology team at Sidra Medicine to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered procedures, including contrast media management and radiation safety practices.
• Explain the importance of procedural room preparation, temperature and positioning management, and immobilization techniques in optimizing pediatric IR outcomes.
• Evaluate the role of radiology technologists in enhancing procedural success through collaboration, standardization, and integration of innovative practices.

The Role of Nursing in Advancing Pediatric Interventional Radiology. 

Abdullah Itani

• Identify the evolving role of nurses in pediatric interventional radiology (IR).
• Highlight how multidisciplinary collaboration improves patient care outcomes.
• Present innovations and protocols introduced by pediatric IR nurses.

Top 10 Abstracts (6-10)

Top 10 abstracts (6-10) selected from the submissions by the scientific program committee members to be presented orally

• 5 papers:

  • 9 minutes presentation each

  • 3 minutes Q&A each

Leukodystrophy in the era of genomics, experience from a tertiary pediatric center in Qatar

Marwa Al-Subhi (to be presented by Osamah AlWalid)

• Sidra medicine

• Qatar

Fair but Flawed: Diagnostic performance of Two artificial intelligence (AI) based Large Language Model in Grading Paediatric Vesicoureteral Refluxin the era of genomics, experience from a tertiary pediatric center in Qatar

Shubham Saini

• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

• India

Abstract withdrawn

Towards Equitable Access: Workforce, Resources, and Development Priorities in Paediatric Interventional Radiology in the Asia-Pacific Region

Kin Fen Ke Fung

• Hong Kong Children's Hospital

• Hong Kong SAR

MRI obsertved-to-expected total foetal lung volume in fetuses with extrathoracic congenital anomalies in terriatry referral centre in Malaysia

Hasyma Abu Hassan

• Universiti Putra Malaysia

• Malaysia

Fundamental concepts in the imaging of Non-Accidental Injury (NAI).

Tim Cain

• Outline the prevalence of Non-Accidental Injury.
• Explain the deductive process in raising the suspicion of Non-Accidental Injury.
• Illustrate patterns of injury that are important to recognize.

Imaging of abusive head injury.

Ji Hye Kim

• Understand mechanism of the abusive head injury.
• Review diverse imaging findings of the abusive head injury.
• Know differential diagnosis mimicking abusive injury.

Unveiling clues in post-mortem imaging. 

Elaine Kan

• Update on the role of post-mortem imaging.
• Recognize the imaging techniques and limitations.
• Identify the clinical application and interpretation challenges.