Acquisizione competenze tecnico-professionali:This congress will highlight research progress in neonatology including brain injury and development and lung diseases. We are grateful to have well-known speakers who will discuss cutting edge issues in the field of the vulnerable newborn brain, neuroimaging, stem cell treatment, pulmonary circulation, retinopathy of prematurity, new non-invasive ventilation strategies, new guidelines on rds (respiratory distress syndrome), bronco-pulmonary dysplasia, the appropriate level of oxygen etc. This meeting is characterized by friendly interactions between speakers and delegates to allow an active debate on basic and clinical issues aimed at improving the quality of care of sick newborns and preterm babies.