Research Objectives Informal networking with colleagues, including teachings of vast evolving novel technologies within pharmacometrics, has been identified as essential in all stages of a paediatric and pharmacology career. Young researchers have expressed the need to gain knowledge and information from peers and colleagues through a community platform.

Methods This report describes the formation and growth of the Young ESDPPP community.

Results In response to the identified need by ESDPPP leadership, the Young ESDPPP was established in 2022. A recruitment and formation session was held during the ESDPPP conference. Since its establishment, the association has organized nine sessions, each attended by an average of four participants from different nationalities. The members consist of young researchers pursuing a PhD or at the post-Doc level, with research interests spanning from qualitative research to drug development trials and pharmacomodeling. The sessions are conducted in both formal and informal styles, featuring invited speakers as well as present-your-research sessions. Additionally, an informal platform called Slack is utilized for brainstorming ideas and requesting speakers. The formal sessions cover various topics such as pharmacogenomics, scientific integrity, and the MADAM project on pharmacological data collection for pregnant women. The association aims to address potential educational gaps and promote advocacy efforts for a scientific career.

Conclusion A young ESDPPP in a paediatric pharmacology setting has been shown to improve collaborations, knowledge, and general well-being of its science faculty. Similar establishments and cross-over sessions with other communities are necessary to aim for a sustainable and substantial impactful scientific community within Belgium.