Endo-ERN and ERICA Coordinator Alberto Pereira at the International Conference on Clinical Research Networks for Rare Diseases
At a two-day conference (Dec 1-2, 2022) on clinical research networks (CRNs) for rare diseases the experts from different continents gathered in Paris to increase mutual knowledge on CRNs structure, activities and identify pathways to stimulate collaboration and interoperability of these networks. Endo-ERN and ERICA Coordinator Alberto Pereira introduced the European Rare Disease Research Coordination and Support Action(ERICA) consortium achievements where all the ERNs take part to build on the strength of the individual ERNs and create a platform that integrates all ERNs research and innovation capacity.
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ERICA Educational Webinar 2: Practical guide on how to use the Catalogue of services and the IMT
In this webinar, Anton Ussi (Operations & Finance Director at EATRIS), Rosan Vegter (Scientific and Education Manager at EATRIS) together with Agustin Arasanz Duque (Senior Innovation Manager at VHIR/EATRIS), provided practical guidance for using two important tools for RD researchers, developed within EU-funded projects: ERICA and EJP RD.
This webinar is part of the Educational Webinar Series from ERICA’s WP5 Translation and Innovation.
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Welcome Chris Breen new Endo-ERN ePAG
We extend a warm welcome to our newest ePAG Chris Breen from the Klinefelter’s Syndrome Association UK. Chris shares his journey to diagnosis:
“I wasn’t diagnosed with Klinefelter’s until about 7 years ago when I was 50. And have since discovered I have several underlining health problems which I was previously unaware of.
However, for me the diagnosis was very validating as it explained things that had happened throughout my life I previously attributed to just being slightly different from the average person.
Until I had my diagnosis, I had never heard of it, despite working in Healthcare since [...]
Endo-ERN Newsletter December 2022
UPDATE: EuRRECa/EuRR-Bone
Mark your calendar and save the date!
Monday, April 3, 2023
The 1st Joint EuRRECa and EuRR-Bone meeting will take place in the morning at Leiden University Medical Centre, the day before Endo-ERN General Assembly. Click here to register and see the programme here. Faisal Ahmed’s Inaugural Lecture will take place during the afternoon at Universiteit Leiden. Past event report Oct 2022ERICA – ERN Data Management Strategy Multistakeholder Workshop, Heidelberg
This workshop included discussions aimed at helping ERNs in setting up, maintaining and improving their registries. The valuable face-to-face interaction, not possible during [...]
ERN Clinical Exchange Program: Europe and Beyond
Dr. Arianne Dessens from the Child & Psychiatry Department at Erasmus MC participated in an Endo-ERN Exchange to facilitate the foundation of an international learning network for disorders/difference of sex development (DSD). Her detailed summary outlines the experience of developing a specialized learning network using the ERN Clinical Exchange opportunity.
“Disorders/differences of sex development (DSD) can be treated well medically, but families will encounter many psychosocial challenges. Providers of psychosocial care are facing challenges to find adaptations in line with recent development in medical knowledge and practices and changed patients’ and parental attitudes and expectations regarding clinical management. Harmonization of [...]
ERN Clinical Exchange Program: Modena to Oslo
Dr Sara De Vincentis shares her experience in Oslo and her inspiration for further collaboration.
“I have really enjoyed my Endo-ERN exchange period at the Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet.
Like my belonging Unit of Endocrinology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Modena, the section of Specialized Endocrinology of Oslo is a tertiary-level European centre with a special interest in pituitary and calcium metabolic disorders.
Sharing patients with such rare disorders together with local physicians, through educational and multidisciplinary sessions, has given me the opportunity to further professionalize in this field.
Therefore, this exchange could hopefully represent the first step of future collaborations from [...]
ERN Clinical Exchange Program : Luxembourg to Germany
A successful exchange between Dr Marianne Becker, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg and Prof Semler, University Hospital in Cologne. Dr Becker provided the following report.
“I had the chance to visit Prof. Oliver Semler at the University Hospital in Cologne on the 27th and 28th of July 2022 in the setting of the ERN Clinical Exchange Program.
I accompanied Prof. Semler during his consultation for rare bone diseases (osteogenesis imperfecta, achondroplasia, XLH) and had the opportunity do discuss several cases from my consultation with him.
I participated at a team meeting with his endocrine team, I visited the pediatric rehabilitation center [...]
Patient journeys: A tool to help patients with rare endocrine diseases
Patient journeys are instruments developed by EURORDIS, The Voice of Rare Disease Patients in Europe, to collect patients’ experiences; they may identify gaps and areas deserving improvement, as well as elements positively considered by affected persons. This webinar is a presentation by the authors of the recently published paper of the same title.
Objectives of Endo-ERN Work Package 4 (ways to improve quality of care and patient view) Susan M Webb, IIB-Sant Pau, Research Center for Pituitary Diseases, Barcelona, Spain
What are Patient Journeys (PJ), its methodology, added value and clinical application Matt Bolz-Johnson, Health & Network Advisor, EURODIS
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