Newsletter #28 - April 2019
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VASCERN Spotlights: Caroline van den Bosch
VASCERN Spotlights: Caroline van den Bosch In this month’s VASCERN Spotlights we meet Caroline van den Bosch from the Netherlands. Caroline is the European Patient Advocacy Group (ePAG) Co-Chair for… |
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CPMS Update and HTAD WG case discussion
This month the Heritable Thoracic Aortic Diseases Working Group (HTAD WG) held a videoconference meeting using the Clinical Patient Management System (CPMS) in order to discuss a complex patient case.… |
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Two VASCERN HCP representatives awardees at the 2019 Baillet Latour Medical Research Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Photo credit: http://www.fondsbailletlatour.com We are very proud to announce that both Professor Julie De Backer, Chair of the Heritable Thoracic Aortic Diseases Working Group (HTAD WG), and Professor Catherine… |
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GeneReviews on Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome updated
The GeneReviews, article on Lymphedema-Distichiasis syndrome (LDS), a disease covered by the Pediatric and Primary Lymphedema Working Group (PPL WG), has just been updated. It is co-authored by Prof Sahar… |
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Launch of Share4Rare digital platform
A new rare disease project, called Share4Rare, has just been launched! This project, funded by a Horizon2020 grant from the European Commission, is a digital platform that aims build a… |
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2019 Work Plan of the EU Health Programme
The document outlining the Third Programme for the Unionʼs action in the field of health (Work Programme for 2019) is now available to view here Many actions concern specifically the… |
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#Pledge4RD campaign ahead of the 2019 European elections
In order to support the European Commission's actions and to improve the management of rare diseases, Eurordis has launched the #Pledge4RD campaign to challenge Members of the European Parliament (MEP)… |
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HHT Do’s and Don’ts Factsheets in Danish, Dutch, German, Italian and Spanish
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Do’s and Don’ts Factsheets for Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) have been translated and are now available in Danish, Dutch, German, Italian and Spanish! HHT Factsheets in Danish here… |
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VASCERN new Grant Agreement starts (March 2019 to February 2022)
With the 15 deliverables of our second year of VASCERN activities submitted to the European Commission on February 28th, 2019, VASCERN is now looking towards the future! Under the 5… |
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18 Core Indicators Defined for Continuous Monitoring of ERNs
The data collection of the 18 ERN core indicators for 2017 and 2018, defined for continuous monitoring of ERNs, has been submitted on March 29th, 2019 for VASCERN. The set… |
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Wed08May2019Sat11May2019Toronto, Canada
The RE(ACT) CONGRESS, the International Congress on Research of Rare and Orphan Diseases, will take place in Toronto, Canada from May 8-11, 2019.
All information can be found here
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Tue14May2019Amsterdam, The Netherlands
VASCERN's Heritable Thoracic Aortic Diseases Working Group (HTAD-WG) will have a face-to-face meeting in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on May, 14th, 2019.
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Tue14May201910.00-12.00
Marine Hurard, Project Manger will represent VASCERN at this online meeting.
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Wed15May2019
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Thu16May2019Fri17May2019Hospital Saint-Louis ( Paris)
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Fri17May2019Sat18May2019Bucarest, Romania
The next full EURORDIS Membership Meeting (EMM) will take place on 17 - 18 May 2019 in Bucharest. Details on how to register will be made available on this page shortly.
EURORDIS is offering patient fellowships for up to 40 patient advocates to attend the EURORDIS Membership Meeting 2019 Bucharest.
These fellowships aim to empower patient advocates by offering a platform for networking opportunities, access to information and sharing experiences. The programme covers:
- Registration (fee waiver)
- Travel (return trip economy fare flight or train)
- Accommodation
The total of the travel and hotel expenses reimbursed by EURORDIS cannot exceed 400€ per fellow.
To apply for a fellowship
Patient representatives wishing to benefit from this fellowship programme are invited to fill out and return the Patient Fellowship Programme Application Form.
Deadline: 28 February 2019
Selection of fellowship beneficiaries
Fellows will be selected based on their advocacy skills and objectives, by an ad-hoc committee and notified by 15 March 2019.
The selection criteria are defined in the Patient fellowship Evaluation Scale.
For more information, please contact: anja.helm@eurordis.org
For more informations about this event, click here
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Mon20May2019
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Wed22May2019
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Mon27May2019Tue28May2019Brussels, Belgium
VASCERN's Vascular Anomalies Working Group (VASCA-WG) will hold a face-to-face meeting from May 27-28th, 2019 in Brussels, Belgium.
This meeting is organized in Brussels ( Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc.) and hosted by Miikka Vikkula ( Chair of VASCA working-group).
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Mon27May2019
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Fri07Jun2019Paris, France
The French network on rare multisystemic vascular diseases (FAVA-Multi) will hold their annual meeting on June 7th, 2019 in Paris, France. VASCERN will be presented at this event.
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Wed12Jun2019Sun16Jun2019PUERTO RICO
Registration is now open for the 13th Annual International Scientific Conference!
This June 12 - 16, in San Juan, Puerto Rico for invited speakers, cross-disciplinary sessions, abstract poster viewings, and more! Early Bird pricing is now live through April 30. Register here
This biennial meeting is a must-attend for both established and early-stage researchers, clinicians experienced in treating HHT, those entering the field, and patients interested in learning more on the medical side.
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Thu13Jun2019Sat15Jun2019Chicago, USA
The 9th International Conference of the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) will take place from June 13-15th, 2019 in Chicago, USA.
VASCERN PPL-WG member, Dr Kristiana Gordon, is already a confirmed to speak at this event.
For more information, click here
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Sat15Jun2019Tue18Jun2019Gothenburg, Sweden
The European Human Genetics Conference hosted by The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) will take place from June 15-18, 2019 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Prof Bart Loeys, member of the HTAD-WG and MSA-WG, is a confirmed speaker at this event.
To see the list of speakers : click here
For the programme of the event : click here
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Wed10Jul2019Fri12Jul2019Warth (Canton Thurgau), Switzerland
The 7th Rare Diseases Summer School will take place in the Kartause Ittingen, Warth (Canton Thurgau), Switzerland, from July 10th to July 12th 2019. This summer school (aimed mainly for clinicians, physician-scientists, postdocs, and PhD students) is organised by radiz - Rare Disease Initiative Zürich of the University of Zurich.
A wide variety of subjects in the arena of rare diseases will be covered. There will be lectures given by national and international rare disease experts, workshops and poster presentations by participants. Subjects include drug development, model organisms, how to choose clinical endpoints, clinical trials, regulatory aspects, patient registries, patient initiated research, ethical considerations, as well as what rare diseases may tell us about common diseases.
Up to 30 participants will be admitted, so space is limited. Participants are expected to bring a poster about their work or research interests related to rare diseases.
Find the full programme here.
For all further information, including the application procedure, click here.
Application deadline is April 2nd 2019.
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Tue06Aug2019Philadelphia
The Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center (ODC) will host the 6th Annual Million Dollar Bike Ride to raise money for rare disease research. Every donation made to Team LGDA / LMI will be matched by Penn Medicine ODC up to $30,000 and will be used to fund research into these rare diseases. Highline Park - 31st & Chestnut Philadelphia. PA 13/34/72 Mile Options -
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Sat31Aug2019Wed04Sep2019Paris, France
Bringing the world of cardiology together :
- 32,000 healthcare professionals
- From 150 countries
- 4,500 abstracts presented
- 500 experts sessions
- 400 cardiology topics
- 200 exhibiting companies
- 5 days of scientific sessions
More informations : click here
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Thu12Sep2019Fri13Sep2019
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Thu19Sep2019Sun22Sep2019Drammen, Norway
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Thu07Nov2019Fri08Nov2019TBA
VASCERN's annual seminar, VASCERN Days 2019, will take place from Novembre 7-8, 2019. Location and further details to be announced!
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Tue12May2020Fri15May2020Vancouver, Canada
The International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) will host ISSVA 2020, the 23rd Workshop for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, in the beautiful city of Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada from May 12-15, 2020. Vancouver is great site for this Workshop! It is a city that unites an urban metropolis with the sea and mountains. It will also be the first time since 2008 that the Workshop will be held in North America.
The Scientific Program will be a venue to present the latest advances in research and science in vascular anomalies. It will also feature introductory and advanced sessions that attendees can use to increase their knowledge in the fundamentals and advanced topics in the field. ISSVA 2020 will provide a multidisciplinary forum for many specialties including – but not limited to - interventional radiologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ENT surgeons, oncologists, pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, and pathologists.
The ISSVA Workshop has continuously grown thanks to your dedication to the field and participation in the meeting. We invite you to participate in ISSVA 2020 to help us continue this trend of knowledge sharing through oral presentations, difficult cases, and poster sessions.
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