1. Basic and Translational Research |
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Topic 1 |
Genomics, genetics and epigenetics of rheumatic diseases |
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Topic 2 |
Adaptive immunity (T cells and B cells) in rheumatic diseases |
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Topic 3 |
Innate immunity in rheumatic diseases |
| Topic 4 |
Cytokines and inflammatory mediators |
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Topic 5 |
Cartilage, synovium and osteoimmunology |
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Topic 6 |
Rheumatoid arthritis - etiology, pathogenesis and animal models |
| Topic 7 |
Spondyloarthritis - etiology, pathogenesis and animal models |
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Topic 8 |
SLE, Sjögren's and APS - etiology, pathogenesis and animal models |
| Topic 9 |
Scleroderma, Myositis and related syndromes - etiology, pathogenesis and animal models |
| Topic 10 |
Basic science in paediatric rheumatology |
2. Clinical Topics by Disease |
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Topic 11 |
Rheumatoid arthritis - prognosis, predictors and outcome |
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Topic 12 |
Rheumatoid arthritis - comorbidity and clinical aspects |
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Topic 13 |
Rheumatoid arthritis - anti TNF therapy |
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Topic 14 |
Rheumatoid arthritis - other biologic treatment |
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Topic 15 |
Rheumatoid arthritis - non-biologic treatment |
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Topic 16 |
SLE, Sjögren's and APS - treatment |
| Topic 17 |
SLE, Sjögren's and APS- clinical aspects (other than treatment) |
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Topic 18 |
Vasculitis |
| Topic 19 |
Scleroderma, Myositis and related syndromes |
| Topic 20 |
Spondyloarthritis - treatment |
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Topic 21 |
Spondyloarthritis - clinical aspects (other than treatment) |
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Topic 22 |
Psoriatic arthritis |
| Topic 23 |
Osteoarthritis |
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Topic 24 |
Osteoporosis |
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Topic 25 |
Bone diseases other than osteoporosis, metabolic diseases and crystal diseases |
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Topic 26 |
Infection-related rheumatic diseases |
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Topic 27 |
Fibromyalgia and pain in rheumatic diseases |
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Topic 28 |
Back pain, mechanical musculoskeletal problems,local soft tissue disorders |
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Topic 29 |
Paediatric rheumatology |
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Topic 30 |
Other orphan diseases |
3. Clinical Topics by Area of Research |
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Topic 31 |
Diagnostics and imaging procedures |
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Topic 32 |
Epidemiology, health services and outcome research |
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Topic 33 |
Rehabilitation |
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Topic 34 |
Education |