Standing Committee on Investigative Rheumatology
The Standing Committee seeks to enhance the knowledge about the genetic, molecular and cellular basis of the rheumatic diseases, aimed at developing better prevention, early detection/diagnosis and treatment for rheumatic diseases.
The Standing Committee and its study groups strive to build an international network of excellence by fostering European cooperation and scientific collaborations.
In developing a database of the most active research centers in Europe information is provided about current research activities, training and funding possibilities, open positions in experimental rheumatology, research meetings such as the Annual EWRR. Specifically, the database shall serve also as basis for attracting fellows in all countries eligible to participate in EU grants.
Chairman: Prof. Steffen Gay, Switzerland
Chairman-elect: Prof. Paul-Peter Tak, Netherlands
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Database of active research centers in Europe
Study groups
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EULAR Orphan Disease Programme
EULAR has recently launched a 4-year Orphan Disease Programme on Systemic Sclerosis.
ARTICULUM Fellowship
The ARTICULUM Fellowship of up to 30,000 Euro is open to young research fellows with an interest in arthritis and pain.