About EULAR 


The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR, is a non-profit organisation that represents people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), health professionals in rheumatology (HPR), rheumatologists, researchers and scientific societies in the field of rheumatology of all the European nations.

EULAR Governance

Our mission

EULAR aims to reduce the impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) on the individual and society and to improve the social position and the quality of life of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe.

EULAR Strategy


EULAR Activities

Congress

To organise an annual European Congress of Rheumatology of highest scientific standards and worldwide reputation as well as smaller scientific or educational meetings catering to specific topics and needs.
 



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Quality of Care

To improve and implement standards of care for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases; promote and improve access to care; improve communication between people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and the professionals involved in their treatment.

 
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Education

To foster professional and patient education by developing  tailored materials and courses, by deploying innovative learning approaches, by facilitating broad access to these educational offers, and by fostering and contributing to the harmonization of educational standards in rheumatology across Europe.

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Research

To improve and implement standards of care for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases; promote and improve access to care; improve communication between people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and the professionals involved in their treatment. 




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Advocacy

To engage with EU as well as national political institutions as a
recognised partner and source of expertise in rheumatic and
musculoskeletal diseases towards improving research funding,
social policy legislation and quality of care; assisting advocacy
actions on the national and international levels.

 

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EULAR Membership

EULAR underscores the importance of combating rheumatic diseases not only by medical means, but also through a wider context of care for rheumatic patients and a thorough understanding of their social and other needs.

The members of EULAR are Ordinary members, Supporting members, and Honorary members.


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EULAR Communities

EMEUNET

An exciting community that started its activities in 2009, emanating from one of the objectives set by EULAR – "Bring on board high quality, young generation contributors in all EULAR activities".

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HPR

The network of national organisations of Health Professionals in Rheumatology across Europe, it serves as platform for collaboration and shared information among the different health professionals working with rheumatology. The Community's aim is to promote multidisciplinary collaboration in the treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe.

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PARE

The network of national organisations of People with Arthritis/ Rheumatism across Europe, united to ensure the voice of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) is heard and has influence among decision makers within Europe, and create powerful alliances that will make a difference to their lives.

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PAED

Paediatricians in Rheumatology, a specialty concerned with the
care and understanding of a wide spectrum of autoimmune and
auto-inflammatory diseases affecting children and young people.

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EULAR publishes the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases covering rheumatology medicine and research

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD)is a leading rheumatology journal from BMJ and EULAR, publishing original research, reviews and recommendations.

Impact factor : 19.103
Citescore : 28.7

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Related Information
EULAR Statutes, Reports and By-Laws 

The official statutes of the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR

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EULAR Corporate Logo and Branding

Use or placement of the EULAR corporate name, logo, and any other branded visuals is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorised use or placement may result in legal action. EULAR reserves the right to enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent permitted by law.




EULAR Code of Ethics

The EULAR Code of Ethics applies to all officers in connection with their relationship to the organisation.
Officers are acting, nominee, elect or past members of any EULAR Body (General Assembly, Board, Council, Committee, Sub-Committee, etc.) and applicants of EULAR-funded projects.

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EULAR Study Groups

EULAR Study Groups are focus groups that are supported by EULAR Committees.

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EULAR Member Organisations

Supported by its members, EULAR aims to reduce the burden of rheumatic diseases on the individual and society and to improve the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases.

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EULAR Task Forces

EULAR Task Forces bring experts in rheumatology fields together to share expertise and facilitate best practice exchange and ongoing medical development. Discover the fields of EULAR Task Forces and join today.

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EULAR Recommendations

The EULAR Committees regularly establish and publish recommendations for the treatment of various rheumatic disorders. Each of these recommendations are developed by a Task Force of specialists in their field.

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EULAR Tools and Products

EULAR places importance on the promotion of task forces aimed at facilitating, standardising and evaluating specific tools commonly used in rheumatic disorders.

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The EULAR 75th Anniversary Timeline

In 2022, to mark the occasion of EULAR's 75th anniversary, we produced an anniversary timeline, which charts the organisation's history from when it began in 1947 through 2022.

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