April 2024
Dear readers,

we are looking forward to our online Spring School on DBS in Dystonia next week with already 200 participants! Don't miss it, registration is still open - for more information have a look at the finalised programme below.

And we are also happy to announce the launch of a joint webinar series on Gene Therapy together with EURO-NMD, epiCARE and EAN: The upcoming episode is on "Basic Technologies and Challenges in Translation" on April 10.

What else? A children's book about Adrenoleukodystrophy, information on national workshops organised by the EC, upcoming webinars and events. Enjoy reading!

Best wishes,
The ERN-RND Coordination team

    Content

    ERN-RND Spring School 2024
    Disease Knowledge
    ERN-RND Webinars
    MLD Treatment Eligibility Panel
    Act Rare 2024
    National Workshops
    Upcoming Events
    ERN-RND SPRING SCHOOL 2024 - Registration open
    Last chance to register for our Spring School on Deep Brain Stimulation in Dystonia, held online from April 17 to 19, 2024! To register click here.

    PROGRAMME

    17 April 2024 I Indications and Diagnosis
    18 April 2024 I How to do DBS / Neurosurgery
    19 April 2024 I Troubleshooting and Cases

    For further information please contact Sophie Ripp.


    Download programme here

    DISEASE KNOWLEDGE

    CHILDREN'S BOOK about Adrenoleukodystrophy "When my brother got ill"
    This children's book was developed by "Alex - the Leukodystrophy Charity", located in the UK and endorsed by ERN-RND.

    You can read the book online for free or order a hard copy.

    ERN-RND Webinars

    Upcoming joint educational webinars
    ERN-RND provides free educational webinars on rare neurological and neuromuscular diseases - in collaboration with the European Reference Network for Rare Neuromuscular Diseases (EURO-NMD) and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). The goal is to share knowledge on rare neurological, movement and neuromuscular disorders via a series of webinars presented by expert members of both networks.
    04.06.2024, 3-4 pm CEST| ‘Genetic Testing in Ataxias and HSP - in whom, when and how’ by Rebecca Schüle & Ludger Schöls, University Hospital Heidelberg & University Hospital Tübingen, Germany. SIGN UP here

    25.06.2024, 3-4 pm CEST| ‘Autoimmune Parkinsonism’ by Jeroen Kerstens, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium. SIGN UP here

    24.09.2024, 3-4 pm CEST| ‘Clinical Neurophysiology in Dystonia’ by Anke Snijders, Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands. SIGN UP here

    22.10.2024, 3-4 pm CEST| ‘Neurogeriatric Aspects and Neurological Aspects in Palliative Care of MSA, PSP and Advanced PD’ by Martin Klietz, Hannover Medical School, Germany. SIGN UP here

    05.11.2024, 3-4 pm CET| ‘Diagnostic Approach to Childhood-onset Chorea’ by Juan Darío Ortigoza-Escobar, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain. SIGN UP here


    NEW
    GENE THERAPY Webinar Series
    We’re happy to announce our new webinar series on Gene Therapy co-organized by ERN-RND, EURO-NMD, ERN EpiCARE and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN), where we’ll delve into the latest advancements and breakthroughs in this interesting field. Look forward to cutting-edge research, clinical applications and successes, ethical considerations and future prospects as well as to expert discussions and Q&A Sessions.

    10.04.202
    4, 4 pm CEST | Basic Technologies and Challenges in Translation by Hildegard Büning, Hannover Medical School, Germany. SIGN UP here.


    18.04.2024, 4 pm CEST | Lessons Learned Across Different Disorders and Challenges in the Development of Gene Therapies by Kathrin Meyer, Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio USA. SIGN UP here.

    14.05.2024
    , 4 pm CEST | N-of-1 to Many Personalized Therapies by Terry Pirovolakis, Founder of CureSPG50 and Elpida Therapeutics, Greece. SIGN UP here.


    23.05.2024, 4 pm CEST | Safety Issues in Gene Therapies and how to Address them by tba. Registration soon available.

    29.05.2024, 4 pm CEST | Genetic Therapies and Therapy Developments for Muscular Dystrophies (DMD, LGMD) by Annemieke Aartsma-Rus, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands. SIGN UP here.

    06.06.2024, 4 pm CEST | Genetic Therapies and Therapy Developments for Epileptic Disorders by tba. Registration soon available.

    13.06.2024, 4 pm CEST | Genetic Therapies and Therapy Developments for ALS by Juan Francisco Vázquez Costa, University of Valencia, Spain. SIGN UP here.

    20.06.2024, 4 pm CEST | Health Technology Assessment of Genetic Therapies by tba. Registration soon available.


    27.06.2024, 4 pm CEST | Genetic Therapies and Therapy Developments for SMA by Jan Kirschner, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Germany. SIGN UP here.

    02.07.2024, 4 pm CEST | State of the Art of Clinical Stage Gene Therapies for Leukodystrophies by Caroline Sevin, Kremlin Bicêtre Hospital, France. Registration soon available.

    23.07.2024, 4 pm CEST | Genetic Therapies and Therapy Developments for Rare Movement Disorders (HD, SCA) by Willeke van Roon-Mom, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands. Registration soon available.
    ERICA Webinars for clinical studies
    To stimulate the development of inter-ERN clinical trials on diseases that overarch different ERNs, ERICA webinars are sheduled to inform ERNs about specific aspects of clinical trial research. Check the available webinars here

    MLD Treatment Eligibility Panel

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    In cooperation with the MLD initiative, ERN-RND established a standard pathway for consulting an international MLD expert panel whenever possible benefits of treatment with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or gene therapy are not straightforward for a patient with confirmed MLD diagnosis. Upon submission of an eligible case, the treatment eligibility panel is convened on an ad hoc basis, organized and supported by the ERN-RND CPMS helpdesk.

    We encourage all physicians in Europe to discuss the possible benefits of treatment options for difficult cases with this MLD expert panel.

    You would like to discuss one of your patients with the panel?

    Please contact us.
    National Workshops focusing on cross-border health care and ERNs
    The Eurpopean Commission (EC) launched a series of national workshops on cross-border health care and ERNs. The series started in Malta this February. The upcoming workshop is in Italian on April 11. If you are interested in participating (on-site and online) you can have a look at the programme here and register here.

    Please note that ERN-RND members will automatically get an invitation for their national workshop by the EC.
    #ActRare2024: What progress must the EU make on rare diseases?

    Launched on Rare Disease Day 2024, the #ActRare2024 campaign is looking to the June 2024 European Parliament elections and the forthcoming European Commission appointments.

    The campaign is rallying everyone – prospective policymakers, individual advocates, and patient organisations – to keep rare diseases high on the political agenda during the EU’s next legislative term of 2024-2029.

    The campaign’s mission? To secure commitments from the next EU policymakers on eight key areas critical to our community.

    Take a look at the eight key areas EURORDIS is calling for action here

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    International Congress for Ataxia Research (ICAR) 2024
    November 12–15 in London at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge

    There are just two months left until abstract submissions close for ICAR 2024! Use the instructions below to submit your abstract for consideration. Find the congress agenda here.

    Book your hotel room now to avoid disappointment! Registration is now open, and hotel rooms are available for ICAR attendees using the group code. On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, these rooms return to general public sale.
    12th European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products (ECRD) 2024 15-16 May 2024, both online and in Brussels
    The registration for Europe's largest, patient-led, rare disease policy-shaping event is now open! This year's conference will focus on identifying the most critical priorities and areas of improvement. By bringing together stakeholders from across Europe, it aim to build a multi-stakeholder consensus on a comprehensive approach to rare disease policy that can provide a footprint for the next EU legislative cycle.

    Exclusively for our readers: 15% off on registration fees for online attendance with this code: ECRD24_15%_Partners


    European Human Genetics Conference 2024
    1-4 June 2024, both online and in Berlin
    If you are in Berlin, stop by the ERN booth staffed by ERN GENTURIS, ERN-Ithaca, ERN-EYE and EURO-NMD!

    Registration is open.
    EACD Bruges 2024
    36th European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD)
    29th May - 1 June 2024in Bruges, Belgium
    Under the meeting theme ‘Composing a new symphony’, we challenge the increasing innovative unaffordability and policy difficulties and will work towards new collaborations by embracing positive thinking, taking on responsibilities, and reshaping our plans to meet the needs of a changing world. And we invite you all to join us on this journey to contribute to a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come!

    Find the updated Conference Agenda here.
    EAN Congress 2024
    10th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology
    29 June - 2 July, in Helsinki and online
    The overarching theme is "Neuromodulation: Advances and Opportunities in Neurological Diseases". The current state and future directions of neuromodulation will be addressed with relevant questions such as which techniques are avaialble as diagnostic tools or therapeutic intervention; how to precisely target specific cortical regions, deep brain structures and head nerves for therapeutic purposes; and how to advance neuromodulation into new areas of neurology such as chronic minimally conscious state or limb prosthesis.

    Registration now open - early bird deadline till 24 April!
    1st Symposium "Connection between Physics & Metabolism in Brain Function"
    5 July, in Barcelona and online


    For more information on the Symposium watch the video, for programme and registration click here.
    International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders 2024
    September 27 - October 1, Philadelphia, PA, USA


    Submit cases for MDS Video Challenge till 22 April 2024 to be discussed live by renown experts.
    EPNS 2025
    16th European Paediatric Neurology Society Congress
    8-12 July 2025, Munich, Germany


    The 16th EPNS Munich Congress will classify the field into A for acute, B for Brain, Health & Science and C for Chronic. This way an own alphabet of research and care taking is created: dedicated to the children, equipped for the extending variety of neuropaediatric diseases, stimulating and integrating science.

    Abstract submission will open in September. Find more Information here.

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    Thank you for your support and take care.

    Kind regards,
    ERN-RND Coordination team
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