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ERN-LUNG Academy

The ERN-LUNG Academy is a curriculum for medical staff at any stage of their career, who wishes to get a proof of knowledge on rare respiratory diseases. It consists of Webinars and eCases, but also includes on-site training in ERN-LUNG Centers. We call for applications from participants of EU-member States from September to November each year. Classes start in January. If you wish to apply for next yearโ€™s class, please send a letter of motivation to info@ern-lung.eu

ERN-LUNG Online advance system

The EXpert Advisory BOard (EXABO) is a pan-European internet platform, which has been developed in the context of ERN-LUNG in liaison with the Medical Informatics Group of University Hospital Frankfurt, to answer questions on all aspects of rare respiratory diseases. The platform is primarily aimed at patients and care team members but is openly accessible by anyone who wants to ask a related question.

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BEAT-PCD Annual Research Meeting: Registration now open!

Weโ€™re pleased to announce that the Beat-PCD Annual Research Meeting will take place on 26th September 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, just ahead of the ERS Congress.

This annual event brings together researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals focused on Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) โ€“ a rare genetic disease affecting respiratory health. Organised by BEAT-PCD and ERN-Lung, the meeting offers a unique platform for sharing the latest advances in PCD research, from basic science to clinical care.

Registration for the PCD annual research meeting in Amsterdam is now open: click here

Sessions will include:

  • Clinical trial results
  • Keynote speakers
  • The new ERS/ATS diagnostic guideline
  • PCD management consensus statement
  • The best of PCD in the ERJย 
  • Patient perspectives
  • Early career member talksย 
  • And more….