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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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DeCODe Project for Paediatric & Orphan Device Developers – new call open!

The DeCODe Project for Paediatric & Orphan Device developers project is co-funded by the European Commission and consists of recognised clinicians, researchers, industry experts, and regulatory authorities. The project aims to create impact by delivering high quality, relevant scientific output, while providing expert support for developers to create new medical device solutions. On 27 January 2025, DeCODe has launched a call for support for paediatric and orphan device developers. Successful applicants will benefit from the support of two dedicated innovation coaches to help achieve their development goals. Support will be available to a wide range of developers, including but not limited to academics and individual researchers, startups and industrial players, organizations from diverse settings, and patient-led developers, for both new device development and the adaptation of existing products for the orphan and paediatric populations. Deadline for application submission is 31 March 2025.

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