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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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ERICA-c4c Workshop

Titled โ€œExploring and Enhancing the Potential for ERN Registries to Advance Research in Rare and Paediatric Conditions,โ€ the ERICA-c4c joint workshop was held in Heidelberg on February 4-5, 2025, and aimed to unite ERN registry representatives, c4c partners, and other experts. The goal was to explore how existing ERN registries can drive research in rare and pediatric conditions. The workshop’s six focused sessions addressed a variety of key topics, including registry data, improving FAIRness, Real World Evidence, and cross-sector collaborations. This event marked a significant step forward in harnessing the potential of ERN registries to advance research.