The Open Academy Schools enter a new era under the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA) partnership. The Schools will now take place in Barcelona from 2-5 June 2025, lasting 4 days instead of the usual 5. This year, the program has been thoughtfully condensed, ensuring it remains equally engaging, interesting, and relevant.
The face-to-face intensive training of the Open Academy School on Medicines Research & Development and the Open Academy School on Scientific Innovation & Translational Research take place during the same days, incorporating parallel sessions, focusing on School-specific topics, and joint sessions focusing on patient engagement and leadership. Knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities are fostered throughout the training.
The programme will include one off-site visit to a research facility/hospital, lots of contact time with faculty and EURORDIS staff and the chance to network with fellow patient advocates and researchers, supporting each other in learning and practice during the training and beyond. Schools are delivered in English in a blended format, comprising e-learning modules, pre-training webinars and face-to-face intensive days.
