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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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Global PCD Conference 2026

The first Global PCD Conference, jointly organized by the PCD Foundation, European Reference Network for Rare Respiratory Diseases (ERN-LUNG), and BEAT-PCD, will take place in Montreal, Canada, in August 2026. This conference series aims to consolidate previous international meetings into a single annual event to foster global collaboration and harmonize research and clinical care efforts. Abstract and case report submissions are due April 9, 2026. For more information, visitย BEAT-PCD.