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05.2025
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In this issue you will find:
- Overview of HPR sessions at EULAR Congress in Barcelona – Join us!
- Let’s Build EULAR 2026 Together – HPR Sessions
- ACR/EULAR Research Exchange – Applications Open for Chicago 2025
- The 2023 Update of EULAR Recommendations on the Non-Pharmacological Management of Hip/Knee OA: What’s in it for us?
- HPR Research Grant Winner 2025
- Updates from the EULAR HPR Board – Spring 2025
- Listen to the latest EULAR HPR Podcast
Share EULAR HPR News with your colleagues and invite them to sign up for the HPR Newsletter!
Overview of HPR sessions at EULAR 2025 Congress in Barcelona – Join us!
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EULAR 2025 is fast approaching, taking place in Barcelona from 11–14 June! This year’s HPR programme features sessions on innovative care, prevention, and patient empowerment, as well as joint sessions with rheumatologists and patients — including one on transitioning from paediatric to adult care.
Look out for two abstract sessions, two poster tours, and three Meet the Expert events. We will also host a practical session on foot and ankle assessment on Saturday, 14 June from 10:15 to 11:30 CEST.
To learn more about what to expect, join our EULAR Congress Introduction Webinar on Monday, 19 May at 18:00 CEST.
Mark your Calendar!
We would like to remind you of the following key HPR events during the Congress:
Thursday, 12 June | 09:30–10:30 CEST
Join the HPR Assembly for an open discussion with fellow members of the Health Professionals in Rheumatology (HPR) community attending the Congress.
Thursday, 12 June & Friday, 13 June | 12:15–13:15 CEST
Saturday, 14 June | 10:30–11:30 CEST
We are pleased to invite you to EULAR Move Together: Translating Science into Practice, where HPR experts will lead interactive sessions that combine clinical insight with movement.
Friday, 13 June | 09:30–10:30 CEST
Do not miss the HPR Stay Connected meeting — a valuable opportunity to discover colleagues’ initiatives and to grow your HPR network across Europe.
Saturday, 14 June | 13:15–14:15 CEST
Join us for the EULAR Highlight Session in the Plenary Hall, where all communities will come together to reflect on and celebrate the Congress highlights — before we bid farewell until EULAR 2026.
We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona!
Let’s Build EULAR 2026 Together – HPR Sessions
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While excitement builds for this year’s EULAR Congress, we are already turning our attention to what lies ahead — and we would love your help designing the Health Professionals in Rheumatology (HPR) sessions for EULAR 2026.
Do you have a great idea for a session? A topic that deserves more attention? Or perhaps you know someone with powerful insights into the lives of people with RMDs — whether a fellow professional or a speaker who has inspired you in the past.
Now is the time to share your vision by submitting the following:
- A topic you would like to see on the agenda.
- Or a full session proposal including a title, potential speakers, chairs, and talk outlines.
We encourage proposals that reflect diversity across disciplines, gender, and geography. Including a patient perspective is also highly valued, as it makes the session interactive and engaging. If appropriate, consider leaving room in your session for an abstract presentation.
Deadline to submit session proposal: 31 May 2025.
Please email your completed form to hpr@eular.org with the subject line: EULAR Congress 2026 HPR Session Proposal.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
ACR/EULAR Research Exchange Programme – Applications Open for Chicago 2025
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Applications are open for the ACR/EULAR Research Exchange Programme for junior academic rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals to attend the ACR Convergence 2025 in Chicago (October 23–29, 2025). This programme offers the chance to engage in a one-and-a-half-day exchange with a designated Centre of Excellence, enhancing international collaboration. Eligible applicants must be under 40 years old, hold a doctoral degree relevant to rheumatology, and be non-tenured faculty. The programme provides a travel stipend of €2,000 and free registration to the ACR conference.
Application deadline: 15 May 2025.
The 2023 Update of EULAR Recommendations on the Non-Pharmacological Management of Hip/Knee OA: What’s in it for us?
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Get ready for an exciting deep dive into the latest 2023 EULAR Recommendations for the non-pharmacological management of hip/knee OA! On Tuesday, 6 May 2025, leading experts discussed new strategies for the non-pharmacological management of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA).
The webinar, chaired by Prof. Bente Appel Esbensen and Prof. George Metsios, starts with Dr. Tuva Moseng discussing the power of individualised, multicomponent management plans. Dr. Simone Battista then spotlights the role of exercise in OA and how to tailor it to people with OA. Then, an interactive discussion follows, allowing you to exchange ideas and deepen your understanding.
Do not miss this opportunity to strengthen your skills in delivering top-quality, evidence-based OA management!
Recording will be available soon! Stay tuned!
HPR Research Grant Winner 2025
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This year, we received six proposals, each independently evaluated by two HPR reviewers, the leader of the HPR Scientific Subcommittee, and two members of the HPR leadership.
The proposal with the highest score and relevance was "Happy Hands goes global: Easing access to hand osteoarthritis treatment in Sweden and the Netherlands".
Lead Applicant: Anne Therese Tveter, PhD, MSc, PT, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo (NO).
Funding: € 45,000
Updates from the EULAR HPR Board – Spring 2025
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As we head into a busy and exciting time for the EULAR community, we are pleased to share a few important updates and reminders from the HPR leadership:
- New Community Members Confirmed
We are delighted to announce that the composition of the new HPR Community has been finalised. Thank you to all who expressed interest — and a warm welcome to our incoming members! We look forward to working together to advance HPR work across Europe.
- EULAR Open Research (ERO) – Now Welcoming HPR Submissions
The newly launched EULAR Open Research journal is ready to receive submissions from Health Professionals in Rheumatology. This is a fantastic opportunity to publish your research, service evaluations, innovations in care, and more — all in an open-access platform with wide reach. Learn more and submit your work at: https://ero.eular.org
- National HPR Presidents – Engaging Conversations in Progress
We are currently in the process of holding individual online meetings with national HPR presidents. These conversations have been highly insightful, providing valuable opportunities to learn from your experiences, ideas, and perspectives. We appreciate the openness and engagement, and look forward to continuing these enriching exchanges!
- General Assembly – Make Your Vote Count
A reminder to all National HPR Presidents: it is vital to exercise your voting right at the General Assembly this June. Among other decisions, we will vote on welcoming a new HPR organisation from Bulgaria into the EULAR family. Your voice matters!
Thank you for your continued contributions to our shared mission — we look forward to seeing many of you soon!
Dr. Rikke Helene Moe
Listen to the latest EULAR HPR Podcast!
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"EULAR Points to Consider for Patient Education in Physical Activity and Self-management of Pain During Translational Care (2024)"
In this episode of the HPR podcast, Dr. Sarah Bennett speaks with Dr. Fer Estévez-López (Harvard University, University of Almería) and Dr. Rafael Prieto-Moreno (University of Almería) about the EULAR points to consider for patient education in physical activity and pain self-management during transitional care. They share insights into their journey into rheumatology, the aims and methods of the task force, key findings, and ongoing implementation strategies — particularly in digital health — to improve care for young people with juvenile-onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
EULAR HPR on Social Media
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Follow EULAR HPRs on EULAR’s social media channels using #eularHPR #EULAR.
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