ΠΟΕΔΗΝ: Συγκέντρωση διαμαρτυρίας στις 4 Σεπτεμβρίου στη ΔΕΘ

This joint webinar will provide a focused and clinically relevant overview of the role of nuclear medicine in the evaluation of cardiac amyloidosis. The first lecture will address the established value of bone-avid tracer SPECT/CT for non-invasive diagnosis, including acquisition strategy, image interpretation, common pitfalls and integration with the broader diagnostic work-up. The second lecture will explore the evolving contribution of PET, highlighting tracer biology, quantitative opportunities, disease characterization and the potential role of PET for earlier detection and treatment monitoring. Together, the two talks will offer attendees a practical and up-to-date framework for understanding how SPECT and PET can complement each other along the diagnostic and management pathway of patients with suspected or confirmed cardiac amyloidosis.

There is increasing recognition of the value that strong partnerships between patients, clinicians and researchers can bring to effective delivery of respiratory care. This pre-Congress webinar series introduces the ERS Congress 2026 theme 'United for better breathing: partnership between patients, clinicians and researchers' and explores how co-creation and collaboration can strengthen individual care, improve care delivery, advance meaningful research and amplify the impact of advocacy.The series is co-developed with the European Lung Foundation (ELF), reflecting the joint ERS-ELF commitment to strengthening patient-professional partnership in respiratory care and research. It will explore how co-creation and collaboration can strengthen individual care, improve care delivery, advance meaningful research and amplify the impact of advocacy.Each webinar will feature conversations between healthcare professionals and patients who will use their experience of real world partnerships to highlight both the opportunities and the challenges of working together to support clinical care, co-design services and collaborate on research. The focus is practical, showcasing successful initiatives and offering delegates actionable insights they can apply in their own clinical, research and advocacy activities.Why attend?Hear from patients, clinicians and researchers with practical experience of working together.Reflect on how their hints and tips can support your clinical practice, inform co-design in your clinical services, enhance your research collaborations and add value to your advocacy.Prepare for the ERS Congress 2026 theme, and join a global conversation on working together to improve respiratory health.Learning OutcomesFollowing this webinar series, participants will be aware of the benefits of partnership working for individual patient care, co-design of health care services, research, guideline development, and advocacy. The practical talks from clinicians, patients and researchers will support implementation of partnership working in clinical and research settings to improve care for people with respiratory conditions.Topics and scheduleWriting guidelines together: integrating the patient voice in clinical practice standards27 May, 202617:00-18:00 CESTUsing practical examples from ERS clinical practice guidelines, the clinical, patient and methodological speakers will give their perspectives on how working together strengthens methodology and facilitates implementation of meaningful guidelines in clinical practice.Listening first: identifying and acting on unmet needs1 June, 202617:00-18:00 CESTUsing real-life examples from clinical practice, the clinical and patient speakers will share their experience of co designing accessible and equitable systems in diverse healthcare contexts.Three people together: partnerships involving children, young people and caregivers30 July, 202613:00-14:00 CESTPartnerships with children include at least three people - the child, their parent/carer and the healthcare professional. This webinar will explore the practical strategies that enable the development of effective tripartite partnerships within clinical care, and also the value of engaging with young people as powerful voices in advocacy.Advocacy: making our voices heard21 August, 202614:00-15:00 CESTFrom local Healthy Lungs for Life projects to translating global policy resolutions into national initiatives that enable action, this webinar illustrates the power of speaking together in joint advocacy to influence the policy context and ensure real change that benefits the lung health of populations.Co-creating care: patients as equal partners31 August, 2026, 17:00-18:00 CESTThe partnership between the patient and their clinician underpins clinical care enabling shared decisions about treatment, supported self management, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Patients and clinicians will discuss their experience of partnerships and the development of trust in working together.Discovering together: advancing science through collaborative research1 September, 2026, 17:00-18:00 CESTPatient involvement throughout the research cycle enhances research. In this webinar, patients and researchers from ERS Clinical Research Collaborations discuss the challenges and successes of their research collaboration in basic, clinical and applied research, with examples from setting research agendas, delivery of research, and dissemination.Check the programme tab for more details regarding each session.FormatSix webinar sessions are planned, with each session running for one hour. The format includes 45 minutes dedicated to talks and activities, concluding with a 15 minute question-and-answer period.Recordings and educational materials will be accessible the day after the webinar and will be freely available as open-access resources.CME creditsAn application will be submitted to the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) for CME accreditation of this event. The number of credits that you will receive will correspond to the time you spend viewing the sessions live.

The study of molecular chirality in biology is undergoing a transformative shift. Traditionally, biological systems were thought to rely almost exclusively on L-amino acids; however, recent discoveries have revealed the presence and functional significance of D-amino acids across diverse organisms. These findings have uncovered roles for D-amino acids in fundamental physiological processes, including synaptic plasticity, immune modulation, microbiome interactions, and age-related protein modifications. Notably, the identification of protein-bound D-amino acids and their potential involvement in neurodegeneration and cancer represents a paradigm shift with profound implications for biomedical research.As the only dedicated international forum on D-amino acid research, the International D-Amino Acid Research Conference (IDAR) provides a unique platform for the exchange of cutting-edge data, innovative methodologies, and emerging hypotheses. This EMBO Workshop will emphasize interdisciplinary integration, bringing together experts from structural biology, analytical chemistry, enzymology, neuroscience, immunology, and translational medicine. This collaborative approach is critical to addressing outstanding questions regarding the biosynthesis, function, and pathological consequences of D-amino acids.In light of the rapid pace of discovery and the growing interest from the wider life sciences community, IDAR 2026 is both timely and essential. This EMBO Workshop will foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, support the development of early-career researchers, and help shape the future trajectory of this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.