Author: Zoe Karakikla-Mitsakou

Every year, the EULAR Congress stands as a beacon of knowledge, bringing together over 12,000 delegates, including rheumatologists, healthcare professionals, and patients from all walks of life. This year, I had the privilege of being a part of this grand event in the vibrant city of Milan. As a member of the Lupus Europe Patient […]

Join us for an insightful webinar on Tuesday, December 5th at 19:00 CET, as we present a balanced examination of CAR-T cell therapy in the context of lupus. We are honoured to host Professor Ed Vital, who will share his expertise on both the possible opportunities and challenges of this innovative treatment. In this webinar, […]

Hello! My name is Ida, and I’m here to share my incredible journey through the EUPATI Open Classroom, an initiative by the European Patients’ Academy of Therapeutic Innovation (EUPATI). For me, EUPATI training was a ride filled with challenges, dedication, and a newfound understanding of the medical world.   Let me be honest; diving into […]

Sandra Schaftner volunteers for the German Lupus Group, Lupus Erythematodes Selbsthilfegemeinschaft e.V. She is also one of the German-version translation volunteers of Lupus100. Below is a piece Sandra wrote on smoking and lupus. According to a study presented at the EULAR Congress 2023, smokers have a doubled risk of developing lupus. The study also emphasised […]

Lupus Europe at the Lupus Academy’s 12th Annual Meeting: Highlighting Patient Perspectives   The Lupus Academy is a long-term initiative committed to improving patient outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The Lupus Academy provides a highly interactive educational forum and brings together experts from around the world to discuss the latest advances in SLE.   […]

The First Ever Interim Review Meeting   The 18th of September 2023 marked a significant milestone for Lupus Europe as the Lupus Europe Board and National Members from across Europe gathered virtually for the first-ever Interim Review Meeting. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces on the screen! Everyone was united by a […]

The Lupus Europe Annual Convention 2023 took place in Lisbon from April 28 to May 1, 2023. The theme of this year’s Annual Convention was “Volunteering”.   Lupus organisations in Europe are patient-led and volunteer based; volunteers are the life force of our organisations. Being a volunteer can be incredibly rewarding, can enhance skills and […]

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the recent GlobalSkin ELEVATE Conference in Brussels, where Annemarie Sluijmers, Vice Chair and Secretary of Lupus Europe, was honoured with the prestigious GlobalSkin Patient Leaders Award. The conference, held from June 1 to 4, brought together experts, researchers, and patient advocates from the field of dermatology […]

On February 3-5 2023, Lupus Europe organised its 2nd Patient Panel on Youth, bringing together 10 young people from all  over Europe to share their experience of living with lupus. The Panel addressed key issues young participants identified in their life with lupus and explored the possibility of creating a Lupus Europe youth group.   […]