In this exclusive section of the Autumn Edition of the SIOPE Newsletter, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the ERN PaedCan Project in celebration of the network's 5+ anniversary!
ERN PaedCan 5+ Anniversary & 11th General Assembly
The ERN PaedCan community recently commemorated the Network’s 5+ Anniversary during the 11th General Assembly meeting, held in Mechelen, Belgium, on June 29-30, 2023. The event brought together over 100 participants, both in-person and online, to reflect on the project's journey, triumphs, challenges, and future aspirations.
Day one of the meeting commenced with a warm welcome from Prof. Carmelo Rizzari, SIOPE President and ERN PaedCan Oversight Committee Chair. Following his opening remarks, Prof. Ruth Ladenstein and the Network Management Team presented insights into ERN PaedCan's ambitions, accomplishments, and challenges spanning the years 2017 to 2022, along with plans for the upcoming grant period. Prof. Rob Pieters, Cancer Mission Board Member, closed the session with a thought-provoking discussion on EU Missions Cancer.
The second day of the assembly was dedicated to updates on collaborative projects and shared perspectives within the paediatric cancer community.
Prof. Ruth Ladenstein, ERN PaedCan Coordinator, expressed gratitude to all Network Members for their unwavering commitment and significant contributions toward achieving and enhancing ERN PaedCan's objectives. This celebratory occasion emphasized the network's substantial growth and its pivotal role in shaping cross-border patient care across Europe.
ERN PaedCan Excellence in Twinning
ERN PaedCan's exchange program consistently aims at fostering excellence and collaboration within the network. By sharing expertise within the network, the project aims at harmonizing knowledge, bridging gaps, and tackling inequalities in paediatric cancer care across Europe.
Past twinning exchanges have resulted in remarkable success stories. Discover firsthand testimonies from participants in the video below, showcasing how these exchanges transform patient care and research.
Stay engaged with the project’s latest news and announcements at the ERN PaedCan website.