September 2026

Dear reader, 

As summer draws to a close, we are delighted to bring you a newsletter packed with news for a busy autumn ahead. We are gearing up for World Arthritis Day (WAD) on 12 October, and thrilled to launch the 2027 Edgar Stene Prize, timed to coincide with EULAR's 80th anniversary. In this issue, we extend warm congratulations to Maarten de Wit and Neil Betteridge on their well-deserved and prestigious 2026 Carol Nachman Medal. Lastly, we are hosting two webinars to mark WAD and preface the PARE Conference in October.  

~ By Simon Stones, EULAR PARE Committee Chair

Dreaming of a Healthy Life
 

A chronic illness can change your life, but it does not have to define your dreams and ambitions. On this World Arthritis Day, patients, caregivers and rheumatology professionals come together to share hopes, challenges and dreams — and explore what helps people with RMDs live fully and move forward. Explore all the activities on our website and be part of the movement. Download the toolkit, share the campaign assets across your personal social media account and help us spread the message and drive engagement.

~ By Anna Fryxelius, EULAR PARE Editorial Board Member 

Edgar Stene Prize: 80 Years of Progress. What's Your Story?
 

The EULAR Edgar Stene Prize Essay Competition 2027 is now open!

“80 years of progress. What do rheumatology advances mean for people living with RMDs today?” is the theme for 2027. What an opportunity! We can all think of so many stories to tell. If you win, your story could take you to Berlin next year!

The competition is open to clinicians, health professionals in rheumatology, researchers and anyone aged 18 or older with lived experience of an RMD. 

~ By Corinna Elling-Audersch, EULAR PARE Editorial Board Member

AI in Non-Profit Organisations: Opportunities, Risks and Legal Requirements 
 

Join us on 8 October at 12:00 CEST for a practical webinar on artificial intelligence in non-profit organisations. 

The session will explore:  

• AI fundamentals.  
• Opportunities and risks.   
• Responsible use of organisational and personal data.   
• Practical applications across non-profit activities.   
• AI literacy requirements.   
• Governance and legal responsibilities for boards and senior leaders.   

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions during an interactive Q&A.  

Synovial Biopsy: A Game-Changer in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment  
 

Wouldn’t it be great if doctors could take a precise tissue sample from the inflamed area of a joint and use the results to identify the treatment most likely to work from the very start? This is what synovial biopsy is all about.

Want to know how it works and what it could mean for people with rheumatoid arthritis? Read this article by Katy Antonopoulou, President of Sjögren Europe.

~ By Margrethe P. Aa. Aarseth, EULAR PARE Editorial Board Member

A Special Honour for Two EULAR PARE Pioneers
 

Maarten de Wit (Netherlands) and Neil Betteridge (United Kingdom) were awarded the Carol Nachmann Medal at a ceremonial event in Wiesbaden, Germany. In addition to their outstanding contributions to rheumatology, these two exceptional patient experts were honoured for their exemplary work for the European RMD community through EULAR PARE. We are proud of you!

Read our interview to know what makes this recognition so special.

~ By Corinna Elling-Audersch and Tanita-Christina Wilhelmer, EULAR PARE Editorial Board Members

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