It is our pleasure to invite you to the 7^th International Congress on Controversies in Rheumatology and Autoimmunity (CORA 2023) in Turin, Italy on 16-18 March 2023!

CORA 2023 will feature the well-known and highly attended debate sessions where scientists passionately defend their convictions on burning issues. We have also prepared a rich portion of scientific lectures, abstract presentations, sponsored blocks, and curbside consults where controversies on different topics will be presented and discussed by top experts.

CORA 2023 promises a bountiful and cutting-edge program, and we look forward to meeting you and joining the discussions on these issues.

Save the date and join us next March in Turin, Italy for CORA 2023!

Welcome letter

Abstract submission for CORA 2023 is now open!

Seize this opportunity to be a part of a unique scientific program, share your findings with colleagues, and get valuable feedback from international experts.

This year’s abstract topics cover autoinflammatory diseases, COVID and autoimmunity, pediatric rheumatology, pregnancy and autoimmunity, SLE, vasculitides and a lot more.

Discover all 48 abstract topics here and make an impact on some of the most burning and controversial issues in rheumatology and autoimmunity.

The abstract submission deadline is 12 October 2022.

Submit now

Join CELME to share the latest innovative thinking in the delivery of the best laboratory medicine activities.

Learn from expert innovators presenting new ways of solving the financial, quality and organizational problems we all have to face.

If you want to lead your laboratory service to 'first class' performance then join CELME and experience the shared opinion of like-minded professionals.

The number of participants is limited, register now to secure your place!

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME - September 30 - October 1, 2021

Part A | Emmergent topics
- COVID-19 and role of Laboratory Medicine - Sunil Sethi
- What laboratory medicine in needed for refugees - Alexander Haliassos
- Multidimensional Laboratory Medicine: the case for AI - Michael Neumaier
- AI-assisted radiological imaging of systemic disease involvement: from technical implementation to cooperative diagnostic pathways - Stefan Schönberg

Part B | How is the progress of implementing the IVDR
- EU Health Policy-making: why academic and scientific societies should engage - Alan Fraser
- Countdown to the IVDR Date of Application: Priorities and Expectations of Manufacturers - Oliver Bisazza
- The rollout of the new EU IVD regulation: an imminent catastrophe - Christa Cobbaert (on behalf of the EFLM Task Force on European Regulatory Affairs)

Part C | New tools in education of people in laboratory medicine
- EFLM Syllabus - the framework for the education of EuSpLM - Snežana Jovičić
- Equivalence of standards in education in Europe - Evgenija Homšak
- EFLM Syllabus course - Lejla Alić
- How to develop and master soft skills? - Ana-Maria Šimundić

Part D | Progress in the harmonisation of measurement procedures
- New initiatives to harmonise measurement procedures - Ian Young
- Monitoring the harmonisation of measurement procedures by external quality assessment and patient medians - Sverre Sandberg
- Personalised reference interval - a valuable tool in diagnosis and monitoring - Abdurrahman Coskun

To know more and register:
www.celme2021.cz