European Reference Networks (ERNs) are virtual networks connecting healthcare professionals around Europe with expertise in rare diseases (including thematic areas, research, patient involvement) and have substantially grown since 2021.
Risto Lapatto, Chair of EAP's working group on Rare Diseases, attended an ERN panel titled “Towards European Recommended Uniform Screening Panel" as representive of EAP in the UEMS Multidisciplinary joint committee.
Together with the International Society for New-born Screening, this ERN aims to develop definitions of cases, create registries, and make recommendations on screening panels.
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