University of Latvia Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine

The European Gastroenterology Congress (UEG - United European Gastroenterology Week 2024), which took place from October 12-15 in Vienna, Austria, is one of the most significant events in this field. It is attended by both clinicians and researchers from around the world. At this event, Danute Ražuka-Ebela, a researcher from the Latvijas Universitate ICPM, gastroenterologist, and endoscopist, also participated with a poster presentation. She presented initial study results taking place in Latvia as part of the EUROHELICAN project - 'INITIAL RESULTS OF THE FOLLOW-UP OF A GISTAR PARTICIPANT COHORT FOR ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL NEGATIVE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI TEST AND TREAT' (#2137). For this achievement, Danute was awarded the National Scholar Award. Congratulations!

💡The United European Gastroenterology Week (UEG - United European Gastroenterology) is Europe's premier annual gastroenterology conference and one of the largest events globally, with over 11,000 on-site attendees worldwide this year. On Sunday, October 13, for the first time, the organizers included a Common Interest Group meeting on Gastric Cancer Prevention in the program. During this session, updates on the TOGAS, EUROHELICAN, and EuCanScreen projects were shared with congress participants, extending the reach of these initiatives beyond the consortia. This opens the door for new centres and countries to join the ongoing activities potentially. For more information about the TOGAS project, follow this link: https://www.togas.lu.lv/ 🤩 #TOGASProject #GastricCancerScreening #UEGW #GastricCancer #UEGW2024 #UEGW #EU4Health #HealthUnion #EUCancerPlan #TogasEU4Health European Commission European Parliament University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) Microbiota in Health and Disease Nacionalni inštitut za javno zdravje NIJZ European Cancer Organisation CHU de Nantes Erasmus MC Klinički Bolnički Centar Rijeka - lokalitet Sušak Beacon Hospital Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Health and Food Safety EU Science, Research and Innovation Thomas More University of Applied Sciences Digestive Cancers Europe IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization European Union Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas (LSMU) Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO-Porto) European Research Executive Agency (REA) Jin Young Park Marcis Leja Jan Bornschein Bojan Tepeš

ICPM of UL participates in the cooperation meeting organized by the European Cancer Organization with the TOGAS project With the aim of improving collaboration in all types of cancer screening and promoting the exchange of opinions on project development, on October 16, 2024, the European Cancer Organization hosted the 4th Cooperation Meeting, where the TOGAS EU project was represented by the Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences at the Latvijas Universitate (ICPM LU). The meeting, opened by Riccardo Moschetti, a representative of the European Cancer Organization, also featured administrative and scientific leaders from the SOLACE (Strengthening the screening of Lung Cancer in Europe), EUCanScreen (Joint action on implementation of cancer screening programs), and PRAISE-U (PRostate cancer Awareness and Initiative for Screening in the European Union) projects, who discussed the progress of their projects and explored the possibility of creating comprehensive and sustainable cancer screening programs accessible to all EU citizens.  This is particularly important as existing screening programs in the EU need to address deficiencies and develop new strategies for cancer types where unified strategies do not exist. Early detection of cancer and screening are critical for improving patient survival rates.  Equally important is for project representatives to share data and knowledge among themselves, thereby avoiding duplication of efforts and saving resources. Therefore, meetings of this kind, which bring together representatives from various projects, are very valuable.  “The meeting on the implementation of cancer screening projects funded by the EU concluded with a commitment to continue working on effective cancer screening solutions in Europe and to maintain cooperation among different projects. The insights gained from collectively sharing the experiences gathered during the project will help achieve the highest possible quality outcomes, which are important not only for the creation of cancer screening programs but also for ensuring their sustainability and accessibility,” said Danute Ražuka-Ebela, the scientific coordinator of the TOGAS project, emphasizing that the synergy between the TOGAS, SOLACE, PRAISE U, and EUCanScreen projects provides significant opportunities to improve cancer screening across Europe. “Although each project pertains to a specific type of cancer—such as stomach, lung, or prostate— they share a common comprehensive goal of reducing the burden of cancer and promoting equitable access to screening programs,” concluded D. Ražuka-Ebela."

📢 Don't miss the upcoming Webinar: "Right to be Forgotten" 🗓️ 21 October 2024 ⏰ 3:00 to 5:00 PM CET   Part of the #ECHoS Project "Cancer Mission Impact: A Practitioners’ Series. Learn. Test. Come-back" this webinar features Prof. Françoise Meunier, along with Prof. Christine Chomienne and Prof. Mark Lawler, moderated by Marius Geanta, MD.   Registrate now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMSTjEwB   The right to be forgotten has been one of the European Commission’s priorities in the Beating Cancer Plan, as part of the objective of improving the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors, and carers. Numerous cancer survivors in long-term remission receive unfair access to financial services hence, it is important that communities across all MS/AC work together to change that scenario.   European Commission European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Health and Food Safety World Health Organization (WHO) #CancerMissionHubs #Webinar #MissionCancer #EUmissions #HorizonEU

💡The United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) is Europe's premier annual gastroenterology conference and one of the largest events globally, with over 11,000 on-site attendees from around the world this year. On Sunday, October 13, for the first time, the organizers included a Common Interest Group meeting on Gastric Cancer Prevention in the program. During this session, updates on the TOGAS EU project, EUROHELICAN, and EuCanScreen projects were shared with congress participants, extending the reach of these initiatives beyond the consortia. This opens the door for new centres and countries to potentially join the ongoing activities. For more information about the TOGAS project, follow this link: https://www.togas.lu.lv/ 🤩 #TOGAS #IngestTheBest #UEGWeek #Gastriccancerprevention #EUROHELICAN #EUCanScreen

Paraksta vienošanos par dalību EATRIS Eiropas pētniecības infrastruktūras konsorcijā   10. oktobrī, Rīgā notiekošajā PMNET foruma EATRIS sesijā Latvijas Universitate zinātņu prorektors Guntars Kitenbergs parakstīja Nacionālo vienošanos par dalību EATRIS Eiropas pētniecības infrastruktūras konsorcijā (ERIC) kopā ar Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvijas Biomedicīnas pētniecības un studiju centru un Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis.   EATRIS – Eiropas infrastruktūra translācijas medicīnai. Tā paredz apvienot Eiropas valstu pētniecības infrastruktūru un ekspertīzi augstas kvalitātes translācijas medicīnas projektiem ar mērķi paātrināt jaunu diagnostikas metožu un zāļu izstrādi, kā arī nodrošināt to ieviešanu praktiskajā medicīnā un veicināt zinātnisko ekselenci.   Dalība EATRIS paredz piekļuvi publiskā un privātā sektora sadarbības projektiem, tīklošanās iespējas ar pētniekiem translācijas medicīnas jomā, piedalīšanos un piekļuvi apmācību programmām par aktualitātēm translācijas medicīnā.   LU KMPMI ir aktīvi iesaistījies EATRIS organizētajos pasākumus jau vairāk nekā piecus gadus vēl pirms Latvijas pievienošanās šai pētniecības infrastruktūrai pilntiesīga biedra statusā.   EATRIS sesijas paneļdiskusijā piedalījās arī LU KPMI direktora vietnieks Ilmārs Stonāns, lai kopā ar citiem tās dalībniekiem iezīmētu Latvijas medicīnas jomas vietu EATRIS.

Let’s talk about obesity and gastric cancer 🗪 Obesity is a growing health concern, and its link to cancer is becoming increasingly clear. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is estimated to cause at least 200,000 new cancer cases each year in Europe, including gastric cancer. Research shows that higher body fat levels are associated with increased inflammation and hormonal imbalances, which can promote cancer cell growth. The TOGAS project is dedicated to improving gastric cancer prevention across the EU by developing effective screening and early detection strategies. By promoting healthier choices and providing the tools for early detection, TOGAS aims to reduce gastric cancer across Europe. Source: https://lnkd.in/ezrhiQeX #WorldObesityDay #TOGASProject #gastriccancerprevention #obesityawareness #healthychoices #cancerprevention #gastriccancer World Obesity Federation

Šodien 19:00 jāklausās RadioNABA raidījums Zinātnes vārdā! Saruna ar profesoru Mārci Leju. Par precīziju un skrīningiem pret vēzi. https://lnkd.in/gZnJ4AXC

📣Help with this survey on #PERT! A joint initiative from the epc european pancreatic club Public Affairs Committee and Pancreatic Cancer Europe to gather important info on the current shortage of PERT. Your contribution will be vital in assessing the PERT supply situation in 🇪🇺. Link for clinicians➡️ https://lnkd.in/eg2fjDVJ Link for patients👉https://lnkd.in/eeb4x_4r #PERT #PancreaticCancer #Therapy #AccessToCare #Survey #Europe EU Health and Food Safety World Health Organization Office at the EU EU Science, Research and Innovation Pancreatic Cancer UK Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Pancreatic Cancer Action EPTRC | The European Pancreas Transplant Research Consortium

🧬The PMNET Forum serves as a platform to discuss the future of treating oncological and rare diseases, along with advancing the biomedicine ecosystem. 🗓Register for the PMNET Forum 2024 now - https://lnkd.in/diwCbuy4 Dates: October 10-11, 2024 📍Location: The National Library of Latvia 📌The event highlights the economic impact and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, focusing on the latest developments in precision medicine, new technologies, and treatment possibilities. The Forum also aims to drive economic growth, foster innovative business models, and leverage research and technology to enhance societal well-being and quality of life. To support these goals, the Forum will feature a Health Innovations session and Investor roundtable, backed by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia - LIAA The event is empowered by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra - LIAA) and the European Regional Development Fund #MissionLatvia #PrecisionMedicine #PrecisionMedicineNetwork #PMNETforum2024 #PMNETforum #EUfunds #investEU