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European AIDS Clinical Society

Acronym: EACS

General Information

Identification Code: 468777637658-12
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Entity Form: Not for profit organisation
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 4/6/2020
Last Update: 4/4/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0

Mission & Interests

Goals: Promoting excellence in standards of care, research and education in HIV infection and related co-infections. Create channels for knowledge sharing in the field.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
  • Education and training
  • Justice and fundamental rights
  • Migration and asylum
  • Public health
  • Research and innovation
Levels of Interest:
  • european

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: - Regulation (EU) 2022/123 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 January 2022 on a reinforced role for the European Medicines Agency in crisis preparedness and management for medicinal products and medical devices - Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council on serious cross-border health threats regulation - Regulation (EU) 2021/522 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing a Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health (‘EU4Health Programme’) for the period 2021-2027, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 282/2014 - Beating Cancer plan: prevention of cancers caused by infections We are also becoming involved in the following highly relevant activities to our work. HIV/AIDS, STI, viral Hepatitis and Tuberculosis Health Programme cluster Migration & Health network We are also looking to follow-up on the Health Systems performance assessment expert group and would like to receive updates on its activities. Furthermore, we are monitoring updates to 12008E168 Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union - PART THREE: UNION POLICIES AND INTERNAL ACTIONS - TITLE XIV: PUBLIC HEALTH - Article 168 (ex Article 152 TEC) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:12008E168 EACS is more active in health and policy work through standards of care, and capacity-building activities. We have been investigating activities of the European Commission where our clinicians and members could participate and contribute to improving HIV/AIDS and co-infections medical care, education and research at an EU/EEA level.
Communication Activities: Educational programme The organisation of capacity-building courses for clinicians/researchers working in managing HIV and co-infections, standards of care and Education. EACS organises the biennial Standard of Care for HIV & Co-infections in Europe meeting. YING - Young Investigators Network The European Young Investigators aims to foster deeper and more frequent exchanges among young HIV experts across Europe. WAVE - Women Against Viruses in Europe WAVE focuses on how to address the gaps that have been identified in women living with HIV care. The group provides expert-level opinions whenever there are gaps in evidence in the EACS Guidelines and promotes research in prioritised directions. Core curriculum The EACS Educational programmes follow a standardised core curriculum to provide all trainees with consistent levels of education and training. Management of HIV and Co-infections online course This course provides high-quality training on clinical management of HIV to clinicians through a flexible and resource-saving online learning model. The course is divided into 4 sections, including a Public Health section. Medical Exchange Programme The Medical Exchange Programme was initiated in 2001 to enhance the clinical skills of fellows through periods of attachment to specialised HIV units. The ambition is to foster clinical and scientific collaboration across Europe. This programme offers a Short Clinical Exchange Programme and a Career Development Fellowship. HIV Summer School, This 5-day residential course is designed for clinicians involved in HIV management who wish to deepen their knowledge about all aspects of HIV medicine and research methodology. European Diploma in HIV Medicine exam EACS is developing an exam to help bridge the gaps in HIV treatment and prevention. This is to ensure that healthcare professionals across Europe have a standardised level of knowledge and expertise in HIV treatment, care, and prevention. Programme to support displaced healthcare professionals in Europe. Events The biennial European AIDS Conference aims to promote excellence in standards of care and serves as a focal point for exchanging the latest research and clinical developments in HIV prevention and treatment. Standard of Care for HIV and Co-infections in Europe The biennial meeting is a one-and-a-half-day meeting with plenaries and workshops. The goal is to collect and diffuse data on standards of care including the progress and pitfalls in different European regions, and to provide a platform and share these data among different stakeholders. This project involves clinicians, civil society, and public health institutions. EACS Live! Online events The Journal Club is a monthly discussion on a recent topical paper or clinical cases together with young investigators and experts. Information about Mpox in Europe Statement on Mpox in Europe, a series of webinars organised with ECDC on Mpox in Europe, partnered in a data Mpox and HIV co-infection data dashboard with Neat-ID Publications: The European Guidelines for the management of people living with HIV in Europe. The English version is regularly updated by the guidelines panels with major revisions every other year and minor revisions in the years in between. Guidelines are published in the autumn and translated into additional languages. https://www.eacsociety.org/guidelines/eacs-guidelines/eacs-guidelines.html EACS Standard of Care Audit: Hepatitis B and C screening and management in people living with HIV (re-audit). The pilot audit was adapted to geographical or regional differences in the management of Hepatitis for people living with HIV and re-audited. Projects WAVE project Women Against Viruses in Europe WAVE is dedicated to promoting the welfare of women living with HIV in Europe. The group works in thematic committees. https://www.eacsociety.org/activities/wave/
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Unofficial groupings

Head Office

Address: Rue des colonies 56
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office

Address: Rue des colonies 56
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data

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Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 1
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 2
Members F T E: 0.75
Info Members: The EACS members and scientific committees involved in the EACS activities do it on a volunteer basis.

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: https://www.eacsociety.org/activities/eacs-partnerships/
Organisation Members: International Congress and Convention Association https://www.iccaworld.org/ Agora Network in EU Health Policy platform and EU Civil Society Forum on HIV, viral hepatitis, and Tuberculosis (CSF)