'Basic’ research is the hypothesis-driven and systematic study of a disease or topic in order to broaden the knowledge base and our understanding of that topic. Basic research typically provides the basis evidence in the form of observations and facts, but do not have specific processes or products in mind.  

‘Translational’ research refers to several stages which aims to progress the findings of basic research. The first stage bridges the gap between Basic Science and Clinical Research. This stage of translational research advances the findings of basic science by designing and implementing studies to examine previously findings in models without direct implementation in humans; this could be cell cultures or animal models, or even computer simulations. Further stages of Translational research aim to implement these initial ‘pre-clinical’ findings into controlled studies investigating patient populations, and beyond that, into widespread clinical trials and care, and, ultimately, into population-level research.  

If your research focuses on any of these above areas, we welcome the submission of your abstract in the appropriate topic within the Basic and Translational Track:  

TOPICS

1. Antiphospholipid syndrome  
2. Autoinflammatory disease, VEXAS and other monogenic diseases 
3. Behcet's disease  
4. Crystal related disorders 
5. Immunodeficiency 
6. Infection 
7. Infection-related rheumatic diseases 
8. Inflammatory arthritis 
9. Inflammatory myopathies 
10. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis  
11. Metabolic bone diseases and osteoporosis 
12. Mixed connective tissue disease 
13. Osteoarthritis and other mechanical musculoskeletal problems 
14. Other connective tissue diseases 
15. Pain in rheumatic diseases, including fibromyalgia 
16. Psoriatic arthritis 
17. Public and global health 
18. Rheumatoid arthritis  
19. Sarcoidosis 
20. Sjögren's disease
21. Spondyloarthritis 
22. Systemic lupus erythematosus  
23. Systemic sclerosis 
24. Vasculitis, small and medium size vessels 
25. Vasculitis, large vessels including polymyalgia rheumatica 
26. Across diseases 
27. Other diseases 
28. Other topics

The EULAR HPR (Health Professionals in Rheumatology) community is the network of national organisations of HPR across Europe. It serves as platform for clinical, scientific, and educational activities, collaboration and shared information among the different health professionals working within rheumatology. HPR forms one of EULAR’s three pillars and includes a diverse group of people and professions, including therapeutic and diagnostic professions, epidemiologists and statisticians, and various other professions such as pharmacists and social workers. Medical doctors and people with RMDs are included in EULAR’s other pillars.

Here is a list of different professions included in the HPR pillar (this list is not exhaustive) 

• Dietician or nutritionist  
• Epidemiologist & Statistician  
• Kinesiologist (provided other criteria are met)  
• Nurse  
• Occupational therapist  
• Orthotist and Prosthetist  
• Pharmacist  
• Physical therapist or physiotherapist  
• Physician’s assistant  
• Podiatrist  
• Psychologist  
• Radiographer  
• Social worker  
• Sports Scientist  

If you are a healthcare professional affiliated with the HPR pillar, as outlined above, or if your abstract presents research conducted under the HPR, you may submit your abstract to the appropriate subcategory within the HPR track (C). The HPR topics are: 

TOPICS

29.  HPR Measuring health
30.  HPR Epidemiology and public health
31.  HPR Interventions
32.  HPR Patients' perspectives
33.  HPR Implementation and service evaluation
34.  HPR Professional education, training and competencies

The EULAR PARE (People with Arthritis/Rheumatism in Europe) community is the network of national organisations of people living with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and their support networks. The PARE community is united to ensure the voice of people living with RMDs is heard and has influence among decision makers within Europe, creating powerful alliances that will make a difference to their lives. 

PARE forms one of EULAR’s three pillars and includes people living with RMDs and their support networks (as indicated below). Medical doctors and health professionals in rheumatology are included in EULAR’s other pillars. 

Here are the different individuals associated with the PARE pillar: 

• People living with RMDs 
• Carers (including friends and family members) of people living with RMDs 
• Patient organisations (at every level, from support groups to medical charities) 

We encourage the submission of abstracts to the PARE track (D) that showcase activities and research from the patient and carer perspective, as well as broader abstract topics of direct relevance to the PARE community. 

TOPICS

35.   PARE Patient information and education
36.   PARE Patient involvement in research
37.   PARE RMD research
38.   PARE Innovations in RMD health care and support
39.   PARE Psychosocial support
40.   PARE Work and rehabilitation
41.   PARE Best practices

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