Exciting Update About the RheumaVision Project!
The Country Liasions Subcommittee is thrilled to share the latest progress on the RheumaVision Project, a groundbreaking initiative showcasing the creativity and expertise of young EMEUNET members. This marks the first edition of this exciting project and after an impressive round of submissions, we are delighted to announce that 12 outstanding semi-finalists have progressed to the next stage of the competition!
These talented individuals have captivated us with their innovative and insightful 3–5 minute video presentations on key topics in rheumatology. From interstitial lung disease to VEXAS syndrome, axSpA, and beyond, their work highlights the diversity and depth of research in our field.
A huge congratulations to our semi-finalists:
- Marta Raschella (Italy) – Interstitial Lung Disease and Rheumatology
- Nicolas Degryse (Belgium) – VEXAS Syndrome
- Piotr Kuszmiersz (Poland) – Beyond Inflammation in D2T axSpA
- Stoimen Dimitrov (Bulgaria) – axSpA and Auto-inflammatory Syndromes
- Omar Dhrif (France) – Is Damage Always Irreversible in Rheumatology?
- Dilara Bulut Gokten (Turkey) – A Famous Artist with axSpA
- Krystel Aouad (Lebanon) – Patient Research Partners
- Fabio Rayser (Switzerland) – Sjögren’s Disease
- Margarida Lucas Rocha (Portugal) – Neurological Involvement in Behçet’s Disease
- Anna Balian (Ukraine) – Unmasking the Invisible: ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
- Anna Døssing (Denmark) – CPPD
- Santiago Dans Caballero (Spain) – Potential Role of Belimumab in APS
The RheumaVision Project not only celebrates the achievements of these young researchers but also underscores the importance of innovative approaches to advancing rheumatology learning. Stay tuned as we move closer to the final stage, where the winners will be announced!
You can check out the videos from the semifinalists at https://www.eular.org/emeunet
The final will take place during the 2025 EULAR congress, and we can’t wait for the contestants to show their talent and enthusiasm for rheumatology research in front of a live audience.
Don’t miss out! Everyone can enjoy these inspiring videos, which are available on the EMEUNET website.
Thank you for your continuous support on this inspiring initiative. Together, we are shaping the future of rheumatology!

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