Country Liaison from Slovakia
XXVII New Year’s Rheumatology Seminar in Košice, Slovakia – Highlights
KOŠICE, Slovakia — The XXVII New Year’s Rheumatology Seminar, held on 15–16 January 2026, brought together rheumatology colleagues from across Slovakia, with particularly strong participation from the eastern region of the country. EMEUNET was officially represented by Country Liaison (CL) Zuzana Straussová, further strengthening EMEUNET’s visibility and presence in Slovakia.
The EMEUNET banner was prominently displayed throughout the two-day programme, highlighting the wide range of opportunities available to early-career professionals. During the seminar, Zuzana met with several early-career rheumatologists — especially from eastern Slovakia — distributed informational leaflets, and engaged in in-depth discussions about EMEUNET’s activities and initiatives.
These interactions focused on increasing awareness of EMEUNET’s mission, encouraging active participation in its projects and working groups, and fostering stronger engagement within the international EMEUNET community. The seminar represents an important step toward building a sustainable and long-term connection between young rheumatologists in Slovakia and the broader European rheumatology network.
Photo: Zuzana Straussová – Country Liaison from Slovakia