Topic: Population (gen)omics in osteoarthritis: identification of causal biological mechanisms and clinical impact
Organised by the ECTS E-learning action group
Chair: Dr Maria Carolina Medina Gomez, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Speaker: Dr Cindy G. Boer, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Date & Time: Thursday, 18 July 2024 from 16.00-17.00hrs CET
Format: Live Interactive Webinar. On-demand recording to be available after the event

Registration

This webinar is free and open to everyone with an interest in the field.

Learning Objectives

• What GWAS studies are used for and what we have identified in terms of the genetic architecture of Osteoarthritis risk
• How functional omics can translate GWAS findings into biology, pathways
• How genetics can contribute to clinical applications, particularly in Osteoarthritis

Agenda

Introduction by Dr Medina Gomez (3 min)
Presentation on “Population (gen)omics in osteoarthritis: identification of causal biological mechanisms and clinical impact” by Dr Boer (30 min)
Live Q&A from the audience, moderated by Dr Medina Gomez (25 min)
Conclusion and key messages by Dr Medina Gomez (2 min)

Accreditation

The Population (gen)omics in osteoarthritis: identification of causal biological mechanisms and clinical impact, 18/07/2024, Belgium organized by European Calcified Tissue Society – ECTS has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®)
for a maximum of 1.0 European CME credit (ECMEC®s).

Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

How to claim CME credits
Registered attendees who are logged in for the full duration of the live webinar and complete the evaluation form can access the CME Certificate.
Participants will have until 23:59 CEST 18 August, 2024 to complete the evaluation form to obtain their credit.