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New PN masterclass: An interview with Prof. Porpiglia
The newest addition to the popular masterclasses of the European School of Urology (ESU), the ESU-ESUT-ERUS Virtual Masterclass on Partial Nephrectomy aims to enrich the participants’ knowledge on partial nephrectomy (PN) for improved management of renal tumours. This much-awaited...
Why early detection for prostate cancer is vital
This article was written by Prof. Hein Van Poppel (BE) and Mrs. Sarah Collen (BE) of the European Association of Urology and by Ms. Sarah Coghlan (GB) and Ms. Kellie Paich (US) of Movember. It was published as part...
European Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer tackles early detection of prostate cancer
In a public hearing on early detection and screening of cancer on 18 March 2021, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) heard from Prof. Hein van Poppel (BE), EAU Adjunct Secretary General, on the issue of early detection of...
EAU21 will be a Virtual Congress
While we all had long hoped to have our Annual Congress in Milan this year, we feel there is currently insufficient scope for a successful congress in Italy this summer. With too many uncertainties about the current situation, we...
Application open: Chair of the EAU Guidelines Office
The EAU Guidelines Office is looking for a new chairperson to lead the office. Current Guidelines Office chairman Prof. James N’Dow has joined the EAU Executive as Adjunct Secretary General-Elect, awaiting full confirmation at the next General Assembly. Within the...
In memoriam: Giorgio Pizzocaro (1939-2020)
“Italian pioneer in testicular and penile cancers” With great sadness I heard that Giorgio Pizzocaro died on 26 November, 2020. He had been suffering from a long and grave illness for a considerable time, which resulted in an ever-increasing...
ESU Online the umbrella for EAU’s educational activities in times of remote learning
For about a year now, the absence of physical meetings has not slowed down the EAU’s ambitions in offering continuing medical education and training the next generation of urologists. As an EAU member you will have noticed that in...
EAU RF seeding grants: Call for applications
Through a ‘seeding grant’, short-term, exploratory research projects can be supported. The results will determine the potential and long-term feasibility of the research. A seeding grant allows young colleagues with ideas for new research initiatives, which may be high-risk...
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan brings hope to PCa patients
Prostate cancer among the cancers considered for possible extension of targeted cancer screening We warmly welcome the launch of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan of the European Commission, in particular the planned activities under early detection. The Commission aims to...
LAST CALL: Submit your abstract for EAU21 by 1 February
Top-quality scientific content is what draws thousands of medical specialists to EAU’s Annual Congress, Europe’s largest urology meeting. Submit your original research by 1 February 2021, 23:59 CET, for the opportunity to present at the 36th Annual EAU Congress...
LAST CALL: Submit your research for EAU21 awards by 1 February
Dr. Veeru Kasivisvanathan (GB, centre) receives the EAU Prostate Cancer Research Award at EAU19 in Barcelona. The European Association of Urology (EAU) relentlessly pursues its mission of raising the level of urological care throughout Europe and beyond. High-quality research conducted...
Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer Digital Atlas launched; shows a variance in PCa outcomes between European countries
Every prostate cancer (PCa) patient should receive the right treatment at the right time. In order to map the variance between different European countries in their political and clinical approaches to treating PCa, the Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer (LTPC)...