A conversation with Pr Patricia Costa Reis As part of our STSM (Short-Term Scientific Mission) 2026 program in Lausanne, we sat down with Pr Patricia Costa Reis, pediatric rheumatologist and pediatric nephrologist from Lisbon, Portugal, to talk about what drives progress in our field. Her answer: collaboration. "It's so important to work together, to collaborate, to share experience — because we are going to learn from other centers, from other colleagues, and we are really g

What can an STSM bring to a young clinician beyond the research experience itself? For Dr Sofia Azevedo, who joined the JIR STSM programme in Lausanne in 2023 as a resident in adult rheumatology from Portugal, the answer goes far beyond research. During her STSM, Sofia had the opportunity to work within an international community of clinicians and researchers, gain new perspectives on clinical practice, develop her research skills and build relationships that have continued l

May 4th to May 29th, 2026 – Lausanne, Switzerland In May 2026, the JIR-CliPS project, under COST Action CA21168, welcomed its fourth group of Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) grantees to Lausanne. The STSM brings together clinicians from different countries and backgrounds for four weeks of intensive research, clinical exchange, training and networking in pediatric rheumatology and related fields. A Smaller Group, a Strong Collaborative Dynamic This year, seven grantees

First authors :Jurgita Marčiulynaitė and Dr Daiva Gorczyca Journal : Rheumatology, Volume 65, Issue 7 Publication date : July 2026 Article link : https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keag340 How do physicians around the world diagnose Kawasaki disease? Although the core principles of Kawasaki disease (KD) diagnosis are broadly shared, real-life clinical practice varies considerably between countries. A new study from the JIR-CliPS network, published in Rheumatology, surveyed

Our JIR-CLiPS Management Committee meeting in Istanbul marked the closing of four years of collaboration, innovation, and impact across the world, as part of COST Action CA21168*. Over the 2 days, each of our five Working Groups presented its achievements from the past four years : strong scientific output, several publications, and a genuinely collaborative dynamic across disciplines and countries. Beyond the science, everyone highlighted the unique value of the network its

First Authors : Muserref Kasap Cuceoglu and Dr Tanja Hinze Journal : VRheumatology, Volume 65, Issue 5 Date : May 2026 Article link : https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keag230 Cross-national access to IL-1 inhibitors in FMF Can patients with colchicine-resistant FMF access IL-1 inhibitors equally, regardless of where they live? A new study from the JIR-CliPS project compared national guidelines, availability and reimbursement policies for IL-1 inhibitors in FMF across 39 c

How can healthcare professionals act on climate change — concretely? In this interview, Dr Véronique Hentgen from Versailles, France interviews Mathis Egnell, engineer at The Shift Project, about measuring the carbon impact of the healthcare system. Just like in medicine, diagnosis comes first: we must understand where greenhouse gas emissions come from — transport, buildings, medications, care pathways — before we can reduce them effectively. One key takeaway from The Shift

Interview in French with english subtitles. In this conversation, Dr. Traoré , rheumatologist specialized in pediatric rheumatology at the Bouaké University Hospital in Côte d’Ivoire, speaks with honesty and strength about the realities faced by children living with rheumatic diseases in a low-resource setting. She describes the long and often painful diagnostic journeys, the lack of specialized training, the weight of cultural beliefs, and the daily challenges encountered b

In this discussion held during the Winter School 2025, Prof. Michael Hofer (Switzerland) and Prof. Dirk Foell (Germany) reflect on how paediatric rheumatology has evolved over the past 25 years—from establishing its own identity to becoming a fully recognised specialty. With this maturity comes a new phase: genuine collaboration with adult rheumatology. They explore shared challenges and opportunities, from transition to adult care to joint initiatives such as the new Still’s

“Porto was both a moment of reflection and projection – a chance to measure how far we’ve come, and to look together toward what comes next.” Francois Hofer, Grant Holder Scientific Representative Porto, October 2–3, 2025 – 42 active Members of the JIR-CliPS network met for two days of presentations, discussion, and planning, marking an important step in this final year of our COST Action CA21168 . Portugal, Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, Türkiye, Greece, Lithuania,

In this interview, Pr Alexandre Belot from Lyon, France discusses exciting advances in pediatric lupus care. His team combines genetics,...

At the JIR Winter School 2024, Dr Sophie Georgin Lavialle (France) discusses with Dr. Rim Bourguiba (Tunisia) her approach to treating...

First author : Dr Maurine Jouret Rheumatology Advances in Practice , rkaf073, https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkaf073 Published: 03 July 2025...

First Author : Dr Ezgi Deniz Batu Journal : Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 2025 PMID: 40371538 DOI: 10.55563/clinexprheumatol/j...

May 12th to June 6th, 2025 – Lausanne, Switzerland In May/June 2025, the international JIR-CliPS project under the COST Action CA21168...

In an interesting interview during the JIR CliPS Winter School 2024, Dr. Sophie Georgin Lavialle (France) speaks with Dr. Raju...

First Author : Rodrigues François Journal : Eur J Intern Med Refererence : Eur J Intern Med 2024 Oct 29:S0953-6205(24)00429-1. Pubmed...

IVIG resistance is a major challenge in about 15% of children with Kawasaki disease. The cost and availability of IVIG are challenges...

In this free episode, Michael and Raju delve into the topic of ANCA-associated vasculitis in children, a rare condition with limited...

In an engaging interview during the JIR CliPS Winter School 2024, Sammy Ainsworth, a trustee of Lupus UK who have worked in the field of...