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During EULAR 2026 Congress, STRATA-FIT participated in the REACT meeting – a cluster network bringing together EU-funded projects in the fields of rheumatology and immunology, including STRATA-FIT, DarkMatter AutoPix, 3TR, PerPrevCid, Hippocrates, MDR-RA, Squeeze, Spiderr, Probe, and siNPAIN. The session focused on “Stakeholder involvement in EU-funded research: Focusing on Policymakers, Regulators, and Authorities”, exploring how … Continued

STRATA-FIT was also present at EULAR 2026, the congress held in London from 3-6 June. The event brought together rheumatologists, healthcare professionals, patients, and industry partners, offering a great platform to present our project alongside the latest scientific and clinical developments in rheumatology. Throughout the congress, our team welcomed visitors at a dedicated booth, where … Continued

The STRATA-FIT consortium held its General Assembly Meeting on 2-3 June 2026 in London, gathering partners both in person and remotely, alongside members of the Patient Advisory Panel. Throughout the two days, each partner shared progress updates on their respective work packages, presenting recent achievements and outlining priorities for the months ahead. These updates set … Continued

The ACCESS-STRATA clinical pilot study forms a central part of the activities within the STRATA-FIT research project, and its preparation is carried out in close collaboration among partners. Site initiation visits for the first study phase, ACCESS-STRATA-I, were completed in March 2026. A few weeks later, we have successfully enrolled the first participant at the … Continued

Data extraction in all 6 participating centers is in progress, with the initial harmonized dataset installed on the data node in 5 sites.  Using the harmonized data several operationalization’s of the EULAR D2T-RA definition have been tested and iteratively refined. These initial analyses revealed consistent patterns in the distribution of D2T RA across the sites. … Continued

Towards the end of 2025, we look back with joy at another wonderfully busy and inspiring year for the STRATA-FIT Patient Advisory Panel. It has been a privilege to work so closely with all work packages and to help strengthen the project through meaningful patient perspectives. Throughout the year, we contributed to discussions in WPs … Continued

Dear STRATA-FIT community, As we move into the third year of the STRATA-FIT project, it is worth recalling a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Looking back at 2025, we can clearly see how our shared vision for STRATA-FIT is gradually becoming reality. Thanks … Continued

My motivation came from attending my first EULAR conference as a patient; I gravitated towards societies and patient organisations to find more about their outreach work and purpose. I received a very warm welcome and had insightful conversations, some sharing lived experience stories and, others debating healthcare systems and political differences. My work in academia … Continued

Your involvement can make a real difference. Patient involvement in research helps ensure that studies focus on what really matters to people living with a condition. Whether you participate in a study or help shape how it’s designed, your voice can improve the quality, relevance, and impact of the research.You don’t need to be a … Continued

Living with juvenile arthritis has been an unpredictable journey. After trying multiple medications, navigating side effects, and feeling like my voice wasn’t always heard in treatment decisions, I wanted to help change the system from within. When I heard about STRATA-FIT’s focus on personalized approaches for people like me, I knew I had to get … Continued