Who We Are
Our role is to elevate what already exists — connecting people, knowledge and care across Europe. Since 2016, SLEuro has been the scientific home for clinicians and researchers dedicated to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, building bridges between expertise, education, and innovation.
The Society pursues
the following goals
Community
Building up a community of clinicians and researchers interested in SLE at a European and international level, with special focus to engage younger physicians in the field.
Education
Promoting and coordinating the organisation of research and educational meetings on SLE and related syndromes across Europe.
Equal Access
Promoting equal access to the best standard of care for SLE patients across all European countries, regardless of borders.
Research
Facilitating research projects and clinical trials in SLE, accelerating the discovery of new treatments and improving patient outcomes.
A Society
built on
shared purpose
From a founding meeting in Venice in 2016, SLEuro has grown into the leading European network for lupus science — driven by a rotating leadership committed to progress.
Foundation in Venice
SLEuro was founded on 30 September 2016 in Venice, Italy, just before the 10th European Lupus Meeting. The Society is legally based in Milan, Viale Enrico Forlanini 23.
Founding Leadership
At the first Executive Committee meeting in October 2016, the Founding Members nominated Prof. Andrea Doria as President, Dr. Luca Iaccarino as Treasurer, and Prof. Angela Tincani as General Secretary.
Prof. Matthias Schneider
President of the Executive Committee.
Prof. Frederic Houssiau
President of the Executive Committee.
Prof. Elisabet Svenungsson
President of the Executive Committee.
Prof. Laurent Arnaud
President of the Executive Committee.
Executive Committee
The society is governed by an elected Executive Committee representing leading lupus specialists from across Europe.
SLEuro By-Laws
Click the button and download the SLEuro By-Laws — European Lupus Society.