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ESPE Working Groups

ESPE Growth Plate Working Group (EUROGROP)

Aims

To stimulate the study of growth plate biology in paediatric endocrinology in Europe.

We shall provide a forum within ESPE for collaborative projects on growth plate biology and we are ready to advise council on issues related to growth plate biology.

Formation of group proposed by
Prof. L. Sävendahl, Prof. M.Phillip, Prof. G.Haeusler, Dr. F.Ahmed, Prof.J.M.Wit

Committee members
Coordinator:
Prof. L. Sävendahl (Sweden)

Committee members:
Prof. L. Sävendahl (Sweden)
Prof. J.M.Wit
Prof. M.Phillip (Israel)
Prof. G.Haeusler (Austria)
Dr. F.Ahmed (UK)

Organisation & coordination of the working group Members of the working group collaborate in terms of exchange of material and personnel. The working group organizes a yearly symposium where techniques and results are presented of growth plate research.

Grants, awards and any other recognition received
2 ESPE Research Unit grants

Planned activities for the next 2 to 3 years Research Unit project will be carried out yearly symposia exchange of personnel and material Meetings Meetings will be held annually.

Contact for further information
Professor Lars Sävendahl
Department of Woman and Child Health
Karolinska Institutet
Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Q2:08
SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
Lars.savendahl@ki.se