TOGAS EU project

🌟On World Patient Safety Day, we’re thrilled to spotlight the TOGAS project! Our mission is to reduce the burden of gastric cancer by advancing screening and early detection methods. By contributing to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, we’re working to expand cancer screening options and enhance health across the EU. Together, we’re making strides towards a gastric cancer-free future in Europe! 💪

🇮🇹 TOGAS Conference 2025 in Rome On 11 September 2025, the TOGAS consortium gathered at the Europa Congress Centre, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, for the third TOGAS Conference. The meeting brought together experts, policymakers, and researchers to: 🔹 Present the first results from TOGAS pilot studies 🔹 Discuss strategies for gastric cancer prevention and screening 🔹 Share insights from related EU projects, including EUROHELICAN, AIDA EU project, and EuCanScreen The day was filled with constructive discussions and valuable exchanges, helping to shape the next steps towards evidence-based gastric cancer screening implementation across Europe. A big thank you to all speakers and participants for their contributions, together we are moving closer to reducing the burden of gastric cancer in Europe. Latvijas Universitate University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) Nacionalni inštitut za javno zdravje NIJZ CHU de Nantes Erasmus MC Digestive Cancers Europe Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO-Porto) Fundación para la Investigación Biomédica del Hospital Universitario de La Princesa Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas (LSMU) Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hațieganu", Cluj-Napoca European Cancer Organisation Thomas More University of Applied Sciences Beacon Hospital Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization Hospital Clínic de Barcelona European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

We’re looking for contributors to support the development of new gastric cancer prevention guidelines, with a focus on H. pylori screen-and-treat strategies and preparatory work on quality assurance. If you are: ✔️ A patient or caregiver affected by gastric cancer ✔️ A clinician, researcher, or expert in the field of gastric cancer prevention I invite you to respond to the call for experts, part of the EC Initiative on Gastric Cancer (EC-GaC), which I have the privilege to coordinate with the IARC team. 🔗 More details: https://lnkd.in/eTfQx6dp Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dCK7hSg8 Please help disseminate this call: European Cancer Organisation European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) Digestive Cancers Europe TOGAS EU project IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization Joint Research Center EU Science, Research and Innovation EU Health and Food Safety European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) AIDA EU project EuCanScreen

🇮🇹 TOGAS Consortium Meeting in Rome Yesterday, our partners gathered in Rome to align on next steps for gastric cancer prevention and screening across Europe. We reviewed pilot study progress, communications, and upcoming milestones, and set priorities to turn evidence into action. Huge thanks to all partners for the insightful discussions and commitment. ℹ️ Original content developed by the TOGAS Consortium. Latvijas Universitate University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) Nacionalni inštitut za javno zdravje NIJZ CHU de Nantes Erasmus MC Digestive Cancers Europe Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO-Porto) Fundación para la Investigación Biomédica del Hospital Universitario de La Princesa Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas (LSMU) Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hațieganu", Cluj-Napoca European Cancer Organisation Thomas More University of Applied Sciences Beacon Hospital Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization Hospital Clínic de Barcelona European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

🔊 We are excited to invite you to the TOGAS EU project Conference , scheduled for September 11, 2025 , in Rome, Italy . ✅ This year, we are offering a hybrid format that allows participants to attend both onsite and online, ensuring everyone can engage fully in this impactful event. Key Details: 🕘 September 11, 2025 Rome, Italy Livestream Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dDJcKQme There will be a Q&A chatroom for online participants to join the discussions. We are pleased to provide the attached FINAL programme: https://lnkd.in/dVGxQYGp

Are you a patient with gastric #cancer, a caregiver to a patient with #GastricCancer, or an expert who could contribute to new guidelines for gastric #cancer prevention, focusing on #Hpylori screen-&-treat & quality assurance? ☎️Then answer IARC & the European Commission’s JRC call for experts, part of the EC Initiative on Gastric Cancer (EC-GaC)! EC-GaC is coordinated by IARC's gastric cancer prevention team, led by Dr Jin Young Park. More information: https://lnkd.in/eTfQx6dp

🚨Only 10 Days to Go! 🗓️ September 11, 2025 📍 Europa Congress Centre, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. ✨ We’re just 10 days away from the second TOGAS project conference! Get ready to join representatives, screening experts, and patient advocates for a day filled with insightful discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities that will shape the future of European gastric cancer screening. 🔍 Haven’t registered yet? Scan the QR code now and secure your spot. Don’t miss out on this important event! 🙌 Countdown to the TOGAS conference starts now! #EUCancerPlan

🦠Understanding Helicobacter pylori treatment patterns across Europe is essential for improving gastric cancer prevention strategies. Our partner Hp-Eureg (The European Registry on H. pylori Management) has published two insightful open-access articles that explore how H. pylori is managed in different healthcare settings: 📌 Czech Republic – A look at first-line empirical treatment approaches between 2019–2024: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erQHaPi3 📌 Azerbaijan – A look at first-line empirical prescriptions between 2020–2023: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e2RekfaJ) These publications highlight the real-world diversity in managing H. pylori. An important contributor to gastric cancer, which demonstrates the need for tailored, evidence-based prevention strategies. ✨ Thank you to the team at Hp-EuReg for advancing the knowledge that fuels TOGAS’s mission! Olga P. Nyssen Colm O'Morain Lumír Kunovský Sabina Hrubá Jakub Langner Česká gastroenterologická společnost ČLS JEP

📢 New Publication Alert! We’re proud to share the thematic issue of Best Practice & Research: Clinical Gastroenterology on “Screening and Early Diagnosis of Upper GI Neoplastic Lesions.” This important issue is guest-edited by Dr. Judith Honing (Erasmus MC) and Dr. Mario Dinis Ribeiro (IPO Porto), two of our dedicated TOGAS partners, contributing their expertise to advance early detection efforts for gastric and upper GI cancers across Europe. Their work underscores the vital role of screening in reducing the burden of upper GI cancers and improving patient outcomes. 📖 Read the issue now and explore the latest insights from leading experts: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJFu78T2 ✨ Together, we’re moving Towards Gastric Cancer Screening Implementation in the EU. Judith Honing Mario Dinis-Ribeiro Erasmus MC Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO-Porto) Elsevier Manon Spaander

📢 Save the Date! On 11 September 2025, the TOGAS Conference 2025 will take place at the Europa Congress Centre, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. We look forward to welcoming Member State representatives, national screening experts, and patient advocates to drive the future of gastric cancer prevention in Europe. 🔜Stay tuned for more details! Let’s continue to shape the future together! 🔎 #TOGAS2025Conference