THIS IS UCARE
The UCARE programme is an initiative by GA²LEN for increasing the knowledge of urticaria by research, advocating for awareness and accrediting an interactive network of centers of reference and excellence in urticaria.
in 6 regions
Who We Are
The UCARE program is an initiative by GA²LEN, the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network, with the aim of developing and accrediting an interactive network of centers of reference and excellence in urticaria. Urticaria is a common, debilitating and often hard to treat condition that can be a challenge for both patients and treating physicians, especially when chronic. Since its inception in 2016, the UCARE network has grown to over 150 member centers in more than 40 countries. Today it is the biggest and most active consortium of urticariologists and urticaria centers with the largest global reach to patients affected by urticaria and its comorbidities.
What We Do
The UCARE network runs joint projects and studies and hosts conferences and meetings such as the Global Urticaria Forum and the UCARE Conference. We also inform and educate of medical professionals and patients on urticaria through our websites and social media channels, our advocacy day UDAY and our education programs for physicians (UCARE LevelUp) and for patients, (UCARE 4U).
Our Mission
Our mission is for the GA²LEN UCAREs to serve as referral centers for the diagnosis and management of urticaria, and thereby complement the current efforts and pathways of healthcare communities to provide adequate care for urticaria patients. The interaction of GA²LEN UCAREs as a strong global network of urticaria specialists aims at
- providing excellence in urticaria management
- harmonizing and improving urticaria management globally.
- increasing the knowledge of urticaria through research and education
- promoting urticaria research
- promoting the awareness of urticaria through advocacy activities
- broadening access to modern urticaria treatment in countries where they are available
- making concerted and systematic efforts to bring modern medicines to countries where there are none
Our Vision
Our vision is to increase the quality of life of all patients affected by urticaria by excellent medical care and research that improves our understanding of urticaria and its treatment. We also want to grow awareness of the disease, its symptoms, comorbidities, burden, its diagnostic workup and treatment options, thereby empowering both patients and physicians to take control of all aspects of urticaria.
Journal Club,News
May 26, 2023Dear all, coming Thursday, the UCARE Journal Club will be held by Ceyda Çaytemel from Cam Sakura UCARE Center on: Çaytemel C, Türkoğlu Z, Ağırgöl Ş, Ustaoğlu E, Demir FT, [...]
News
May 19, 2023Dr. Marcus Maurer recently visited Seoul (South Korea) to attend the KAAACI International Congress, where he spoke at the Novartis Korea Luncheon symposium on "Advances in CSU Treatment Optimization: Yesterday, [...]
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May 19, 2023We are happy to have gained Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea for the UCARE network. Please see some impressions of the audit below.
Podcast
All Things Urticaria Podcast Episode 61: Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment of CSU
May 9, 2023Professor Karla Arruda and Professor Marcus Maurer discuss the development and implementation of UCARE in Brazil, and its potential benefits for individuals suffering from chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). The conversation [...]
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May 5, 2023Topic: Deep down to the differential diagnosis of urticaria: Autoinflammatory disorders ─ what do we need to know? When: July 12th, 2023, 4:00-5:00 PM CEST Registration: Click here to register [...]
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May 4, 2023On May 3, the first meeting of all 18 Turkish UCARES took place in Istanbul. This was a great opportunity for our UCARE physicians to present their centers and projects, [...]