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 130 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.
Podcast
February 24, 2023Professor Marcus Maurer is joined by Dr Jie Li to discuss the role the gut microbiome plays in the disease progression of CSU. A particular focus is given to metabolism [...]
News
February 17, 2023„Der Sprung ins kalte Wasser“ Im neuen Podcast-Format „DermaCase“ besprechen der Dermatologe Prof. Dr. Marcus Maurer von der Charité in Berlin und der Medizinredakteur Dr. Marcus Mau herausfordernde [...]
Event,News,Podcast
February 8, 2023Professor Alicja Kasperska-Zajac joins Professor Marcus Maurer to discuss a rare form of chronic inducible urticaria – delayed pressure urticaria. The discussion highlights the difficulties in undertaking differential diagnosis and [...]
News,Scientific Project
February 8, 2023Dear UCARE and ACARE members: You are kindly invited to participate in our new project: Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, experiences, and satisfaction about the use of Patient Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) [...]
News,Scientific Project
February 8, 2023Dear UCARE members, We are delighted to announce the commencement of the UCARE project CU-SLEEP. It aims to assess the frequency of sleep disorders in patients with spontaneous and inducible chronic [...]
Event,Journal Club,News
February 8, 2023Dear UCARE physicians, Join us on Thursday, February 9th from 12.00 to 12.45 pm CET, for the UCARE LevelUP Journal Club! Click HERE to join the meeting. It will be held by Polina Pyatilova (IFA) about “KITD816V [...]