WHAT DOES THE BeRS DO?
The BeRS (Belgian Respiratory Society) is a multidisciplinary scientific association dedicated to promoting respiratory health in Belgium.
The BeRS is actively committed to improving respiratory health in Belgium and combating lung diseases.
It plays a key role in disseminating clinical and scientific knowledge relating to the respiratory tract, by initiating and supporting scientific, societal and social initiatives.
Through its efforts, it inspires and mobilises the medical community around a vital public health mission.
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Priority initiatives of the BeRS
The BeRS organises the ‘Belgian Pneumology Days’ annually. This clinical scientific congress aims to disseminate and update knowledge in the field of pneumology. It is Belgium’s largest event in the field of pneumology, at which all the key stakeholders active in the field are represented.
The BeRS encourages collaboration and fosters friendly interaction amongst its members.
The BeRS offers continuing professional development, practical workshops and symposia for pulmonologists, trainee doctors, GPs, physiotherapists and nurses, with the aim of promoting high-quality, evidence-based medicine.
The BeRS supports scientific research through clinical studies, registries, surveys, national guidelines and scientific awards.
Promoting respiratory health
The BeRS promotes basic and clinical research in the field of respiratory medicine at both national and international levels.
The BeRS provides scientific advice to all stakeholders in the healthcare sector, such as the government, the general public, patient organisations, the press and partners.
The BeRS shares its expertise in the field of respiratory diseases through communication with its members, partners and the general public.
The BeRS acts as the voice of Belgian respiratory specialists in dealings with public authorities, the pharmaceutical industry and other stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
The BeRS contributes to the public debate on issues relating to respiratory diseases.
