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Opening doors to collaboration with scientists from across the world: The 14th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care

PhD fellow Mie Nordly, MSc, Palliative Research Unit 7621 in Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark. Mie was one of many student volunteers who worked tirelessly at the EAPC World Congress last week; here she gives a young researcher’s perspective. It was … Continue reading

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New beginnings… All change at the EAPC

This year’s 14th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care held last week in Copenhagen, was probably one of the biggest yet with around 2,800 delegates from 80 countries of the world. Praise to the hosts, led by Professor … Continue reading

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Dr Kathleen McLoughlin from Ireland wins 2015 EAPC Early Researcher Award

Today in Copenhagen at the 14th EAPC World Congress, Dr Kathleen McLoughlin received the 2015 European Association for Palliative Care Early Researcher Award. Dr Kathleen McLoughlin, All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care/Irish Cancer Society Research Fellow, Department of … Continue reading

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Leadership starts here. And with us

Louise Baker and Gerrit Frerich celebrate the graduation of the first students of the European Palliative Care Academy and invite you to meet the team at the 14th EAPC World Congress in Copenhagen this week. “The EAPC needs you. Stand up. Get involved!” … Continue reading

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Supporting family carers in palliative care: The challenges – interview with Professor Gunn Grande

Ahead of her plenary talk at the 14th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care on Friday, Professor Gunn Grande (University of Manchester, UK), talks to Nicoleta Mitrea (Hospice Casa Sperantei, Romania), about her work in supporting family … Continue reading

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