Sarcopenia
European physicians involved in sarcopenia
Leader: Ivan Bautmans Robin Daly
Aims
To create a platform for discussions on issues relevant in the context of sarcopenia (definition, diagnosis, therapy, epidemiology etc.) and to initiate applications as well as studies in this field.
Relevance for the purposes of the EuGMS
Sarcopenia has been established as one of the key areas of research in geriatric medicine over recent years
N° of Members
87
Expected method of work
Expert discussions, consensus meetings, cross-sectional studies
First expected outcome and approximate date of completion
2019
Way of communication among members
Per mail and SIG meetings
Planning of meetings
Yearly at the EuGMS congresses and in between the congresses, if special tasks have to be fulfilled.
Next Meeting: 19th EuGMS International Congress, Helsinki September 20-22 - SIG Collateral Meeting - OPEN - SEPT 20th from 11.30am to 12.30pm Helsinki TIME
EuGMS SIG on Sarcopenia OPEN meeting featuring Prof Alfonso Cruz-Jentoft – February 23rd 2023
18th EuGMS International Congress, London September 28-30 - SIG Collateral Meeting - OPEN - SEPT 29th from 05.30pm to 07.00pm UK TIME
17th EuGMS International Congress, Athens October 11-13 - SIG Collateral Meeting - OPEN- OCT 12th from 05.30pm to 06.30pm CEST
16th EuGMS International Congress, Athens October 7-9
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Founded
September 2015