Category: Meetings & Events

EuroTuesday: online sessions by EuroNet MRPH.

EuroTuesdays 2026: MasterMentoring with Two Directors General of Public Health

On Tuesday 20 October 2026, from 18:30 to 19:30 CEST, EuroTuesday hosts the first MasterMentoring session of the EuroNet MRPH Mentorship Programme 2.0: From Residency to Public Health Leadership. Two Journeys, Two Perspectives.

Two EuroNet alumni who now lead their countries’ public health administrations will talk about their careers, what they learned along the way and their advice to residents:

  • Rita Sá Machado, MD, MPH, Director General of Health, Ministry of Health, Portugal
  • Pedro Gullón, MD, MPH, PhD, Director General for Public Health and Health Equity, Ministry of Health, Spain

Anca Vasiliu, MD, public health specialist and member of the EuroNet MRPH Alumni Team, moderates the conversation. Session details and registration: register on Zoom.

EuroTuesday promo, 20 October 2026, 18:30 to 19:30 CEST: MasterMentoring, From Residency to Public Health Leadership, with Rita Sá Machado and Pedro Gullón, moderated by Anca Vasiliu.

EuroTuesdays in 2026

EuroTuesdays are EuroNet MRPH’s online sessions: an hour with people who work in public health, free and open to residents across the network. The series restarted on 26 May 2026, and this year’s sessions so far are:

  • 26 May: Public Health and Health Care Delivery in Conflict Settings, with Dr Annette Heinzelmann, Regional Emergency Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, Eastern Mediterranean Region, on how protracted conflict deepens health crises, the challenges of delivering care in such conditions, and what international organisations such as WHO do to provide aid.
  • 23 June: the launch of the Mentorship Programme 2.0, with Alumni Lead Ivonne A. Torres and the 2026 Alumni Team.
  • 29 September: Protecting Health from Weather Related Harm, on the UK’s adverse weather and health plans and weather-health alert systems, with Agostinho Sousa and Ross Thompson of the UK Health Security Agency.

All past sessions are on our EuroTuesdays page. Is there a topic or a speaker you would like to hear? Tell our Capacity Building Lead through the contact form.

EuroNet MRPH residents at the 2026 Spring Meeting in L'Aquila, in front of the meeting banner.

Spring Meeting 2026 in L’Aquila: Facing the Future of Arboviruses

From 14 to 16 May 2026, EuroNet MRPH held its Spring Meeting in L’Aquila, 2026 Italian Capital of Culture, hosted by the University of L’Aquila at the “Luigi Zordan” Congress Center, jointly with the 4th Residents’ Day of the Consulta SItI, the Italian body of public health residents.

Poster of the EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting 2026: Facing the Future of Arboviruses, One Health perspectives in the era of climate change. Congress Center Luigi Zordan, L'Aquila, 14 to 16 May 2026.

This year’s theme, “Facing the Future of Arboviruses: One Health Perspectives in the Era of Climate Change,” brought residents and experts together across human, animal and environmental health: the essence of a One Health approach to emerging threats.

A programme across three days

The scientific programme opened with Prof. Anna Odone (University of Pavia) on why arboviruses matter to public health, and ranged widely from there:

  • International cooperation and preparedness, and veterinary intelligence at the service of One Health (Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Abruzzo and Molise “G. Caporale”).
  • Genomic surveillance of emerging arboviruses and early warning in a warming world (Prof. Caterina Rizzo, University of Pisa).
  • The role of scientific communication in preparedness, and spatially-explicit modelling of invasive species under climate change (University of L’Aquila).
  • The urban-design dimension of One Health, travel in the era of climate change, and a front-line account of the Chikungunya outbreak in Carpi (Modena).

A record 19 abstracts, roughly double the previous year, competed in the European Scientific Contest, and the meeting hosted the EuroNet General Assembly (hybrid), the SItI Residents’ Committee meeting, and hands-on workshops turning evidence into public communication and advocacy.

Beyond the science, L’Aquila did what these meetings do best: it put residents from across Europe in the same room for three days. Conversations that start over coffee between sessions are how collaborations, exchanges and friendships across the network begin.

Our thanks to the Scientific Committee (Leila Fabiani, Elio Tolli), the Organising and Secretariat Committees, the University of L’Aquila, and the Consulta SItI, and to every resident who travelled to make it happen.

Full programme: download the PDF.

Session graphic: Prebunk, Debunk, Prevent: From Infodemic to Informed. WHO Youth Council, Global Public Health Week 2026, 9 April 2026.

EuroNet at Global Public Health Week 2026: Managing the Infodemic

During Global Public Health Week 2026, EuroNet MRPH co-organised an interactive youth session with the WHO Youth Council on one of the defining challenges of modern public health: the infodemic.

Held on 9 April 2026, the session tackled infodemic management in practice: how mis-, dis- and mal-information spread; social listening to understand what communities are actually saying; and prebunking and debunking as tools to build resilience against false health narratives. Participants worked through the material in facilitated breakout groups, supported by experts including colleagues from the WHO Immunization team.

Session graphic: Prebunk, Debunk, Prevent: From Infodemic to Informed. WHO Youth Council, Global Public Health Week 2026, 9 April 2026, 14:00 to 15:30 CEST on Zoom. Discussion themes: infodemics and misinformation, social listening, response strategies, youth-led communication.

The session reflects a growing strand of EuroNet’s work: equipping the next generation of public health professionals not just to produce evidence, but to communicate it well in a noisy information environment.

Our thanks to the WHO Youth Council and the facilitating experts, and to every resident who took part.

L'Aquila

Spring Meeting 2026 in L’Aquila: Call for Abstracts Now Open!

The EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting 2026 will take place in L’Aquila, Italy on May 14–16! We invite you to save the dates for what promises to be an engaging scientific and cultural event.

The theme will be…

Facing the Future of Arboviruses

About the Venue

The meeting will take place in L’Aquila, a city located in the heart of the Apennines known for its stunning mountain views and lively university atmosphere.

L’Aquila is a city of resilience. Rebuilt with passion after the 2009 earthquake, it is now a hub of energy, culture, and creativity. As the designated Italian Capital of Culture for 2026, it provides the perfect backdrop to connect with colleagues and share ideas while discovering a unique European heritage.

Call for Abstracts: Now Open!

We invite early-career public health professionals, residents, and young researchers to submit abstracts on any topic related to Public Health. Research projects, reviews, innovative practices, and policy analyses are all welcome.

Submission deadline: 5 April 2026, 00:00 CET (extended through April 19!)

All selected abstracts will be presented as oral or poster presentations.

Logistics and Travel

While L’Aquila does not have its own airport, it is easily accessible via Rome:

  • Arrival: Fly into Roma Fiumicino or Roma Ciampino airports, or travel by train to Roma Tiburtina station.
  • Transfer: Direct buses run regularly from both airports and the train station to L’Aquila. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes.
  • Getting Around: Once you arrive in the city center, the venue and social activities are entirely walkable. You will not need additional transport during the event.

Stay Updated

This post will be updated as soon as the official program and registration details become available. To ensure you receive the latest announcements, we recommend subscribing to our channels:

We look forward to welcoming you to L’Aquila!

EuroNet MRPH residents at the General Assembly of the 2025 Spring Meeting in Paris, 21 May 2025.

Spring Meeting 2025 in Paris: 121 Residents on the Digital Future of Public Health

From 19 to 21 May 2025, EuroNet MRPH held its Spring Meeting in Paris, hosted across the Pitié-Salpêtrière and Saint-Antoine hospitals. 121 public health residents from across Europe came together under this year’s theme, “Transforming Public Health Professions in the Digital Age.”

EuroNet MRPH residents at the General Assembly of the 2025 Spring Meeting in Paris, 21 May 2025.

The programme wove together keynote sessions and expert roundtables, interactive capacity-building workshops and design challenges, and a high-level European Scientific Contest, alongside the social moments that make these meetings memorable, from walking tours of the city to a shared dinner at a classic Parisian Bouillon.

Paris also marked a milestone for the network: the official launch of the EuroNet MRPH Alumni Section, opening the door to long-term professional exchange across generations of residents. During the meeting we opened the call to host the 2026 Spring Meeting, a call that would take us to L’Aquila.

Congratulations to Tasnim Fareh, winner of the 2025 European Scientific Contest, for work on the association between particulate air pollution and the incidence of breast cancer. The scientific level across the session was exceptional, and every participant left having learned from one another’s work.

What participants told us

We surveyed attendees afterwards (n = 67 responses on satisfaction; n = 121 on travel):

  • Satisfaction: 69% satisfied or very satisfied; 72% said the meeting met or exceeded their expectations.
  • Scientific level: 67% rated it good or very good.
  • Reach: residents joined from Italy, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia, the UK, Ireland and Croatia.
  • Sustainability: most travelled by train (32%), a figure we’d like to grow, as the network keeps sustainability in view when choosing hosts and formats.

Thank you to the Boards and Leads, the Organising Committee, and every participant who made Paris 2025 a success. The future of public health is something we shape collectively. See you at the next edition.

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EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting 2025: Transforming Public Health Professions in the Digital Age

Join us in the beautiful city of Paris for the EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting 2025, taking place from May 19th to May 21st!

This year’s theme, “Transforming Public Health Professions in the Digital Age,” reflects our shared ambition to explore how digital innovation is reshaping public health practices across Europe. Digital technologies offer incredible opportunities and solutions, transforming healthcare delivery, decision-making, and health communication. At this event, public health residents and professionals from across Europe will come together to discuss, innovate, and prepare for this digital revolution in public health.

The Spring Meeting will be hosted at two prestigious locations:

  • Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, 105 Boulevard de l’Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
  • Saint Antoine Hospital (Day 2), Amphithéâtre Siège, 34 Rue Crozatier, 75012 Paris, France

We have reasons to use two different venues, you will discover why in time!

A detailed schedule with all activities, workshops, and roundtables is now available: Download the full program (PDF)

Sustainability at Our Core

Environmental responsibility and sustainability are core values for this Spring Meeting. To minimize our environmental impact, catering will be exclusively vegetarian and vegan, provided by Funky Mama. All meals and coffee breaks will feature locally-sourced seasonal fruits and vegetables, sustainably sourced coffee and tea, and we are committed to avoiding single-use plastics entirely.

Networking & Social Activities

Our scientific sessions are perfectly complemented by a vibrant social program, now fully confirmed, offering fantastic opportunities to connect with fellow participants and enjoy the magic of Paris together!

  • Day 1 (Monday, May 19th): Kick things off with your choice of three themed guided walking tours (€12 each) exploring Classical Paris, its dynamic Street Art scene, or Health Landmarks. Later that evening, join us at the lively Le Food Society Paris, a perfect chance to mingle!
  • Day 2 (Tuesday, May 20th): We invite you to a convivial Social Dinner at the charming Bistrot Mon Café. For those looking for a more casual option, a nearby bar, Les Blouses Blanches, offers a great alternative.

Full details for each event, including times and how to secure your spot for the walking tours and dinner, are available on our program. Also, stay connected and catch all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @euronetmrphig!

Registration Is Open!

We kindly ask for a registration fee of €50 per participant. This contribution helps us cover all lunches, coffee breaks, and ensures we can maintain our sustainability standards throughout the event.

Spots are limited, so secure yours now! Click here to register

UPDATE: Already registered? You can add social program events you missed by using the same registration form.

Call for Abstract for Scientific Contest

Don’t forget to submit an abstract and participate in the European Scientific Contest! A jury of peers will evaluate the quality of the projects and select the best entry. The winner will receive free accommodation and complimentary access to the social program during the next Spring Meeting. The deadline for submissions is 23:59 CET, April 21st, 2025.

UPDATE: Submissions to the Scientific Contest are now closed!

We look forward to welcoming you to Paris, ready to shape together the future of Public Health in this exciting digital era.

See you there!

European Scientific Contest

European Scientific Contest 2024

European Scientific Contest 2024

EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting 2024- European Scientific Contest 🗣✏

You can present your project at the European Scientific Contest (ESC) during the EuroNet MRPH 2024 Spring Meeting, in Madrid!

What kind of project?

A scientific project you have contributed to: internship, thesis, master’s thesis, personal project, etc. All topics are welcome! ❤

Why?

This is an opportunity to practice your public speaking skills in front of a friendly audience, to give visibility to your work, and you can add this to your CV! 🚀

How will this work?

Oral presentation of the selected projects (10 minutes each) in the morning of May 11th.
Only one will win the ESC!

A jury of peers will select the projects that will be presented at the ESC based on  the quality of the abstracts and the originality of the topic:

  • Attractiveness of the summary, ease of reading 
  • Quality of the title, informative and corresponds to the content 
  • Coherent, balanced structure 
  • Clear objectives 
  • Explicit methodology (location of study, analyses, endpoints) 
  • Concise, precise results 
  • Clarity of the message conveyed in the conclusion 
  • Explicit spelling, acronyms 

What’s the Prize?

For the winner of the ESC: free accommodation and free social program for the next EuroNet Spring Meeting! 🏆

Deadline for submissions

The deadline for submissions is 23:59 CET April 14th,2024 .

For more information and sending your abstract follow this link–> https://forms.gle/oDH7Rs2feYATGUpa6

Spring meeting 2024

Spring Meeting 2024

The next EuroNet Spring Meeting 2024 is coming!

EuroNet Spring Meeting 2024

From opportunity to policy impact:
Public Health advocacy in action

Get ready to come to Madrid the 9-11th May 2024.
Pre-registrations are now open till March 30th–> https://forms.gle/p22NwgshKoE1nfJi6

This event will bring together public health residents from all over Europe, offering a space for the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and collaborations in the field of public health.

Topic

The main topic will be Public Health Advocacy.

This congress will address crucial issues related to the demand and promotion of policies and actions that strengthen public health. It is a unique opportunity to explore innovative strategies and essential tools to advocate for the well-being of our communities.

Here below you find a draft program of the EuroNet Spring Meeting 2024.

EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting Draft Program 2024
EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting Draft Program 2024

Venue

The Ministry of Health in Madrid will be the epicenter of our discussions and reflections. This iconic setting will provide the perfect backdrop for conversations about the present and future of public health advocacy in Europe.

Share your research

In addition to the fascinating plenary sessions and round tables, we are excited to announce the European Scientific Contest.
This is a great opportunity for residents to present their innovative work and contribute to the advancement of public health and compete for a prize!
More info at the following link –> ESC 2024

Follow us and collaborate

ARES MPSP (Asociación de Residentes de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública) is organizing the next EuroNet MRPH Spring Meeting.
We will publish information about the speakers, the detailed program and participation opportunities.
Click on the icons below to see the Organizing Committee Instagram page and website

https://www.instagram.com/springmeetingmadrid/
https://aresmpsp.es/spring-meeting-2024/

If you want to propose speakers or topics for the scientific program, or ideas for the social plan, send an email to springmeetingmadrid@aresmpsp.es

This conference is more than an event: it’s a platform for collaboration, learning and advocacy for public health in Europe.

Save the date and join us in Madrid for Spring Meeting 2024!
Pre-registrations are now open and will close on March 30th –> https://forms.gle/p22NwgshKoE1nfJi6

EuroNet MRPH logo with the full name of the network, European Network of Multidisciplinary Residents in Public Health.

Winter Meeting 2023

Dear EuroNetters,
Time is ticking and the EuroNet’s Winter Meeting 2023 is almost here! 🤩

On Tuesday, December 19th, between 19:00-21:00 CET we will:
✅ Listen to the exciting keynote by Juliette McHardy, Consultant on the Commercial and Economic Determinants of Health at the World Health Organization. Juliette will talk about the strategies and tactics used by the corporate world to affect public health decision making
✅ Announce the newly elected Board and Leads of EuroNet for year 2024
✅ Present the Network activities and accomplishments in 2023

We look forward to seeing you for the last appointment with EuroNet in 2023! To join us, please register at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdOGurDojGtcmGBNwekXs7wWwfcJo2z3C