About the EAU Patient Office

Partnering closely with the European Patient Advocacy Group (EPAG), the EAU Patient Office works to ensure that patients and advocates are central to the development of clear patient information, as well as efforts to raise awareness and enhance education.

The EAU Patient Office plays a crucial role in fostering greater collaboration between patients, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, ensuring that the patient perspective is fully integrated into all EAU activities.

Are you a patient advocate or patient representative?

If you are involved in an official organisation that represents patients and are interested in becoming an EAU member, you may be eligible for our Patient Advocate Membership. This membership offers the following benefits:

• Free access to the annual EAU Congress *
• Free access to EAU Webinars and Podcasts
• Free access to all European Urology journals: European Urology, European Urology Focus, European Urology Oncology, and European Urology Open Science
• Reduced registration rate for the annual EMUC Meeting - a major international conference where experts from urology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology share the latest developments in the treatment and research of urological cancers

Please note: Patient Advocate Members are not eligible to vote during the General Assembly at the Annual EAU Congress.

The annual membership fee is €25.

To learn more or apply, follow this link.

* EAU now offers support on membership dues automatically, based on the World Bank Classification of the country you work in. If your country is classified as a B-country (Upper-Middle Income Economy), you will automatically receive 20% support. If your country is classified as a C-country (Lower-Middle Income Economy) you will receive 40% support. If your country is classified as a D-country (Low Income Economy) you will receive 60% support.

The EAU Patient Information website provides reliable, evidence-based information on urological conditions and treatments, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care. Available in multiple languages, this information is developed in collaboration with national societies across Europe to ensure accuracy and relevance.

The EAU Patient Office spearheads multiple Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) initiatives, gathering direct insights from patients about their symptoms, treatment experiences, and quality of life. This is crucial for improving urological care, as it ensures that medical decisions and treatment strategies are guided by real patient experiences, leading to more patient-centred, effective healthcare solutions.

Each year, the Annual EAU Congress hosts Patient Day—a dynamic event featuring insightful sessions developed by the EAU Patient Advocacy Group. Established to bring together healthcare professionals and patients, Patient Day fosters open discussions on key patient concerns. By uniting both perspectives in one room, it creates a unique space for meaningful, engaging, and impactful dialogue.

Established in 2021, the EAU Patient Office has a dedicated Chair and Vice-Chairs leading its efforts:

• Prof. Eamonn T. Rogers (Chair) – Galway, Ireland
• Dr. Markos Karavitakis (Vice Chair) – Athens, Greece
• Dr. Michael Van Balken (Vice Chair) – Arnhem, the Netherlands

Supporting the Patient Office, the EAU Patient Office Board oversees patient-focused initiatives and projects. The Board consists of:

• Mr. Alex Filicevas – Brussels, Belgium
• Prof. Evangelos Liatsikos (Ex-officio) – Patras, Greece
• Prof. Hein Van Poppel (Ex-officio) – Leuven, Belgium
• Prof. James N’Dow (Ex-officio) – Aberdeen, United Kingdom
• Prof. Dr. Maria Ribal (Ex-officio) – Barcelona, Spain
• Mrs. Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest-Pomfret – Oegstgeest, the Netherlands
• Prof. Thomas Knoll – Sindelfingen, Germany