The FH Europe Foundation (FHEF) is proud to announce its participation in the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Annual Congress 2025, taking place from May 4–7 in Glasgow, Scotland. As the leading global scientific event dedicated to atherosclerosis and lipid metabolism, the EAS Congress is a cornerstone for advancing research, collaboration, and patient advocacy — all central to the mission of FH Europe. This year, we are excited to continue building on our long-standing partnership with the Society.
While new compliance rules have limited the in-person participation of patients at the Congress, FH Europe is nevertheless preparing for a strong presence. Our activities will begin on Saturday, May 3, with the dedicated EAS Paediatric FH symposium. During this important session, FH Europe CEO Magdalena Daccord will join the panel of experts to discuss the latest developments in paediatric familial hypercholesterolaemia. It will also mark a proud moment for the community as Marius Scheppers, our new HoFH Ambassador, makes his first public appearance, bringing the valuable voice of lived experience to the discussion.
On Monday, May 5, at 10:30 GMT in the exhibition area, FH Europe Foundation will host a special session on elevated Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], highlighting major milestones achieved by the Lp(a) International Task Force. During this session, we will present the outcomes of the first-ever Lp(a) Global Summit, recently held in Brussels under the Polish Presidency of the EU Council. We will also officially launch the Brussels International Declaration on Lp(a) Detection and Management and unveil the findings from the first cost-effectiveness study on Lp(a) testing. The session, chaired by Professor Florian Kronenberg, will feature contributions from Professor Zanfina Ademi, Marc Rijken, and Magdalena Daccord. We are deeply grateful to Professor Børge Nordestgaard, President of EAS, and the Executive Board for extending this opportunity to FHEF to showcase these critical accomplishments.
In addition to the open sessions, FH Europe Foundation will be engaged in several important closed meetings during the Congress. On May 2, we will participate in the PerMed FH Consortium Partners Meeting, followed by the EAS FHSC Global Registry Investigators’ Meeting, where Magdalena Daccord will present the latest updates from the FHEF community.
Key Highlights of FHEF at EAS Congress 2025:
The EAS Congress 2025 is not only expected to deliver breakthrough scientific announcements and clinical updates, but it also offers a vital platform to strengthen collaborations, engage with scientific advisors, and connect with academic and industry partners. We look forward to an inspiring and impactful few days in Glasgow and to meeting many of our colleagues and supporters there.