EUROKIDS
EUROPEAN KAWASAKI DISEASE SOCIETY
Understanding, caring, connecting
Executive committee
President
Isabelle Koné-Paut
Pediatric rheumatologist
(France)
Vice president
Teresa Giani
Pediatric rheumatologist
(Italy)
Secretary
Marianna Fabi
Pediatric cardiologist
(Italy)
Treasurer
André Jakob
Pediatric cardiologist
(Germany)
Member (without portofolio)
Judith Sanchez-Manubens
Pediatric rheumatologist
(Spain)
Young investigators representaive
Fédérica Anselmi
Pediatric rheumatologist
(France)
Words from the president
Welcome to the EUROKIDS Society website.
My name is Isabelle Koné-Paut, a pediatric rheumatologist and the newly elected President of the Society.
Kawasaki disease remains a complex condition with many unmet needs. Among our key priorities are accelerating early diagnosis and preventing cardiac complications in all patients.
Our ambition is to catalyse bold initiatives in Kawasaki disease, foster open and collaborative research, and establish our Society as a dynamic platform for innovation, education, and training. I firmly believe that meaningful progress arises from dialogue across disciplines and generations.
We are committed to building an inclusive community where students, doctoral candidates, and young professionals can benefit from mentorship, opportunities to present their work, and support for their career development.
We warmly invite you to join us, share your ideas, and contribute to advancing knowledge and care in Kawasaki disease.
Please contact us or attend one of our upcoming events — we look forward to welcoming you.
Isabelle Koné-Paut
Mission
EUROKIDS is an association whose mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of care and to improve the health and well-being of children and young adults affected by Kawasaki disease.
To fulfil this mission, the Association may in particular:
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Promote clinical, translational, and basic research on Kawasaki disease;
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Disseminate knowledge about Kawasaki disease and raise public awareness by organising conferences, participating in public events, and publishing educational and scientific materials;
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Develop and issue recommendations and guidelines for the management of patients with Kawasaki disease, and provide education to physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, and families;
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Represent the medical and scientific community specialising in Kawasaki disease within national and international scientific organisations and patient associations.
EUROKIDS is member of the IKDS community of societies.