The ERNICA coordination office is based at Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Coordinator: Prof. dr. René Wijnen
Project managers: Renée de Ruiter, Olivia Spivack, Carlos Vrins and Iris den Uijl
There are two diagnostic groups (‘Work streams’) covered by ERNICA:
1. Malformations of the digestive system [With working groups for esophageal diseases, intestinal diseases, intestinal failure and gastroenterological diseases]
2. Malformations of the diaphragm and abdominal wall [With working groups for Malformations of the diaphragm and Abdominal wall defects]
Workstreams and working groups are co-led by ERNICA healthcare professionals and patient representatives where possible.
The network engages in nine areas of work (‘Workpackages’), which are applicable to both diagnostic groups:
Workpackages are led by ERNICA healthcare professionals.
You can read more about ERNICA activities here.