Firlatan Yazgan B., Ayan G., Bölek E. Ç., Karadag O.
Acta Medica, vol.56, pp.1-5, 2025 (TRDizin)
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Publication Type:
Article / Article
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Volume:
56
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Publication Date:
2025
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Doi Number:
10.32552/2025.actamedica.1222
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Journal Name:
Acta Medica
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Journal Indexes:
TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
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Page Numbers:
pp.1-5
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Gazi University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
The Hacettepe University Vasculitis Research Centre (HUVAC) initiated prospective patient registration in 2014 to advance clinical and translational research in vasculitis. The transition to a web-based platform enabled the establishment of the Turkey Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS), which was formally launched in 2021. By 2025, TRVaS had expanded from its initial six centers to a nationwide network comprising 46 centers—14 pediatric and 32 adult rheumatology clinics. Since its inception, TRVaS has developed structured, disease-specific registries and initiated multiple multicenter projects at both national and international levels. TRVaS continues to strengthen Türkiye’s vasculitis research capacity by fostering data collection, promoting large-scale collaboration, and enabling high-quality clinical and translational studies that contribute to global scientific efforts.