About EuCornea

Trustees

Harminder Dua

UK

José Güell

Spain

Jesper Hjortdal

Denmark

Executive

Beatrice Cochener

France – EuCornea President

Mario Nubile

Italy – Secretary

Ingemar Gustafsson

Sweden – Treasurer

Georgios Kymionis

Greece – Past President

Board

Nicholas Alejandre

Spain

Bruce Allan

UK

Myriam Barbany

Spain

Claus Cursiefen

Germany

Carina Koppen

Belgium

 Nuno Moura Coelho

Portugal

Sebastian Siebelmann

Germany

Purpose

The Society is a non-profit, scientific organisation active in Europe and whose purpose is in particular:

  • To promote personal relationships and exchange of scientific knowledge and practical skills among corneal specialists in Europe
  • To encourage, support and register scientific research in the field of cornea and ocular surface disease in Europe
  • To promote the dissemination of the highest level of knowledge in the field of ophthalmology and specifically in cornea and ocular surface disease among ophthalmologists and the public
  • To promote an efficient collaboration with similar organisations worldwide which contribute to progress in the field of cornea and ocular surface disease

Aims of the Society

In order to attain the purpose as stated in article of these Bye Laws, the Society may in particular carry out the following activities:

  • The organisation of an open scientific congress every year
  • The organisation of an annual meeting of its members
  • The organisation and promotion of special and regional meetings
  • Keep its members informed about medical research in the field of cornea and ocular surface disease
  • The issuance of ethical standards and a code of ethics
  • The issuance of guidelines for subspecialty training in the fields of cornea and ocular surface disease
  • The support of scientific research and education in the field of cornea and ocular surface disease