Brief description of the project
This project aims to reduce the burden of chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) and their risk factors.
Project Objective
The “JARED” project is an extremely important initiative in which our institute has been appointed as the coordinator. The aim of the project is to strengthen the prevention and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases (CRD), particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), across Europe. CRDs include, among others, asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases (ILD), and occupational lung diseases, all of which represent a significant public health burden. As part of the project, a large-scale COPD screening program will be implemented, during which 15,000 high-risk individuals will be examined, with spirometry performed in approximately 4,500 cases. In addition, a digital self-management tool for COPD to be used after treatment will be tested with the participation of 300 patients.
Project ID: 101183391
Project duration: 36 months
Implementation period: December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2027
Total project funding: EUR 6,000,000
Funding allocated to the Salamanca Institute for Biomedical Research (IBSAL) : 19,260 EUR .
Member States and institutions participating in the JARED project
| Country | Institute |
| Hungary | National Korányi Institute of Pulmonology |
| The National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy | |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Central Hospital and University Teaching Hospital | |
| Greece | 1st Regional Health Authority of Attica |
| Sotiria Hospital | |
| Spain | Andalusian Health Service |
| Research Foundation of the Valencian Community Clinical Hospital | |
| Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute Foundation | |
| Clínic Barcelona Research Foundation – August Pi i Sunyer Institute for Biomedical Research | |
| Castile and León Institute for Health Sciences Studies Foundation | |
| 12 de Octubre University Hospital Biomedical Research Foundation | |
| Malaga Foundation for Biomedical and Health Research | |
| Poland | National Health Fund of Poland |
| Medical University of Warsaw | |
| Finland | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare |
| Finnish Lung Health Association | |
| Denmark | Municipality of Aarhus |
| Croatia | University Hospital Center Zagreb |
| Italy | The Istituto Superiore di Sanità |
| Polytechnic University of the Marche | |
| University of Florence | |
| University of Naples Federico II | |
| Latvia | Center for Disease Prevention and Control |
| Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital | |
| Riga Stradins University | |
| Lithuania | Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania |
| National Public Health Center | |
| Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos | |
| Lithuanian University of Health Sciences | |
| Moldova | “Chiril Draganiuc” Institute of Phthisiopneumology |
| Portugal | Ministry of Health – Portuguese Republic |
| National Institute of Health, Dr. Ricardo Jorge | |
| Santa Maria Local Health Unit | |
| Romania | “Marius Nasta” Institute of Pneumophthiology |
| Iceland | Reykjalundur |
| Czech Republic | MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC |
| Hungary | University of Debrecen |
| Ukraine | , the F. G. Yanovsky National Institute of Phthisiology and Pulmonology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, SI |
Summary of the Joint Action on Respiratory Diseases (JARED) Project
The Joint Action on Respiratory Diseases (JARED) project, coordinated by the National Korányi Institute for Pulmonology (OKPI), is an international collaboration supported by the European Commission. In this project, 35 institutes working in the fields of healthcare, education, and research from 14 countries have come together with a common goal: the effective prevention and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases (CRD). The project focuses primarily on CRDs of the greatest public health importance, such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases (ILD), and occupational lung diseases. However, it also emphasizes lung conditions associated with certain infections.
One of the main objectives of this project is to connect member states across the EU and strengthen joint efforts to prevent, detect, and treat these types of diseases. Within the framework of JARED, several innovative approaches are also being implemented, such as digital health solutions that enable patients to better monitor and manage their own conditions, particularly in remote or underserved regions. In addition to all of this, the project pays special attention to disadvantaged groups, such as ethnic minorities and rural populations, who are often at higher risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs).
Other key areas of the project include promoting preventive vaccinations, reducing smoking, improving indoor air quality, preventing occupational respiratory diseases, increasing early detection of respiratory diseases, developing multidisciplinary patient care, and developing respiratory rehabilitation with support for self-management. One of the innovative features of JARED is that it integrates lung cancer screening and COPD early detection programs, which make the treatment of high-risk individuals more effective.
The project will also implement a large-scale COPD screening program led by OKPI, with significant participation from Hungarian partners. As part of this collaboration, 15,000 high-risk individuals will be screened, of whom approximately 4,500 will undergo spirometry testing. In addition, a digital self-management program for post-COPD care will be tested with the participation of 300 patients, and OKPI plays a prominent role in its development.
Being appointed coordinator is of paramount importance to us because it positions our country and our institute as the central coordinating body for a healthcare project at the European level, which allows us to provide professional guidance and directly influence the European strategy for the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases. This will not only enhance our institute’s international recognition but also give us direct access to the latest scientific advances and innovations, which can help improve the quality of patient care in Hungary.
To summarize all of the above, JARED aims to significantly reduce the burden of respiratory diseases in Europe, improve early detection, and support patient self-treatment, especially among the most vulnerable social groups. The project also fosters large-scale collaboration among EU member states. Finally, its mission is to sustainably reduce the incidence of chronic respiratory disease (CRD), significantly improve patients’ quality of life, and integrate research findings into health policy and practice.
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