[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https:\/\/swiss-sjogren.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/axjweasslqg-scaled-e1756479041173.jpg” min_height=”208.8px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||10px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#B3B3B3″ text_font_size=”73px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_orientation=”center” text_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ text_text_shadow_color=”#000000″]<\/p>\n
SWISS SJ\u00d6GREN COHORT<\/p>\n
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WHO ARE WE ?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/swiss-sjogren.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/vecteezy_detailed-map-of-switzerland-with-states-and-cities_25840884.jpg” title_text=”vecteezy_detailed-map-of-switzerland-with-states-and-cities_25840884″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n We are a Swiss network for Sj\u00f6gren’s disease<\/strong> made up of patients and health professionals.<\/strong> Our goal is to provide information<\/strong>, connect patients and interested parties, ensure quality <\/strong>in the management, and facilitate research<\/strong> in the field of Sj\u00f6gren’s disease.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”35px”]<\/p>\n WHAT DO WE DO ?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/swiss-sjogren.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ubjmy92p8wk-4-scaled.jpg” alt=”selective focus of blue-eyed person” title_text=”Foto von Amanda Dalbj\u00f6rn” _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90.3%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||10px|||”]<\/p>\n We manage the Swiss Sj\u00f6gren Cohort<\/strong>. Here, data form people affected by Sj\u00f6gren’s disease (formerly Sj\u00f6gren’s syndrome) is collected throughout Switzerland<\/strong>, during routine medical visits. The aim is to gather insights into the disease and its course. Participation is possible at the centers listed.<\/strong><\/p>\n We provide local support by organizing information events<\/strong> for those affected. Since 2023, Sj\u00f6gren’s evenings have been held twice a year at the University Hospital of Zurich <\/strong>in German for those affected, their relatives, and anyone else who is interested. Invitations to the next events are sent out in good time via the Sj\u00f6gren’s newsletter from the University Hospital of Zurich. You can subscribe to the Sj\u00f6gren newsletter by emailing sjogren@usz.ch.<\/a><\/p>\n Regular case discussion among experts <\/strong>(participation restricted to specialists, please register in advance via dispo.ruz@usz.ch<\/a>), frequency: approximately every two months on Wednesdays at 5:15 pm.<\/p>\n