Working together for progress: The DECODE VRL study meeting at the DOG Congress

How is the DECODE VRL study progressing? At the study meeting on September 27, 2025
At the DOG Congress in Berlin, all participating centers came together to answer exactly this question
to answer, with exciting insights and clear next steps.

A strong team

Edited by Professor Dr. Vinodh Kakkassery and Professor Dr. Falko Fend The representatives of the test centers in Estrel Berlin exchanged ideas at the DOG Congress.

Highlights from the meeting

• 13 centers initiated
• 50 patients are already included.
• Database successfully migrated to a new host in Berlin (no changes for users)
• Newsletter is under construction.

Exchange and collaboration

In addition to progress, challenges were also discussed, such as recruiting or sending samples. At the same time, the centers demonstrated successful processes that should benefit everyone in the future, such as a publication advisory board made up of experts from the study centers. More information about this will follow.

conclusion 

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to discuss progress, challenges and joint solution strategies. The DECODE VRL study is continuing to develop successfully with currently 50 patients included.