What makes GRAPPA so special to me? What really is unique to me when thinking about GRAPPA in comparison to other similar organisations is - besides the international scientific exchange - the interdisciplinary collaboration between dermatologist and rheumatologist aiming to improve the knowledge about psoriatic diseases, ultimately resulting in optimizing the care of our patients!

GRAPPA is an incredibly welcoming and inclusive organisation. From the moment I attended my first meeting in 2009 I felt encouraged to participate and contribute and this ethos remains very much alive in all the activities from the annual meeting to young-GRAPPA.

GRAPPA is one of the most inclusive organisations that I know.

It has been fascinating to be a part of GRAPPA, and see how much progress has been made in the ability to provide therapeutic options with patients with Psoriatic Arthritis. GRAPPA is a dynamic and collegial community, where we all learn from each other

GRAPPA celebrates 20 years and growing in 2023. In that 20 years, GRAPPA has become the go-to organisation for those interested in Psoriatic Disease. With the involvement of all the key players (rheumatologists, dermatologists, basic scientists, patient and industry partners), the strengths of the GRAPPA educational and research programmes are truly impressive. As GRAPPA co-president, I really enjoy both the social and academic contacts and stimulus which GRAPPA provides.

GRAPPA is an amazing network of people interested in psoriasis and PsA. Through my involvement, I have been able to share ideas, collaborate on research and lead projects aiming to improve the lives of people living with psoriatic disease.

GRAPPA-type Annual Meetings are my preferred global conferences to attend because of the high scientific level of clinical and research presented. There tends to be good dialogue between the clinicians, researchers and steering committee. These discussions often translate to incorporation in clinical management recommendations, position statements and the design of new academic studies and clinical trials. These meetings are therefore relevant to the jobbing clinician seeing patients. It is the only rheumatology meeting I attend that is also attended by dermatologists. The GRAPPA membership are very friendly and meetings are very sociable.