Leading the development of evidence-based stroke guidelines

Working closely with the Module Working Groups, the Guideline Board ensures the quality, consistency, and scientific rigour of all ESO Guidelines.

Open Call for Participation in ESO Expedited Recommendation Module Working Group  

The ESO Guideline Board is pleased to announce the plan to develop an expedited recommendation on 

  • Lipid management in secondary prevention 

As part of this project, we are introducing an open call process for selecting members of the Module Working Group (MWG). This initiative is designed to expand opportunities for ESO members – both junior and senior – to actively contribute to our guideline projects.

Open Call for MWG Membership
We invite interested ESO members to apply to become MWG members, supporting the development of high-quality, evidence-based stroke guidelines and consensus-based white papers.

Learn more about the position and apply

Apply by 11 February 2026

Guideline Board

Georgios Tsivgoulis (Chair, Greece)
Diana Aguiar de Sousa (Co-Chair, Portugal)
Anna Ramos-Pachon (Spain)
Aristeidis Katsanos (Canada)
Ashkan Shoamanesh (Canada)
John McCabe (Ireland)
Linxin Li (UK)
Marek Sykora (Austria)
Peter Schellinger (Germany)
Sven Poli (Germany)

Guideline Workshop Committee (GWC)

Annaelle Zietz (Switzerland)
Lina Palaiodimou (Greece)
Nicolas Martinez-Majander (Finland)

Guideline Publication Committee (GPC)

TBD

Selection Criteria to become a Member of the Guideline Board

Members of the Guideline Board support the Module Working Groups in establishing the Guidelines (mentorship).
Members need to dedicate time for regular TCs and active participation in the Guideline Development work.

  • ESO members can apply for becoming a member of the guideline board at any time (list is being updated continuously).
  • Must have participated in the Guidelines Development Workshop
  • Submission of CV / Motivation Letter
  • Potential candidates will be contacted for confirmation of their interest.
  • Final selection and start date at ESOC each year.

Nominees must have participated in the ESO Guideline Development Workshop. Members of the ESO Executive Committee or the Board of Directors cannot candidate for the position of Guideline Chair/Co-Chair.

Selection Criteria to become a Member of a Guideline Module Working Group

Members of the Guideline Working Group work active in establishing new guidelines.
Members need to dedicate time for regular TCs and active discussion in the Guideline Development work.

  • ESO members can apply for becoming a member of a Guideline Module Working Group at any time (list is being updated continuously).
  • Must have participated in the Guidelines Development Workshop
  • Submission of CV / Motivation Letter
  • Potential candidates will be contacted for confirmation of their interest
  • Final selection and start date as needed (when a new guideline is being confirmed to start)

Nominees must have participated in the ESO Guideline Development Workshop.