Under the leadership of Dr. Eleni Episkopou, the Mediterranean Section is being developed with a strategic mission to connect East and West through a high-level collaborative network spanning Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Dr. Episkopou’s work focuses on advancing pain management through precision and personalized medicine, integrating technology, innovation, and expert-led clinical education to support quality and patient safety.

The Section’s current focus is on building an integrated platform for education, clinical excellence, and innovation. Outreach efforts have begun with colleagues in Cyprus, Israel, Spain, and Morocco, with collaboration positively received and formally accepted by Cyprus, Israel, and Morocco. Plans are also underway to include Egypt in the near future.

Current initiatives include the development of a two-year, university-affiliated educational program in interventional pain medicine; the establishment of a WIP-certified Mediterranean Training Hub connecting leading clinics across the region; and the organization of a multidisciplinary pain congress. The Section is also advancing digital clinical support systems and developing a patient-centered platform to guide access to validated centers based on expertise and outcomes.

Its broader vision is to build a forward-looking, evidence-driven framework that combines innovation, education, and clinical excellence while continuing the pioneering spirit of Dr. Gabor Racz.