Our colleagues, Associate Professor Barbora Vlková and Doctor Kristína Macáková, actively participated in the 45th European Workshop for Rheumatology Research in Lübeck, Germany, from 16 to 18 April 2026. Associate Professor Barbora Vlková presented the dynamics of mitochondrial extracellular DNA in rheumatoid arthritis, Doctor Kristína Macáková the impact of castration and hormonal supplementation in both sexes in an animal model of arthritis. The work of Professor Peter Celec focused on deoxyribonuclease activity in rheumatoid arthritis was also presented.