Training modules finalised on EUthyroid websites

To reduce bias by study staff, a training programme will be established. All training procedures will be established web-based to minimise costs. The training tool will include standard operating procedures as well as graphical and cinematic visualisation of key points and main pitfalls in conducting interviews, blood and urine sampling, laboratory analyses and thyroid ultrasound. Access to the training modules will not only be restricted to staff from national and regional studies involved in EUthyroid, but will be an open source for all interested researchers. Promoting the training programme through the IGN will enlarge the awareness level among international thyroid researchers. Thus, EUthyroid will not only set the standards for European IDD research but will have the potential to harmonise studies globally.