Julie Wendling joined the ERN-EYE team on 19 January 2026 as a medical writer, alongside Amélie Gavard.
A registered nurse, Julie holds a master’s degree in International Public Health from the French School of Advanced Studies in Public Health (EHESP), and another in Infectious Disease Control from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Her previous positions include an internship at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe in Copenhagen, a traineeship at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in Stockholm, and 7 years of combined experience as an epidemiologist with the French National Public Health Agency and the French Armed Forces Health Service.
Julie dedicates her career to protecting the health and enhancing the well-being of European citizens—in her own small ways. As such, she is very excited to join the team and contribute to improving the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients living with rare and complex eye diseases across Europe.
Soline Petit joined the ERN-EYE team on 2 March 2026 as project officer for ERN-EYE patient pathway.
After completing her public health degree, she dedicated her career to reducing inequalities in access to healthcare, working with various NGOs and care networks. She has worked both with and in several countries to improve care pathways, advance health promotion, enhance patient navigation, and strenghten the overall patient experience. She is particularly committed to co‑creating solutions through a patient‑centered approach.
She is pleased to join the team and contribute to the development of patient pathways and to fostering relationships with patient representatives.
