Between February 11-12, 2025, HDHC proudly participated in the third plenary meeting of the VELES Excellence Hub Consortium in Bucharest, Romania, hosted by our partners at UEFISCDI. This meeting marked a significant step forward in shaping the transformational framework for the Regional Smart Health Data Space.
During the two-day meeting, discussions revolved around legal, ethical & business aspects, addressing critical considerations for secure and responsible health data use, ensuring that the Smart Health Data Space adheres to high ethical standards and regulatory requirements. Another important topic was refining our Smart Health Data Integration Framework, where efforts were directed toward strengthening the foundation for seamless interoperability. This step is crucial in enabling efficient and secure data exchange among different healthcare systems.
The consortium also conducted a deep dive into our four Pilot Studies, which include Cerebral Tumors (Romania), Alzheimer’s Disease (Bulgaria), Cancer Treatment (Greece), and Dementia (Cyprus). These studies serve as real-world applications of the Smart Health Data Space, highlighting the potential impact on medical research and patient outcomes. The meeting also, focused on the future steps, where members collaborated on defining the next milestones to drive impactful innovation in health data management. This strategic alignment ensures continuous progress toward a more integrated and effective health data ecosystem.
On the second day, UEFISCDI led a foresight workshop, utilizing visioning exercises to anticipate the future of the Health Data Space. This session identified key priorities, challenges, and opportunities, providing valuable insights to guide the next phases of our work. By exploring future scenarios and potential developments, participants gained a clearer roadmap for ensuring the long-term success of the Smart Health Data Space.
HDHC's involvement in VELES is a testament to our dedication to building a secure, efficient, and forward-thinking ecosystem that fosters trust and enhances healthcare research and patient outcomes.
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