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Have Your Say: European Commission's Launch of the ERA Act
7 Nov 2025

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the new European Research Area (ERA) Act, which aims to strengthen Europe’s research and innovation system and promote the free movement of researchers, knowledge, and technology across the EU. Open until 23 January 2026, the consultation invites stakeholders to share feedback that will help shape the final ERA Act proposal.

EACH Cardiovascular Health Summit
30 Oct 2025

The EACH Cardiovascular Health Summit, held on 10-11 December 2025 at the EU Parliament in Brussels, will focus on advancing cardiovascular health across Europe. The two-day event will cover policy, science, and patient perspectives, addressing key topics like the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan, research innovation, health inequalities, and the link between cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Two Days to Explore the Virtual Human Twins Landscape
23 Oct 2025

On 21–22 October, two events spotlighted Europe’s Virtual Human Twins (VHT) agenda—from policy, ethics, and data stewardship to technical implementation—aimed at accelerating innovation and integrating VHTs into clinical care to make personalised medicine a reality.

Mark Your Calendars: Two Key Events on Virtual Human Twins (VHT) Are Coming Soon!
10 Oct 2025

Two events in October 2025 will explore the future of Virtual Human Twins (VHT), focusing on innovations in personalized medicine and AI. They will bring together key European stakeholders to advance VHT technology, aiming to transform healthcare practices and foster collaboration across sectors.

i~HD 10th Anniversary Annual Conference
7 Oct 2025

The i~HD 2025 Annual Conference, held on December 3-4 in Ghent, marks the 10th anniversary of the European Institute for Innovation through Health Data (i~HD). The conference, themed "A Decade of Joining the Dots – Towards Bridging Data Spaces," will reflect on achievements in connecting fragmented health data ecosystems while promoting trust, interoperability, and quality in data reuse. The event will explore key issues, such as preparing health systems for AI adoption, privacy protection, and strategies for responsible health data use, especially within the European Health Data Space (EHDS). It will feature insights from pilot projects, leading experts, and policymakers, shaping the future of health data infrastructures and regulations in Europe.

New Funding Opportunities Available under the EU4Health Programme!
6 Oct 2025

The EU4Health calls for proposals under the 2025 Work Programme are now open, offering funding for nine key topics aligned with DG SANTE policy priorities. Topics 4 and 5, focusing on cardiovascular health, provide exciting opportunities for initiatives aimed at improving prevention, treatment, and health outcomes. The total budget for the calls is €56.8 million, with €20 million allocated to Topic 4 and €2 million to Topic 5. These calls are open until January 6, 2026, and are available to legal entities in EU Member States and certain other countries. HaDEA has organized an info session on October 9, 2025, to provide further details.

TEHDAS2 project Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidelines for the European Health Data Space
3 Oct 2025

The TEHDAS2 project has initiated a public consultation to refine the guidelines and technical specifications necessary for the secondary use of health data across Europe, aligned with the European Health Data Space (EHDS).

Public Involvement Board Discusses Next Steps for DORIAN GRAY Exergame & Digital Coach
15 Sep 2025

Members of the DORIAN GRAY Public Involvement Board gather online to discuss different aspects of the DORIAN GRAY exergame and digital coach.

IHI Brokerage Event 2025 Set to Boost Health Innovation Partnerships
3 Sep 2025

Brussels will once again become the meeting point for Europe’s health innovation community this autumn, as the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) hosts its Brokerage Event 2025 on 4–5 November.

Input requested for two new European Commission consultations on health
25 Aug 2025

The European Commission is calling for input on two important consultations related to health policy and funding programme.

The Dorian Gray project to be featured at ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid
19 Aug 2025

Expert Session to Highlight Cutting-Edge Work at the Intersection of Cardiovascular Health and Cognitive Decline

Patients as Partners: DORIAN GRAY Combines AI, Avatars and Human Insight to Prevent Cognitive Decline
1 Aug 2025

A recent article published by the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) highlights the importance of involving patients as active partners in health research to ensure innovations are practical, accessible, and meet real-world needs. The DORIAN GRAY project strongly aligns with the IHI principle of “patients as partners”, ensuring innovations are both scientifically advanced and shaped by real patient needs.

DORIAN GRAY Public Involvement Board Meets to Share Insights on Health and Fitness Technologies
9 Jul 2025

On 26 May and 10 June 2025, members of the DORIAN GRAY Public Involvement Board (PIB) came together for two online consultation sessions focused on fitness and health technologies.

Launch of the DORIAN GRAY Public Involvement Board
28 May 2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of the DORIAN GRAY Public Involvement Board (DORIAN GRAY-PIB), a key initiative aimed at fostering community involvement and collaboration in our research efforts.

Launch of MEP Group to Drive Research and Policy
20 May 2025

With millions of European citizens affected by heart diseases, the EU is taking a decisive step: promoting heart health and reducing premature deaths from cardiovascular diseases by one-third by 2030. On April 23, the Cardiovascular Health Group was officially launched at the European Parliament in Brussels.

EU Flagship project DORIANGRAY to use pioneering AI and avatar technology to uncover links between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to improve healthy ageing and survival
27 Feb 2025

Around one third of people with CVD also have MCI, yet among these MCI is undiagnosed in 50-80% of cases. Untangling the MCI-CVD connection is crucial to reduce the burden of diseases at old ages and prolong survival