Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Health Working Group.
Health
ERRIN’s Health Working Group (WG) supports members with early intelligence and regular updates about EU-level health policy-related issues, regulations, EU programmes and their funding opportunities. Creating opportunities for interregional cooperation in the Health area is one of the WG’s main objectives. The WG is also a vehicle for networking, profile raising and promoting good practices and projects among health stakeholders in the ERRIN regions.
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Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027
The topic of widening gathers high attention in the discussions around the next European Framework Programme for R&I, raising questions with the potential to influence not only the Widening sub-
Skills in the health sector: Health WG
The Health Working Group meeting will update colleagues on the European Commission’s initiatives linked to staff and skills shortages and training and up-skilling of the health workforce, exploring
Policy WG meeting: Role of EU Missions in FP10
ERRIN has been closely involved in the design and implementation of the EU Missions since their inception. Missions remain one of the network's priorities and were one of the four main areas of focus
WG Related Events
EU Missions creating new markets: the crucial role of the triple helix collaboration
The TRAMI project, in collaboration with ERRIN, is organising a Mutual Learning Event exploring the role of industry, academia and public authorities in achieving the objectives of the five EU Missions through triple helix collaboration. This event offers a unique opportunity for industry, public authorities and academia to discuss how to intensify collaboration and joint action toward achieving the ambitious goals defined by the EU Missions. The event will take place on 17 May from 09:00-12:00.
Innovation procurement as a vehicle to address healthcare challenges
his sixth episode of EcoQUIP+’s procurement series for health managers will focus on innovations procured by healthcare providers to address existing healthcare challenges. The webinar will take place on 16 May from 11:00-11:40.
TEHDAS workshop on health data altruism
The TEHDAS joint action invites stakeholders across Europe to participate in building recommendations on health data altruism. The workshop will take place on Thursday 27 April from 15.00-17.00 CEST. You can participate in Brussels at the Hungarian Permanent Representation to the European Union (address: Rue de Trèves 92, 1040 Bruxelles). The workshop will be followed by a reception to ensure the possibility of further discussion and networking.
5G for Smart Communities Launch Event
The European Commission is hosting an event on the 5G for Smart Communities Support Platform. This event will bring together interested stakeholders from mobile network operators, alternative operators, equipment manufacturers and public authorities, to share ideas and insights on ways to achieve Europe's Digital Decade targets for 2030.
AI and the role of the Public Sector - examples of AI in practice from West Sweden
Region Västra Götaland, in collaboration with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and Business Region Göteborg, is organising a workshop on AI and the role of the Public Sector, taking place on 24 April between 14:00 and 16:00.
Stakeholder event - A comprehensive approach to mental health
On 21 April, between 10:00 and 12:00, the Commission is organising an additional online event to gather concrete ideas for action on mental health from stakeholders to support the Commission’s work on a comprehensive approach to mental health.
WG Documents
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
ERRIN & EUREGHA joint statement on Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer
Please find attached ERRIN and the network of European Regional and Local Health Authorities (EUREGHA)'s joint statement on the Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer.
Draft statement on Cancer Mission
Further to the Health WG meeting on the Cancer Mission, EUREGHA and ERRIN have decided to address the Cancer Mission Board with a statement to emphasise the role of regions in this mission.
WG Related Content
EPRS: Ten Issues to Watch in 2021
The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) has published its annual report 'Ten issues to watch in 2021'. The document provides in-depth analysis on what its policy analysts identify as the key issues to watch in 2021.
DigitalHealthEurope publishes consultation results on the European Health Data Space
The DigitalHealthEurope project has published the results of its consultations on the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
ERRIN Autumn Annual General Meeting – registration open!
We are happy to invite you to ERRIN’s Autumn Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place on 10 December, 14.00-17.00. Even if the AGM takes place on-line, it will include several interactive elements and an occasion to virtually connect with colleagues in the network.
ERA PerMed 2021 Call - University of Bari Aldo Moro
ERA PerMed call for innovative collaborative research projects on the theme of Personalized Medicine will be published on December 14th 2020. ERA PerMed is the ERA-Net Cofund supported by 32 partners from 23 countries and co-financed by the European Commission.
Study on the use of urban green spaces
The UNaLab project is conducting a study on how people generally perceive and use urban green spaces, and how these use patterns have changed due to the COVID-19 situation. The results of this study will contribute to the design of urban green spaces to satisfy the needs of all urban citizens.
Key R&I programmes including Horizon Europe receive €15 billion boost in MFF compromise
A compromise between the Council Presidency and the European Parliament has been reached regarding the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). As a result, Horizon Europe, EU4Health, Erasmus+ and other key programmes will receive a €15 billion boost.
Latest Updates
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Meeting high-level delegation from Quebec
A high level delegation from Quebec is paying a visit in Brussels in mid-May and would like to meet regions to create potential partnership for project collaboration. As you might know, organisations from Quebec are eligible to participate in H2020 and other programmes as well (they finance their own activities).
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
inDemand project is looking for European companies to co-create with healthcare professionals from Spain, Finland and France
inDemand is a new model where Healthcare organizations and companies co-create Digital Health solutions, with the economic support of regional public funds. inDemand is an innovatve model that applies at the same time demand-driven and co-creation approaches. This EU project is currently being implemented in three pilot regions: Murcia (Spain), Oulu (Finland) and Paris (France).
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Wild Card Projects: EIT Health open call for applications
EIT Health have launched an open call for applications for healthcare innovators to address two challenges: Smart Health and Fight Back. Call for Applications for Wild Card Projects have a deadline for applications on 9 March 2018.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Invitation to Study Trip on Age-Friendly Environments
The Academy on Age-Friendly Environments in Europe B.V, is pleased to announce its first Study tour to Age Friendly Ireland, in particular Meath, Cavan and Louth County. The mission is to support and increase the capacity of regional, local and community stakeholders to design, implement and monitor age-friendly environments (AfE) policies, practices, places and programmes.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Postdoctoral fellowship opportunity - University of Yale / FNUSA-ICRC
The International Clinical Research Center of St.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
The growth and activity of “oldest old” citizens is changing our world - Summary of the MYBL workshop in Paris
The More Years Better Lives (MYBL) initiative seeks to enhance coordination and collaboration between European and national research programmes related to demographic changes. It is vice-chaired by ERRIN. During a workshop in Paris in October, a group of experts gathered to discuss the needs and problems of the oldest old (people aged 85 or older).