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
Symposium on ethical aspects of digital solutions in nursing care
The Institute of History and Ethics of Medicine has organised a symposium on the ethical aspects of digital nursing solutions, which will take place in Germany this September.
Information and project facilitation workshop - Farm to Fork Strategy and the Horizon 2020 Green Deal call
Interested in the Farm to Fork strategy, sustainable food systems and the related Horizon 2020 Green Deal call? The Bioeconomy WG is hosting an information and project facilitation event on the Green Deal call area 6: Farm to Fork that will specifically emphasise the regional and local dimension and the multi-actor approach.
Lessons learnt from the COVID-10 pandemic and future of HTA collaboration at EU level
The European Patients' Forum, the European Rare Diseases Organisation and MEP Tiemo Wölken are co-organising a webinar in September.
Closing webinar of the Scientific Panel for Health - Recommendations for health research in Europe - Design for Impact
The Scientific Panel for Health (SPH), established under Horizon 2020, is coming to its close as the framework period ends. During this online event, the panel will share its final recommendations for health research in Europe, developed through extensive stakeholder engagement over the last five years.
No one size fits all: artificial intelligence as key technology for personalised medicine
The representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union is hosting a webinar on the topic of AI and personalised medicine.
Health WG Meeting: Horizon Europe mission on Cancer - information session
The Health WG meeting will focus on the development process of the mission, which will be presented by Tomi Makela, Research Director at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE who takes part of the Mission Board on cancer.
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
NEIA implementation report & Regional Innovation Valleys update
On 20 March, the Commission published the first report on the state of play of the New European Innovation Agenda, following its launch in July 2022. The document outlines the progress and achievements with regard to the 25 actions under Agenda’s five flagships, including the Regional Innovation Valleys. On the same day, an EU R&I Days debate on the way forward for RIVs was also held.
Horizon Europe strategic plan 2025-2027 is out
On 20 March, the Commission adopted the second Horizon Europe strategic plan. The plan sets out three key strategic orientations for the EU's research and innovation funding for the last three years of the programme (2025-2027). Find out what novelties the new strategic plan brings.
Express your interest in the 3rd Interreg Europe call via the ERRIN Project Development Tool
Interreg Europe's 3rd call for proposals, launched on 20 March, supports interregional cooperation projects addressing common regional development challenges. Organisations can use the ERRIN Project Development tool to express interest and find partners. The call is open until 7 June 2024.
Marching towards FP10 – ERRIN activity update
As we enter March and approach the European R&I Days, several ERRIN activities planned for 2024 with a link to FP10 have already taken place, and more are on their way. Have a look at an update with the outcomes of our recent work on the next European Framework Programme for R&I, next steps and opportunities to get involved.
Health InnoFacilitator project launches call for receiving tailored procurement coaching sessions
The EU-funded project Health InnoFacilitator invites public procurers operational in the provisioning of health and social care to apply for the Call for Coaching Sessions to receive advice to facilitate the launch of future tenders to procure innovative solutions. Coaching will be given on either "Advise public buyers on the formulation of their needs" or "Advise public buyers on the PPI process". The deadline for application is 29 February.
ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant (traineeship)
ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant! This role is a perfect opportunity to gain first-hand experience in Research and Innovation and participate in the daily work of the organisation. The deadline to apply is 27 February.
Latest Updates
- By Hilary Webb
Digital health solutions to protect older people in the pandemic
Three digital health initiatives have emerged from the Autonomous Province of Trento - Trentino in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
- By Hilary Webb
European roadmap for lifiting containment measures
The European Commission has put forward a roadmap to guide member states as they look to lift coronavirus confinement measures in the future.
- By Hilary Webb
University of Cyprus creates digital platform to track COVID-19 cases
Researchers at the KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence at the University of Cyprus, have produced a digital tool in the island's fight against coronavirus.
- By Simon De Wachter
Innovation in Flanders to combat the SARS-COV-2 virus or its derived effects
The Flemish Department of Economy, Science and Innovation has published an overview of the ongoing initiatives in Flanders to combat the coronavirus and its derived effects.
- By Hilary Webb
Berlin scientists investigate which cells are affected by new coronavirus
A group of scientists at the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), in collaboration with other regional universities, charities and hospitals, have been investigating what cells the new coronavirus directly impacts.
- By Hilary Webb
EIT Health opens 'Rapid Response' option for new COVID-19 proposals
EIT Health has opened the 'Rapid Response' request option for incoming proposals in a bid to support the immediate response to the COVID-19 pandemic.