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Event: “Advancing the Precision Oncology Agenda in the EU”, with scientific coordination of EUREGHA

18 October 2024

Join Us: Advancing the Precision Oncology Agenda in the EU

EUREGHA  is pleased to invite you to the upcoming event, “Advancing the Precision Oncology Agenda in the EU: Developing a Roadmap at Country Level to Address the Growing Burden of Cancer in Europe.” This event is organized by EFPIA, with coordination by EUREGHA and support from Cancer Patients Europe (CPE) and hosted by the European COmmittee of the Regions.

🗓️ Date: 13 November 2024
🕘 Time: 9:00 – 12:00 CET
📍 Location: European Committee of the Regions, Brussels

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This event comes as the European Union transitions into a new mandate, with fresh leadership shaping future legislative and policy priorities. We will bring together policymakers, regional health authorities, patient advocates, and healthcare providers to explore how Precision Oncology (PO) can be advanced at local levels by leveraging key EU initiatives and projects. Through insightful case studies and expert interventions, we will focus on collaborative efforts needed to:

  • Raise awareness and build infrastructure
  • Develop a skilled workforce
  • Ensure timely access to care
  • Secure sustainable funding for PO implementation across EU Member States

Together, we aim to improve cancer care and patient outcomes across Europe.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

  • Raluca Painter, Head of Unit, Labour Market, Education, Health & Social Services, DG REFORM
  • Szymon Bielecki, Team Leader – EU policies, Unit H.3, eHealth, Well-Being and Ageing, DG CONNECT
  • Jolien Roovers, Partner in EP PerMed, Flemish Government, Department Economy, Science & Innovation
  • Marc van den Bulcke, Project Coordinator CAN.Heal, Sciensano
  • Gianni D’Errico, Regions4PerMed Coordinator, Toscana Life Sciences Foundation, Florence
  • Alina Capitanu, Vice President of IMAGO-MOL Cluster, MEDIC-NEST META-CLUSTER IN PRECISION MEDICINE
  • Dr. Frederick Thielen, Assistant Professor, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Antonella Cardone, CEO, Cancer Patients Europe
  • Merel Hennink, Lung cancer patient, testimony of lived experience

We look forward to welcoming you to this critical discussion at the European Committee of the Regions in Brussels!

Best regards,
The EUREGHA Secretariat