Collaborating for Digital Health and Care in Europe

TU Dresden (TUD) excels in interdisciplinary research and education, in engineering sciences and life sciences and information technology. Emphasizing synergy between technology and society, TUD's research includes nanotechnology-based medical sensors and diagnostic systems for personalized health monitoring. The Research Group Digital Health at the Faculty of Business and Economics focuses on optimizing clinical processes through IT solutions, enhancing efficiency and resource management in healthcare. TUD also plays a crucial role in advancing integrated care models and eHealth initiatives, addressing demographic challenges and improving healthcare accessibility through ICT innovations.

Key projects include developing a patient portal for electronic medical records, epidermal electronics for non-invasive monitoring, and point-of-care diagnostic systems. TUD’s involvement in past EU projects such as vCare, GATEKEEPER, and current EU initiatives such as iPAAC, underscores its commitment to digital health advancements.

Contact person: Kai Gand

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The University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" in Bucharest (UMFCD) was founded 160 years ago and is the oldest institution of its kind in Romania. The university is the largest and most important medical academic institution in Romania and is classified as an advanced research and teaching institution by the Ministry of National Education. Currently, UMFCD is organised into four faculties: the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Dentistry, the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing.

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" in Bucharest has access to the facilities of more than 20 clinical hospitals throughout Bucharest and provides access to high-tech diagnostic and research platforms, being an active partner in various projects/grants (FP6, FP7, H2020, Erasmus, and national projects) involving eHealth.

Contact person: Cristina Dinu-Pirvu

UPMC, a prominent healthcare provider and insurer, is pioneering patient-centered, cost-effective healthcare models from its base in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Collaborating closely with the University of Pittsburgh's health sciences schools, UPMC extends its clinical, managerial, and technological expertise globally through UPMC Enterprises and UPMC International.

In digital health, UPMC has made significant strides in Italy by partnering with Sicily to manage ISMETT, a renowned transplant and specialty center in Palermo. This successful model expanded with the Ri.MED Foundation and plans for a biomedical research center in Carini. UPMC's footprint in Italy includes state-of-the-art cancer care centers in Rome and Campania through UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers, the UPMC Institute for Health in Tuscany, and the UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital in Rome, showcasing their commitment to advancing healthcare excellence internationally.

Contact person: Giuseppe Caruana

The Welsh Government, as the executive arm of the devolved administration, is answerable to the National Assembly for Wales, which legislates on behalf of Welsh interests.

The Digital Health and Care Wales (‘DHCW’) is a Special Health Authority focused on mobilisation and data accessibility to health professionals and patients, as well as integration, artificial intelligence (AI), and the adoption of best examples from other consumer-driven digital services. The importance of digital equipment and data in supporting Wales' health and social care services is highlighted in the services’ refreshed strategy announced in July 2023. The strategy includes key projects such as the NHS Wales App, electronic prescribing, AI for cancer diagnosis, and the Wales Clinical Portal, hence integrating patient data for accessible, efficient healthcare. This strategy builds on previous initiatives like "A Healthier Wales": it aims to enhance health services through user-centred digital solutions, better infrastructure, and innovative technologies, thereby ultimately improving healthcare delivery and accessibility in Wales. In January 2023 a chief digital officer was appointed to oversee digital health advancements.

Contact person: Lauren Harkins