News Feed Rss www.vph-institute.org News | 19/03/2024 www.vph-institute.org Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:29:21 GMT FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) https://www.vph-institute.org/images/logo_VPH_Istitute.png www.vph-institute.org www.vph-institute.org www.vph-institute.org. Click to visit. www.vph-institute.org News Pagina di test formattazione contenuti sezione dinamica - formattazione tag principali di scrittura https://www.vph-institute.org/news/pagina-di-test-formattazione-contenuti-sezione-dinamica-formattazione-tag-principali-di-scrittura.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Pagina di test formattazione contenuti sezione dinamica - Formattazione tag principali di scrittura manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:55:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/pagina-di-test-formattazione-contenuti-sezione-dinamica-formattazione-tag-principali-di-scrittura.html The first general assembly of the vph institute goes big! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-general-assembly-of-the-vph-institute-goes-big.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute General Assembly took place on September 28th 2011 by the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. The meeting was productive and well attended: a great kick off of the VPH Institute activities! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 18:24:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-general-assembly-of-the-vph-institute-goes-big.html Digital agenda: new "virtual liver" technology helps detect liver tumours https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-agenda-new-virtual-liver-technology-helps-detect-liver-tumours.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Scientists and surgeons from France, Germany, United Kingdom and Switzerland have developed a "virtual liver", using EU research funding, which will help surgeons better plan and carry out tumour operations and ensure quicker patient recovery. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 18:29:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-agenda-new-virtual-liver-technology-helps-detect-liver-tumours.html The 4th global coe symposium https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-4th-global-coe-symposium.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Here you can find the report on The 4th Global COE International Symposium on Physiome and Systems Biology for Integrated Life Sciences and Predictive Medicine, made by the Executive Director of the VPH Institute, Prof Marco Viceconti. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 18:54:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-4th-global-coe-symposium.html Call 9 is open: may the best proposals win!! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-9-is-open-may-the-best-proposals-win.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On January 18th 2012 the European Commission published a new call for VPH-type research: FP7 ICT Call 9. The success of current VPH projects has enabled DG-INFSO to secure a budget of €58m for further research. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 18:56:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-9-is-open-may-the-best-proposals-win.html Horizon 2020: the first ec document is out! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-the-first-ec-document-is-out.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On November 30th the European Commission published the proposal package for the for next EU Framework: Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 18:57:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-the-first-ec-document-is-out.html What is discipulus? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-is-discipulus.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The DISCIPULUS project aims to produce a research roadmap for the realisation of the Digital Patient, an initiative to provide an integrative, sustainable approach to using patient information and computational models in the clinic. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-is-discipulus.html Meet the discipulus consortium https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-discipulus-consortium.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The DISCIPULUS project is a collaboration between five institutions in four countries: University College London (UK), the University of Sheffield (UK), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (ESP), Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (IT), and Empirica – Gesellschaft für Kommunikations und Technologieforschung mbH (DE). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 18:59:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-discipulus-consortium.html Discipulus the consultation process https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-the-consultation-process.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The DISCIPULUS project began in October 2011, and will run until March 2013. The first consultation exercise will take place in Barcelona on the 29th-30th March 2012. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-the-consultation-process.html Discipulus website https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-website.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A website with information on DISCIPULUS and the Digital Patient is now up and running. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:03:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-website.html Active and healthy ageing: first documents published https://www.vph-institute.org/news/active-and-healthy-ageing-first-documents-published.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) of the Pilot European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing is now public. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:04:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/active-and-healthy-ageing-first-documents-published.html The information explosion – and how to harness it https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-information-explosion-–-and-how-to-harness-it.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The time taken to translate biomedical research into clinical practise remains too long. The volume of research in biomedical science is ever increasing. We may soon reach a point where no individual can hope to process all the information available into effective healthcare strategies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:05:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-information-explosion-–-and-how-to-harness-it.html Information overload at the frontline https://www.vph-institute.org/news/information-overload-at-the-frontline.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Research shows that electronic health record systems can induce information overload for primary care professionals. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:06:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/information-overload-at-the-frontline.html Meet the members of the vph institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-members-of-the-vph-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />From its incorporation less than one year ago, the Institute has gained the interest of a considerable number of worldwide institutions that applied for the Institute membership: we currently have 58 member institutions, of which nine are supporting members. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:07:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-members-of-the-vph-institute.html How to become an vph institute general member? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-to-become-an-vph-institute-general-member.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Joining the VPH Institute is very simple: download the application form, compile it, and send it to the Institute manager following the instructions enclosed. As soon as it will be received, the Board of Directors will review your request and just in few days you could be officially on board! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:29:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-to-become-an-vph-institute-general-member.html The vph institute web-site is under construction. https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-web-site-is-under-construction.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Institute will shortly have its web-site ready: www-vph-institute.org. Help us to build our new “home”! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:30:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-web-site-is-under-construction.html Vph2012 conference - extension of deadline for abstract submission https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2012-conference-extension-of-deadline-for-abstract-submission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Due to numerous requests for an extension of the deadline for the call for abstracts the VPH2012 organizing committee decided to extend the deadline to 18th March 2012. If you still have not done it, the VPH Institute invites you to give your contribute to this event, which is one of the most important for our community. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:31:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2012-conference-extension-of-deadline-for-abstract-submission.html Eambes: recommendations to horizon2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eambes-recommendations-to-horizon2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EAMBES Policy Affairs working group has recently analysed the Horizon 2020 document and produced some recommendations which will form the basis of subsequent policy actions in support of Biomedical Engineering research across Europe. The recommendations will now be presented at the EAMBES Expert Policy Workshop hosted by dr Ulmer at the European Parliament on March 27th, 2012. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:34:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eambes-recommendations-to-horizon2020.html Discipulus consultation meeting planning https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-consultation-meeting-planning.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The preparations for the first exercise in community consulting are in full swing. The list of invited expert attendees is taking shape, and the agenda for the meeting is nearly complete. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-consultation-meeting-planning.html Hamam: successful outcome for project to improve breast cancer diagnosis through integrated ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/hamam-successful-outcome-for-project-to-improve-breast-cancer-diagnosis-through-integrated-clinical-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Wednesday, February 29 saw the official end of the ambitious HAMAM (Highly Accurate Breast Cancer Diagnosis through Integration of Biological Knowledge, Novel Imaging Modalities, and Modelling) project, which has culminated in the successful development of a prototype clinical workstation, combining the various technologies and information required to characterise and classify suspicious breast tissue. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:37:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/hamam-successful-outcome-for-project-to-improve-breast-cancer-diagnosis-through-integrated-clinical-.html Vph paper in the most downloaded and cited articles of royal society https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-paper-in-the-most-downloaded-and-cited-articles-of-royal-society.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Royal Society has recently published the list of the ten most cited paper for its journals, and in the listing of Interface Focus we are happy to see a VPH paper! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:38:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-paper-in-the-most-downloaded-and-cited-articles-of-royal-society.html The case for open computer programs https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-case-for-open-computer-programs.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This paper, recently published in Nature –vol. 482, Feb 23rd, 2012– by Darrel C. Ince, Leslie Hatton & John Graham-Cumming gives voice to a debate that has interested the scientific community for a while: linking data and models to publications. The authors argue that, with some exceptions, anything less than the release of source programs is intolerable for results that depend on computation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:39:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-case-for-open-computer-programs.html Vph institute: call for supporting members https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-call-for-supporting-members.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Each member of the VPH Institute is welcome to express their interest to become supporting member for the YR 2012/2013. The dead-line expires on April 22nd, 2012. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 19:40:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-call-for-supporting-members.html First discipulus consultation meeting a success https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-discipulus-consultation-meeting-a-success.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The first consultation meeting of the project took place in Universitat Pompeu Fabra, in Barcelona on the 30th of March. The meeting was convened to try to answer the question: “How can specific clinical scenarios be improved using commercially viable Digital Patient Technologies?” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:13:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-discipulus-consultation-meeting-a-success.html The opportunities for the digital patient https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-opportunities-for-the-digital-patient.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Many participants in the consultation process are excited about the possible opportunities provided by the Digital Patient initiative, based on their own personal experience. Many of these opportunities are quite novel, and indicate the potential of the Digital Patient on the clinical, research and industrial sectors. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:15:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-opportunities-for-the-digital-patient.html The challenges facing the digital patient initiative https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-challenges-facing-the-digital-patient-initiative.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Some important challenges to be overcome were brought up during the meeting. These challenges provide food for thought on how best to structure the research roadmap in order to tackle them. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:16:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-challenges-facing-the-digital-patient-initiative.html Discipulus: views from clinicians and industry https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-views-from-clinicians-and-industry.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />As part of the consultation meeting, representatives from two of the important stakeholder groups discussed within their groups about what they thought were the most important issues going forward. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:16:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-views-from-clinicians-and-industry.html Want to know something more about the vph institute current supporting members? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/want-to-know-something-more-about-the-vph-institute-current-supporting-members.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The current supporting members are also the founding members of the VPH Institute as they collaborated with us since the creation of this organisation and, thanks also to their financial support, they made our existence possible. The supporting members institutions sit in the Board of Directors and they are actively collaborating in the achievements of the business plan of the Institute, which was presented and approved during the General Assembly meeting held in September last year. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:18:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/want-to-know-something-more-about-the-vph-institute-current-supporting-members.html Happy birthday vph institute! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/happy-birthday-vph-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />May 16th, 2012: the VPH Institute turns 1 year old! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:19:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/happy-birthday-vph-institute.html The vph institute web-site is now ready! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-web-site-is-now-ready.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />May 15th, 2012: today the VPH Institute website is up and running: www.vph-institute.org manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:20:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-web-site-is-now-ready.html Policy affair for integrative research and vph technology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/policy-affair-for-integrative-research-and-vph-technology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />One of the goals of the VPH Institute is to secure support from the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Member States, to ensure that the level of funding the VPH-related research has enjoyed since 2006 will be sustained in the next framework program. To meet this goal, the VPH Institute recently contracted a professional firm specialized in policy affairs. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:21:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/policy-affair-for-integrative-research-and-vph-technology.html Congratulations to the 2012 embs award recipients https://www.vph-institute.org/news/congratulations-to-the-2012-embs-award-recipients.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Peter Hunter, one of the current VPH Institute Directors, has been awarded for the EMBS Academic Career Achievement! All our congratulations! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/congratulations-to-the-2012-embs-award-recipients.html Discipulus video https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-video.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The DISCIPULUS team have produced a short video aimed at promoting the Digital Patient initiative. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:24:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-video.html Discipulus: the need for clinical scenarios https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-the-need-for-clinical-scenarios.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />One of the main activities for the final roadmap will be to produce examples of future use of Digital Patient technologies in clinical practise. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:25:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-the-need-for-clinical-scenarios.html 3rd vph study group on vph toolkit https://www.vph-institute.org/news/3rd-vph-study-group-on-vph-toolkit.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The third VPH NoE study group (SG3) was held in Barcelona from 7th – 11th May. The event, organised by the University of Sheffield, Super Computing Solutions, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra, took place on the Universitat Pompeu Fabra premises the week after the IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI 2012). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/3rd-vph-study-group-on-vph-toolkit.html Board of directors meeting, paris may 24h, 2012 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/board-of-directors-meeting-paris-may-24h-2012.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute Directors recently met in Paris to discuss about the future developments of the Institute. The discussion has been very focused and effective and brought the Board to take some important decisions, which will ensure support and guidance to the VPH Community. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/board-of-directors-meeting-paris-may-24h-2012.html Vph international https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-international.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In the past year, Peter Hunter, representative of the supporting member University of Auckland, has been strongly involved in acting as ambassador of the VPH at international level, establishing contacts with other no-profit organisations active in the Virtual Physiological Human. Read the full report. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:12:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-international.html Healthcare science: a catalyst for delivering a new healthcare system https://www.vph-institute.org/news/healthcare-science-a-catalyst-for-delivering-a-new-healthcare-system.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute Executive Director, Marco Viceconti, gave a presentation on the VPH during “Healthcare science” a major event for healthcare scientists held in London on Monday 30th April & Tuesday 1st May 2012. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/healthcare-science-a-catalyst-for-delivering-a-new-healthcare-system.html The promise and challenge of personalized medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-promise-and-challenge-of-personalized-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Adriano Henney, Director of the German Virtual Liver Network and upcoming supporting member of the VPH Institute, recently published an opinion paper on the Croatian Medical Journal about the challenges that personalized medicine needs to address to ensure its implementation in a clinical setting. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:14:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-promise-and-challenge-of-personalized-medicine.html Changes in dg infso as of 1st july 2012 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/changes-in-dg-infso-as-of-1st-july-2012.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The current Directorate General for Information Society and Media (DG INFSO) will change its name and structure as of 1st July 2012. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:16:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/changes-in-dg-infso-as-of-1st-july-2012.html Discipulus integrating models: linking medical imaging and physiological modelling https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-integrating-models-linking-medical-imaging-and-physiological-modelling.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />One of the pillars of the Digital Patient technologies will be that of "information blending, or fusion". We take a look at what this might mean in practise. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:27:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-integrating-models-linking-medical-imaging-and-physiological-modelling.html The human brain project: an example of integrating knowledge https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-human-brain-project-an-example-of-integrating-knowledge.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new project aims at producing a model of the most complex organ known, the human brain. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:28:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-human-brain-project-an-example-of-integrating-knowledge.html Discipulus: clinical working groups https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-clinical-working-groups.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The clinical working groups will soon be assembled. These groups will provide vital end-user experience and views to the roadmap authors. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-clinical-working-groups.html Insigneo institute for in silico medicine: job openings https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-institute-for-in-silico-medicine-job-openings.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The INSIGNEO Institute on Biomedical Imaging and Modelling is currently advertising four different job vacancies which range from research associate and fellow to scientific software developer. The application deadline is July 5th, 2012. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-institute-for-in-silico-medicine-job-openings.html Cypriot presidency highlights benefits of virtual clinical trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cypriot-presidency-highlights-benefits-of-virtual-clinical-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1 July 2012, Cyprus took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from Denmark. On 9 July 2012, the Cypriot Presidency was present at a meeting of the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI), at which they presented their work programme for their term. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:33:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cypriot-presidency-highlights-benefits-of-virtual-clinical-trials.html European parliament workshop on ehealth held https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-workshop-on-ehealth-held.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 June 2012, a workshop was held in the European Parliament on eHealth. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:40:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-workshop-on-ehealth-held.html European commission to set up independent health expert panel https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-to-set-up-independent-health-expert-panel.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 5 July 2012, the European Commission adopted a Decision to set up a “multisectoral and independent expert panel to provide advice on effective ways of investing in health”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:42:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-to-set-up-independent-health-expert-panel.html Fp7 2013 work programme promotes funding for imaging technologies https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fp7-2013-work-programme-promotes-funding-for-imaging-technologies.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 9 July 2012, the European Commission’s DG Research and Innovation published their 2013 Work Programme in the field of Health: in the document there is a specific reference to “biomedical engineering”! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fp7-2013-work-programme-promotes-funding-for-imaging-technologies.html Policy affair work group established https://www.vph-institute.org/news/policy-affair-work-group-established.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the last Board of Directors meeting (Paris May 24th, 2012), it was formalized the establishment of the so called “Policy Affair Work Group” which will coordinate the future policy activities of the Institute. The Work Group has now been formed and it will kick off with a first teleconference on Friday the 13th of June. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:46:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/policy-affair-work-group-established.html Virtual physiological human on tedxsheffield https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-on-tedxsheffield.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Wearing his double hat of both Executive Director of the VPH Institute and Director of the new Insigneo Research Institute, Prof Viceconti gave a 9 minutes talk on "The Virtual Physiological Human or Why computer simulation is our best hope to understand life". manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:49:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-on-tedxsheffield.html The virtual liver network keynote debate during sbmc conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-liver-network-keynote-debate-during-sbmc-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Tuesday, 10th July in Leipzig, the VPH Institute President, Denis Noble, and Sydney Brenner proposed and opposed respectively the motion that “There is no privileged level of causation: an organism is not defined by its genome”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:52:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-liver-network-keynote-debate-during-sbmc-conference.html 5th artreat newsletter now available https://www.vph-institute.org/news/5th-artreat-newsletter-now-available.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />ARTreat is an EU-funded eHealth FP7 collaborative R&D project aiming at developing a multi-level, patient-specific computational model of the cardiovascular system for atherogenesis progression and propagation. Periodically ARTreat issues a newsletter to give information about the latest development in the project. You can now read the 5th issue. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:54:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/5th-artreat-newsletter-now-available.html Discipulus: structure of the first draft of the roadmap https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-structure-of-the-first-draft-of-the-roadmap.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The first draft of the roadmap illustrates the vision of the Digital Patient with the goal of enhancing medical practice and patient care. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:56:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-structure-of-the-first-draft-of-the-roadmap.html Sign on to the discipulus forum https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sign-on-to-the-discipulus-forum.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />It is now available an on-line forum where anyone can contribute to the debate on the DISCIPULUS road-mapping exercise. Do not miss the chance to express your opinion. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:57:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sign-on-to-the-discipulus-forum.html The discipulus wiki https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-discipulus-wiki.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Are you a clinical or a technology expert? Leave your comments on our wiki pages! We need your input to identify both clinical and technological challenges and the way these can be put together to create a new valuable Digital Patient technology. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:58:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-discipulus-wiki.html The vph institute opens to social networks https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-opens-to-social-networks.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Follow us: the VPH Institute is now on Twitter, Linkedln and YouTube. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:59:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-opens-to-social-networks.html Commission consultation on plans for a public-private partnership in life sciences research and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-consultation-on-plans-for-a-public-private-partnership-in-life-sciences-research-and-inno.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission has launched an open consultation on plans for a public-private partnership in life sciences research and innovation under Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:01:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-consultation-on-plans-for-a-public-private-partnership-in-life-sciences-research-and-inno.html European commission seeks experts on ehealth, health information systems and patient registers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-seeks-experts-on-ehealth-health-information-systems-and-patient-registers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 5 July 2012, the European Commission adopted a Decision to set up a “multisectoral and independent expert panel to provide advice on effective ways of investing in health”. This panel will consist of 17 Members who are to respond to an open call for applications and will be appointed for a period of 3 years. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:03:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-seeks-experts-on-ehealth-health-information-systems-and-patient-registers.html Horizon 2020 to boost open access publishing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-to-boost-open-access-publishing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 July 2012, the European Commission announced its plans to make open access to scientific publications a general principle of Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:04:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-to-boost-open-access-publishing.html A reinforced european research area (era) partnership for excellence and growth https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-reinforced-european-research-area-era-partnership-for-excellence-and-growth.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 July 2012, the European Commission published a Communication on “A Reinforced European Research Area Partnership for Excellence and Growth”. The Commission seeks to reduce the brain drain and the wide regional differences in research and innovation performance, aiming at excellence across the EU through smart specialisation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-reinforced-european-research-area-era-partnership-for-excellence-and-growth.html Adriano henney on personalised medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adriano-henney-on-personalised-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Interviewed at the COST conference on Personalised Medicine, Adriano Henney comments on the relationship between physiology and in silico biology. He also discusses drug safety issues related to in silico methods. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adriano-henney-on-personalised-medicine.html Eudat: toward a pan-european collaborative data infrastructure https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eudat-toward-a-pan-european-collaborative-data-infrastructure.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />EUDAT is a project that will deliver a Collaborative Data Infrastructure (CDI) with the capacity and capability for meeting future researchers’ needs in a sustainable way. This is a timely and important project, as we face the challenges of massive expansion in the volume of data being generated and preserved and in the complexity of that data and the systems required to provide access to it. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:11:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eudat-toward-a-pan-european-collaborative-data-infrastructure.html Vph institute supporting members for 2012/13 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-supporting-members-for-2012-13.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The list of the new supporting members for the upcoming year has now been finalized. From September these institutions will officially own a seat in the Board of Directors of the Institute and will have a fundamental role in driving the Institute policy. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:13:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-supporting-members-for-2012-13.html Myspine: patient specific spinal treatments simulations https://www.vph-institute.org/news/myspine-patient-specific-spinal-treatments-simulations.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />MySpine project (ICT-2009.5.3 VPH) aims to create a clinical predictive tool that will help to determine the best treatment for low back pain by providing clinicians with patient-specific biomechanical and mechanobiological analysis. For more information you can now watch the video! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/myspine-patient-specific-spinal-treatments-simulations.html Contributors for discipulus wiki on cardiomyopathy https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contributors-for-discipulus-wiki-on-cardiomyopathy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We are currently looking for clinical scenarios for VPH technology on the Cardiomyopathy page of our DISCIPULUS wiki. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:18:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contributors-for-discipulus-wiki-on-cardiomyopathy.html Phd in computational bioengineering - university of sheffield https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-in-computational-bioengineering-university-of-sheffield.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Sheffield University is advertising a PhD position in Computational Bioengineering whose challenge is to deploy personalised Virtual Physiological Human Models in clinical practice. The deadline for application is August 31st, 2012. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:21:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-in-computational-bioengineering-university-of-sheffield.html Discipulus: finding effective ways to engage the public https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-finding-effective-ways-to-engage-the-public.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />How do we develop the public agenda? An important aspect of building the roadmap for the digital patient is engaging the public. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-finding-effective-ways-to-engage-the-public.html Engage with discipulus: the digital patient roadmap https://www.vph-institute.org/news/engage-with-discipulus-the-digital-patient-roadmap.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The DISCIPULUS project, an undertaking established by the European Commission in October 2011 to set up a roadmap for the "digital patient" will be organising an open consultation meeting on the 26th and 27th of November 2012 in Barcelona, in order to inform the ‘Digital Patient’ Roadmap. We need our community behind us! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:31:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/engage-with-discipulus-the-digital-patient-roadmap.html Open position: technology officer at sheffield university https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-position-technology-officer-at-sheffield-university.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />INSIGNEO is recruiting a Technology Officer to work on the development of a Translational Software and Systems Programme. Closing date: 19 September 2012 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:33:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-position-technology-officer-at-sheffield-university.html Research vacancies at alma it systems (spain) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-vacancies-at-alma-it-systems-spain.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Alma IT Systems, leading Spanish IT company in the sector of medical image visualization and processing seeks: TWO SENIOR RESEARCHERS. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:36:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-vacancies-at-alma-it-systems-spain.html Call for bids vph2014 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-vph2014.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute has opened the call for bids to host the next VPH conference in 2014. Interested organisations should submit their bid by January 13th, 2013. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-vph2014.html Vph institute: successful general assembly on sept 17th in london https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-successful-general-assembly-on-sept-17th-in-london.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Sept 17th, the VPH Institute held its second General Assembly: the enthusiasm and its member engagement have sensibly increased from last year. Important initiatives were discussed and approved, which will make the Alliance near future very exciting! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:51:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-successful-general-assembly-on-sept-17th-in-london.html The vph institute board of directors for the upcoming year (2012/13) has been announced https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-board-of-directors-for-the-upcoming-year-2012-13-has-been-announced.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the General Assembly held on Sept 17th in London, the representatives of the supporting members who now form the Board of Directors, were formally presented to the VPH Community. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:53:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-board-of-directors-for-the-upcoming-year-2012-13-has-been-announced.html Vph portal is on-line https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-portal-is-on-line.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The release of the new portal of the VPH community was announced during the VPH2012 conference in London. The website is now up and running: www.vph-portal.eu manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:54:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-portal-is-on-line.html Oecd shows support for r&d declining https://www.vph-institute.org/news/oecd-shows-support-for-r-d-declining.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), an influential organisation in policy making, published a new report on 13 September 2012 entitled “OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2012.” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 15:46:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/oecd-shows-support-for-r-d-declining.html Commissioner dalli says imaging technologies are vital for personalised medicines https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-dalli-says-imaging-technologies-are-vital-for-personalised-medicines.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 September 2012, members of the Policy Affairs Working Group attended an event hosted by the European Alliance for Personalised Medicines (EAPM). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 15:46:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-dalli-says-imaging-technologies-are-vital-for-personalised-medicines.html Liberal political group supports pre-clinical safety assessments https://www.vph-institute.org/news/liberal-political-group-supports-pre-clinical-safety-assessments.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), the 3rd biggest political group in the European Parliament have put forward amendments to the Specific Programme Implementing Horizon 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 15:55:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/liberal-political-group-supports-pre-clinical-safety-assessments.html Vph featured in 2013 fp7 work programme for ict https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-featured-in-2013-fp7-work-programme-for-ict.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has published its 2013 FP7 Work Programme for ICT. Virtual Physiological Human is specifically mentioned under Objective ICT-2013.5.2, (Pg 58) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-featured-in-2013-fp7-work-programme-for-ict.html Prof hunter was assigned a new important role in the biophysical journal https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-hunter-was-assigned-a-new-important-role-in-the-biophysical-journal.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Peter Hunter, representative of the VPH Institute supporting member University of Auckland, was recently appointed chair of the System Biophysics section of the Journal. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-hunter-was-assigned-a-new-important-role-in-the-biophysical-journal.html Second consultation meeting, 26 – 27 november 2012, barcelona https://www.vph-institute.org/news/second-consultation-meeting-26-–-27-november-2012-barcelona.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The registration for the Second Consultation Meeting event in November 2012 at Barcelona is now open. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 15:59:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/second-consultation-meeting-26-–-27-november-2012-barcelona.html Details of structure of the second consultation meeting to be released soon https://www.vph-institute.org/news/details-of-structure-of-the-second-consultation-meeting-to-be-released-soon.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The format and structure of the Second Consultation Meeting is currently being designed and will be released about a month before the meeting event. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/details-of-structure-of-the-second-consultation-meeting-to-be-released-soon.html Read the october issue of the eudat newsletter https://www.vph-institute.org/news/read-the-october-issue-of-the-eudat-newsletter.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />EUDAT is a European initiative (part of FP7) that aims to deliver a Collaborative Data Infrastructure (CDI) with the capacity and capability for meeting future researchers’ needs in a sustainable way. Read the October newsletter to get information on the recent projects developments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/read-the-october-issue-of-the-eudat-newsletter.html Nmsbuilder alpha release available! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nmsbuilder-alpha-release-available.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />One of the running VPH funded projects, NMS Physiome, recently released a new user-friendly tool package for developing OpenSim musculoskeletal models from patient-specific biomedical data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:05:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nmsbuilder-alpha-release-available.html Phd position in musculoskeletal biomechanical modelling now available at sheffield university https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-musculoskeletal-biomechanical-modelling-now-available-at-sheffield-university.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A PhD on "Individualised Modelling for Pre-Operative Planning of TKR" has been advertised by Sheffield University. Deadline for application: January 1st, 2013 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:09:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-musculoskeletal-biomechanical-modelling-now-available-at-sheffield-university.html Discipulus: what does the second consultation meeting need to achieve? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-what-does-the-second-consultation-meeting-need-to-achieve.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The meeting needs to achieve one thing: Consensus – How Can We Make the Digital Patient Happen? manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:10:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-what-does-the-second-consultation-meeting-need-to-achieve.html Digital patient: how advanced is the technology at present? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-patient-how-advanced-is-the-technology-at-present.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A question that might come to the minds of some of the participants taking part in the roadmap for the Digital Patient, especially those unfamiliar with VPH (Virtual Physiological Human) research is ‘How advanced is the technology at present?’ manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:18:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-patient-how-advanced-is-the-technology-at-present.html What does the digital patient need to be able to do for the patient? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-does-the-digital-patient-need-to-be-able-to-do-for-the-patient.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Once the Digital Patient is realised, this tool should not be seen as some sort of convenient virtual diagnostic tool for patient and doctor (or healthcare worker); it has to be seen as much more than that. Putting aside the fact that it will be a sophisticated computer program; the Digital Patient will need to be able to address the greatest medical challenges of the twenty-first century. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:20:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-does-the-digital-patient-need-to-be-able-to-do-for-the-patient.html Discipulus: come and join us, and speak to us! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-come-and-join-us-and-speak-to-us.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Members of the DISCIPULUS Consortium will be present at the Second Consultation Meeting, providing you with all the information you need and answering your questions. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:20:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-come-and-join-us-and-speak-to-us.html European parliament workshop on non-animal testing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-workshop-on-non-animal-testing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 October 2012, members of the VPH Policy Affairs Working Group (PAWG) attended a Workshop in the European Parliament entitled “Advancing Safety Science and Health Research under Horizon 2020 with Innovative, Non-Animal Tools”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:22:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-workshop-on-non-animal-testing.html Ehealth action plan 2012-2020 not yet published https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-action-plan-2012-2020-not-yet-published.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The eHealth Action Plan due to be published at the end of October 2012 has been delayed. On 06 November 2012 Commissioner for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes announced that the plan would instead be published “before the end of this year.” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:37:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-action-plan-2012-2020-not-yet-published.html ... soon the bunnies will be smiling again! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/soon-the-bunnies-will-be-smiling-again.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The NewStatesman dedicate an article on the Virtual Physiological Human, explaining in layman's terms how computer simulations will not only reduce the need to test drugs on animals (and poor bunnies), but will be able to create realistic simulations of human organs and tissues that will open to door to the most revolutionary applications! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:39:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/soon-the-bunnies-will-be-smiling-again.html Vph presented at the siam life sciences conference in san diego https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-presented-at-the-siam-life-sciences-conference-in-san-diego.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH ambassador, Prof Peter Hunter, gave a presentation on the "Computational Physiology and the VPH/Physiome Project" at the SIAM Life Sciences Conference recently held in San Diego (Aug 7th/10th, 2012) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:41:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-presented-at-the-siam-life-sciences-conference-in-san-diego.html Read the thrombus newsletter https://www.vph-institute.org/news/read-the-thrombus-newsletter.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />THROMBUS "A quantitative model of thrombosis in intracranial aneurysms", is a collaborative VPH project funded by the European Commission in the Seventh Framework Programme in biomedical research field. The Project, started on February 1st 2011, is now at Mid-term. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:44:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/read-the-thrombus-newsletter.html Digitalization of medical images in catalonia https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digitalization-of-medical-images-in-catalonia.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute member, Catalan Agency for Health Information, Assessment and Quality (CAHIAQ) belongs to the Catalan Ministry of Health and is the entity responsible for the promotion and the management of the digitalization of all the medical images. This project is coordinated through a specific unit and started in 2008. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:46:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digitalization-of-medical-images-in-catalonia.html Medtech beware: my next blood glucose monitor will be an i-phone https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medtech-beware-my-next-blood-glucose-monitor-will-be-an-i-phone.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Bastian Hauck, type-1 diabetic and founder of Adventure Diabetes, tells us the patient prospective on the slow evolution of Healthcare informatics: “….While reality increasingly goes digital to meet on my iPhone – friends via social media, work via mobile computing and the Cloud – my home via remote access, Bluetooth and Wifi, and even my phone itself via GPS, smart gestures and SIRI, my diabetes does not.” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medtech-beware-my-next-blood-glucose-monitor-will-be-an-i-phone.html Research associate & scientific software developer openings in image computing/modelling, ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-associate-scientific-software-developer-openings-in-image-computing-modelling-sheffield-uk.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This is a pre-announcement of upcoming R&D positions at the Center for Computational Imaging and Simulation Technologies in Biomedicine (CISTIB) at the University of Sheffield. The positions refer to two new exciting projects on patient-specific musculoskeletal and brain modelling in the context of paediatric diseases and dementia syndrome. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-associate-scientific-software-developer-openings-in-image-computing-modelling-sheffield-uk.html Ehealth action plan to be published 06 december 2012 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-action-plan-to-be-published-06-december-2012.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Policy Affairs Working Group has learned that the eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020 will be published on 06 December 2012. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:01:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-action-plan-to-be-published-06-december-2012.html The european commission published the ehealth action plan 2012-2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-published-the-ehealth-action-plan-2012-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020 was published on 06 December 2012 The Action Plan specifically endorses VPH and confirms that funding will be available in the future for VPH under Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:02:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-published-the-ehealth-action-plan-2012-2020.html Health experts advocate implementing personalised medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-experts-advocate-implementing-personalised-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Leading health experts are pushing for personalised health care in a new report by the European Science Foundation's (ESF's) membership organisation and the European Medical Research Councils (EMRC). According to the report, dedicated funding and support is required to ensure personalised medicine can be implemented across Europe's healthcare systems. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:06:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-experts-advocate-implementing-personalised-medicine.html The institute gives its views on the discussion paper "addressing the new challenges for ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-institute-gives-its-views-on-the-discussion-paper-addressing-the-new-challenges-for-risk-assessm.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission recently launched a public consultation to receive feedback on the jointly drafted preliminary opinion on risk assessment of the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR), Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:09:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-institute-gives-its-views-on-the-discussion-paper-addressing-the-new-challenges-for-risk-assessm.html The vph institute contributed to the consultation on directions for future and emerging ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-contributed-to-the-consultation-on-directions-for-future-and-emerging-technologies.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />As part of the ongoing effort to chart and shape the evolving landscape of future and emerging technologies, the EC published a public consultation to identify promising and potentially game-changing directions for future technological research. For the occasion the VPH Institute produced and submitted a document with the collaboration of the Policy Affairs working group. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:10:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-contributed-to-the-consultation-on-directions-for-future-and-emerging-technologies.html Single european patent to be introduced in 2014 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/single-european-patent-to-be-introduced-in-2014.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />After almost 40 years of debate and diplomacy, a historic agreement to establish a single, harmonised European patent system has been achieved. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:10:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/single-european-patent-to-be-introduced-in-2014.html Discipulus: what were the topics discussed on the big day? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-what-were-the-topics-discussed-on-the-big-day.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The intellectual crux of the meeting on Tuesday the 27th of November, centred on six clinical challenges and six scientific and technical challenges. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-what-were-the-topics-discussed-on-the-big-day.html Discipulus: how were these topics discussed on the day? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-how-were-these-topics-discussed-on-the-day.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Following opening addresses by the PI of DISCIPULUS (Dr Vanessa Diaz) and the Facilitator of the Meeting (Isabelle Read), each clinical challenge was presented by a clinician who was a recognised expert on the condition underlining the challenge. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-how-were-these-topics-discussed-on-the-day.html Discipulus: a productive day; more to follow in the new year https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-a-productive-day-more-to-follow-in-the-new-year.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Towards the end of the Second Consultation Meeting, a lot of material from the scientific and technical challenge break-out session had been generated from which the Digital Patient Roadmap could be built. There was a final plenary session in which this rich resource for the roadmap was reviewed. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:22:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-a-productive-day-more-to-follow-in-the-new-year.html Extension deadline abstracts iccb2013 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/extension-deadline-abstracts-iccb2013.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The ICCB2013 abstract submission deadline has been extended: >>> DEADLINE: Thursday January 31, 2013 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/extension-deadline-abstracts-iccb2013.html Vph institute position statement on animal experimentation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-position-statement-on-animal-experimentation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Can we use computer simulations to replace (at least partially) animal experiments? The answer is YES! We believe that the principles of virtual modelling technologies provided by the VPH can be applied to animal experimentation and help reducing the number of animals used. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:25:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-position-statement-on-animal-experimentation.html Physiology and the revolution in evolutionary biology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/physiology-and-the-revolution-in-evolutionary-biology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The President of the VPH Institute, Denis Noble, has recently delivered a lecture to a large Congress in China with the title Physiology and Evolution. The video is available. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:27:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/physiology-and-the-revolution-in-evolutionary-biology.html Available in open source the proceedings of the 2012 5th international advanced research ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/available-in-open-source-the-proceedings-of-the-2012-5th-international-advanced-research-workshop-on.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The workshop took place in Athens on the 22-23 October 2012. The event was technically co-sponsored by IEEE-EMBS and funded by the European Commission through the Transatlantic TUMOR Project in the Framework of the Virtual Physiological Human (VPH) Initiative. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:33:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/available-in-open-source-the-proceedings-of-the-2012-5th-international-advanced-research-workshop-on.html Commission announces new digital priorities for 2013-2014 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-announces-new-digital-priorities-for-2013-2014.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has published a Communication on the Digital Agenda for Europe: Driving European Growth Digitally which outlines digital priorities for 2013-2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:36:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-announces-new-digital-priorities-for-2013-2014.html Entrepreneurship 2020 action plan launched https://www.vph-institute.org/news/entrepreneurship-2020-action-plan-launched.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 09 January 2012, European Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship Antonio Tajani published a Communication on the “Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan: Reigniting the entrepreneurial spirit in Europe” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/entrepreneurship-2020-action-plan-launched.html Council of ministers’ priorities for chronic diseases https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-of-ministers’-priorities-for-chronic-diseases.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In March 2010, the Council of the European Union, called on the European Commission and the Member States to launch a reflection process on the subject of chronic diseases. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:37:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-of-ministers’-priorities-for-chronic-diseases.html Draft transatlantic ehealth/health it cooperation mou roadmap https://www.vph-institute.org/news/draft-transatlantic-ehealth-health-it-cooperation-mou-roadmap.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has published a draft transatlantic eHealth/health IT Cooperation Roadmap to facilitate cooperation between the US and the EU in these fields. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:38:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/draft-transatlantic-ehealth-health-it-cooperation-mou-roadmap.html Commission launches renewed calls for experts for horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-renewed-calls-for-experts-for-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 24 January 2013, the European Commission launched a call for expression of interest asking experts from a variety of scientific fields to participate in shaping the agenda of Horizon 2020, the European Union's 8th funding framework for research and innovation. This marks the first time that the Commission has launched such a call for its research programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:41:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-renewed-calls-for-experts-for-horizon-2020.html Watch the oncosimulator video https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-the-oncosimulator-video.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This video, created within the framework of the ACGT (Advanced Clinico-Genomic Trials on cancer) project, shows a 4D top-down multiscale simulation of tumor response to two clinically applicable radiation treatment schemes based on discrete mathematics. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:43:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-the-oncosimulator-video.html Integrative approaches to computational biomedicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/integrative-approaches-to-computational-biomedicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new issue of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface Focus will be published soon. The issue will be dedicated to the Virtual Physiological Human. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:44:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/integrative-approaches-to-computational-biomedicine.html Storage capacity through eudat https://www.vph-institute.org/news/storage-capacity-through-eudat.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />EUDAT sites are currently offering about 9PB aggregated offline (tape) storage and about 1PB of integrated online (disk) storage. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:46:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/storage-capacity-through-eudat.html Collection of electronic resources for the vph community https://www.vph-institute.org/news/collection-of-electronic-resources-for-the-vph-community.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute has established a collection of electronic resources of relevance for the VPH community. Help us in including any missing documents. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:47:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/collection-of-electronic-resources-for-the-vph-community.html Discipulus: capturing key moments of the second consultation meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-capturing-key-moments-of-the-second-consultation-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Of course the roadmap would not have been possible without your invaluable contribution to the recent Second Consultation Meeting. Your thoughts and ideas on the scientific and technical challenges that needed to be overcome in other to realise the Digital Patient made the event, truly energetic and engaging! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:50:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-capturing-key-moments-of-the-second-consultation-meeting.html Erc funds 60 innovative projects to bring 'blue sky' research towards market https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-funds-60-innovative-projects-to-bring-blue-sky-research-towards-market.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Research Council (ERC) has today announced the outcome of the latest round of its top-up funding scheme 'Proof of Concept'. Worth up to €150,000 each, these grants provide funding for researchers, who are already ERC grantees, to bridge the gap between their research and marketable innovation. In this call, a total of 60 grants have now been awarded, of which the final 27 were made public today. The first 33 grants were announced in September 2012. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:52:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-funds-60-innovative-projects-to-bring-blue-sky-research-towards-market.html Discipulus: the public revision of the roadmap kicks off https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-the-public-revision-of-the-roadmap-kicks-off.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />It has recently kicked off the public discussion on the research roadmap on the Digital Patient that is being elaborated as part of the Discipulus project. The roadmap aims to be the collegial expression of our community, and this would be possible only if all of you will contribute to discuss and orient the roadmap content. Collaborate with us on this important initiative! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:55:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-the-public-revision-of-the-roadmap-kicks-off.html Going up, going down https://www.vph-institute.org/news/going-up-going-down.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />"There is no preferred direction of causation in biology, causal influences actually run from the top down as much as they do from the bottom up." This is the theory of the VPH Institute President, Prof Denis Noble, recently reported in the Thesis section of the Nature Physics Journal - February 2013 issue. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:57:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/going-up-going-down.html Interface focus theme issue featuring vph2012 papers: available online https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interface-focus-theme-issue-featuring-vph2012-papers-available-online.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The special Issue entitled "'The Virtual Physiological Human: integrative approaches to computational biomedicine'" contains selected papers from the VPH2012 conference, the congress of reference for our community. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 17:59:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interface-focus-theme-issue-featuring-vph2012-papers-available-online.html Discover the fet flagships winners https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discover-the-fet-flagships-winners.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Graphene and the Human Brain Project win EU's largest research excellence award. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:01:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discover-the-fet-flagships-winners.html Discipulus: it’s well underway, but first, a reminder https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-it’s-well-underway-but-first-a-reminder.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Back in November 2012, we had the Second Consultation Meeting in Barcelona, exploring the scientific and technical challenges that have to be overcome in other to make the Digital Patient, a reality. We reported the first half of this meeting in our December issue of the newsletter; you can read this here http://vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-how-were-these-topics-discussed-on-the-day. In our latest issue, we report the second half of the meeting and bring things right up to the present. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:05:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-it’s-well-underway-but-first-a-reminder.html Discipulus: a complex fusion of modelling, data, interface, and funding https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-a-complex-fusion-of-modelling-data-interface-and-funding.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A list of the scientific and technical challenges to overcome in other to realise the Digital Patient. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:06:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discipulus-a-complex-fusion-of-modelling-data-interface-and-funding.html Digital patient roadmap: how to get involved https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-patient-roadmap-how-to-get-involved.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Currently a public consultation process is going to implement a second draft of the Digital Patient roadmap. This roadmap belongs to all of us, and will affect the way healthcare is delivered to the population of Europe in the years to come. We want as many people to get involved in the roadmap consultation process. To do so, you need to join the DISCIPULUS Forum. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-patient-roadmap-how-to-get-involved.html Vph2014 in norway https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2014-in-norway.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Norwegian University of Science and Technology won the bid for organizing the next VPH conference. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:10:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2014-in-norway.html Eu council debates open access to scientific information https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-council-debates-open-access-to-scientific-information.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 and 19 February 2013, the Council of Ministers dealing with “Competitiveness” in their home countries held a policy debate on the need to develop a broader and more rapid access to scientific publications in order to help researchers and businesses to build on the findings of publicly funded research. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:11:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-council-debates-open-access-to-scientific-information.html Clinical trials regulation report published https://www.vph-institute.org/news/clinical-trials-regulation-report-published.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Ms. Glenis Willmott MEP (S&D, UK), rapporteur for Clinical Trials Regulation in the European Parliament’s lead Committee of the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI), has published her draft report on this dossier. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:12:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/clinical-trials-regulation-report-published.html Commission launches consultation on technology transfer https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-consultation-on-technology-transfer.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a “Draft proposal for a revised block exemption for technology transfer agreements and for revised guidelines”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:14:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-consultation-on-technology-transfer.html Vph at “eu science: global challenges, global collaboration” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-at-“eu-science-global-challenges-global-collaboration”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />From March 5th to March 7th, 2013 the VPH Institute directors, Prof. Peter Coveney and Dr. Adriano Henney, participated to this major European Parliament event outlining the work of VPH to policy makers. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:15:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-at-“eu-science-global-challenges-global-collaboration”.html Commission launches consultation on ict funding under horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-consultation-on-ict-funding-under-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />DG Connect has launched a public Consultation on “Directions for ICT-driven public sector innovation in the EU.” The Commission will be using the results of this consultation to feed into the work programmes for Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:16:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-consultation-on-ict-funding-under-horizon-2020.html Neelie kroes reaffirms commitment to open access https://www.vph-institute.org/news/neelie-kroes-reaffirms-commitment-to-open-access.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 March 2013, the Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes gave a speech at the launch of the Research Data Alliance in Stockholm. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:18:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/neelie-kroes-reaffirms-commitment-to-open-access.html New marie curie grants now available https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-marie-curie-grants-now-available.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission is inviting bids for the final tranche of the Marie Curie fellowship grants allotted under the current 7th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:20:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-marie-curie-grants-now-available.html Irish presidency holds conference on innovation and patient access to personalised medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/irish-presidency-holds-conference-on-innovation-and-patient-access-to-personalised-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 25 March 2013, members of the VPH Policy Affairs Working Group attended a conference in Dublin hosted by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union on “Innovation and Patient Access to Personalised Medicine”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:21:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/irish-presidency-holds-conference-on-innovation-and-patient-access-to-personalised-medicine.html European parliament opens the doors to vph https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-opens-the-doors-to-vph.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 04 and 05 March 2013, Dr. Adriano Henney, Prof. Peter Coveney and Dr. Riam Kanso represented VPH in meetings with Members of the European Parliament to discuss how VPH can offer sustainable solutions for increasingly problematic health issues. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:23:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-opens-the-doors-to-vph.html Third vph-share newsletter available now https://www.vph-institute.org/news/third-vph-share-newsletter-available-now.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Get updates on the latest results from the VPH-Share project partners: the third issue of its newsletter is now released. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:27:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/third-vph-share-newsletter-available-now.html Vph-share in cartoon https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-share-in-cartoon.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Discover what the project is about through these intuitive and catchy drawings! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:29:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-share-in-cartoon.html Vphop: interview with the coordinator https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphop-interview-with-the-coordinator.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During its four years of activities the VPHOP consortium has developed, validated and deployed a personalised multi-scale modelling technology able to predict in a much more accurate way the absolute risk of fracture in patients with low bone mass and assist clinicians in prognosis and treatment planning (both pharmacological and interventional). VPHOP has recently came to an end bringing some excellent results. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:33:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphop-interview-with-the-coordinator.html The definition of the digital patient high on the discipulus roadmap agenda https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-definition-of-the-digital-patient-high-on-the-discipulus-roadmap-agenda.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The revision of the definition of the Digital Patient was one of the highlighted discussion points at the last DISCIPULUS project meeting that took place at the UCL Bloomsbury campus on March 18th, 2013. The discussion focused on what makes the ‘Digital Patient’: descriptive, integrative and predictive. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:35:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-definition-of-the-digital-patient-high-on-the-discipulus-roadmap-agenda.html The roadmap: everybody is invited https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-roadmap-everybody-is-invited.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Get involved in the road mapping exercise: your view is important! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:36:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-roadmap-everybody-is-invited.html The first discipulus video interview – dr. chris martin https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-discipulus-video-interview-–-dr-chris-martin.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Monday 11th March 2013, DISCIPULUS was delighted to welcome Dr. Chris Martin, at the UCL campus for an interview for the DISCIPULS video documentary. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:38:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-discipulus-video-interview-–-dr-chris-martin.html Mxl: interview with the coordinator https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mxl-interview-with-the-coordinator.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />MXL is a EC co-funded project, whose main goal is to enhance the safety of osteoarthritis patients undergoing surgery using computational modelling from clinically available x-rays, so to minimize the risk of overload and instability for optimized function and joint longevity. The project has recently closed, bringing some outstanding outcome. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:40:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mxl-interview-with-the-coordinator.html Insigneo institute for in silico medicine: multiple job openings for vph https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-institute-for-in-silico-medicine-multiple-job-openings-for-vph.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The INSIGNEO Institute at the University of Sheffield has recently made available a number of job vacancies for research associates in different multiscale modeling areas, together with a PHD student position. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:44:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-institute-for-in-silico-medicine-multiple-job-openings-for-vph.html Call for supporting members 2013 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-supporting-members-2013.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute is now opening a call for supporting members. The call is accessible by any organisation (both private and public) that is legally established and whose legal status, articles of association and activities are supportive of the purpose of the VPH institute. The call officially opens today and will close on June 30th, 2013. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:46:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-supporting-members-2013.html Vph institute links with policy makers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-links-with-policy-makers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Several meetings between EU policy makers and representatives of the VPH Institute were scheduled in the past months as part of a specific contact programme, aimed at introducing the scope of VPH at Parliament level. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:48:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-links-with-policy-makers.html Commissioner borg delivers keynote speech on investing in health https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-borg-delivers-keynote-speech-on-investing-in-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 09 April 2013 at the EU Health Policy Forum in Brussels, Commission for Health and Consumers, Dr. Tonio Borg, delivered a keynote speech on investing in health. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:49:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-borg-delivers-keynote-speech-on-investing-in-health.html Research data alliance promotes open access to scientific data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-data-alliance-promotes-open-access-to-scientific-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EU, US and Australia have come together to promote open access to scientific data, through the formation of the Research Data Alliance (RDA). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:50:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-data-alliance-promotes-open-access-to-scientific-data.html Neelie kroes calls for “data revolution” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/neelie-kroes-calls-for-“data-revolution”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Vice President of the European Commission, Commissioner Neelie Kroes, during a speech in Brussels on 26 March 2013, declared “we have entered the era of big data”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/neelie-kroes-calls-for-“data-revolution”.html New vph project kicks off: md-paedigree https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vph-project-kicks-off-md-paedigree.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />MD-Paedigree is a clinically driven and strongly VPH rooted project, that aims to validate and bring to maturity patient-specific computer-based of various paediatric diseases, making them readily available not only in the form of sustainable models and simulations but also as newly defined work-flows for personalized, predictive medicine at the point of care. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:54:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vph-project-kicks-off-md-paedigree.html Physiology rocks the foundations of evolutionary biology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/physiology-rocks-the-foundations-of-evolutionary-biology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In the May review article published by the Experimental Physiology, Prof. Noble presents his theory on the major revolution occurring in evolutionary biology, which is set to change the nature of biology and of the importance of physiology. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:52:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/physiology-rocks-the-foundations-of-evolutionary-biology.html The digital patient roadmap: the last leg https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-digital-patient-roadmap-the-last-leg.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Get involved in the road mapping exercise: your view is important! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 May 2013 18:56:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-digital-patient-roadmap-the-last-leg.html The board of trustees of the vph institute has been formally appointed https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-board-of-trustees-of-the-vph-institute-has-been-formally-appointed.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Institute recently held the elections of the Board of Trustees manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:09:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-board-of-trustees-of-the-vph-institute-has-been-formally-appointed.html Call for supporting members 2013 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-supporting-members-2013.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute is now opening a call for supporting members. The call is accessible by any organisation (both private and public) that is legally established and whose legal status, articles of ass manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2013 16:24:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-supporting-members-2013.html New vph project kicks off: md-paedigree https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vph-project-kicks-off-md-paedigree.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />MD-Paedigree is a clinically driven and strongly VPH rooted project, that aims to validate and bring to maturity patient-specific computer-based of various paediatric diseases, making them readily ava manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2013 18:11:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vph-project-kicks-off-md-paedigree.html The vph project, inbiomedvision publishes its 6th newsletter https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-project-inbiomedvision-publishes-its-6th-newsletter.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This issue includes among other things, an interview with Professor Russ B. Altman, a brief description of recent courses organised by the project, and a short summary of the INBIOMEDvision reports published recently. Don't miss it! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-project-inbiomedvision-publishes-its-6th-newsletter.html Commission works on funding for e-health https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-works-on-funding-for-e-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 May 2013, the Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes, delivered a speech recognising the role and potential of eHealth in order to face the challenges of an ageing population and lack of resources. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:50:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-works-on-funding-for-e-health.html Commissioner for digital agenda speaks on the value of big data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-for-digital-agenda-speaks-on-the-value-of-big-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the occasion of the Webcast Conference on Big Data in Brussels, the Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes drew attention to the enormous amount of data generated in the world by digital sources, as well as the value of all this data can bring. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:17:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-for-digital-agenda-speaks-on-the-value-of-big-data.html E-health week hosted in dublin during irish presidency https://www.vph-institute.org/news/e-health-week-hosted-in-dublin-during-irish-presidency.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This year the e-Health week ran from 13 to 15 May 2013 and took place in Dublin under the auspicious of the Irish Presidency. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:47:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/e-health-week-hosted-in-dublin-during-irish-presidency.html Key health mep highlights benefits of ehealth technologies https://www.vph-institute.org/news/key-health-mep-highlights-benefits-of-ehealth-technologies.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New technologies could be a huge advantage for meeting Europe’s current healthcare and financial challenges, writes Françoise Grossetête (EPP, France) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:17:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/key-health-mep-highlights-benefits-of-ehealth-technologies.html Visit nmsbuilder and help the nms physiome team to reach 1500 visits!!!! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/visit-nmsbuilder-and-help-the-nms-physiome-team-to-reach-1500-visits.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The NMS Physiome project is increasing visits to its main NMSPhysiome output: an open-source tool chain for the processing of patient data and simulation of the musculo-skeletal conditions. Visit the software page to reach 1500 visits!!! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:05:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/visit-nmsbuilder-and-help-the-nms-physiome-team-to-reach-1500-visits.html Call for student / young ambassadors at ict 2013 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-student-young-ambassadors-at-ict-2013.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Are you a young researcher in ICT-related field, or considering a career in ICT related research and innovation? Would you like to learn about the next directions of ICT research in Europe and meet ICT innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs? Apply to become a student / young ambassador at ICT 2013! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:43:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-student-young-ambassadors-at-ict-2013.html "of men, not mice" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/of-men-not-mice.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />“Rather than over-relying on animal models to understand what happens in humans, isn’t it time to embrace human “model” to move forward?” The conclusion of the editorial of the Nature Medicine Editorial (April issue) screams out VPH technology is the step forward. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:02:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/of-men-not-mice.html European parliament event to mark 2 year anniversary of the vph institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-event-to-mark-2-year-anniversary-of-the-vph-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This May 2013, marks the 2 year anniversary of the Virtual Physiological Human Institute with the VPH going from strength to strength. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:16:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-event-to-mark-2-year-anniversary-of-the-vph-institute.html In silico medicine now on wikipedia https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-now-on-wikipedia.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We recently published a definition of "in silico medicine" on Wikipedia. Help us to implement it! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:01:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-now-on-wikipedia.html The vph institute takes a stand on the data protection regulation amendments https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-takes-a-stand-on-the-data-protection-regulation-amendments.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH researchers working towards personalised and in silico medicine in the EU, fully support those amendments to the LIBE Committee Report on the Data Protection Regulation, which adequately take into account the needs of public health researchers. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:38:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-takes-a-stand-on-the-data-protection-regulation-amendments.html European parliament hosts event on vph and ehealth action plan https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-hosts-event-on-vph-and-ehealth-action-plan.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 June 2013, under the patronage of MEPs Mr. Sean Kelly (EPP, Ireland) and Professor Vittorio Prodi (S&D, Italy) an event was held in the European Parliament entitled "Towards personalised and in silico medicine: eHealth Action Plan and VPH". manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:53:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-hosts-event-on-vph-and-ehealth-action-plan.html Data protection regulation seems far away from consensus https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-protection-regulation-seems-far-away-from-consensus.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The ongoing discussions on the Data Protection Regulation has come under close scrutiny from Science Business, an online magazine widely read by policy makers in Brussels. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:32:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-protection-regulation-seems-far-away-from-consensus.html €70 billion package agreed for horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€70-billion-package-agreed-for-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />After a long negotiations between the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament, a circa €70 billion package has been agreed for Horizon 2020, the latest framework programme for research and innovation. Presidency officials also stated that the European Research Council (ERC) will receive seventeen per cent of the budget. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:57:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€70-billion-package-agreed-for-horizon-2020.html Eu campaigning for better, digital healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-campaigning-for-better-digital-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1 July 2013, Commissioner responsible for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes published an interesting opinion on her blog. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:04:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-campaigning-for-better-digital-healthcare.html The priorities of the digital agenda https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-priorities-of-the-digital-agenda.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 June 2013, the Vice-president of the Commission and Commissioner responsible for the Digital agenda, Neelie Kroes made an interesting speech on the Digital Agenda Priorities. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:30:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-priorities-of-the-digital-agenda.html Chic: computational horizons in cancer https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chic-computational-horizons-in-cancer.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />April 1, 2013 marked the official start of the CHIC project: “Computational Horizons in Cancer: Developing Meta- and Hyper-Multiscale Models and Repositories for In-Silico Oncology”. CHIC is a large scale, transatlantic research project which is funded under the EU FP7 framework programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:57:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chic-computational-horizons-in-cancer.html Prof viceconti releases an interview for personal health foresight https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-viceconti-releases-an-interview-for-personal-health-foresight.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Recently Laura Pombo Juárez, Director of Impetu Solutions responsible of PHS Foresight outreach activities, interviewed Prof. Marco Viceconti, Director of the Insigneo Institute and Executive Director of the VPH Institute, on the future of personal health forecasting and in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 05 Jul 2013 17:54:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-viceconti-releases-an-interview-for-personal-health-foresight.html Watch the discipuls interviews on youtube https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-the-discipuls-interviews-on-youtube.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Clinicians and key people from the DISCIPULUS project were interviewed on the Digital Patient and its place within the future healthcare. The videos are now available on The Digital Patient YouTube channel. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:58:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-the-discipuls-interviews-on-youtube.html Artreat: a multiscale model for prediction of atherosclerosis progression https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artreat-a-multiscale-model-for-prediction-of-atherosclerosis-progression.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On August 31st, 2013 ARTreat project (ICT-2007, FP7-224297), entitled “Multi-level patient-specific artery and atherogenesis model for outcome prediction, decision support treatment, and virtual hand-on training” successfully ended, at month 60 for the project. ARTreat is an integrated project coordinated by the National Council of Research (CNR) of Italy, managing 20 EU partners selected to provide a multidisciplinary approach (IT, biological, medical, bioengineering) to the project objectives. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:06:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artreat-a-multiscale-model-for-prediction-of-atherosclerosis-progression.html Uk plans to revise model agreement for university-industry collaborations https://www.vph-institute.org/news/uk-plans-to-revise-model-agreement-for-university-industry-collaborations.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The UK government’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will revise its model agreement for university–industry collaboration. The move, which comes after 8 years of implementation, is driven by evidence that the model is too restrictive and does not support open innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:33:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/uk-plans-to-revise-model-agreement-for-university-industry-collaborations.html Health innovation challenge fund call – deadline 2 september https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-innovation-challenge-fund-call-–-deadline-2-september.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call for the Health Innovation Challenge Fund expires on 2 September 2013 and is the last chance to apply under the current areas of interest. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:34:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-innovation-challenge-fund-call-–-deadline-2-september.html Efpia/phrma joint principles for responsible clinical trials data sharing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/efpia-phrma-joint-principles-for-responsible-clinical-trials-data-sharing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The two pharmaceutical industry bodies, European Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (EFPIA) and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), have published their common “Principles for Responsible Clinical Trial Data Sharing: Our Commitment to Patients and Researchers” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:38:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/efpia-phrma-joint-principles-for-responsible-clinical-trials-data-sharing.html Upcoming developments on key legislative files https://www.vph-institute.org/news/upcoming-developments-on-key-legislative-files.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The autumn of 2013 is set to be busy for European institutions, as the European Parliament is nearing the end of its 5 year term. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:44:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/upcoming-developments-on-key-legislative-files.html Call for bid for the organisation of vph2016 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bid-for-the-organisation-of-vph2016.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute has opened the call for bids to host the VPH2016 conference. Interested organisations should submit their bid by January 15th, 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:40:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bid-for-the-organisation-of-vph2016.html Join the vph institute: new fees and new benefits for all https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-vph-institute-new-fees-and-new-benefits-for-all.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Institute now offers new forms of membership to meet everybody’s needs: find out what’s new! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:57:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-vph-institute-new-fees-and-new-benefits-for-all.html Vph at iups congress & icsu satellite meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-at-iups-congress-icsu-satellite-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the summer, the VPH community has been actively involved in open discussions with representatives of other scientific domains towards the common goal of developing a multi-scale systems biology. The IUPS Congress and, in particular, the satellite meeting organized by ICSU offered a perfect scenario for these debates. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Sep 2013 11:45:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-at-iups-congress-icsu-satellite-meeting.html European parliament publishes report on ehealth https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-publishes-report-on-ehealth.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament has published its Draft Report on the eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020. The non-legislative, own initiative report is a response to the Commission Communication on the eHealth Action Plan, in which VPH is specifically mentioned. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:59:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-publishes-report-on-ehealth.html Joint debate on horizon 2020 (itre committee) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/joint-debate-on-horizon-2020-itre-committee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 September 2013, the Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) held a Joint Debate on Horizon 2020. The debate follows the trialogues (Parliament, Commission, Council of Ministers) held before the summer holiday, where an agreement was reached on the organisation and the budget of the Horizon 2020 programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:55:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/joint-debate-on-horizon-2020-itre-committee.html Informative webinar on the new participant portal for h2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/informative-webinar-on-the-new-participant-portal-for-h2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 9 September 2013 a webinar on the new Participant Portal for Horizon 2020 took place. If you missed it out the recorded stream version is still available on-line. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:01:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/informative-webinar-on-the-new-participant-portal-for-h2020.html Networking session on 'in silico medicine' during ict 2013 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/networking-session-on-in-silico-medicine-during-ict-2013.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute was selected to lead one of the networking sessions that will take place at the ICT2013 conference in Vilnius (6-8 November 2013). You are all invited to attend and give your contribution. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:17:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/networking-session-on-in-silico-medicine-during-ict-2013.html Clinical trials transparency debate https://www.vph-institute.org/news/clinical-trials-transparency-debate.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EurActiv released on 30 August 2013 an article entitled “Health experts critical of pharma industry's new transparency rules”, and shows that the balance between the commercial interest of pharmaceutical companies and the benefit for patients is still being contested at EU level. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:32:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/clinical-trials-transparency-debate.html Parliamentary question on healthcare data digitalisation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/parliamentary-question-on-healthcare-data-digitalisation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1 July 2013, Amelia Andersdotter (Greens/EFA, Sweden) has asked the European Commission about what it intends to do regarding plans by Member States in Central and Eastern Europe to create data digitalisation system, and particularly about the security risk to patients’ data this undertaking might pose. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:52:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/parliamentary-question-on-healthcare-data-digitalisation.html Slow progress on data protection regulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/slow-progress-on-data-protection-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee (LIBE) is being seen to make slow progress on the proposed Data Protection Regulation, which has the potential to impact on the ability of VPH members to access data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:56:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/slow-progress-on-data-protection-regulation.html Avicenna kicks off on oct 1st https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-kicks-off-on-oct-1st.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The beginning of the 21st century saw the birth of a completely new way to investigate living organisms through computer simulations, called in silico medicine. This coordination and support action, named after the great physician Avicenna, will explore systematically how computer simulations can be used to improve clinical trials of drugs, devices, and biotechnology products. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:30:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-kicks-off-on-oct-1st.html Raising support for vph in the h2020 work programme for health, demographic change and wellbeing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/raising-support-for-vph-in-the-h2020-work-programme-for-health-demographic-change-and-wellbeing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We need everybody help to stress the importance of in silico medicine in the work programme for Health: support our policy activities! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:31:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/raising-support-for-vph-in-the-h2020-work-programme-for-health-demographic-change-and-wellbeing.html Nobel prize in chemistry 2013 for multiscale models of the chemical system https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nobel-prize-in-chemistry-2013-for-multiscale-models-of-the-chemical-system.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt, and Arieh Warshel won the Nobel Prize manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:07:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nobel-prize-in-chemistry-2013-for-multiscale-models-of-the-chemical-system.html Concept of "virtual physiological human" in the ehealth action plan amendments https://www.vph-institute.org/news/concept-of-virtual-physiological-human-in-the-ehealth-action-plan-amendments.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute raises support for in silico medicine thanks to the collaboration of the Romanian Parliamentarian, Mr.Tănăsescu, who tabled two important amendments to the Report on the eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:23:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/concept-of-virtual-physiological-human-in-the-ehealth-action-plan-amendments.html Libe committee vote on data protection regulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/libe-committee-vote-on-data-protection-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 21 October 2013, members of the VPH Policy Affairs Working Group (PAWG) were in Strasbourg to attend a vote by the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee (LIBE) on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:33:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/libe-committee-vote-on-data-protection-regulation.html Commissioner reding speech on data protection: implication of the “one-stop-shop-mechanism” ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-reding-speech-on-data-protection-implication-of-the-“one-stop-shop-mechanism”-for-healt.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 08 October 2013, Ms. Vivianne Reding, Commissioner for Justice, intervened at the Justice Council on the Data Protection Regulation. Her speech was centred on “one-stop shop” concept. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:24:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-reding-speech-on-data-protection-implication-of-the-“one-stop-shop-mechanism”-for-healt.html Companies worried about the risks of the europe’s unitary patent to be launched in 2015 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/companies-worried-about-the-risks-of-the-europe’s-unitary-patent-to-be-launched-in-2015.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 16 October 2013, Science Business published an article entitled “Europe’s unitary patent to launch in 2015 – but will companies embrace it?” addressing the debate on the risks of the future Europe’s unitary patent, after companies had expressed different concerns on the occasion of a Science Business roundtable, “Patents in Europe: What’s next?”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:31:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/companies-worried-about-the-risks-of-the-europe’s-unitary-patent-to-be-launched-in-2015.html The recently funded vph project, md-paedigree, was awarded as best exhibit at ict 2013 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-recently-funded-vph-project-md-paedigree-was-awarded-as-best-exhibit-at-ict-2013.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 8th November 2013 MD-Paedigree (Model-Driven Paediatric European Digital Repository) was awarded the Best Exhibit Award at ICT2013 among over 200 exhibits! Our best congratulations! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:33:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-recently-funded-vph-project-md-paedigree-was-awarded-as-best-exhibit-at-ict-2013.html Ec launches "horizon" the new eu research & innovation e-magazine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-launches-horizon-the-new-eu-research-innovation-e-magazine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The magazine, published by DG Research and Innovation, aims to offer information on the priorities, achievements and impacts of EU-funded research. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:57:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-launches-horizon-the-new-eu-research-innovation-e-magazine.html Launch of website to identify your health app https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-website-to-identify-your-health-app.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 November the research and publishing company PatientView is going to launch a search tool to help people find a suitable health app. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:38:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-website-to-identify-your-health-app.html Vph at ict2013 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-at-ict2013.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Over 5000 delegates and 200 exhibitors attended ICT 2013, making it one of Europe's largest ICT research and innovation events of the last few years. VPH was there to represent the community hosting both an informative booth and a networking session on in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:07:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-at-ict2013.html Download the first issue of the md- paedigree newsletter https://www.vph-institute.org/news/download-the-first-issue-of-the-md-paedigree-newsletter.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The biannual MD- Paedigree newsletter provides an overview of the project, but also describes MD- Paedigree’s role in the VPH Community. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:34:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/download-the-first-issue-of-the-md-paedigree-newsletter.html Launch of the vph-dare@it website https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-the-vph-dare-it-website.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Released on 18th November 2013, the website provides access to information on the “Virtual Physiological Human: DementiA Research Enabled by IT” (VPH-DARE@IT) project. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:20:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-the-vph-dare-it-website.html 2014 eu budget agreed https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2014-eu-budget-agreed.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EU Council and the European Parliament on November 11 in Brussels have agreed on the EU budget for 2014 in the negotiations guided by the Lithuanian Presidency. The budget amounts to 142.6 billion euros in commitments and 135.5 billion euros in payments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:46:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2014-eu-budget-agreed.html Horizon 2020: parliament joint debate https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-parliament-joint-debate.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 November 2013 the Parliament in plenary debated on the Regulation setting up Horizon 2020, on the basis of the “Establishment of Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)” report drafted by MEP Teresa Riera (S&D, Spain), as well as its accompanying rules for participation and the future legislation governing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:37:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-parliament-joint-debate.html Horizon 2020: expert advisory groups appointed https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-expert-advisory-groups-appointed.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 5 November 2013, the European Commission appointed the members of the different groups of independent experts to advise on the research priorities of Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:49:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-expert-advisory-groups-appointed.html “virtual physiological human” in the envi committee’s official text https://www.vph-institute.org/news/“virtual-physiological-human”-in-the-envi-committee’s-official-text.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Policy Affairs Working Group (PAWG) is pleased to report that on 29 November 2013, the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI) voted in favour of policy that will directly enhance the reputation of the VPH institute. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:57:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/“virtual-physiological-human”-in-the-envi-committee’s-official-text.html “e-health and health innovation”, one of the priorities in the forthcoming greek presidency https://www.vph-institute.org/news/“e-health-and-health-innovation”-one-of-the-priorities-in-the-forthcoming-greek-presidency.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />“E-Health and health innovation” will be one of the non-legislative priorities in the field of health of the Greek Presidency, as announced by trustworthy internal sources. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:16:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/“e-health-and-health-innovation”-one-of-the-priorities-in-the-forthcoming-greek-presidency.html Final report on the reflection process on chronic diseases https://www.vph-institute.org/news/final-report-on-the-reflection-process-on-chronic-diseases.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 November 2013, the European Commission published the “Final Report on the Reflection Process on Chronic Diseases”. This report is intended by the Commission to inform the Council of Ministers and encourage them to draft Council Conclusions on Chronic Diseases in the near future. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:43:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/final-report-on-the-reflection-process-on-chronic-diseases.html Most people do not feel well-informed about the outputs of research, shows eurobatometer survey https://www.vph-institute.org/news/most-people-do-not-feel-well-informed-about-the-outputs-of-research-shows-eurobatometer-survey.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />58% of people feel they are not well-informed about the outputs of publicly-funded science, showed the Special Eurobarometer 401 on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), Science and Technology report, released in November 2013. This presents an obstacle to the success Horizon 2020 programme in areas such as healthy ageing, which will rely on public cooperation to reach their objectives. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:55:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/most-people-do-not-feel-well-informed-about-the-outputs-of-research-shows-eurobatometer-survey.html Commissioner kroes speech on open access to research data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-kroes-speech-on-open-access-to-research-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 November, at the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Berlin Declaration on open access to scientific research data, the European Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, Ms. Neelie Kroes spoke in favour of open access to scientific data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:00:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commissioner-kroes-speech-on-open-access-to-research-data.html The multiannual financial framework (mff) has been adopted https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-multiannual-financial-framework-mff-has-been-adopted.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 2 December 2013, the Council gave its approval to the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2014–2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:32:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-multiannual-financial-framework-mff-has-been-adopted.html New statistics on animal experiments https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-statistics-on-animal-experiments.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 05 December 2013, the European Commission published the “7th Report on the Statistics on the Number of Animals used for Experimental and other Scientific Purposes in the Member States of the European Union”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:36:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-statistics-on-animal-experiments.html Interview with prof viceconti on the big data public private forum https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interview-with-prof-viceconti-on-the-big-data-public-private-forum.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our executive director was interviewed by Sonja Zillner (Siemens) and John Domingue (STI) on eHealth sector as the “new visionary sector”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:18:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interview-with-prof-viceconti-on-the-big-data-public-private-forum.html Launch of “horizon 2020” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-“horizon-2020”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The first calls for projects have been launched for the EU framework programme “Horizon 2020” for Research and Innovation, with a budget of EUR 80 billion. Universities, research institutes and companies now have the opportunity to apply for the EU funding programme, which is set to run until 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:05:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-“horizon-2020”.html New horizon 2020 calls: €15 billion over first two years https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-horizon-2020-calls-€15-billion-over-first-two-years.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 December 2013, the European Commission has for the first time presented calls for projects under Horizon 2020. Worth more than €15 billion over the first two years, the funding is intended to help boost Europe's knowledge-driven economy, and tackle issues that will make a difference in people's lives. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:23:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-horizon-2020-calls-€15-billion-over-first-two-years.html Second annual meeting of the vph-france network https://www.vph-institute.org/news/second-annual-meeting-of-the-vph-france-network.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 21 November 2013 the VPH France Network met for its second annual meeting at the Institute of Complex Science in Paris. Interesting presentations were given by important VPH experts such as Bernard de Bono and Alain Berthoz. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:47:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/second-annual-meeting-of-the-vph-france-network.html Vph in 2014- 2015 calls https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-in-2014-2015-calls.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 December 2013, the European Commission launched the first calls for proposals for Horizon 2020. VPH plays a role in many of the calls, find out which ones! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 18 Dec 2013 11:56:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-in-2014-2015-calls.html Travel awards for vph conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/travel-awards-for-vph-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH INSTITUTE has established Travel Awards with the purpose of allowing young researchers to participate at the next VPH conferences with priority to researchers from countries with low income (based on GDP per capita). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:33:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/travel-awards-for-vph-conference.html Physiology rocks: 4000 downloads in four months https://www.vph-institute.org/news/physiology-rocks-4000-downloads-in-four-months.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our President, Denis Noble, publishes an article in Experimental Physiology that skews the downloading statistics of the journal. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:44:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/physiology-rocks-4000-downloads-in-four-months.html European parliament endorses vph https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-endorses-vph.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 January 2014 in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament specifically endorsed the work of the VPH Institute and voted in favour of the Own-Initiative Report on the eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:13:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-endorses-vph.html Vph policy affairs working group in 2014 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-policy-affairs-working-group-in-2014.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />2014 marks a significant year in EU politics. In May of this year, European Citizens will be electing a new European Parliament with drastic changes expected in the formulation of the European Parliament. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:22:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-policy-affairs-working-group-in-2014.html The scope for gains from digitally transforming health care https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-scope-for-gains-from-digitally-transforming-health-care.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new report has been published by the European Commission, entitled "Unlocking the ICT growth potential in Europe: Enabling people and businesses”. The report highlights the importance of unlocking ICT's growth potential in Europe now and calls for a strategic vision for Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:27:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-scope-for-gains-from-digitally-transforming-health-care.html Call for tender “pilot project on the promotion of self-care systems in the european union“ https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-tender-“pilot-project-on-the-promotion-of-self-care-systems-in-the-european-union“.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 December 2013, the European Commission, DG Sanco, launched the call for tender entitled “Pilot project on the promotion of self-care systems in the European Union“, that champions the enhancement of self-involvement in one’s own healthcare maintenance coupled with the development of effective self-care strategies at both EU and Member State levels. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:17:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-tender-“pilot-project-on-the-promotion-of-self-care-systems-in-the-european-union“.html Registration to the database of independent experts for european research and innovation now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/registration-to-the-database-of-independent-experts-for-european-research-and-innovation-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission launched on 16 January the call for experts in Smart Systems Integration to register to the database of Independent Experts for European Research and Innovation ('ICT-02-2014). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:20:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/registration-to-the-database-of-independent-experts-for-european-research-and-innovation-now-open.html Innovative digital technologies on health, "transforming healthcare" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovative-digital-technologies-on-health-transforming-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 January, the Commissioner for Digital Agenda, Ms. Neelie Kroes, published in her blog an entry through which she emphasised the beneficial impact that innovative digital technologies can have for healthcare and healthcare management. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:26:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovative-digital-technologies-on-health-transforming-healthcare.html Influence in silico medicine with avicenna https://www.vph-institute.org/news/influence-in-silico-medicine-with-avicenna.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna project kicked off on 1st October 2013. The project, which is part funded by the European Commission, aims to create a Roadmap for the development of in silico clinical trials. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:17:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/influence-in-silico-medicine-with-avicenna.html General data protection regulation delayed further https://www.vph-institute.org/news/general-data-protection-regulation-delayed-further.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The General Data protection Regulation (2012/0011 COD) will not be adopted before the European Parliament elections. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:28:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/general-data-protection-regulation-delayed-further.html Eu awards 3.3 million for developing virtual models for anaesthesia https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-awards-3-3-million-for-developing-virtual-models-for-anaesthesia.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 January 2014 the EC showcased in its website the RASimAs project (Regional Anaesthesia Simulator and Assistant), a European research project funded with €3.3 million in the 7th Framework Program, aiming at providing a virtual reality simulator and assistant to doctors performing regional anaesthesia by developing the patient-specific Virtual Physiological Human models. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:36:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-awards-3-3-million-for-developing-virtual-models-for-anaesthesia.html Streamlined management of horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/streamlined-management-of-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />With the aim of boosting its efficiency at managing Horizon 2020 grants, producing better policy and fastering grant approvals with fewer costs, the European Commission is currently in the process of reorganising its research and innovation department. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:08:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/streamlined-management-of-horizon-2020.html Horizon 2020 "ict for health and wellbeing": more information for applicants https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-ict-for-health-and-wellbeing-more-information-for-applicants.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission has recently published a document compiling the most common questions and answers related to the two eHealth calls of the 2014 Work Programme of Horizon 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:16:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-ict-for-health-and-wellbeing-more-information-for-applicants.html Full use of big data for an improved efficiency of healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/full-use-of-big-data-for-an-improved-efficiency-of-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Read the outcome of the report on "Big and Open Data in Europe: A Growth Engine or a Missed Opportunity" commissioned by demosEUROPA manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:28:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/full-use-of-big-data-for-an-improved-efficiency-of-healthcare.html Parliamentary question on the protection of health data on the internet https://www.vph-institute.org/news/parliamentary-question-on-the-protection-of-health-data-on-the-internet.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 February 2014, Marc Tarabella (S&D, Belgium) and Jean Louis Cottigny (S&D, France), both Members of the European Parliament, tabled a Parliamentary Question (PQ) on the protection of health data on the Internet. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:45:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/parliamentary-question-on-the-protection-of-health-data-on-the-internet.html At the aaas annual meeting prof coveney gives one glimpse of the future of personalised medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/at-the-aaas-annual-meeting-prof-coveney-gives-one-glimpse-of-the-future-of-personalised-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Prof Coveney was invited to present his new research on the future of patient-specific drug selection at the recent annual meeting of AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science), the world's largest general scientific society. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 06 Mar 2014 11:09:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/at-the-aaas-annual-meeting-prof-coveney-gives-one-glimpse-of-the-future-of-personalised-medicine.html The role of innovation, highlighted by the competitiveness council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-role-of-innovation-highlighted-by-the-competitiveness-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Innovation and Research was featured heavily during the debates in the last meeting of the European Council’s Competitiveness (Internal Market, Industry, Research and Space) Council, that took place on 20 and 21 February 2014 in Brussels. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:19:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-role-of-innovation-highlighted-by-the-competitiveness-council.html Stop animal experiments…start computer simulations! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/stop-animal-experiments…start-computer-simulations.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH INSTITUTE responds to the petition that requests the ban on all animal experiments in Europe proposing computer simulation as the best option to reduce, refine and partially replace animal testing in scientific research. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:44:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/stop-animal-experiments…start-computer-simulations.html €240.50 million call opens for individual research fellowships https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€240-50-million-call-opens-for-individual-research-fellowships.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Are you a researcher at postdoctoral level or beyond looking for a grant to cover your personal research project? A competitive call for proposals offering EU-funded individual fellowships for a total of €240.50 million opens today. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:52:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€240-50-million-call-opens-for-individual-research-fellowships.html Progress on eu data protection reform now irreversible following european parliament vote https://www.vph-institute.org/news/progress-on-eu-data-protection-reform-now-irreversible-following-european-parliament-vote.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Following the debate on the Data Protection Regulation on 11 March and the vote in plenary on 12 March, MEPs introduced enhanced safeguards for EU citizens’ personal data in a significant overhaul of the EU’s data protection reform package. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:36:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/progress-on-eu-data-protection-reform-now-irreversible-following-european-parliament-vote.html Horizon 2020- call for fet flagships tackling grand interdisciplinary science and technology ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-call-for-fet-flagships-tackling-grand-interdisciplinary-science-and-technology-challeng.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission has announced that Mr. Robert-Jan Smits, Director General of DG Research has decided to postpone the call for the FET Flagships Tackling Grand Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Challenges by two months. The new deadline for the call is 10 June 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:09:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-call-for-fet-flagships-tackling-grand-interdisciplinary-science-and-technology-challeng.html Neelie kroes speech on importance of technology- cebit, cyber security conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/neelie-kroes-speech-on-importance-of-technology-cebit-cyber-security-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 March 2014, the Vice-President of the European Commission, Ms. Neelie Kroes delivered a speech on the intrinsic role of technology in securing our digital economy during the CEBIT, Cyber Security Conference held in Hanover. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:12:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/neelie-kroes-speech-on-importance-of-technology-cebit-cyber-security-conference.html Developer of revolutionary brain devices announced as one of the winners of the european women ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/developer-of-revolutionary-brain-devices-announced-as-one-of-the-winners-of-the-european-women-innov.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 March 2014, Ms. Ana Maiques, CEO of Neuroelectrics was awarded the European Women Innovator Award for her research and development of revolutionary brain devices. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:16:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/developer-of-revolutionary-brain-devices-announced-as-one-of-the-winners-of-the-european-women-innov.html Written parliamentary question - horizon 2020 - ‘science with and for society’ in the 2014 ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/written-parliamentary-question-horizon-2020-‘science-with-and-for-society’-in-the-2014-eu-budget.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 March 2014 Ms. Teresa Riera Madurell (S&S, ES) tabled a Written Parliamentary Question inquiring as to the reason for the omission by the Commission of an estimated budget for the new ‘Science with and for society’ section of Horizon 2020 in its proposal for the review of the 2014 budget. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:20:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/written-parliamentary-question-horizon-2020-‘science-with-and-for-society’-in-the-2014-eu-budget.html Stoa panel meeting on “science metrics: measuring scientific performance for improved policy ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/stoa-panel-meeting-on-“science-metrics-measuring-scientific-performance-for-improved-policy-making”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 March 2014 the Science and Technology Options Assessment (STOA) Panel met in Strasbourg during the March plenary session and presented the report on Science Metrics. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:26:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/stoa-panel-meeting-on-“science-metrics-measuring-scientific-performance-for-improved-policy-making”.html Vph is featured on the new scientist magazine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-is-featured-on-the-new-scientist-magazine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />“A medically accurate digital double could revolutionise your life” is the title of the article dedicated to VPH and the changes this technology could bring to everybody’s life in the next 20 years from now. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:55:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-is-featured-on-the-new-scientist-magazine.html Tianhe-2 - the world fastest supercomputer opens new scenarios for vph https://www.vph-institute.org/news/tianhe-2-the-world-fastest-supercomputer-opens-new-scenarios-for-vph.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute has recently agreed with the National Supercomputing Center in Guangzhou (NSCC-Guangzhou) - China, to launch a grand challenge to the VPH community worldwide. Give us your contribute! Deadline for contribution: May 2nd, 2014 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:46:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/tianhe-2-the-world-fastest-supercomputer-opens-new-scenarios-for-vph.html Eit ict labs idea challange https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eit-ict-labs-idea-challange.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EIT ICT Labs Idea Challenge is a European innovation contest which offers prizes up to €40.000 to the best ideas on how to revolutionise the information and communication technologies of tomorrow. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Apr 2014 14:40:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eit-ict-labs-idea-challange.html Silicon valley tvlp 2014 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/silicon-valley-tvlp-2014.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The most effective two-week technology venture launch program for acquiring a silicon valley mindset. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:06:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/silicon-valley-tvlp-2014.html Vph nl networks wins the call for bid for vph2016 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-nl-networks-wins-the-call-for-bid-for-vph2016.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />VPH2016 will be held in Amsterdam from September 19-21 2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:27:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-nl-networks-wins-the-call-for-bid-for-vph2016.html The first avicenna event was a great success! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-avicenna-event-was-a-great-success.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The project’s 1st Event took place in Rome, Italy on the 21st March 2014.The Avicenna team wishes to thank all the attendees for their important contribution to the project! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:10:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-avicenna-event-was-a-great-success.html The call for paper for the vph-share workshop at eccb14 is now open! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-call-for-paper-for-the-vph-share-workshop-at-eccb14-is-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH-Share project (www.vph-share.eu) is organising a one-day workshop on "Sharing Data, Tools and Models for Workflows in Biomedical Research" at the next European Conference on Computational Biology (http://www.eccb14.org/). The workshop will host invited speakers from VPH-Share and 10 contributing papers from the VPH community. The submission of the papers is now open! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:50:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-call-for-paper-for-the-vph-share-workshop-at-eccb14-is-now-open.html Ec launches a "public consultation on the green paper on mobile health" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-launches-a-public-consultation-on-the-green-paper-on-mobile-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission launched a “Public Consultation on the Green Paper on Mobile Health (mHealth)” on 10 April 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 May 2014 11:52:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-launches-a-public-consultation-on-the-green-paper-on-mobile-health.html The establishment of a third programme for the union's action in the field of health ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-establishment-of-a-third-programme-for-the-union-s-action-in-the-field-of-health-2014-2020-opens.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Whilst in silico medicine isn't explicitly mentioned in the Regulation, this Programme could represent a potential funding opportunity for VPH and may make better use of the wealth of health data collected in each Member State. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 May 2014 12:04:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-establishment-of-a-third-programme-for-the-union-s-action-in-the-field-of-health-2014-2020-opens.html Information day on the 3rd european health programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/information-day-on-the-3rd-european-health-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Information Day on the 3rd European Health Programme organised by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO) on 11 April 2014 was the occasion to publically present the governing lines of the Third EU Health Programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 May 2014 12:16:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/information-day-on-the-3rd-european-health-programme.html European commission publishes e-health inequality report https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-publishes-e-health-inequality-report.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 April 2014, the European Commission published a series of reports, including most importantly a report on e-Health inequality manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 May 2014 12:24:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-publishes-e-health-inequality-report.html Publication of ec communication on effective, accessible and resilient health systems https://www.vph-institute.org/news/publication-of-ec-communication-on-effective-accessible-and-resilient-health-systems.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission published its Communication on “effective, accessible and resilient health systems” on 4 April 2014. The Communication was announced during the EU Summit on Chronic Diseases which took place in Brussels from the 3-4 April 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 May 2014 12:28:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/publication-of-ec-communication-on-effective-accessible-and-resilient-health-systems.html European parliament signs off on remaining piece of horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-signs-off-on-remaining-piece-of-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During a plenary session on 15 April 2014, MEPs rubber-stamped a €22 billion parcel of 11 initiatives, which were amalgamated in the “innovation investment package" formulated from agreements reached in negotiations with member states and industry over the past few months. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 May 2014 12:32:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-signs-off-on-remaining-piece-of-horizon-2020.html Strategic research and innovation agenda on big data value for europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/strategic-research-and-innovation-agenda-on-big-data-value-for-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Technology Platform for Software and Services NESSI, together with partners from the FP7 project Big, has drafted a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) on Big Data Value for Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 May 2014 12:36:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/strategic-research-and-innovation-agenda-on-big-data-value-for-europe.html Chic project featured in the parliament magazine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chic-project-featured-in-the-parliament-magazine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />CHIC "Computational Horizons In Cancer" is an EC funded project that proposes the development of clinical trial driven tools, services and secure infrastructure that will support the creation of multiscale cancer hyper-models manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 May 2014 14:51:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chic-project-featured-in-the-parliament-magazine.html Vph success stories: on line questionnaire https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-success-stories-on-line-questionnaire.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute has created an on-line questionnaire to collect examples of successful VPH projects. The best ones will be used as flagship of the VPH research in the future communication activities towards European policy makers to ensure the VPH potentials are largely disseminated and supported. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 May 2014 16:48:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-success-stories-on-line-questionnaire.html New postgraduate subject on multiscale cancer modelling and in silico medicine (mscm & ism) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-postgraduate-subject-on-multiscale-cancer-modelling-and-in-silico-medicine-mscm-ism.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (SECE) of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) will be opening this new post-graduate course in October 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 09 May 2014 12:24:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-postgraduate-subject-on-multiscale-cancer-modelling-and-in-silico-medicine-mscm-ism.html New ecancer special issue published on personalised medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-ecancer-special-issue-published-on-personalised-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />ecancermedicalscience has published a new Special Issue on personalised medicine. This free-to-read compilation features articles on the p-medicine project "From data sharing and integration via VPH models to personalised medicine" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 09 May 2014 12:28:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-ecancer-special-issue-published-on-personalised-medicine.html Avicenna: second project event with industrial researchers - june 6th, rome https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-second-project-event-with-industrial-researchers-june-6th-rome.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna project is organising an important meeting in Rome next month on the future of clinical trials. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 09 May 2014 15:21:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-second-project-event-with-industrial-researchers-june-6th-rome.html Drive the vph initiative: become a supporting member! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/drive-the-vph-initiative-become-a-supporting-member.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Supporting members are the true engine of our organization: they effectively drive the Institute’s policy, setting agendas and proposing specific actions. Supporting members are entitled to appoint a representative to seat in the Board of Directors, which is formally the main governing body of the Institute. Don’t miss out this opportunity! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 16 May 2014 16:53:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/drive-the-vph-initiative-become-a-supporting-member.html Adoption of council regulation on innovative medicines initiative https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adoption-of-council-regulation-on-innovative-medicines-initiative.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On May 6th 2014, the European Council adopted the Regulation of the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI2) public-private partnership, the joint undertaking between the European Union and European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) that will replace IMI. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:09:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adoption-of-council-regulation-on-innovative-medicines-initiative.html European reference networks https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-reference-networks.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission Implementing Decision of 10 March 2014 on European Reference Networks (ERNs) and the Delegated Act on the criteria and conditions for joining these ERNs which were adopted on 10 March 2014 will enter into force on 27 May 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:15:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-reference-networks.html Council conclusion on the european strategy forum on research infrastructures (esfri) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-conclusion-on-the-european-strategy-forum-on-research-infrastructures-esfri.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 26 May 2014, in its conclusions, the Council acknowledged the work done by the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) with regard to identification of priority projects which are developed enough to be implemented in 2015-2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:20:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-conclusion-on-the-european-strategy-forum-on-research-infrastructures-esfri.html Launch of public consultation on future and emerging technologies (fet) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-public-consultation-on-future-and-emerging-technologies-fet.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 2 May 2014, the Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) programme launched a public consultation on the identification of promising future research in any technological domain. As such the Commission are inviting scientists, researcher’s engineers and innovators to submit their comments before 15 June 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:28:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-public-consultation-on-future-and-emerging-technologies-fet.html Submit a proposal for the 2nd fed4fire competitive call https://www.vph-institute.org/news/submit-a-proposal-for-the-2nd-fed4fire-competitive-call.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 21 May 2014, the Fed4FIRE project on federating a common framework for Future Internet Research and Experimentation facilities announced its 2nd competitive call (Fed4FIRE-2). Applications must be submitted before July 2, 2014 and the total available funding for Non -Industrial Experimenters such as VPH, for 2nd Open Call - Part A2 is EUR 200 000. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:34:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/submit-a-proposal-for-the-2nd-fed4fire-competitive-call.html New state aid rules make it easier to invest in an innovative future https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-state-aid-rules-make-it-easier-to-invest-in-an-innovative-future.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On May 27th, 2014, Commissioner for the Digital Agenda highlights how new state aid rules cut red tape and make it easier to invest in an innovative future manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:38:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-state-aid-rules-make-it-easier-to-invest-in-an-innovative-future.html News medical reports that stiff arteries alone are enough to cause high blood pressure in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/news-medical-reports-that-stiff-arteries-alone-are-enough-to-cause-high-blood-pressure-in-virtual-hu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />High blood pressure is highly age-related and affects more than 1 billion people worldwide. But doctors can't fully explain the cause of 90 per cent of all cases. A computer model of a "virtual human" suggests that stiff arteries alone are enough to cause high blood pressure. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:04:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/news-medical-reports-that-stiff-arteries-alone-are-enough-to-cause-high-blood-pressure-in-virtual-hu.html The vph tianhe-2 challenge: vote for the code https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-tianhe-2-challenge-vote-for-the-code.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We are at the final stage of the consultation: thanks to the contribution of our experts we have identified 21 codes, which could be ported to the Tianhe-2 HPC platform, the current fastest supercomputer in the world. We now need your help to select the winner! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:29:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-tianhe-2-challenge-vote-for-the-code.html Apply for the vph2014 travel award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/apply-for-the-vph2014-travel-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This year, the VPH Institute has established 5 Travel Awards of 400 € (tot. of 2.000 €) with the purpose of allowing young researchers to participate at the VPH2014 conference. If you have an accepted paper (either oral or poster), check the eligibility criteria and see whether you can apply for the bursary. The application deadline is July 22nd. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:47:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/apply-for-the-vph2014-travel-award.html Commission publishes 2nd report on patient safety https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-publishes-2nd-report-on-patient-safety.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 June 2014, the European Commission published their Report on the implementation of the “Council Recommendations on patient safety, including the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:30:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-publishes-2nd-report-on-patient-safety.html New rules for r&d in eu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-rules-for-r-d-in-eu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has adopted new rules reviewing the framework for granting state aid to research, development and innovation (R&D&I) activities. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:40:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-rules-for-r-d-in-eu.html European commission promotes open access to scientific data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-promotes-open-access-to-scientific-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission on 26 June 2014 announced that it would be seeking ways to initiate “Science 2.0”, whereby researchers would be encouraged to take part in data sharing, avoiding duplication and improving accessibility to crucial research results. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:14:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-promotes-open-access-to-scientific-data.html Commission's response to parliamentary question on mhealth consultation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-s-response-to-parliamentary-question-on-mhealth-consultation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 11 June 2014 the European Commission (EC) published its answer to a Parliamentary Question on the subject matter of mHealth. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:19:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-s-response-to-parliamentary-question-on-mhealth-consultation.html A new (and challenging) mandate for the european parliament https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-and-challenging-mandate-for-the-european-parliament.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />European parliament elections were organised in all European Member States between the 22 and the 25 of May 2014. With 43.09%, the turnout was barely higher than in 2009 (43%). This however means that for the first time since 1979, the turnout numbers have not declined. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:25:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-and-challenging-mandate-for-the-european-parliament.html Health priorities of the italian presidency of the council of the eu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-priorities-of-the-italian-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The priorities in the field of healthcare of the next Presidency of the Council of the European Union will be held by Italy during the second Semester of 2014 (from 1 July to 1 December). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:51:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-priorities-of-the-italian-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu.html Italian presidency of the eu council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/italian-presidency-of-the-eu-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 30 June 2014 the new Italian Presidency published a document setting out the Council’s work programme as established by the future trio of Presidencies (Italy, Latvia and Luxembourg), covering the period July 2014 to December 2015. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:03:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/italian-presidency-of-the-eu-council.html Register for poster presentation at the vph2014 now! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/register-for-poster-presentation-at-the-vph2014-now.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />There is still an opportunity to register an abstract for the poster session at the the Virtual Physiological Human Conference 2014 (VPH2014). The deadline is July 20. Don't miss it out. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:26:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/register-for-poster-presentation-at-the-vph2014-now.html Decipher invitation to tender https://www.vph-institute.org/news/decipher-invitation-to-tender.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The DECIPHER call for Tenders has been made public on the 25th of June 2014. Bidders are invited to tender under the pre-commercial procurement (PCP) procedure for the provision of research and development services to seek solutions for a "Distributed European Community Individual Patient Healthcare Electronic Record" (DECIPHER). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 16:30:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/decipher-invitation-to-tender.html Dragon-star travel grant scheme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dragon-star-travel-grant-scheme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Travel Grant Scheme provides financial support to European organizations to travel to China and investigate the Chinese market and identify suitable partners to conclude technological and/or research collaboration. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 17:11:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dragon-star-travel-grant-scheme.html Vphi responds to the public consultation on mobile health https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-responds-to-the-public-consultation-on-mobile-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The consultation was launched by the European Commission to collect comments on the barriers and issues related to the use of mHealth, that will help identifying the right way forward to unlock the potential of mobile health in the EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 10 Jul 2014 10:05:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-responds-to-the-public-consultation-on-mobile-health.html Avicenna event 2 – rome 6th june 2014 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-event-2-–-rome-6th-june-2014.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna project, supported by the European Commission, is developing the pathway towards the modernisation of the clinical trials process by introducing complex computer simulations, that shall make the process quicker, more efficient and less expensive. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:06:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-event-2-–-rome-6th-june-2014.html Apply for the vphi student membership https://www.vph-institute.org/news/apply-for-the-vphi-student-membership.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />It is now much easier to become a VPHi student member: it only costs €10 and it gives you access to plenty of interesting initiatives. Find out more… manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:49:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/apply-for-the-vphi-student-membership.html Book "computational biomedicine: modelling the human body" now for sale https://www.vph-institute.org/news/book-computational-biomedicine-modelling-the-human-body-now-for-sale.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Carefully edited by leaders in the field (Professors P. Coveney, V. Diaz, P. Hunter and M. Viceconti), "Computational Biomedicine" is the first text to make this burgeoning area of multidisciplinary research accessible to the student reader, bringing together the fields of mathematics, physics, computer science, biology, engineering and medicine to provide a single, coherent view of the subject. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:14:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/book-computational-biomedicine-modelling-the-human-body-now-for-sale.html New document on data protection released by the council presidency https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-document-on-data-protection-released-by-the-council-presidency.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This document sets out the current Council thinking on the Data Protection Regulation and dated, 30 June 2014, constitutes the most up to date information the GDPR currently available. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:19:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-document-on-data-protection-released-by-the-council-presidency.html Commission urges national governments to embrace potential of big data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-urges-national-governments-to-embrace-potential-of-big-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission further reiterated its support for Big Data in a press release published on its website on the 2 July 2014 entitled: “Commission urges governments to embrace potential of Big Data” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:14:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-urges-national-governments-to-embrace-potential-of-big-data.html Council publishes chapter vi draft of the medical devices regulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-publishes-chapter-vi-draft-of-the-medical-devices-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 04 July 2014, the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union published a document addressed to the Working Party on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in relation to the Council’s modifications to the Proposal for a Medical Devices Regulation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:24:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-publishes-chapter-vi-draft-of-the-medical-devices-regulation.html Jean-claude juncker elected president of the european commission https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jean-claude-juncker-elected-president-of-the-european-commission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 15 July 2014 Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker was elected as the President of the European Commission (EC) for the next legislative term. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:05:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jean-claude-juncker-elected-president-of-the-european-commission.html Fet proactive funding opportunities: towards exascale high-performance computing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fet-proactive-funding-opportunities-towards-exascale-high-performance-computing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In the Work Programme 2014-2015, FET Proactive called for three initiatives under the "Emerging themes and communities" call (the deadline of which was 1st April 2014), and is calling for a fourth one, under the dedicated "Towards exascale high-performance computing" call, implementing part of the HPC strategy elaborated in the context of the HPC Public-Private Partnership by ETP4HPC. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:47:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fet-proactive-funding-opportunities-towards-exascale-high-performance-computing.html Vph-share and vph-dare@it working together https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-share-and-vph-dare-it-working-together.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A collaboration between VPH-Share and VPH-DARE@IT was recently established with the aim of reducing effort at the infrastructure level. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:48:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-share-and-vph-dare-it-working-together.html J-bhi special issue on "big‐data for health" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/j-bhi-special-issue-on-big‐data-for-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics (J-BHI) opens a call for a special Issue on "Big‐Data for Health" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 01 Aug 2014 11:08:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/j-bhi-special-issue-on-big‐data-for-health.html Vphi announces the winners of the vph2014 travel award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-announces-the-winners-of-the-vph2014-travel-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH institute is happy to announce the winners of the 5 bursaries of €400 that will be assigned to cover part of the travelling expenses to attend the forthcoming VPH2014 conference (Trondheim, 9-12 September 2014) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:31:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-announces-the-winners-of-the-vph2014-travel-award.html The vph tianhe-2 challenge: vote for the code - deadline extension sept 10th, 2014 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-tianhe-2-challenge-vote-for-the-code-deadline-extension-sept-10th-2014.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Considering the survey took place during the summer break, we received many requests to extend the contribution deadline. We have so decided to leave the consultation open until the 10th of September, 2014. Don't miss out the opportunity to express your vote! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:13:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-tianhe-2-challenge-vote-for-the-code-deadline-extension-sept-10th-2014.html Donald tusk elected new president of the european council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/donald-tusk-elected-new-president-of-the-european-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 30 August 2014, the European Council appointed the Polish candidate Donald Tusk to be the next President of the European Council who will take over from President Herman Van Rompuy. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:34:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/donald-tusk-elected-new-president-of-the-european-council.html European commission ensures new funds for in silico medicine in horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-ensures-new-funds-for-in-silico-medicine-in-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />European Commission positively replayed to the VPH-suggested Parliamentary Question on its plan to further support the development of ‘in silico’ models and methods in Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:47:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-ensures-new-funds-for-in-silico-medicine-in-horizon-2020.html European research area: 2014 progress report https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-research-area-2014-progress-report.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 15 September 2014 the European Commission presented a first comprehensive analysis of the state of the 'single market' for research (ERA). The report provides a factual base for assessing progress in target areas like open and fair recruitment of researchers or better circulation of scientific knowledge. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:58:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-research-area-2014-progress-report.html €370 million available for innovative training networks https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€370-million-available-for-innovative-training-networks.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The second Horizon 2020 call for proposals, offering the EU-funded Innovative Training Networks (ITN) a total of €370 million, is no open. This scheme aims to train a new generation of creative, entrepreneurial and innovative early-stage researchers. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:39:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€370-million-available-for-innovative-training-networks.html Trans-fusimo: innovative ultrasound tumor removal https://www.vph-institute.org/news/trans-fusimo-innovative-ultrasound-tumor-removal.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Tumor removal without a scalpel or x-rays is now possible due to a special type of ultrasound. Strong, concentrated ultrasonic waves are directed at the patient's body in such a way that they heat and kill individual cancer cells. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:58:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/trans-fusimo-innovative-ultrasound-tumor-removal.html Sifem questionnaires for experts https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sifem-questionnaires-for-experts.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Give your contribute to the SIFEM project: your understandings and thoughts will be precious to guide the project development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:11:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sifem-questionnaires-for-experts.html Granatum: new web portal for drug discovery https://www.vph-institute.org/news/granatum-new-web-portal-for-drug-discovery.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The GRANATUM web portal is now online, ready to connect biomedical researchers. The public GRANATUM IT platform provides access to information about cancer research and established pharmaceutical agents from 83 global data sources in an integrated, semantically interlinked manner. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:15:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/granatum-new-web-portal-for-drug-discovery.html Systems patientomics: the virtual in-silico patient https://www.vph-institute.org/news/systems-patientomics-the-virtual-in-silico-patient.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new paper by the VPHi member Dr. Dimiter Dimitrov has just been published on "New Horizons in Translational Medicine" - Elsevier manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:54:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/systems-patientomics-the-virtual-in-silico-patient.html Job opening: lecturer/senior lecturer (oak/insigneo) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opening-lecturer-senior-lecturer-oak-insigneo.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Insigneo is looking for a young specialist in biomedical information management, with an academic track record and a solid technical background. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:09:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opening-lecturer-senior-lecturer-oak-insigneo.html Vph meets with european commission https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-meets-with-european-commission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 August 2014, members of the VPH Policy Affairs Working Group (PAWG), met in Brussels at a crucial meeting with the European Commission’s DG connect and DG Research. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:20:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-meets-with-european-commission.html Horizon 2020 projects under budget threat https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-projects-under-budget-threat.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 16 September 2014, a debate was held in the European Parliament on structural funding for Horizon 2020 during which new budgetary issues were highlighted. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:20:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-projects-under-budget-threat.html European commission undergoes portfolio reshuffle https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-undergoes-portfolio-reshuffle.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 September 2014, President of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker announced a reoganisation of certain key portfolios. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:29:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-undergoes-portfolio-reshuffle.html Job opening: faculty position in complexity science (nanyang technological university - singapore) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opening-faculty-position-in-complexity-science-nanyang-technological-university-singapore.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A Full Professor position in Complexity Science relating to Urban Adaptive Systems is now available at the Singapore's Nanyang Technological University. Application deadline: Dec 31st, 2014 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:12:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opening-faculty-position-in-complexity-science-nanyang-technological-university-singapore.html Leading european biobank establishes collaborative ties with computational physiology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/leading-european-biobank-establishes-collaborative-ties-with-computational-physiology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In occasion of a satellite symposium during VPH2014, representatives of the VPH Institute and the Hunt Research Centre agreed to work on a common strategy to make computational physiology become an integral part of human biobank concept development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:01:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/leading-european-biobank-establishes-collaborative-ties-with-computational-physiology.html Special issue on computational systems biomedicine: respond to the call for papers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-on-computational-systems-biomedicine-respond-to-the-call-for-papers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />You still have few days left to respond to the call for papers to contribute to the special issue on Computational Systems Biomedicine of "Briefings in Bioinformatics", the international forum for researchers and educators in the life sciences. The deadline expires on Oct 31st, 2014 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:42:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-on-computational-systems-biomedicine-respond-to-the-call-for-papers.html Parliament and council approve new commission https://www.vph-institute.org/news/parliament-and-council-approve-new-commission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 October 2014, the European Parliament approved the new European Commission led by Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:31:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/parliament-and-council-approve-new-commission.html Ec launches ppp on big data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-launches-ppp-on-big-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission on 13 October launched a public-private partnership (PPP) with European data industry due to start on 1 January 2015. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:34:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-launches-ppp-on-big-data.html Survey on best practices on the use of modeling & simulation in healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-on-best-practices-on-the-use-of-modeling-simulation-in-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This survey is an initiative of the Committee on Credible Practice of Modeling & Simulation in Healthcare, to understand global and multidisciplinary perspectives in best practices to establish credibility of computational medicine. Please give your contribute! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:40:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-on-best-practices-on-the-use-of-modeling-simulation-in-healthcare.html Debate on the horizon 2020 structural shortage of payment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/debate-on-the-horizon-2020-structural-shortage-of-payment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 16 September 2014, a debate was held in the European Parliament on structural funding for Horizon 2020 during which new budgetary issues were highlighted. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:44:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/debate-on-the-horizon-2020-structural-shortage-of-payment.html 4 phd studentships available at the university of sheffield (insigneo institute) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/4-phd-studentships-available-at-the-university-of-sheffield-insigneo-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />4 PhD studentships for EU students are available at the University of Sheffield in the field of Multiscale Models for the musculoskeletal system (modelling and validation). Closing date: 11 November 2014 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Nov 2014 11:21:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/4-phd-studentships-available-at-the-university-of-sheffield-insigneo-institute.html Published the new call for funding h2020 - ict 2015 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/published-the-new-call-for-funding-h2020-ict-2015.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />With a total budget of €561,000,000, the new ICT2015 call for funding officially started on Oct 15th, 2014 and it will remain open until April 14th, 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:59:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/published-the-new-call-for-funding-h2020-ict-2015.html Third avicenna project meeting in sunny lyon https://www.vph-institute.org/news/third-avicenna-project-meeting-in-sunny-lyon.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Project met for their third event on 31st October 2014 in Lyon, France. The group of 50 expert stakeholders, from industry, regulatory affairs and academia, came together to discuss the research challenges of modelling and simulation technologies, in the development of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:30:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/third-avicenna-project-meeting-in-sunny-lyon.html Vph featured at the evolution summit https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-featured-at-the-evolution-summit.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The potential of in silico medicine and VPH tools for in silico clinical trials get discussed at the 13th annual Evolution Summit in Monte Carlo manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:54:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-featured-at-the-evolution-summit.html Peter hunter and auckland bioengineers' collaboration with fraunhofer highlighted in the press https://www.vph-institute.org/news/peter-hunter-and-auckland-bioengineers-collaboration-with-fraunhofer-highlighted-in-the-press.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Auckland Bioengineering Institute team headed by the VPHi board member, Prof Hunter, is collaborating with Fraunhofer in the development of an intelligent arm brace with flexing elbow that can micic the movements of a real arm. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:40:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/peter-hunter-and-auckland-bioengineers-collaboration-with-fraunhofer-highlighted-in-the-press.html Multiple phd studentships are available at the university of oxford https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multiple-phd-studentships-are-available-at-the-university-of-oxford.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />PhD studentships are now available at the University of Oxford Doctoral Training Centres in fields related to VPH research. Next closing date: 23 January 2015. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:23:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multiple-phd-studentships-are-available-at-the-university-of-oxford.html Call for papers for the 12th workshop on multiscale modelling and simulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-for-the-12th-workshop-on-multiscale-modelling-and-simulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The workshop will take place in Reykjavik (Iceland) on June 1-3 2015 in conjunction with the International Conference on Computational Science (ICCS). If you are interested to participate send your abstract by December 15, 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:53:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-for-the-12th-workshop-on-multiscale-modelling-and-simulation.html Who declares “ageing well” must be a global priority https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-declares-“ageing-well”-must-be-a-global-priority.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On November 6th, 2014 a major new Series on health and ageing, published in "The Lancet", warns that unless health systems find effective strategies to address the problems faced by an ageing world population, the growing burden of chronic disease will greatly affect the quality of life of older people. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:28:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-declares-“ageing-well”-must-be-a-global-priority.html Medical devices to move to dg enterprise https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medical-devices-to-move-to-dg-enterprise.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The PAWG has received confirmation that responsibility for medical devices (and as such key dossiers such as the Medical Devices Regulation and IVDR) will now fall under the auspices of DG Enterprise. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:42:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medical-devices-to-move-to-dg-enterprise.html Eu research budget under threat https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-research-budget-under-threat.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The negotiations on the EU budget for 2015 have failed and this is putting the EU research budget under threat. The Commission must now put forward a new budget proposal. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:49:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-research-budget-under-threat.html Call for proposals for erc consolidator grant https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-proposals-for-erc-consolidator-grant.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new call for proposal for ERC Consolidator Grant has recently been published. Interested researchers will be able to apply until 12 of March next year. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:12:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-proposals-for-erc-consolidator-grant.html Subscribe to the vph institute mailing list for members-only https://www.vph-institute.org/news/subscribe-to-the-vph-institute-mailing-list-for-members-only.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This is an internal mailing list dedicated to VPHi members. Subscription will give you access to members-only information about on-going initiatives and opportunities made available appositely for our members. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:05:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/subscribe-to-the-vph-institute-mailing-list-for-members-only.html Avicenna event 4 to take place in brussels https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-event-4-to-take-place-in-brussels.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Fourth in the series of events to focus on refining and enhancing the draft Roadmap manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:50:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-event-4-to-take-place-in-brussels.html Contribute to the avicenna roadmap https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-avicenna-roadmap.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Sign up to help create the Avicenna Project’s influential policy document manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:05:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-avicenna-roadmap.html Avicenna: in silico clincal trials - explained! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-in-silico-clincal-trials-explained.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Easy to understand video demystifies the clinical trials process manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Nov 2014 11:20:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-in-silico-clincal-trials-explained.html Sheffield vice-chancellor's fellowship programme 2015 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sheffield-vice-chancellor-s-fellowship-programme-2015.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Do you have a ground-breaking proposal at the interface where computational imaging and modelling meet? Develop your career in imaging/modelling in Sheffield, UK manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:14:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sheffield-vice-chancellor-s-fellowship-programme-2015.html Rasimas: on the road towards a virtual reality platform for medical doctors https://www.vph-institute.org/news/rasimas-on-the-road-towards-a-virtual-reality-platform-for-medical-doctors.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />One year after launching their project, scientists, physicians and industrialists of the RASimAs team met at the Foundation for Research & Technology Hellas (Heraklion, Greece) to draw a strategy for the coming years. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:21:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/rasimas-on-the-road-towards-a-virtual-reality-platform-for-medical-doctors.html Tbicare project: smart treatment planning for brain trauma https://www.vph-institute.org/news/tbicare-project-smart-treatment-planning-for-brain-trauma.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The TBIcare project successfully ended in July 2014, delivering a software solution to improve the diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and guide the planning of treatments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:21:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/tbicare-project-smart-treatment-planning-for-brain-trauma.html Commission 2015 work programme to focus on employment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-2015-work-programme-to-focus-on-employment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Policy Affairs Working Group (PAWG) has obtained a copy of the 2015 draft work programme, which at the time of publication of this article was not yet made public. Some interesting remarks for VPH are included in the news below. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:44:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-2015-work-programme-to-focus-on-employment.html Data protection regulation in jeopardy? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-protection-regulation-in-jeopardy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The conflicting positions of the Council and the Parliament seem difficult to square. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:54:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-protection-regulation-in-jeopardy.html Eu research budget safe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-research-budget-safe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A provisional agreement on the European Union budget for 2015 was reached that secured €45 million more for the EU research and development programme Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:12:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-research-budget-safe.html Vph and esmo collaborate on data protection https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-and-esmo-collaborate-on-data-protection.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute will be signing up to a position paper on the Data Protection Regulation endorsed by a range of health stakeholders in Brussels and spearheaded by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:27:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-and-esmo-collaborate-on-data-protection.html Oramod project: helping clinicians predict oral cavity cancer reoccurrence https://www.vph-institute.org/news/oramod-project-helping-clinicians-predict-oral-cavity-cancer-reoccurrence.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On December 9th, the Consortium presented the results of the first year of research to the European Commission, obtaining extremely positive reviews: the project was recognised an extremely interesting innovative approach to a "transparent" predictive model and an extremely effective data presentation and virtual representation of the disease. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:07:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/oramod-project-helping-clinicians-predict-oral-cavity-cancer-reoccurrence.html First avicenna review in brussels https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-avicenna-review-in-brussels.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Consortium team travel to Belgium capital to represent the project in its Annual Review manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:14:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-avicenna-review-in-brussels.html Merry christmas from all at the avicenna consortium https://www.vph-institute.org/news/merry-christmas-from-all-at-the-avicenna-consortium.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />End of a fruitful year of Avicenna Events manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:24:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/merry-christmas-from-all-at-the-avicenna-consortium.html E-rare-3 call for proposal 2015 for “transnational research project on rare diseases" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/e-rare-3-call-for-proposal-2015-for-“transnational-research-project-on-rare-diseases.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Funding transnational collaborative research through joint transnational calls is one of the major objectives of E-Rare. This is the most important and effective joint activity to enhance the cooperation between European scientists working on rare diseases and thus reducing the fragmentation of research in this field. Read the news call for proposal! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:32:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/e-rare-3-call-for-proposal-2015-for-“transnational-research-project-on-rare-diseases.html Prof viceconti's farewell message https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-viceconti-s-farewell-message.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Prof Marco Viceconti steps down from role of Executive Director of the VPH Institute. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:25:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-viceconti-s-farewell-message.html Available a phd position for a computer scientist at the institute of complex systems in paris ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/available-a-phd-position-for-a-computer-scientist-at-the-institute-of-complex-systems-in-paris-ile-d.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />One candidate will be selected for a selective fellowship proposed by the AAP DIM 2015 «Problématiques transversales aux systèmes complexes»: deadline Feb 15, 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:14:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/available-a-phd-position-for-a-computer-scientist-at-the-institute-of-complex-systems-in-paris-ile-d.html Avicenna’s successful first review https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna’s-successful-first-review.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Good progress for project in its Brussels’ Review manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:44:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna’s-successful-first-review.html Avicenna strategy to be scrutinised in brussels https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-strategy-to-be-scrutinised-in-brussels.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Event 4 to determine how to increase the use of simulation in the development of biomedical products. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:46:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-strategy-to-be-scrutinised-in-brussels.html The avicenna team welcomes the new web officer https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-avicenna-team-welcomes-the-new-web-officer.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Project website officer joins Sheffield team manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:48:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-avicenna-team-welcomes-the-new-web-officer.html Nhs england search for pioneering healthcare innovators https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nhs-england-search-for-pioneering-healthcare-innovators.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Opportunity for modelling and simulation projects as programme is launched to find experienced innovators in healthcare. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:51:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nhs-england-search-for-pioneering-healthcare-innovators.html Money being taken from h2020 – should researchers be concerned? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/money-being-taken-from-h2020-–-should-researchers-be-concerned.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Over the final months of 2014, there was a great deal of worry amongst the scientific community over the budget for Horizon 2020. Such worries were entirely justified. A culture within the European Commission of pushing forward expenses to the following year, of using the budget of tomorrow to pay for the expenses of today led to the inevitable – not having enough money to pay our bills. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Feb 2015 08:29:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/money-being-taken-from-h2020-–-should-researchers-be-concerned.html New presidency of the council of the eu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />From 1 January 2015 and until June, Latvia holds, for the first time, the 6-month’s rotating Presidency of the Council. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:08:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu.html New commission 2015 work programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-commission-2015-work-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In December 2014, the European Commission adopted its work programme for 2015. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:15:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-commission-2015-work-programme.html No more chief scientific advisor – what now? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/no-more-chief-scientific-advisor-–-what-now.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker almost immediately after his election to President of the European Commission brought controversy from many directions one of which was his decision to abolish the position of Chief Scientific Advisor. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:19:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/no-more-chief-scientific-advisor-–-what-now.html Meet the new executive director of the vphi: dr adriano henney https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-new-executive-director-of-the-vphi-dr-adriano-henney.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Read the interview Adriano has recently released for us. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:42:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-new-executive-director-of-the-vphi-dr-adriano-henney.html Vph appointment for avicenna member https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-appointment-for-avicenna-member.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Avicenna’s Adriano Henney is chosen as the new Executive Director of the VPH Institute manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:59:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-appointment-for-avicenna-member.html Proceedings of the 6th international advanced research workshop on in silico oncology and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proceedings-of-the-6th-international-advanced-research-workshop-on-in-silico-oncology-and-cancer-inv.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Proceedings are now freely available to be downloaded. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:26:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proceedings-of-the-6th-international-advanced-research-workshop-on-in-silico-oncology-and-cancer-inv.html Available a position for a research associate in image analytics in large-scale databases at ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/available-a-position-for-a-research-associate-in-image-analytics-in-large-scale-databases-at-cistib-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 17th March 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:57:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/available-a-position-for-a-research-associate-in-image-analytics-in-large-scale-databases-at-cistib-.html Commission says vph to be research priority https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-says-vph-to-be-research-priority.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Over the past two years the VPH Policy Affairs Working Group (PAWG) has been active in galvanising political support for VPH and in silico medicine with many MEPs calling on the Commission to fund activities in Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:53:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-says-vph-to-be-research-priority.html Avicenna alliance to become voice of in silico community at eu level https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-to-become-voice-of-in-silico-community-at-eu-level.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 February 2015, the Director of the VPH Institute Adriano Henney, announced that work is underway on the establishment of the Avicenna Alliance, the industry and market-focused arm of VPH. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:04:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-to-become-voice-of-in-silico-community-at-eu-level.html Avicenna alliance to develop public private partnership on in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-to-develop-public-private-partnership-on-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance has been given the green light by the European Commission to pursue the creation of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) on in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:23:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-to-develop-public-private-partnership-on-in-silico-medicine.html President juncker’s efsi gambit found out https://www.vph-institute.org/news/president-juncker’s-efsi-gambit-found-out.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In last month’s edition of the VPH newsletter, we drew attention to the shrewd political move of President Juncker in plundering the coffers of the European Research Council (ERC) to fund his new European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:35:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/president-juncker’s-efsi-gambit-found-out.html Erc publishes advanced grant calls https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-publishes-advanced-grant-calls.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The ERC has launched its annual call for proposals for Advanced Grants. These grants are awarded based on the perceived value of the application and the credentials of the applicant. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:43:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-publishes-advanced-grant-calls.html Era chairs grants to boost research excellence in the eu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/era-chairs-grants-to-boost-research-excellence-in-the-eu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Thirteen universities, technical institutes and private organisations from Member States with a high potential for research excellence, are to receive up to €2.5 million each in EU funding to boost their research capacity through the appointment of "ERA Chairs". manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:56:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/era-chairs-grants-to-boost-research-excellence-in-the-eu.html Status of the medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices regulations https://www.vph-institute.org/news/status-of-the-medical-devices-and-in-vitro-diagnostic-medical-devices-regulations.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The adoption of these two important EC regulations is not making any progress. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:48:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/status-of-the-medical-devices-and-in-vitro-diagnostic-medical-devices-regulations.html The european fund for strategic investments (efsi) and the need to protect horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-fund-for-strategic-investments-efsi-and-the-need-to-protect-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" /> ITRE Committee is looking after EFSI Investment Plan manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:02:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-fund-for-strategic-investments-efsi-and-the-need-to-protect-horizon-2020.html First steps towards a digital single market strategy https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-steps-towards-a-digital-single-market-strategy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 25 March 2015, the College of Commissioners had the first of a series of discussions on the Digital Single Market Strategy, which will be unveiled in May. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:13:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-steps-towards-a-digital-single-market-strategy.html Ukraine joins horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ukraine-joins-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />As a first step after entry into force of the provisional application of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, Ukraine signed on 20 March 2015 an agreement to join Horizon 2020 on equal terms with EU Member States and other associated countries. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:15:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ukraine-joins-horizon-2020.html Eu’s expenditure on r&d shows an improvement https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu’s-expenditure-on-r-d-shows-an-improvement.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Despite the economic crisis, EU’s progress towards the EU2020 objective of spending 3% of GDP has shown an improvement. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:24:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu’s-expenditure-on-r-d-shows-an-improvement.html The systems medicine web hub is online! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-systems-medicine-web-hub-is-online.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Systems Medicine Web Hub promotes systems approaches in medicine, supporting researchers, projects and initiatives with the communication of news items, information about events, projects, positions, resources and publications. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:19:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-systems-medicine-web-hub-is-online.html Denis noble's pioneering modelling work on the heart honoured at the royal society's 350 year ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/denis-noble-s-pioneering-modelling-work-on-the-heart-honoured-at-the-royal-society-s-350-year-celebr.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Friday 6th March, the Royal Society celebrated 350 years of the world's first scientific journal, Philosophical Transactions. Our President's cutting edge article on the heart model was honored among historical ones by Newton, Lister, Priestley, Herschel. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:19:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/denis-noble-s-pioneering-modelling-work-on-the-heart-honoured-at-the-royal-society-s-350-year-celebr.html Proceeding on the 6th iarwisoc published in the ieee xplore digital library https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proceeding-on-the-6th-iarwisoc-published-in-the-ieee-xplore-digital-library.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Proceedings of the 6th International Advanced Research Workshop on In Silico Oncology and Cancer Investigation – The CHIC Project Workshop (6th IARWISOCI) have now also been published - following the standard IEEE review - in the IEEE Xplore &hellip; manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:04:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proceeding-on-the-6th-iarwisoc-published-in-the-ieee-xplore-digital-library.html New opportunities for vphi students https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-opportunities-for-vphi-students.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the recent BoD meeting of the VPH Institute (March 16th - Amsterdam) the board officially approved a new plan to boost the VPHi membership for students. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:53:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-opportunities-for-vphi-students.html Plenty of funding opportunities for vph in the horizon 2020 draft work programme 2016-2017 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/plenty-of-funding-opportunities-for-vph-in-the-horizon-2020-draft-work-programme-2016-2017.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Thanks to the hard word of the Policy Affairs Work Group of the Institute, VPH has significantly boosted its presence in the next H2020 Work Programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:08:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/plenty-of-funding-opportunities-for-vph-in-the-horizon-2020-draft-work-programme-2016-2017.html Marie curie trainee on aortic dissection model available at ucl https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-curie-trainee-on-aortic-dissection-model-available-at-ucl.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 5 May 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:33:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-curie-trainee-on-aortic-dissection-model-available-at-ucl.html Marie curie trainee on heart model available at ucl https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-curie-trainee-on-heart-model-available-at-ucl.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 5 May 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:37:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-curie-trainee-on-heart-model-available-at-ucl.html European parliament votes to protect horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-votes-to-protect-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 April 2015, the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) voted to safeguard cuts to the Horizon 2020 budget, cuts which would fund fund the Commission’s European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 May 2015 10:49:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-votes-to-protect-horizon-2020.html Applications for horizon 2020 increased drastically https://www.vph-institute.org/news/applications-for-horizon-2020-increased-drastically.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Competition for funding at EU level is fiercer than ever. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 May 2015 10:52:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/applications-for-horizon-2020-increased-drastically.html Final details on ehealth week available https://www.vph-institute.org/news/final-details-on-ehealth-week-available.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 2015 eHealth week is due to be held in Riga, Latvia from 11-13 May 2015. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 May 2015 10:55:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/final-details-on-ehealth-week-available.html Ema signs up to new 2020 regulatory strategy https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-signs-up-to-new-2020-regulatory-strategy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Union Medicines Agencies has published its Network’s Strategy 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 May 2015 11:00:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-signs-up-to-new-2020-regulatory-strategy.html Report on ema regulation published https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-ema-regulation-published.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EMA Regulation is arguably the single most important piece of legislation for the entire pharmaceutical industry as it sets out all the requirements by which their products are put on the market. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 May 2015 11:04:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-ema-regulation-published.html Avicenna presence at insigneo showcase 2015 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-presence-at-insigneo-showcase-2015.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Avicenna project showcased in the event exhibition area: check it out! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 May 2015 12:40:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-presence-at-insigneo-showcase-2015.html Drive the vphi institute: become a supporting member! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/drive-the-vphi-institute-become-a-supporting-member.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Supporting members are the true engine of our organization: they effectively drive the Institute’s policy, setting agendas and proposing specific actions. Supporting members are entitled to appoint a representative to seat in the Board of Directors, which is formally the main governing body of the Institute. Don’t miss out this opportunity! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 May 2015 14:57:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/drive-the-vphi-institute-become-a-supporting-member.html Internship opportunity in biostats​ at novadiscovery https://www.vph-institute.org/news/internship-opportunity-in-biostats​-at-novadiscovery.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Are you a student looking for an internship, curious about sciences, eager to learn and use statistics in medical science/biology? Check out this post! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 26 May 2015 18:10:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/internship-opportunity-in-biostats​-at-novadiscovery.html New standards in biotechnology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-standards-in-biotechnology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new working group for data processing and integration in biotechnology has been set up by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO. Interested scientists are invited to participate. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 28 May 2015 16:33:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-standards-in-biotechnology.html Chic summer school 2015: registration now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chic-summer-school-2015-registration-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The CHIC Summer School addresses early-stage researchers, modellers, clinicians, medical students, engineers, IT specialists and others who wish to exchange ideas and learn more about the fairly recent discipline of in silico oncology. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 28 May 2015 17:48:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chic-summer-school-2015-registration-now-open.html Cuts to horizon 2020 will go ahead https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cuts-to-horizon-2020-will-go-ahead.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Agreement has been reached on the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) after 57 hours of negotiation in 8 rounds of trialogue. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:20:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cuts-to-horizon-2020-will-go-ahead.html Horizon 2020 and cef still to be cut https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-and-cef-still-to-be-cut.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Many Members of the European Parliament will be disappointed that despite setting out a tough negotiating stance, they were unable to protect the Horizon 2020 and CEF budget. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:24:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-and-cef-still-to-be-cut.html Protected research areas https://www.vph-institute.org/news/protected-research-areas.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />European Research Council budget and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions won't be touched! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:28:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/protected-research-areas.html Vph/caat and eambes to put forward common position on stop vivisection campaign https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-caat-and-eambes-to-put-forward-common-position-on-stop-vivisection-campaign.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute, the European Alliance for Medical and Biological Engineering (EAMBES) and the Centre for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) are to put forward a joint response to the Stop Vivisection campaign currently under consideration by the European Parliament and Commission. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:35:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-caat-and-eambes-to-put-forward-common-position-on-stop-vivisection-campaign.html Eu to form science panel to replace chief scientific advisor https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-to-form-science-panel-to-replace-chief-scientific-advisor.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has decided to create a new science advisory panel to replace the position of chief scientific advisor, which was scrapped due to pressure from anti-GMO NGOs. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:42:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-to-form-science-panel-to-replace-chief-scientific-advisor.html Building policy recognition for vph research https://www.vph-institute.org/news/building-policy-recognition-for-vph-research.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An overview of the important achievements of the Policy Affairs Working Group of the Institute. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:36:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/building-policy-recognition-for-vph-research.html Council agrees partial approach on medical devices regulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-agrees-partial-approach-on-medical-devices-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />After endless delays and setbacks, the European Council has agreed on a partial approach on the Medical Devices Regulation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:17:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-agrees-partial-approach-on-medical-devices-regulation.html Discussions begin on data protection regulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discussions-begin-on-data-protection-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Council and the European Parliament have begun trialogues (negotiations on dossiers) on the Data Protection Regulation manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:23:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/discussions-begin-on-data-protection-regulation.html Eu ombudsman investigation into clinical trials regulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-ombudsman-investigation-into-clinical-trials-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Emily O'Reilly has opened an investigation into the transparency of "trilogues" with a view to boosting transparent law-making in the EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:44:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-ombudsman-investigation-into-clinical-trials-regulation.html Ec has new plans to improve h2020 success rate https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-has-new-plans-to-improve-h2020-success-rate.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />2-stage reviews, an emphasis on ‘impact’, are the solutions that are currently taking in consideration by the EC to improve the success rate. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 01 Jul 2015 11:28:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-has-new-plans-to-improve-h2020-success-rate.html Free e-learning courses on personalised medicine on ecancer.org https://www.vph-institute.org/news/free-e-learning-courses-on-personalised-medicine-on-ecancer-org.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Within the scope of the p-medicine project, ecancer has created free e-learning courses on “personalised medicine” in the past months and mounted them on their website. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:18:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/free-e-learning-courses-on-personalised-medicine-on-ecancer-org.html Team leader or software architect in hpc and big data analytics at nscc-gz - china https://www.vph-institute.org/news/team-leader-or-software-architect-in-hpc-and-big-data-analytics-at-nscc-gz-china.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Start Date: ASAP manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:33:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/team-leader-or-software-architect-in-hpc-and-big-data-analytics-at-nscc-gz-china.html Association for predictive medicine – the avicenna protege https://www.vph-institute.org/news/association-for-predictive-medicine-–-the-avicenna-protege.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance - an association of industry and research organisations that have a commercial or research interest in in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:43:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/association-for-predictive-medicine-–-the-avicenna-protege.html Elections of the board of trustees: the call for candidates is now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elections-of-the-board-of-trustees-the-call-for-candidates-is-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In September 2015, the mandate of the current members of the Board of Trustees will expire and the General Assembly will elect a new Board. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Jul 2015 11:17:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elections-of-the-board-of-trustees-the-call-for-candidates-is-now-open.html Vph-share received and “excellent” rating at their final review https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-share-received-and-“excellent”-rating-at-their-final-review.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Reviewers were enthusiastic about the project achievements manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Jul 2015 12:14:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-share-received-and-“excellent”-rating-at-their-final-review.html Marie curie trainee on heart modelling/atherosclerosis modelling at ucl https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-curie-trainee-on-heart-modelling-atherosclerosis-modelling-at-ucl.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date 27 July 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:24:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-curie-trainee-on-heart-modelling-atherosclerosis-modelling-at-ucl.html Phd studentship at ucl: investigation of the haemodynamics of dissected aortas - an in vitro, ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-studentship-at-ucl-investigation-of-the-haemodynamics-of-dissected-aortas-an-in-vitro-in-vivo-an.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing Date 1 Oct 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:19:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-studentship-at-ucl-investigation-of-the-haemodynamics-of-dissected-aortas-an-in-vitro-in-vivo-an.html Lecturer in medical devices at ucl https://www.vph-institute.org/news/lecturer-in-medical-devices-at-ucl.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing Date 29 July 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:27:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/lecturer-in-medical-devices-at-ucl.html First avicenna alliance pro tempore board meeting to be held https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-avicenna-alliance-pro-tempore-board-meeting-to-be-held.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 1st week of September 2015, a small team of industry and VPHi representatives will meet to discuss the structure of the Avicenna Alliance – the new Association for Predictive Medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:30:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-avicenna-alliance-pro-tempore-board-meeting-to-be-held.html Erc 2016 budget to be 1.6 billion euro https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-2016-budget-to-be-1-6-billion-euro.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Research Council (ERC) which funds basic or “high risk” research in the EU has published its 2016 budget manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:54:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-2016-budget-to-be-1-6-billion-euro.html European parliament in recess https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-in-recess.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament is currently in recess until September 2015. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:57:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-in-recess.html Finalized the candidate list for the election of the vphi board of trustees https://www.vph-institute.org/news/finalized-the-candidate-list-for-the-election-of-the-vphi-board-of-trustees.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call for candidates for the election of the Board of Trustees is now closed and the list has been finalized. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:37:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/finalized-the-candidate-list-for-the-election-of-the-vphi-board-of-trustees.html Vphi kicks off the keynote webinar series https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-kicks-off-the-keynote-webinar-series.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 9 Sept 2015, 12 CET Prof Peter Hunter presents: "Use of OpenCOR and the Physiome Model Repository (PMR) for simulation of CellML models". Save the date! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Aug 2015 15:18:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-kicks-off-the-keynote-webinar-series.html 2 year post-doc position in facial image processing for non-verbal communication analysis at ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2-year-post-doc-position-in-facial-image-processing-for-non-verbal-communication-analysis-at-pompeu-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 21 Sept 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:04:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2-year-post-doc-position-in-facial-image-processing-for-non-verbal-communication-analysis-at-pompeu-.html Vphi opens the call for bids for vph2018 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-opens-the-call-for-bids-for-vph2018.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call for bids to host the VPH2018 conference is now open. Interested organisations should submit their proposal by February 15th, 2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:43:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-opens-the-call-for-bids-for-vph2018.html Ecmtb/smb 2016: call for minisymposium proposals https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ecmtb-smb-2016-call-for-minisymposium-proposals.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Deadline: 18 Dec 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:16:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ecmtb-smb-2016-call-for-minisymposium-proposals.html In silico medicine dominates horizon 2020 2016-2017 work programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-dominates-horizon-2020-2016-2017-work-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Over the past two years the VPH Policy Affairs Working Group (PAWG) has been active in Brussels promoting the interests of VPHi members and the needs of the in silico community.The culmination of these activities was reached with the recently published H2020 WP that includes great funding opportunities for its members. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:23:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-dominates-horizon-2020-2016-2017-work-programme.html Two marie-curie early stage researcher positions at iim-csic (spanish council for scientific ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-marie-curie-early-stage-researcher-positions-at-iim-csic-spanish-council-for-scientific-research.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Deadline: 31 Oct 2015. Expected starting date is Feb-2016 (with some flexibility). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:01:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-marie-curie-early-stage-researcher-positions-at-iim-csic-spanish-council-for-scientific-research.html Commission launches call for experts https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-call-for-experts.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has launched a call for membership of their Scientific Committees. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:43:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-call-for-experts.html Cross-border healthcare directive shows progress…except in cross-border healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cross-border-healthcare-directive-shows-progress…except-in-cross-border-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 2011 Cross-Border Healthcare Directive is designed to provide clarity for citizens seeking medical treatment in an EU Member State other than their country of origin. Issues such as reimbursement and prior notification of travel for treatment are covered. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:53:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cross-border-healthcare-directive-shows-progress…except-in-cross-border-healthcare.html Medical devices text now includes modelling and simulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medical-devices-text-now-includes-modelling-and-simulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Council has at last adopted their common approach on the proposed Medical Devices Regulation a full year after their colleagues in the European Parliament and adopted their text on 30 September 2015. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:56:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medical-devices-text-now-includes-modelling-and-simulation.html Elected members of the board of trustees https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elected-members-of-the-board-of-trustees.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 16 Sept 2015 the General Assembly of the VPH Institute has formally nominated the new members of the Board of Trustees. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Oct 2015 12:22:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elected-members-of-the-board-of-trustees.html Announced the composition of the board of directors for the upcoming year https://www.vph-institute.org/news/announced-the-composition-of-the-board-of-directors-for-the-upcoming-year.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The members of the Board of Directors are selected every year through a public call. At its recent meeting in Paris, the General Assembly has announced the names of members that will drive the Institute from September 2015 to September 2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Oct 2015 12:36:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/announced-the-composition-of-the-board-of-directors-for-the-upcoming-year.html The avicenna roadmap has been delivered https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-avicenna-roadmap-has-been-delivered.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />You can now download the finalized version of the document! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:35:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-avicenna-roadmap-has-been-delivered.html Vphi is now an affiliated member of iups https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-is-now-an-affiliated-member-of-iups.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Links between IUPS and VPHi has been formalized. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:37:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-is-now-an-affiliated-member-of-iups.html Phd student position in system biology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-student-position-in-system-biology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: until position has been filled/1 December 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:41:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-student-position-in-system-biology.html Assistant professor position in urban complexity or complexity science at nanyang technological ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/assistant-professor-position-in-urban-complexity-or-complexity-science-at-nanyang-technological-univ.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing Date: 31 December 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:55:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/assistant-professor-position-in-urban-complexity-or-complexity-science-at-nanyang-technological-univ.html Research fellow /senior research fellow appointment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-fellow-senior-research-fellow-appointment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 6 November 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:03:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-fellow-senior-research-fellow-appointment.html Research assistant position in computational biology at nanyang technological university in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-assistant-position-in-computational-biology-at-nanyang-technological-university-in-singapor.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: until position has been filled manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:08:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-assistant-position-in-computational-biology-at-nanyang-technological-university-in-singapor.html Ec and dutch government call for open access https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-and-dutch-government-call-for-open-access.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Commissioner for Research and Innovation Carlos Moades and Sander Dekker, the Dutch Secretary of State for Education, Culture and Science have called for further steps to ensure open access to scientific journals and to curb the excessive costs of journal articles and subscriptions. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:54:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-and-dutch-government-call-for-open-access.html European commission 2016 work programme published https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-2016-work-programme-published.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission’s work programme for 2016 entitled “No time for business as usual” has been published and mostly contains detailed plans to conduct business in the usual way. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:00:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-2016-work-programme-published.html Researchers lead the way to avoid brexit https://www.vph-institute.org/news/researchers-lead-the-way-to-avoid-brexit.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Will Britain leave the EU? manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:05:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/researchers-lead-the-way-to-avoid-brexit.html Casym research exchange grants in systems medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/casym-research-exchange-grants-in-systems-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Step 1 deadline: 16 November 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:59:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/casym-research-exchange-grants-in-systems-medicine.html New horizon 2020 calls for personalized medicine now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-horizon-2020-calls-for-personalized-medicine-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission invites to present proposals on the Personalized Medicine topic as part of the area of Societal Challenges - Health, Demographic Change and Wellbeing manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:30:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-horizon-2020-calls-for-personalized-medicine-now-open.html Virtual physiological human 2016 conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />First announcement manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 17 Nov 2015 11:53:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference.html Commission group calls for common approach on genetic testing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-group-calls-for-common-approach-on-genetic-testing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission’s expert group on Rare Diseases met on13 November 2015 to discuss the current status of the implementation of Cross-Border Healthcare manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:17:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-group-calls-for-common-approach-on-genetic-testing.html Data protection regulation may be more flexible for researchers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-protection-regulation-may-be-more-flexible-for-researchers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Negotiations between the European Council, European Parliament and the European Commission are well on the way almost 2 years since the start of the legislative process. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:21:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-protection-regulation-may-be-more-flexible-for-researchers.html Ec outlines how investment funds to be used across the eu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-outlines-how-investment-funds-to-be-used-across-the-eu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) for Health manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:26:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-outlines-how-investment-funds-to-be-used-across-the-eu.html €7.5 million of funding for projects improving cross border exchange of patient data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€7-5-million-of-funding-for-projects-improving-cross-border-exchange-of-patient-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 2015 CEF Telecom eHealth call (2015 CEF-TC 2015-2) makes an indicative €7.5 million of funding available for projects improving cross border exchange of patient data using ICT tools. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:41:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€7-5-million-of-funding-for-projects-improving-cross-border-exchange-of-patient-data.html Fda director jeff shuren endorses the value of modelling and simulation approaches https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-director-jeff-shuren-endorses-the-value-of-modelling-and-simulation-approaches.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the 2015 Annual Public Forum Agenda organised by MDIC, Dr Shuren presents successes in CM&S. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:46:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-director-jeff-shuren-endorses-the-value-of-modelling-and-simulation-approaches.html Call for expression of interest: ehealth stakeholder group members https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-expression-of-interest-ehealth-stakeholder-group-members.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission has launched a call for expression of interest to renew the membership of the eHealth Stakeholder Group. The group will mainly contribute to implementing the eHealth Action Plan and to the activities of the eHealth Network. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:06:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-expression-of-interest-ehealth-stakeholder-group-members.html Google life sciences and the american heart association team up on new research venture https://www.vph-institute.org/news/google-life-sciences-and-the-american-heart-association-team-up-on-new-research-venture.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Google Life Sciences (GLS) and the American Heart Association (AHA) has announced a $50 million collaboration to find new ways to fight heart disease. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:04:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/google-life-sciences-and-the-american-heart-association-team-up-on-new-research-venture.html Mathematics for healthcare - special issue https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mathematics-for-healthcare-special-issue.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Abstract submission: 29 Feb 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:26:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mathematics-for-healthcare-special-issue.html Avicenna project graded as excellent by the european commission! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-project-graded-as-excellent-by-the-european-commission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Project has received an “excellent” grading by the European Commission following its review meeting in November 2015. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:58:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-project-graded-as-excellent-by-the-european-commission.html Interested to host vph2018? ... hurry up! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interested-to-host-vph2018-hurry-up.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The deadline for the call for bids is now close: 15 Feb 2015 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:41:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interested-to-host-vph2018-hurry-up.html Contribute to the development of eu policy on in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-development-of-eu-policy-on-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />As the VPH Institute begins its 2016 activities, this year more than ever, there is a need for new Members of the VPH Policy Affairs Working Group (PAWG). Come on board! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:04:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-development-of-eu-policy-on-in-silico-medicine.html Seeking your help on the avicenna roadmap dissemination https://www.vph-institute.org/news/seeking-your-help-on-the-avicenna-roadmap-dissemination.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Help us to ensure that our work of 2 years is read far and wide manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:37:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/seeking-your-help-on-the-avicenna-roadmap-dissemination.html Developed computational imaging tools for representing foetal heart through gestation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/developed-computational-imaging-tools-for-representing-foetal-heart-through-gestation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />High resolution visualisation of the structure and tractographic representation of the fibres in the developing human heart manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:20:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/developed-computational-imaging-tools-for-representing-foetal-heart-through-gestation.html Vphi benefit package: find out what we have for you! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-benefit-package-find-out-what-we-have-for-you.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />VPHi foresees different types of membership and an attractive benefit package for each one of them! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:11:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-benefit-package-find-out-what-we-have-for-you.html Science policy made by scientists? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/science-policy-made-by-scientists.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />“If you want to get someone to talk about science, don’t bring a scientist” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:18:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/science-policy-made-by-scientists.html Vph pawg getting to work in 2016 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-pawg-getting-to-work-in-2016.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance, the new Association for Predictive Medicine with 50% VPH board membership and 50% representation from healthcare industries is kick-starting its activities in 2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:26:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-pawg-getting-to-work-in-2016.html Vph training and job placements on the way https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-training-and-job-placements-on-the-way.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />VPH’s 50% Membership of the Avicenna Alliance brings a unique opportunity to develop partnerships with industry. Key to this partnership is bringing value to VPH members. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:30:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-training-and-job-placements-on-the-way.html European innovation council (eic)– what is it? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-innovation-council-eic-–-what-is-it.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />No it’s not the EIT, it’s also not the ERC or the EIP on AHA this is a brand new exciting acronym, the EIC. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:33:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-innovation-council-eic-–-what-is-it.html Ema consultation on the proposal of a collaboration framework with academia https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-consultation-on-the-proposal-of-a-collaboration-framework-with-academia.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Contribute to the on-line questionnaire. Deadline: 15 April 2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:09:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-consultation-on-the-proposal-of-a-collaboration-framework-with-academia.html Virtual physiological human 2016 conference - call for papers now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference-call-for-papers-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Deadline: 15 May 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Feb 2016 14:04:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference-call-for-papers-now-open.html Significant step for in silico medicine as in silico clinical trials are highlighted in a us ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/significant-step-for-in-silico-medicine-as-in-silico-clinical-trials-are-highlighted-in-a-us-senate-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Regulators in the US are beginning to recognise the potential for modelling and simulation technologies to improve the delivery of safe and efficacious biomedical products. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:40:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/significant-step-for-in-silico-medicine-as-in-silico-clinical-trials-are-highlighted-in-a-us-senate-.html Plenary lectures from vph2014 in trondheim https://www.vph-institute.org/news/plenary-lectures-from-vph2014-in-trondheim.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Video recordings of all four plenary lectures from the highly successful Trondheim conference have now been full edited and are available for viewing. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:29:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/plenary-lectures-from-vph2014-in-trondheim.html Avicenna alliance proclaims victory in ema regulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-proclaims-victory-in-ema-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance, our new Association of 50% VPHi Membership and 50% Industry, can claim a major victory in the revised EMA Regulation with the introduction of new text supporting modelling and simulation and predictive medicine in medicinal product development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 26 Feb 2016 11:01:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-proclaims-victory-in-ema-regulation.html Over the horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/over-the-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Ignoring the painfully unimaginative title of this article and getting to substance, the planning for the successor to Horizon 2020 is to start soon. This is no small task and to see how the 9th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation might turn out, it is worth having a look at why Horizon 2020 was brought in to replace FP7. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 26 Feb 2016 11:06:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/over-the-horizon-2020.html Fet launches 2 open consultations for horizon 2020 next work programme: fet proactive and fet ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fet-launches-2-open-consultations-for-horizon-2020-next-work-programme-fet-proactive-and-fet-flagshi.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Both consultations close on 30 April 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:31:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fet-launches-2-open-consultations-for-horizon-2020-next-work-programme-fet-proactive-and-fet-flagshi.html Vph-prism has completed its work this month https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-prism-has-completed-its-work-this-month.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />It is available the final VPH-PRISM newsletter that marks the end of this three-year, European Union-funded research project. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:06:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-prism-has-completed-its-work-this-month.html Received 3 proposals for vph2018 call for bids https://www.vph-institute.org/news/received-3-proposals-for-vph2018-call-for-bids.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Feb 15th, the call for bids for the VPH2018 conference had closed. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:30:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/received-3-proposals-for-vph2018-call-for-bids.html @avicennaally twitter goes live! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicennaally-twitter-goes-live.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 March 2016 the Avicenna social media campaign went live. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:52:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicennaally-twitter-goes-live.html Released new version of bonemat https://www.vph-institute.org/news/released-new-version-of-bonemat.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Bonemat version 3.2 can be freely downloaded from www.bonemat.org manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:25:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/released-new-version-of-bonemat.html Dg cnect highlights the achievements reached by vph-prism project https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dg-cnect-highlights-the-achievements-reached-by-vph-prism-project.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New tools for better breast cancer treatment manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:21:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dg-cnect-highlights-the-achievements-reached-by-vph-prism-project.html Ema regulation vote result – major gains for in silico https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-regulation-vote-result-–-major-gains-for-in-silico.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 March 2016 the European Parliament through an overwhelming majority, voted in favour of requiring the EMA to take into account alternative models in clinical trials.  manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 04 Apr 2016 10:53:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-regulation-vote-result-–-major-gains-for-in-silico.html Mhra - in silico & new indications for medicinal products https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mhra-in-silico-new-indications-for-medicinal-products.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a presentation on the re-purposing of established medicines mentioning how in silico approaches play a role. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:04:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mhra-in-silico-new-indications-for-medicinal-products.html Mep linda mcavan to visit sheffield university https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mep-linda-mcavan-to-visit-sheffield-university.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Labour UK MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber will be visiting Sheffield University. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:24:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mep-linda-mcavan-to-visit-sheffield-university.html World health organisation (who) report on ehealth in europe: "when not if" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/world-health-organisation-who-report-on-ehealth-in-europe-when-not-if.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />e-Health is revolutionizing health care delivery and the health information needed to support it manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:20:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/world-health-organisation-who-report-on-ehealth-in-europe-when-not-if.html Watch the vphi webinar on the avicenna alliance https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-the-vphi-webinar-on-the-avicenna-alliance.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 1st of March 2016, a team of both VPHi and Alliance members presented in details the goals and working plans of the new Avicenna Alliance for 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:54:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-the-vphi-webinar-on-the-avicenna-alliance.html The vph project airprom releases lung chaste https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-project-airprom-releases-lung-chaste.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Lung Chaste: developing software for multiscale lung ventilation simulations manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:57:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-project-airprom-releases-lung-chaste.html Vph project notremor organises a satellite workshop at vph2016 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-project-notremor-organises-a-satellite-workshop-at-vph2016.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />NoTremor: "Multi-Scale Modeling and Simulation and Analytics for Parkinson’s disease". manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:15:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-project-notremor-organises-a-satellite-workshop-at-vph2016.html Ec appoints vphi to key stakeholder group https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-appoints-vphi-to-key-stakeholder-group.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has appointed VPHi to its eHealth Stakeholder Group manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:58:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-appoints-vphi-to-key-stakeholder-group.html Virtual physiological human 2016 conference – 2nd call for papers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference-–-2nd-call-for-papers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Deadline for submission: May 15, 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:04:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference-–-2nd-call-for-papers.html Vph2018 in zaragoza https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2018-in-zaragoza.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />I3A Aragón Institute of Engineering Research from Zaragoza wins the call for bids for the organisation of the VPH2018 conference. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:50:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2018-in-zaragoza.html European cloud initiative https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-cloud-initiative.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EC plans to create a virtual environment to store, share and re-use scientific data across disciplines and borders. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 02 May 2016 16:43:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-cloud-initiative.html Public consultation on horizon 2020 work programme 2018-2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-horizon-2020-work-programme-2018-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A public online consultation has been launched by the European Commission’s DG Research and Innovation, on the strategy, scope, objectives, and expected impacts of the Horizon 2020 ‘Science with and for Society’ (SWAFS) Work Programme 2018-2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 May 2016 10:15:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-horizon-2020-work-programme-2018-2020.html Report on strategies across europe to assess quality of care https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-strategies-across-europe-to-assess-quality-of-care.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The expert group on Health Systems Performance Assessment (HSPA) published its first report on 29 April 2016: "So What? Strategies across Europe to assess quality of care". manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 May 2016 10:19:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-strategies-across-europe-to-assess-quality-of-care.html Kick-off meeting of the commission's new scientific committees https://www.vph-institute.org/news/kick-off-meeting-of-the-commission-s-new-scientific-committees.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 28 April 2016, the newly appointed scientists who are to provide the European Commission with independent scientific advice on issues relating to consumer safety, public health and the environment during their five year mandate (2016-2021), hold their inaugural meeting in Luxembourg. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 May 2016 10:22:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/kick-off-meeting-of-the-commission-s-new-scientific-committees.html Written declaration of the european parliament on electronic health records https://www.vph-institute.org/news/written-declaration-of-the-european-parliament-on-electronic-health-records.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament has forwarded a written declaration (i.e. a very short non-binding statement of will) on electronic health records to the Council and the Commission, on 27 April 2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 May 2016 10:26:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/written-declaration-of-the-european-parliament-on-electronic-health-records.html Avicenna alliance meets with european commission for review in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-meets-with-european-commission-for-review-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 02 May 2016, Avicenna Alliance delegates met with representatives of DG Connect to discuss progress on in silico medicine in the 1st quarter of this year. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 May 2016 10:40:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-meets-with-european-commission-for-review-in-silico-medicine.html Fda to look towards observer status in avicenna alliance https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-to-look-towards-observer-status-in-avicenna-alliance.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance has been in touch with the FDA on the issue of in silico medicine over the last number of months and has reached a new level of cooperation with the FDA looking into Observer Status in the Avicenna Alliance. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 May 2016 10:44:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-to-look-towards-observer-status-in-avicenna-alliance.html Avicenna paper gets published on the international journal of clinical trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-paper-gets-published-on-the-international-journal-of-clinical-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />"In silico clinical trials: how computer simulation will transform the biomedical industry" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 May 2016 11:46:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-paper-gets-published-on-the-international-journal-of-clinical-trials.html Virtual physiological human 2016 conference – extension of abstract deadline https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference-–-extension-of-abstract-deadline.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Extended abstract submission deadline by one week to May 22, 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sat, 14 May 2016 12:20:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference-–-extension-of-abstract-deadline.html The vph2016 conference keeps accepting post-deadline abstracts until friday 27 may 2016 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph2016-conference-keeps-accepting-post-deadline-abstracts-until-friday-27-may-2016.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Problems with conference website during the week end. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 May 2016 11:22:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph2016-conference-keeps-accepting-post-deadline-abstracts-until-friday-27-may-2016.html Multisim modelathon 2016 competition https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multisim-modelathon-2016-competition.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A three day competition aimed at PhD students and post-doc researchers to solve a multiscale biomechanical problem and win prizes! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 25 May 2016 12:04:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multisim-modelathon-2016-competition.html Written declaration on the cross-border healthcare directive https://www.vph-institute.org/news/written-declaration-on-the-cross-border-healthcare-directive.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 9th of May, the European Parliament published a Written Declaration on Increasing citizens’ awareness of the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive (CBHD). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:11:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/written-declaration-on-the-cross-border-healthcare-directive.html Mep linda mcavan visits vph supporting member insigneo to see application of in silico https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mep-linda-mcavan-visits-vph-supporting-member-insigneo-to-see-application-of-in-silico.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 5 May, the Insigneo Institute of the University of Sheffield presented at his annual showcase how in silico medicine contributes to improve diagnosis and prognosis for e.g Parkinson’s and pulmonary vascular disease. The theme this year was “clinical translation”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:16:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mep-linda-mcavan-visits-vph-supporting-member-insigneo-to-see-application-of-in-silico.html Medical futurist points to in silico as future of pharma https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medical-futurist-points-to-in-silico-as-future-of-pharma.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD, has written an article on Pharmaphorum about trends that will shape the future of pharma. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:20:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medical-futurist-points-to-in-silico-as-future-of-pharma.html Relocating ema in case of brexit https://www.vph-institute.org/news/relocating-ema-in-case-of-brexit.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An article published in Politico on 11 May 2016, has drawn attention to the fact that should the UK leave the EU, agencies currently based in London, would need to be relocated. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:24:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/relocating-ema-in-case-of-brexit.html Annual report of european medicine agency https://www.vph-institute.org/news/annual-report-of-european-medicine-agency.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Medicine Agency has published its 2015 annual report focused on the agency’s tasks during last year. The document presents a comprehensive overview of 2015 for the EMA. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:27:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/annual-report-of-european-medicine-agency.html Can regulators influence drug prices? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/can-regulators-influence-drug-prices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A NEJM article explains how drug prices could decrease. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:33:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/can-regulators-influence-drug-prices.html Join the vphi board: bring your ideas to the development of in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-vphi-board-bring-your-ideas-to-the-development-of-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The annual call for supporting members is now open. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:00:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-vphi-board-bring-your-ideas-to-the-development-of-in-silico-medicine.html Postdoctoral researcher position available at university of amsterdam https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-researcher-position-available-at-university-of-amsterdam.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date: 14 June 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:35:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-researcher-position-available-at-university-of-amsterdam.html The first vph summer school: a successful experience! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-vph-summer-school-a-successful-experience.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />From May 30th to June 3rd 2016, the first VPH Summer School took place at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) (Barcelona, Spain) as an initiative of the recently established VPHi Student Committee. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:50:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-vph-summer-school-a-successful-experience.html Apply for an opensim pilot project grant up to $40,000 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/apply-for-an-opensim-pilot-project-grant-up-to-40-000.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Applications Due July 20, 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:12:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/apply-for-an-opensim-pilot-project-grant-up-to-40-000.html Ehealth leaflet offers insight in priorities of the european commission https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-leaflet-offers-insight-in-priorities-of-the-european-commission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EC published a short leaflet on 8 June entitled ‘eHealth: connecting health systems in Europe’ manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Jul 2016 16:08:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-leaflet-offers-insight-in-priorities-of-the-european-commission.html Better health – worse insurance? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/better-health-–-worse-insurance.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Big data applied to healthcare is a hot topic as it offers unique opportunities to deliver top-quality healthcare. However, health insurance companies would also profit and adapt their prices based on personal data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Jul 2016 16:13:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/better-health-–-worse-insurance.html Medical devices regulation – next steps and industry opinion https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medical-devices-regulation-–-next-steps-and-industry-opinion.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The new Medical Devices Regulation will include tightened rules on placing devices on the market as well as surveillance once they are on the market. Its implementation should also avoid burdens and unnecessary bureaucracy. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Jul 2016 16:16:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/medical-devices-regulation-–-next-steps-and-industry-opinion.html France national e-health strategy 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/france-national-e-health-strategy-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 4 July 2016, Marisol Touraine, France’s Minister of Social Affairs and Health, presented the national e-health strategy 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:18:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/france-national-e-health-strategy-2020.html Eu council has a new presidency: slovakia https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-council-has-a-new-presidency-slovakia.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Slovakia holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July until 31 December 2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:19:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-council-has-a-new-presidency-slovakia.html Virtual physiological human 2016 conference –early bird registration deadline extended by one week https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference-–early-bird-registration-deadline-extended-by-one-week.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The deadline for early bird registration is extended to July 15, 2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:37:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-physiological-human-2016-conference-–early-bird-registration-deadline-extended-by-one-week.html Position available in oxford computational cardiovascular science https://www.vph-institute.org/news/position-available-in-oxford-computational-cardiovascular-science.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Cardiovascular Science Closing date: 03-Aug-2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:53:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/position-available-in-oxford-computational-cardiovascular-science.html Seminar “science without animals” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/seminar-“science-without-animals”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />More in silico! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:22:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/seminar-“science-without-animals”.html Horizon 2020: linking university research with r&d&i https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-linking-university-research-with-r-d-i.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Soledad Cabezón Ruiz MEP (S&D, Spain) has tabled a question on Horizon 2020 action to link University research with the end of the R&D&I chain on 12 May. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:26:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-linking-university-research-with-r-d-i.html Draft eu budget 2017 on health https://www.vph-institute.org/news/draft-eu-budget-2017-on-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 July, a meeting of the ENVI Committee (Environment, Public Health and Food Safety) of the European Parliament took place, to consider the draft opinion of the Committee on the 2017 draft EU budget. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:28:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/draft-eu-budget-2017-on-health.html Working of the scientific advice mechanism explained https://www.vph-institute.org/news/working-of-the-scientific-advice-mechanism-explained.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 12 July, the European Parliament ENVI Committee (Environment, Public Health and Food Safety) held an exchange of views with Prof Henrik Wegener, chair of the High Level Group (HLG) of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) on the work of SAM, which exists since 10 November 2015. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:31:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/working-of-the-scientific-advice-mechanism-explained.html Event “sustainable healthcare for all by 2030 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/event-“sustainable-healthcare-for-all-by-2030.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The event entitled “Sustainable healthcare for all by 2030: Shared effort for a common goal”, took place on the 16th of June. The conference was mainly focused on improving health outcome in low and middle income countries (LMICs) outside of Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:33:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/event-“sustainable-healthcare-for-all-by-2030.html Innovation scoreboard 2016: eu is becoming less innovative https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovation-scoreboard-2016-eu-is-becoming-less-innovative.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has published the European Innovation Scoreboard 2016 (previously called the Innovation Union Scoreboard) on 14 July. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:40:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovation-scoreboard-2016-eu-is-becoming-less-innovative.html Healthsector funds factsheet highlights eu priorities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/healthsector-funds-factsheet-highlights-eu-priorities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 July, the European Commission published a factsheet on the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) – Mobilising funds for the health sector. While the EU health sector is a very broad topic, the factsheet provides us with information about the priorities of the European Commission. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:43:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/healthsector-funds-factsheet-highlights-eu-priorities.html Bratislava declaration of young researchers presented at eu competitiveness council meeting in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bratislava-declaration-of-young-researchers-presented-at-eu-competitiveness-council-meeting-in-slova.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 July, the Bratislava Declaration of Young Researchers was presented at the Competitiveness Council with Commissioner Moedas. They called on support for a new generation of scientists. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:44:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bratislava-declaration-of-young-researchers-presented-at-eu-competitiveness-council-meeting-in-slova.html "the virtual physiological human:ten years after" by marco viceconti and peter hunter https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-physiological-human-ten-years-after-by-marco-viceconti-and-peter-hunter.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering has just published an interesting review article that covers the history and the state of the art of the VPH initiative. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:12:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-physiological-human-ten-years-after-by-marco-viceconti-and-peter-hunter.html Meet the mentor luncheon https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-mentor-luncheon.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi student committee is organizing a “Meet-a-Mentor Luncheon” during the VPH2016 Conference to offer career advice to PhD students who wishes to start a career in the VPH world. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:48:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-mentor-luncheon.html 2016 crack it challenges https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2016-crack-it-challenges.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />£2.8 million available for four new Challenges: applications sought from SME and academic consortia. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:08:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2016-crack-it-challenges.html Two phd positions available at the julius wolff institute, charité https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-phd-positions-available-at-the-julius-wolff-institute-charite.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Starting date ASAP manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:32:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-phd-positions-available-at-the-julius-wolff-institute-charite.html High level group on maximising the impact of eu research and innovation programmes https://www.vph-institute.org/news/high-level-group-on-maximising-the-impact-of-eu-research-and-innovation-programmes.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />... to be operational in December 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:26:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/high-level-group-on-maximising-the-impact-of-eu-research-and-innovation-programmes.html Proposals for modernization of copyright rules https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proposals-for-modernization-of-copyright-rules.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Text and Data Mining exception for researchers manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:33:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proposals-for-modernization-of-copyright-rules.html European research council awards starting grants https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-research-council-awards-starting-grants.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />ERC is awarding its Starting Grants to 325 early-career researchers throughout Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:44:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-research-council-awards-starting-grants.html Council conclusions to support young researchers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-conclusions-to-support-young-researchers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Draft Council Conclusions on ‘Measures to support young researchers, raise the attractiveness of scientific careers and foster investment in human potential in research and development’ was published on 12 September 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:54:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-conclusions-to-support-young-researchers.html Towards a stronger eu-us research alliance https://www.vph-institute.org/news/towards-a-stronger-eu-us-research-alliance.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament’s research department recently published a briefing paper entitled “Science and research Upgrading EU-US cooperation”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Oct 2016 12:15:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/towards-a-stronger-eu-us-research-alliance.html The coherent enforcement of fundamental rights in the age of big data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-coherent-enforcement-of-fundamental-rights-in-the-age-of-big-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 23 September 2016 the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), Giovanni Buttarelli, has published a new Opinion: "Coherent enforcement of fundamental rights in the age of big data." manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Oct 2016 12:24:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-coherent-enforcement-of-fundamental-rights-in-the-age-of-big-data.html Appointed the new board of directors https://www.vph-institute.org/news/appointed-the-new-board-of-directors.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 27 Sept 2016 in Amsterdam, the VPHi General Assembly has nominated the new Board of Directors for the upcoming year. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:58:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/appointed-the-new-board-of-directors.html 1st vphi meet-the-mentor luncheon @vph2016 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/1st-vphi-meet-the-mentor-luncheon-vph2016.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />For the first time, the student committee of the Institute has organised a networking session in which students had the opportunity to open a dialogue with Senior members of the Community. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:01:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/1st-vphi-meet-the-mentor-luncheon-vph2016.html A very successful conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-very-successful-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Great participation, strong engagement and top level science: VPH2016 can certainly be called a success manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:08:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-very-successful-conference.html Brexit expected to have tremendous impact on planning of horizon 2020 successor programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/brexit-expected-to-have-tremendous-impact-on-planning-of-horizon-2020-successor-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />UK's uncertain future with the European Union will have an impact on decisions concerning funding and participation of the next Framework programme FP9, warns Peter Fisch, former head of unit in the European Commission’s directorate-general for research and innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:07:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/brexit-expected-to-have-tremendous-impact-on-planning-of-horizon-2020-successor-programme.html Interim evaluation of horizon 2020: public consultation now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interim-evaluation-of-horizon-2020-public-consultation-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 October 2016, the European Commission launched a public stakeholder consultation which is meant to feed into the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, the EU's €77 billion research and innovation funding scheme running from 2014 to 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:15:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interim-evaluation-of-horizon-2020-public-consultation-now-open.html Austrian think tank suggests ideas for next post horizon 2020 eu research programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/austrian-think-tank-suggests-ideas-for-next-post-horizon-2020-eu-research-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In the week of the 3 October, an Austrian think tank, set up by the Austrian Government, entitled Austrian Framework Programme 9 (FP9) published a paper with ideas for the next EU research programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:25:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/austrian-think-tank-suggests-ideas-for-next-post-horizon-2020-eu-research-programme.html Eu-us sign agreement offering new opportunities for research cooperation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-us-sign-agreement-offering-new-opportunities-for-research-cooperation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 October 2016, the European Commission and the US Government concluded an agreement allowing European and American researchers to work together more closely on projects funded under Horizon 2020, the European Union's research and innovation programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:35:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-us-sign-agreement-offering-new-opportunities-for-research-cooperation.html Science advisers need to explain the evidence according to eu research commissioner https://www.vph-institute.org/news/science-advisers-need-to-explain-the-evidence-according-to-eu-research-commissioner.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During a conference on science advice, entitled "Science and Policy Making: towards a new dialogue" on 29 and 30 September, the Commissioner for Science, Research and Innovation Carlos Moedas, stated that people no longer take science advice on trust, and science advisers need to provide evidence for their recommendations. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:38:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/science-advisers-need-to-explain-the-evidence-according-to-eu-research-commissioner.html Eu to propose eu-wide tax breaks on r&d https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-to-propose-eu-wide-tax-breaks-on-r-d.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 25 October 2016, the European Commission has proposed to put in place pan-European incentives for research and development across Europe, as part of a broader package of corporate tax reforms. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:45:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-to-propose-eu-wide-tax-breaks-on-r-d.html Research strategies: europe 2030 and the next framework programme- event report https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-strategies-europe-2030-and-the-next-framework-programme-event-report.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Wednesday 12 October a conference organized by Science|Business debated future research strategies and discussed the next framework programme (FP9) to replace Horizon 2020 (H2020). Several panels and workshops identified research and policy priorities for the future framework. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:49:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-strategies-europe-2030-and-the-next-framework-programme-event-report.html "in silico- turning big data into personalized medicine" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-turning-big-data-into-personalized-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 October 2016, MEP Nicola Caputo (S&D, Italy) and Sean Kelly (EEP, Ireland) hosted the launch event of the Avicenna Alliance in the European Parliament in Brussels, which was moderated by Alison Abbott from Nature Magazine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:47:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-turning-big-data-into-personalized-medicine.html Interview with the vphi student member ilaria stura: "math algorithm helps predict ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interview-with-the-vphi-student-member-ilaria-stura-math-algorithm-helps-predict-recurrence-of-prost.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A great example of what personalized medicine could do! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:09:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interview-with-the-vphi-student-member-ilaria-stura-math-algorithm-helps-predict-recurrence-of-prost.html Animal testing and alternative methods: new insights into an old concept, the 3r’s https://www.vph-institute.org/news/animal-testing-and-alternative-methods-new-insights-into-an-old-concept-the-3r’s.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Walcopa members of Liège have written a position paper on animal testing and alternative methods that adopts VPHi position on the topic. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:23:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/animal-testing-and-alternative-methods-new-insights-into-an-old-concept-the-3r’s.html Cluster hire to build a group in mathematical modeling of complex biosystems https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cluster-hire-to-build-a-group-in-mathematical-modeling-of-complex-biosystems.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Both tenured associate professor and and tenure-track assistant professor positions available. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:02:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cluster-hire-to-build-a-group-in-mathematical-modeling-of-complex-biosystems.html Insigneo hire a software engineer in high performance computing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-hire-a-software-engineer-in-high-performance-computing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 30th November 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:43:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-hire-a-software-engineer-in-high-performance-computing.html Idibaps hire a phd student for personalizing health care in multiple sclerosis using systems ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/idibaps-hire-a-phd-student-for-personalizing-health-care-in-multiple-sclerosis-using-systems-medicin.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: ASAP manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:53:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/idibaps-hire-a-phd-student-for-personalizing-health-care-in-multiple-sclerosis-using-systems-medicin.html Release of nmsbuilder 2.0 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/release-of-nmsbuilder-2-0.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A fresh new version of NMSBUILDER (v2.0), which includes major software enhancements, has just been released on nmsbuilder.org. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:25:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/release-of-nmsbuilder-2-0.html Horizon 2020 attracts ever more interest, report shows https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-attracts-ever-more-interest-report-shows.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The second Annual Monitoring Report certifies an increase in proposals by 25% in 2015 compared to 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:04:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-attracts-ever-more-interest-report-shows.html Revising the guidelines on first in-human clinical trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/revising-the-guidelines-on-first-in-human-clinical-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The proposed revision is open for public consultation until the end of February 2017 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:29:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/revising-the-guidelines-on-first-in-human-clinical-trials.html Public consultation on strengthening eu cooperation on health technology assessment (hta)- open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-strengthening-eu-cooperation-on-health-technology-assessment-hta-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The public consultation published on 21 October aims to gather detailed views and opinions relating to the future of the EU cooperation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:10:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-strengthening-eu-cooperation-on-health-technology-assessment-hta-open.html Maltese presidency of the council – priorities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/maltese-presidency-of-the-council-–-priorities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Maltese priorities in the framework of its upcoming Presidency of the Council starting in January 2017, have been unveiled and are supposed to focus on 6 broad sectors. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:14:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/maltese-presidency-of-the-council-–-priorities.html Ec announces the members of the new high level group on vision for future eu research and innovation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-announces-the-members-of-the-new-high-level-group-on-vision-for-future-eu-research-and-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 November, the European Commission announced the 12 members of the new High-Level Group that is meant to set out the vision for future EU research and innovation and make recommendations on maximising the impact of EU investments in this area. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:37:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-announces-the-members-of-the-new-high-level-group-on-vision-for-future-eu-research-and-innovation.html Members of renewed expert panel on health appointed https://www.vph-institute.org/news/members-of-renewed-expert-panel-on-health-appointed.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 25 November 2016, the EC appointed new members of its Expert Panel of Effective Ways of Investing in Health, which has recently been renewed for three additional years. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:14:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/members-of-renewed-expert-panel-on-health-appointed.html Eu takes new actions to help close the gap in research excellence across europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-takes-new-actions-to-help-close-the-gap-in-research-excellence-across-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 23 November 2016, the EC presented new measures that are supposed to help bring more countries to the map of research excellence. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:21:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-takes-new-actions-to-help-close-the-gap-in-research-excellence-across-europe.html Uk government to spend £4.745b on r&d as a post-brexit boost https://www.vph-institute.org/news/uk-government-to-spend-£4-745b-on-r-d-as-a-post-brexit-boost.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The UK government will invest in a stimulus package that that has foreseen an extra £4.745 billion for science and innovation in the next four years. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:23:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/uk-government-to-spend-£4-745b-on-r-d-as-a-post-brexit-boost.html Nature publishes an editorial on the power of big data for medical progress https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nature-publishes-an-editorial-on-the-power-of-big-data-for-medical-progress.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In silico computer modelling and simulation has tremendous potential for healthcare, but current policy framework doesn’t fit for purpose. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:52:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nature-publishes-an-editorial-on-the-power-of-big-data-for-medical-progress.html Contribute to the avicenna alliance: join a working group as a vphi expert https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-avicenna-alliance-join-a-working-group-as-a-vphi-expert.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Catch the opportunity to collaborate with the new Association for Predictive Medicine, elbow-to-elbow with the top industries in the field. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:25:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-avicenna-alliance-join-a-working-group-as-a-vphi-expert.html Tina morrison from fda visits vphi member ku leuven https://www.vph-institute.org/news/tina-morrison-from-fda-visits-vphi-member-ku-leuven.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi community strengthens its links with FDA manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:59:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/tina-morrison-from-fda-visits-vphi-member-ku-leuven.html In silico modeling at nasa ames workshop on vascular tissue challenge https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-modeling-at-nasa-ames-workshop-on-vascular-tissue-challenge.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />VPHi contributes to the NASA’s Vascular Tissue Challenge manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:18:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-modeling-at-nasa-ames-workshop-on-vascular-tissue-challenge.html Adriano henney's farewell message https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adriano-henney-s-farewell-message.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />After having covered the role of Executive Director of the VPHi for two years, Adriano will leave the directorship of the Institute in the hands of Prof Lies Geris to coordinate the Avicenna Alliance more closely. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:52:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adriano-henney-s-farewell-message.html Prof jerome noailly appointed chair of the vphi student committee https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-jerome-noailly-appointed-chair-of-the-vphi-student-committee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />After having successfully organised the first VPH Summer School in Barcelona last year and having greatly contributed to the activities of this new committee, Jerome has been selected as official chair. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:28:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-jerome-noailly-appointed-chair-of-the-vphi-student-committee.html Ncsrr/opensim visiting scholars program https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ncsrr-opensim-visiting-scholars-program.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Summer 2017 at the National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research, Stanford University manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:21:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ncsrr-opensim-visiting-scholars-program.html Big data study outlines policy recommendations in 10 fields https://www.vph-institute.org/news/big-data-study-outlines-policy-recommendations-in-10-fields.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission published a Study on Big Data in Public Health, Telemedicine and Healthcare, financed by the Commission's Health Programme on 16 December 2016. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:15:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/big-data-study-outlines-policy-recommendations-in-10-fields.html Eu companies' r&d investment grows faster than global and us trends https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-companies-r-d-investment-grows-faster-than-global-and-us-trends.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1 December 2016, the European Commission published the 2016 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:18:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-companies-r-d-investment-grows-faster-than-global-and-us-trends.html Commission to invest €80 million in 58 innovative companies under the horizon 2020 sme instrument https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-to-invest-€80-million-in-58-innovative-companies-under-the-horizon-2020-sme-instrument.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 6 December 2016, the Commission announced it would invest further in innovative companies in the framework of the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:23:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-to-invest-€80-million-in-58-innovative-companies-under-the-horizon-2020-sme-instrument.html Erc to re-introduce synergy grant scheme in 2018 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-to-re-introduce-synergy-grant-scheme-in-2018.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Research Council (ERC) announced on 6 December 2016 its plans to re-introduce its Synergy grant in 2018, enabling scientists from different fields to pair up to address particular challenges. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:36:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-to-re-introduce-synergy-grant-scheme-in-2018.html Ec scientific conference- non-animal approaches: the way forward and the counter-conference ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-scientific-conference-non-animal-approaches-the-way-forward-and-the-counter-conference-“stop-vivi.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />VPHi president, Prof Marco Viceconti, was invited to show the potential of the VPH technologies to reduce, refine and replace the use of animal testing manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:50:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-scientific-conference-non-animal-approaches-the-way-forward-and-the-counter-conference-“stop-vivi.html The netherlands sees 2025 as first year without regulatory animal experiments https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-netherlands-sees-2025-as-first-year-without-regulatory-animal-experiments.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In a time where non-animal alternative approaches are gaining momentum, the Netherlands, as the first EU Member State presented a strategy to phasing out of animal experiments entitled ‘Transition to non-animal research on opportunities for the phasing out of animal procedures’. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:53:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-netherlands-sees-2025-as-first-year-without-regulatory-animal-experiments.html Message from vphi president prof marco viceconti https://www.vph-institute.org/news/message-from-vphi-president-prof-marco-viceconti.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An overview of the creation of the Avicenna Alliance and the appointment process of the new VPHi Executive Director, Prof Lies Geris manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:48:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/message-from-vphi-president-prof-marco-viceconti.html Compbiomed: the european center of excellence in computational medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/compbiomed-the-european-center-of-excellence-in-computational-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" /> Innovation Exchange Program manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:01:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/compbiomed-the-european-center-of-excellence-in-computational-medicine.html The research work group will kick off its activities on 23 jan 2017 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-research-work-group-will-kick-off-its-activities-on-23-jan-2017.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Academic members of the VPH Institute together with industry members of the Avicenna Alliance will collaborate to push forward some important goals that will shape the future of VPH research. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:28:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-research-work-group-will-kick-off-its-activities-on-23-jan-2017.html Maltese presidency of the council of the european union published its official programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/maltese-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union-published-its-official-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1 January 2017, Malta has took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:03:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/maltese-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union-published-its-official-programme.html Building the european data economy https://www.vph-institute.org/news/building-the-european-data-economy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Communication from European Commission and Public Consultation open manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:14:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/building-the-european-data-economy.html Introduction message from the new vphi executive director - prof liesbet geris https://www.vph-institute.org/news/introduction-message-from-the-new-vphi-executive-director-prof-liesbet-geris.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />From 1st of January 2017 Lies covers the role of Executive Director of the VPH Institute. Lies has taken over as Director after Adriano Henney's appointment as Secretary General of the newly established Avicenna Alliance. In this introduction message Lies tells how she firstly got involved with the Institute, and how she is planning to contribute to the future of the VPHi now that she is covering this new important role. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Jan 2017 12:35:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/introduction-message-from-the-new-vphi-executive-director-prof-liesbet-geris.html Job vacancy: lecturer in engineering – biomedical engineering and rheology group at swansea ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-vacancy-lecturer-in-engineering-–-biomedical-engineering-and-rheology-group-at-swansea-universit.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Deadline: 6 February 2016 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:51:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-vacancy-lecturer-in-engineering-–-biomedical-engineering-and-rheology-group-at-swansea-universit.html Scientific advice mechanism (sam) joined by two new scientists https://www.vph-institute.org/news/scientific-advice-mechanism-sam-joined-by-two-new-scientists.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 30 January 2017, the Commission announced that two new scientists have joined the High Level Group of the Commission's Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:02:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/scientific-advice-mechanism-sam-joined-by-two-new-scientists.html Commission brings in top innovators to advise on a potential european innovation council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-brings-in-top-innovators-to-advise-on-a-potential-european-innovation-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 January 2017, the Commission announced the creation of a new High Level Group. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:09:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-brings-in-top-innovators-to-advise-on-a-potential-european-innovation-council.html New horizon 2020 euro-cas project launched https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-horizon-2020-euro-cas-project-launched.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The new Horizon 2020 EURO-CAS project has been launched on 25 January 2017. The aim of the project is to deliver an eHealth Conformity Assessment Scheme for Europe in 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:38:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-horizon-2020-euro-cas-project-launched.html Open call for horizon 2020 advisory groups https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-horizon-2020-advisory-groups.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission opened a call for Horizon 2020 Advisory Groups. VPHi members are encouraged to respond to the call. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:51:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-horizon-2020-advisory-groups.html Fet innovation launchpad first cut-off: 16 projects chosen https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fet-innovation-launchpad-first-cut-off-16-projects-chosen.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Following the evaluation of proposals submitted to the very first Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Innovation Launchpad call, 16 successful proposals have now been invited to grant agreement preparation. The FET Innovation Launchpad aims at &hellip; manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:34:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fet-innovation-launchpad-first-cut-off-16-projects-chosen.html New book on cardiovascular biomechanics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-book-on-cardiovascular-biomechanics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Springer has recently published this new book written in a style accessible to a broad readership, including students, life scientists and clinicians, as well as physical scientists and engineers. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:51:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-book-on-cardiovascular-biomechanics.html Research wg kicks off its activities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-wg-kicks-off-its-activities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Research WG steered by the VPHi in collaboration with the Avicenna Alliance has officially kicked off its activities on 23 Jan 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:40:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-wg-kicks-off-its-activities.html Commission simplifies horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-simplifies-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New funding rules are meant to reduce administrative costs to participants and are to prevent accounting errors. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 08:59:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-simplifies-horizon-2020.html Commission to improve funding conditions for eu-funded researchers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-to-improve-funding-conditions-for-eu-funded-researchers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission wishes to ensure that researchers working on EU-funded projects are paid at least as much as on national projects. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:25:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-to-improve-funding-conditions-for-eu-funded-researchers.html The european commission sets up task force to bring together technology and health policy makers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-sets-up-task-force-to-bring-together-technology-and-health-policy-makers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Task Force is supposed to work across portfolios in order to develop concrete proposals to use the potential of data and technology so as to deliver better health and care conditions in Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:31:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-sets-up-task-force-to-bring-together-technology-and-health-policy-makers.html Report on high level group on “maximising the impact of eu research and innovation programmes” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-high-level-group-on-“maximising-the-impact-of-eu-research-and-innovation-programmes”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The report provides a foundation for the Commission’s analysis of the links between EU R&D spending and economic performance, and highlights possible future paths for increasing impact and growth. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:07:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-high-level-group-on-“maximising-the-impact-of-eu-research-and-innovation-programmes”.html Public consultation on preliminary opinion on the need for non-human primates in biomedical ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-preliminary-opinion-on-the-need-for-non-human-primates-in-biomedical-research.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Interested parties are invited to submit comments about relevant scientific evidence online between 10 February and 26 March 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:38:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-preliminary-opinion-on-the-need-for-non-human-primates-in-biomedical-research.html Jrc publishes study on available knowledge on the 3rs of animal procedures used in research and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc-publishes-study-on-available-knowledge-on-the-3rs-of-animal-procedures-used-in-research-and-test.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The JRC has carried out a study of available knowledge on the replacement, reduction and refinement (the 3Rs) of animal procedures used in research and testing to understand how supply of such knowledge can better meet demand. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:45:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc-publishes-study-on-available-knowledge-on-the-3rs-of-animal-procedures-used-in-research-and-test.html Can computers help cure cancer? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/can-computers-help-cure-cancer.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Learn how in silico medicine can help cure cancer, identifying out of millions of drug combinations to the right one for each specific cancer and patient. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:30:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/can-computers-help-cure-cancer.html Excellent progress for the vph project chic https://www.vph-institute.org/news/excellent-progress-for-the-vph-project-chic.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The project successfully passed a recent review meeting with the Commission. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:07:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/excellent-progress-for-the-vph-project-chic.html Open call for student chairs https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-student-chairs.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi student committee is looking to appoint up to two student chairs. Any PhD students with interest in in silico medicine research and willing to dedicate some energy and enthusiasm to the VPH cause are welcome to apply. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:11:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-student-chairs.html Vphi at jrc meeting in ispra https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-at-jrc-meeting-in-ispra.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 March 2017 our Executive Director, Prof Lies Geris, was invited to attend one day meeting at the Joint Research Centre, Ispra (IT). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:41:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-at-jrc-meeting-in-ispra.html Curabone opens up 5 phd positions https://www.vph-institute.org/news/curabone-opens-up-5-phd-positions.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />CuraBone is a European Industrial Doctorate, financed by the ITN Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action, looking for 5 highly motivated PhD Students. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:51:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/curabone-opens-up-5-phd-positions.html Systems medicine: computing the state of the body https://www.vph-institute.org/news/systems-medicine-computing-the-state-of-the-body.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />BMC Systems Biology has launched a thematic series on "Systems Medicine" and its associated Call for papers. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:34:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/systems-medicine-computing-the-state-of-the-body.html Brexit: possible consequences for research https://www.vph-institute.org/news/brexit-possible-consequences-for-research.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 March 2017, Theresa May formally triggered Article 50 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which will start Britain’s formal Brexit process, that is the exit from the European Union. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:39:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/brexit-possible-consequences-for-research.html Commission appoints new advisory group on ethics in science and new technologies https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-appoints-new-advisory-group-on-ethics-in-science-and-new-technologies.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 30 March 2017, the European Commission appointed 15 experts on natural and social sciences and humanities, philosophy, ethics and law to the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) on 30 March 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:44:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-appoints-new-advisory-group-on-ethics-in-science-and-new-technologies.html Jrc’s eurl ecvam hosted meeting with oecd on good in vitro method practice (givimp) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc’s-eurl-ecvam-hosted-meeting-with-oecd-on-good-in-vitro-method-practice-givimp.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The JRC’s EU Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM) hosted a meeting with OECD experts to discuss the draft of a guidance document on Good In Vitro Method Practice (GIVIMP) on the 23rd and 24th of March 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:13:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc’s-eurl-ecvam-hosted-meeting-with-oecd-on-good-in-vitro-method-practice-givimp.html Report on recommendations on fet flagship program https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-recommendations-on-fet-flagship-program.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 March 2017 the Future and Emerging Technologies Advisory Group (FETAG) published a report, which brings recommendations for new research initiatives to be funded through the FET Flagship program. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:29:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-recommendations-on-fet-flagship-program.html Hma/ema joint big data task force https://www.vph-institute.org/news/hma-ema-joint-big-data-task-force.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 23 March 2017, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) together with the heads of national competent authorities in the European Economic Area (EEA), has established a new task force to explore how medicines regulators in the EEA can use big data to support research, innovation and robust medicines development to benefit human health. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:00:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/hma-ema-joint-big-data-task-force.html Ec report: public investment in research and innovation more important than ever https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-report-public-investment-in-research-and-innovation-more-important-than-ever.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />According to a report by the European Commission released on 16 March 2017, public funding of research and innovation (R&I) is a catalyst to boosting private R&I activities and overall economic growth. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:12:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-report-public-investment-in-research-and-innovation-more-important-than-ever.html Ten years of the european research council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ten-years-of-the-european-research-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />To mark the tenth anniversary of the European Research Council, research institutions and national authorities in Europe held various events during the "ERC Week" from 13 to 19 March 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:17:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ten-years-of-the-european-research-council.html An fda viewpoint on unique considerations for medical-device clinical trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/an-fda-viewpoint-on-unique-considerations-for-medical-device-clinical-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In a recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, FDA confirms in the future computer-based modeling may change the way we think about device validation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:58:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/an-fda-viewpoint-on-unique-considerations-for-medical-device-clinical-trials.html 2 phds in biomedical engineering & computational tissue engineering @ kul https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2-phds-in-biomedical-engineering-computational-tissue-engineering-kul.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 1 July 2017 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:29:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2-phds-in-biomedical-engineering-computational-tissue-engineering-kul.html "your body modeled in a computer?" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/your-body-modeled-in-a-computer.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new press article fully dedicated on VPH published in BIOVOX, the digital news platform showcasing life sciences innovations. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:05:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/your-body-modeled-in-a-computer.html Cardioproof – a vph success story? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cardioproof-–-a-vph-success-story.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH project, CARDIOPROOF, was recently brought to conclusion after a successful run. EC reviewers highlighted the “considerable scientific and technical impact” of the project on which Europe now “must capitalize”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:46:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cardioproof-–-a-vph-success-story.html The vphi board identifies its business strategy for 2017 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-board-identifies-its-business-strategy-for-2017.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi board of directors recently met in London for the first time under the directorship of Prof Lies Geris. Plenty of news emerged from the meeting. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 14 Apr 2017 11:07:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-board-identifies-its-business-strategy-for-2017.html Regulation on medical devices and regulation on in-vitro diagnostic medical devices adopted https://www.vph-institute.org/news/regulation-on-medical-devices-and-regulation-on-in-vitro-diagnostic-medical-devices-adopted.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Two new Regulations on medical devices, which are meant to ensure better protection of public health and patient safety, came into force on 5 April 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 May 2017 09:11:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/regulation-on-medical-devices-and-regulation-on-in-vitro-diagnostic-medical-devices-adopted.html Commission awards the seal of excellence to 2300 researchers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-awards-the-seal-of-excellence-to-2300-researchers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 24 April 2017, the Commission awarded Seal of Excellence certificates to 2300 researchers thereby recognising their high-quality research proposals under the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 May 2017 09:17:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-awards-the-seal-of-excellence-to-2300-researchers.html European innovation council will receive €50m of the horizon 2020 top-up https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-innovation-council-will-receive-€50m-of-the-horizon-2020-top-up.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Innovation Council (EIC) is supposed to receive €50 million of an extra €200 million expected to be awarded to the EU Horizon 2020 research programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 May 2017 09:20:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-innovation-council-will-receive-€50m-of-the-horizon-2020-top-up.html Collaboration with academia to be reinforced https://www.vph-institute.org/news/collaboration-with-academia-to-be-reinforced.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 3 April 2017, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced that it intends to reinforce collaboration with academia. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 May 2017 09:22:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/collaboration-with-academia-to-be-reinforced.html Council: informal meeting of ministers responsible for competitiveness (research) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-informal-meeting-of-ministers-responsible-for-competitiveness-research.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 3 May 2017, the Competitiveness Council on Research held an informal meeting with Ministers Responsible for Competitiveness manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 May 2017 09:25:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-informal-meeting-of-ministers-responsible-for-competitiveness-research.html The horizon 2020 half-time score https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-horizon-2020-half-time-score.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the mid-way point of Horizon 2020, the EU’s biggest ever science programme, researchers are feeling largely positive but want to see some fundamental changes, not least an increase in the success rate for grant applications. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 May 2017 09:29:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-horizon-2020-half-time-score.html Compbiomed featured in wired https://www.vph-institute.org/news/compbiomed-featured-in-wired.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />"How weather forecasts could help develop ‘designer’ drugs personalised to your illness” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 May 2017 15:12:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/compbiomed-featured-in-wired.html Vphi celebrates its 6th anniversary https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-celebrates-its-6th-anniversary.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 16th May 2011 the VPHi constitution meeting took place in Leuven, which signified the formal birth of our Institute! Happy birthday VPHi! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 May 2017 12:52:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-celebrates-its-6th-anniversary.html Ehealth stakeholder group meeting & digital health society https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-stakeholder-group-meeting-digital-health-society.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 27th of April, the VPHi attended a meeting of the eHealth Stakeholder Group in Brussels. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 12 May 2017 09:20:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-stakeholder-group-meeting-digital-health-society.html Avicenna alliance us trip report https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-us-trip-report.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In the week of 15-18 May 2017 the Avicenna Alliance was in Washington DC, following an invitation by the FDA and by the staff of Senator T. Cochran to discuss the role of in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:33:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-us-trip-report.html Commission publishes interim evaluation of horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-publishes-interim-evaluation-of-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 May 2017, the Commission published the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, required by Article 32 of the regulation establishing Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:53:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-publishes-interim-evaluation-of-horizon-2020.html Statement of the european research council on the next research & innovation programme (fp9) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/statement-of-the-european-research-council-on-the-next-research-innovation-programme-fp9.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 15 May 2017, the European Research Council (ERC) released a statement setting out its vision on the ERC’s place in the next Framework Programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:57:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/statement-of-the-european-research-council-on-the-next-research-innovation-programme-fp9.html Public consultation on the database directive: application and impact https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-the-database-directive-application-and-impact.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 24 May, a public consultation was launched on the Database Directive 96/9/EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:59:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-the-database-directive-application-and-impact.html European commission published mid-term review of its digital single market strategy https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-published-mid-term-review-of-its-digital-single-market-strategy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 May 2017, the European Commission published the mid-term review of its Digital Single Market Strategy. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:02:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-published-mid-term-review-of-its-digital-single-market-strategy.html Commission’s high-level advisers advocate open research and innovation as essential drivers ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission’s-high-level-advisers-advocate-open-research-and-innovation-as-essential-drivers-for-grow.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 15 May 2017, the High Level expert group of Research, Innovation and Science Policy Experts (RISE) presented its report ‘Europe’s future: Open Innovation, Open Science, Open to the World’. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:05:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission’s-high-level-advisers-advocate-open-research-and-innovation-as-essential-drivers-for-grow.html The european research council synergy grant scheme will be re-launched in the 2018 work programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-research-council-synergy-grant-scheme-will-be-re-launched-in-the-2018-work-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 16 May 2017, the European Research Council (ERC) announced that it will re-launch its ERC Synergy Grant Scheme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:07:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-research-council-synergy-grant-scheme-will-be-re-launched-in-the-2018-work-programme.html European research council awards 51 grants for innovation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-research-council-awards-51-grants-for-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 May 2017, the European Research Council (ERC) announced 51 grant holders who will receive top-up funding to explore the commercial or innovation potential of the results of their EU funded research. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:08:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-research-council-awards-51-grants-for-innovation.html Eu lags in international ict sector https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-lags-in-international-ict-sector.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 May 2017, an international analysis of the ICT sector showed the EU ranked third in terms of value added in 2014. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:10:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-lags-in-international-ict-sector.html Marie skłodowska-curie actions (msca) 2017 prize winners announced https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions-msca-2017-prize-winners-announced.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 May 2017, the Marie Skłodowska Curie prize winners were announced at the MSCA 2017 Presidency Conference. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:12:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions-msca-2017-prize-winners-announced.html Md-paedigree final conference: “from algorithms to clinical decisions” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/md-paedigree-final-conference-“from-algorithms-to-clinical-decisions”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 - 23 May 2017 in Rome, MD-Paedigree held the conference that marked the end of this successful project. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:50:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/md-paedigree-final-conference-“from-algorithms-to-clinical-decisions”.html Elections of the board of trustees - call for candidates now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elections-of-the-board-of-trustees-call-for-candidates-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In September 2017, the mandate of the current members of the Board of Trustees will expire and the General Assembly will elect a new Board. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:24:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elections-of-the-board-of-trustees-call-for-candidates-now-open.html Innovator awards - funding great ideas for healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovator-awards-funding-great-ideas-for-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Wellcome Trust funds up to £500,000 to researchers who are developing healthcare innovations that could make a major impact on human health. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:22:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovator-awards-funding-great-ideas-for-healthcare.html Vph summer school 2017 - flow phenomena in biomedicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-summer-school-2017-flow-phenomena-in-biomedicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A full week of intensive and productive work! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:21:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-summer-school-2017-flow-phenomena-in-biomedicine.html Eurl-ecvam summer school on alternative methods for toxicology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eurl-ecvam-summer-school-on-alternative-methods-for-toxicology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Following the visit of the VPHi and Avicenna Alliance to the JRC at the end of March, the VPHi’s Executive Director, Prof Liesbet Geris, was invited to speak in the ‘hot topics’ session of the Summer School on alternative methods in toxicology organized by EURL-ECVAM. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:58:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eurl-ecvam-summer-school-on-alternative-methods-for-toxicology.html 2018 call for supporting members https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2018-call-for-supporting-members.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Supporting members are the true engine of our organization: they effectively drive the Institute’s policy, setting agendas and proposing specific actions. Don't miss the opportunity to take an active role in guiding the Institute for 2018! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:47:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2018-call-for-supporting-members.html Insigneo showcase 2017 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-showcase-2017.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Thursday 11 May in Sheffield, the INSIGNEO Institute celebrated five years of collaborative and innovative in silico research at its annual showcase. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:39:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-showcase-2017.html 2nd barcelona summer school - lecture videos available on youtube https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2nd-barcelona-summer-school-lecture-videos-available-on-youtube.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />All the presentations given during the 2017 VPH Summer School have been recorded and made available on YouTube. These videos are precious educational resources on specific in silico medicine topics. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:01:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2nd-barcelona-summer-school-lecture-videos-available-on-youtube.html Priorities of the estonian presidency of the council of the eu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/priorities-of-the-estonian-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 June 2017, the government approved the programme of the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU, outlining the issues and values that Estonia wishes to focus on over the next six months. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 11:34:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/priorities-of-the-estonian-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu.html Scenarios for future research and innovation policies in europe presented to ec https://www.vph-institute.org/news/scenarios-for-future-research-and-innovation-policies-in-europe-presented-to-ec.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1 June 2017, a report entitled “New Horizons: Future Scenarios for Research and Innovation Policies in Europe” was delivered to the European Commission. One of the aims of the report is to encourage discussion on the future research and innovation policy and investment at EU level. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 11:43:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/scenarios-for-future-research-and-innovation-policies-in-europe-presented-to-ec.html High level group report lab-fab-app: investing in the european future we want https://www.vph-institute.org/news/high-level-group-report-lab-fab-app-investing-in-the-european-future-we-want.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The High Level Group report was published on 3 July 2017, on the occasion of the 'Research & Innovation – Shaping our Future' conference in Brussels. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 11:57:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/high-level-group-report-lab-fab-app-investing-in-the-european-future-we-want.html Horizon 2020 would need €62.4 billion more to fund all research rated as top quality https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-would-need-€62-4-billion-more-to-fund-all-research-rated-as-top-quality.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />According to the interim evaluation conducted by officials in the Commission’s research directorate, published on the first of June 2017, Horizon 2020 would need €62.4 billion extra to fund all research proposals it has evaluated as high quality. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 12:43:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-would-need-€62-4-billion-more-to-fund-all-research-rated-as-top-quality.html Eu research chiefs foresee multiple challenges ahead for framework programme 9 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-research-chiefs-foresee-multiple-challenges-ahead-for-framework-programme-9.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Top research officials in the European Commission describe several challenges for Framework Programme 9 (FP9), such as a delay in the start of the Programme and budget gaps due to Brexit and prioritization of defence and security. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 12:50:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-research-chiefs-foresee-multiple-challenges-ahead-for-framework-programme-9.html Call for simpler rules in horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-simpler-rules-in-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 June 2017, researchers have called on MEPs to reform the audit culture, reimbursement systems, and evaluation criteria. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 12:54:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-simpler-rules-in-horizon-2020.html Eu sets out the groundwork for an ambitious plan to interconnect europe’s science outputs https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-sets-out-the-groundwork-for-an-ambitious-plan-to-interconnect-europe’s-science-outputs.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At a meeting on 13 June 2017, EU Research Commissioner Carlos Moedas called on governments and researchers to back the creation of a European Open Science Cloud and give scientists ready access to data stores across Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 12:56:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-sets-out-the-groundwork-for-an-ambitious-plan-to-interconnect-europe’s-science-outputs.html Multidisciplinary european research networks are key to fp9 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multidisciplinary-european-research-networks-are-key-to-fp9.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 15 June 2017, the COST Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) published its position paper, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary, bottom-up, open and inclusive networks, pleading for sufficient funding post Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 12:58:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multidisciplinary-european-research-networks-are-key-to-fp9.html The united states is still first in science, but china is rising fast as funding stalls everywhere https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-united-states-is-still-first-in-science-but-china-is-rising-fast-as-funding-stalls-everywhere.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />According to an analysis published on 15 June 2017, American dominance in biomedical research is shrinking, as international collaboration becomes ever more prominent. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:00:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-united-states-is-still-first-in-science-but-china-is-rising-fast-as-funding-stalls-everywhere.html Eu-china summit: new flagship initiatives in research and innovation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-china-summit-new-flagship-initiatives-in-research-and-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 2 June 2017, the EU and China decided on a new package of flagship initiatives to boost their cooperation in research and innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:02:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-china-summit-new-flagship-initiatives-in-research-and-innovation.html The future and emerging technologies advisory group elects new co-chairs https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-future-and-emerging-technologies-advisory-group-elects-new-co-chairs.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 15 June 2017, the Future and Emerging Technologies Advisory Group has chosen two new co-chairs for the next two years. Professors Clivia Sotomayor and Dermot Diamond will replace Professor Jerzy Langer as former chair of the advisory group. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:04:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-future-and-emerging-technologies-advisory-group-elects-new-co-chairs.html European innovation scoreboard 2017 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-innovation-scoreboard-2017.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 June 2017, the 2017 edition of the Scoreboard was presented. The new scoreboard reveals that EU innovation performance continues to increase, especially due to improvements in human resources, the innovation-friendly environment, own-resource investments and attractive research systems. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:05:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-innovation-scoreboard-2017.html 10 years of the european research council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/10-years-of-the-european-research-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 21 June 2017, the ERC’s 10th anniversary was celebrated, in combination with the 1000th ERC grant awarded in Germany. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:06:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/10-years-of-the-european-research-council.html Pic to train 15 innovation leaders in computational cardiology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/pic-to-train-15-innovation-leaders-in-computational-cardiology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />PIC, a recently funded European ITN, will train a cohort of 15 future innovation leaders able to articulate and materialise the vision of Personalised In-silico Cardiology (PIC), where healthcare is guided by in silico models. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 15:45:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/pic-to-train-15-innovation-leaders-in-computational-cardiology.html Vphi-alliance research wg: report on the recent activities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-alliance-research-wg-report-on-the-recent-activities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 23 June 2017 the Research WG had its second meeting of the year. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:32:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-alliance-research-wg-report-on-the-recent-activities.html Fda confirms its investment in modeling and simulation for improving drug development https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-confirms-its-investment-in-modeling-and-simulation-for-improving-drug-development.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Scott Gottlieb commissioner of the USA Food & Drug Administration has recently written an article for the FDA Blog “FDA Voice” on the impact of the 21st Century Cures Act, which authorised $6.3 billion in additional funding, part of which is dedicated to research and drug development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:32:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-confirms-its-investment-in-modeling-and-simulation-for-improving-drug-development.html Public consultation on health and care in the digital single market https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-health-and-care-in-the-digital-single-market.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 July, the European Commission launched a public consultation on Health and Care in the Digital Single Market. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:13:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-health-and-care-in-the-digital-single-market.html Development and lifecycle of personalised medicines and companion diagnostics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/development-and-lifecycle-of-personalised-medicines-and-companion-diagnostics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 28 July, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) released a concept paper on personalised medicine for public consultation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:40:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/development-and-lifecycle-of-personalised-medicines-and-companion-diagnostics.html Commission to invest €97 million to help 64 small businesses bring their innovations to the market https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-to-invest-€97-million-to-help-64-small-businesses-bring-their-innovations-to-the-market.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 July the European Commission announced that 64 small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) from 16 countries were selected for funding in the Phase 2 of the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:59:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-to-invest-€97-million-to-help-64-small-businesses-bring-their-innovations-to-the-market.html Epsco informal meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/epsco-informal-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 July an informal meeting of EPSCO (Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council configuration) in Tallinn, the EU ministers for health discussed the future of digital solutions in health. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:02:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/epsco-informal-meeting.html Imi launches €130 million calls for proposals https://www.vph-institute.org/news/imi-launches-€130-million-calls-for-proposals.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 July, the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) launched two new Calls for proposals (Call 11 and Call 12) with topics regarding Alzheimer’s disease, big data, vaccines, autoimmune disease, the blood-brain barrier, drug development, and the exploitation of IMI project results with a total budget of over € 130 million. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:09:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/imi-launches-€130-million-calls-for-proposals.html Ema- revised guideline on first-in-human clinical trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-revised-guideline-on-first-in-human-clinical-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 July, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) presented a first revision of the guideline on first-in-human clinical trials, which outlines strategies to identify and mitigate risks for trial participants. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:10:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-revised-guideline-on-first-in-human-clinical-trials.html Great achievements for the eu funded chic project https://www.vph-institute.org/news/great-achievements-for-the-eu-funded-chic-project.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In a recent press release the EC officially speaks about the “great achievements” of the EU-US integrating research project on in silico oncology: CHIC manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:54:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/great-achievements-for-the-eu-funded-chic-project.html Certara, the leading provider of in silico drug development technologies, to be bought by eqt https://www.vph-institute.org/news/certara-the-leading-provider-of-in-silico-drug-development-technologies-to-be-bought-by-eqt.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Tuesday 11 July 2017 Arsenal Capital Partners announced to be in the process to sell its portfolio company Certara to the private equity firm EQT manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:59:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/certara-the-leading-provider-of-in-silico-drug-development-technologies-to-be-bought-by-eqt.html Multisim’s collaboration with nc3rs to reduce animal testing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multisim’s-collaboration-with-nc3rs-to-reduce-animal-testing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Researchers on the MultiSim project are trying to find ways to reduce animal testing in preclinical trials by using computer models and medical imaging. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:18:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multisim’s-collaboration-with-nc3rs-to-reduce-animal-testing.html Elections of the board of trustees https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elections-of-the-board-of-trustees.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The GA is now voting the 3 candidates that were nominated to cover these important role manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:09:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elections-of-the-board-of-trustees.html Bigdata@heart project: big data for better hearts https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bigdata-heart-project-big-data-for-better-hearts.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In March 2017 the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) launched a new project on cardiovascular disease to show how big data can drive progress in the CVD treatment and management. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:27:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bigdata-heart-project-big-data-for-better-hearts.html Honorary degree in engineering for professor peter hunter https://www.vph-institute.org/news/honorary-degree-in-engineering-for-professor-peter-hunter.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 July 2017 Prof Peter Hunter, a key and leading researcher of the VPH community, received an honorary degree in Engineering from the University of Sheffield manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:09:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/honorary-degree-in-engineering-for-professor-peter-hunter.html What is the vphi student committee? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-is-the-vphi-student-committee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Find out more about the VPHi student committee. A new call for participation will be open soon! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:31:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-is-the-vphi-student-committee.html Brexit- what is the current status (on research)? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/brexit-what-is-the-current-status-on-research.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At this point in time, UK appears to have two main options: either becoming an associated member of the framework programmes (with the possibility to apply but having no say over the programme structure) or losing access to the funding and potentially setting up its own collaborative funding schemes. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:43:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/brexit-what-is-the-current-status-on-research.html Received 19 proposals for hosting ema https://www.vph-institute.org/news/received-19-proposals-for-hosting-ema.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />19 EU cities have applied to the Council of the European Union, which is one of the EU institutions and represents the executive governments of the EU's member states, in order to host the European Medicines Agency (EMA) currently based in the UK. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:48:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/received-19-proposals-for-hosting-ema.html Erc plan for 2018: nearly €2 billion investment in top researchers in europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-plan-for-2018-nearly-€2-billion-investment-in-top-researchers-in-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 2 August the European Research Council (ERC) announced its 2018 grant competitions with a total budget of around €1.86 billion, most of which are meant for early- to mid-career researchers. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:52:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-plan-for-2018-nearly-€2-billion-investment-in-top-researchers-in-europe.html Dg sante - the need for non-human primates in biomedical research, production and testing of ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dg-sante-the-need-for-non-human-primates-in-biomedical-research-production-and-testing-of-products-a.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 August, the European Commission and its Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) published the final Opinion on 'the need for non-human primates (NHP) in biomedical research, production and testing of products and devices' (2017 update). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:04:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dg-sante-the-need-for-non-human-primates-in-biomedical-research-production-and-testing-of-products-a.html Personalised in-silico cardiology (pic): 15 open positions https://www.vph-institute.org/news/personalised-in-silico-cardiology-pic-15-open-positions.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />PIC, a recently funded European ITN, is looking for 15 passionate and excellent candidates to become the innovation leaders in the vision of a Personalised In-silico Cardiology (PIC). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:50:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/personalised-in-silico-cardiology-pic-15-open-positions.html In silico medicine network on linkedln https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-network-on-linkedln.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute in collaboration with the Avicenna Alliance is hosting an "in slico medicine network" on Linkedln. The group is open to anyone with interests on in silico medicine research, and aims to increase the interactions among researchers from all over the world. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:00:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-network-on-linkedln.html Watch how imanagecancer apps work https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-how-imanagecancer-apps-work.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A short video has been created to help introduce this innovative apps to patients. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:33:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-how-imanagecancer-apps-work.html Open call for innovative projects in personalised healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-innovative-projects-in-personalised-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EU-funded INNOLABS project will select more than 100 innovative project ideas to accelerate and further support both financially and with services. Final submission deadline: 30 September 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:48:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-innovative-projects-in-personalised-healthcare.html The election of the board of trustees has now closed https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-election-of-the-board-of-trustees-has-now-closed.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Marco Viceconti, Karl Stroetmann and Alfons Hoestra has been formally elected members of the BoT of the Institute manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Sep 2017 19:12:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-election-of-the-board-of-trustees-has-now-closed.html Call to join the vphi student committee https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-to-join-the-vphi-student-committee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Today we are opening a call for participation for the VPHi student committee. We are looking for 4 PhD students with interest in in silico medicine research willing to invest some energy and enthusiasm! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:13:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-to-join-the-vphi-student-committee.html Sponsorship opportunities for vph2018 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sponsorship-opportunities-for-vph2018.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A sponsorship package is now available for all the companies willing to actively contribute to the conference. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:16:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sponsorship-opportunities-for-vph2018.html Vacancy for 2 group leaders on quantitative tissue biology and disease modelling at embl barcelona https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-2-group-leaders-on-quantitative-tissue-biology-and-disease-modelling-at-embl-barcelona.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application closing date: 15 October 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:59:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-2-group-leaders-on-quantitative-tissue-biology-and-disease-modelling-at-embl-barcelona.html State of the union speech https://www.vph-institute.org/news/state-of-the-union-speech.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 September, the European Parliament met for the State of the Union address by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:25:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/state-of-the-union-speech.html New european commission work programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-european-commission-work-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 September, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, delivered his third State of the Union address to the Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:29:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-european-commission-work-programme.html Budget cuts for horizon 2020 in 2018? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/budget-cuts-for-horizon-2020-in-2018.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Horizon 2020, the European Union research program, runs the risk of having a smaller budget for the coming year 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:31:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/budget-cuts-for-horizon-2020-in-2018.html New survey on application of big data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-survey-on-application-of-big-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />HMA/EMA Joint Task Force on Big Data launches a survey on application of big data by industry across drug development pathway manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:35:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-survey-on-application-of-big-data.html Jrc- supporting chemical safety assessment with computational models of the skin https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc-supporting-chemical-safety-assessment-with-computational-models-of-the-skin.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Scientists from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) contributed to the review of in silico models that have been developed for the prediction of skin permeability. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:41:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc-supporting-chemical-safety-assessment-with-computational-models-of-the-skin.html Commission launches the 2018 edition of the women innovators prize https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-the-2018-edition-of-the-women-innovators-prize.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 5 September, the European Commission launched the fifth edition of the EU Prize for Women Innovators to award women entrepreneurs who have achieved outstanding innovations and brought them to market. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:45:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-the-2018-edition-of-the-women-innovators-prize.html Juncker plan: investment plan finances innovative medical research with a €75 million loan to ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/juncker-plan-investment-plan-finances-innovative-medical-research-with-a-€75-million-loan-to-evotec.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Investment Plan for Europe continues to support innovative projects in the health sector. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:12:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/juncker-plan-investment-plan-finances-innovative-medical-research-with-a-€75-million-loan-to-evotec.html European researchers’ night 2017 in 12th round https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-researchers’-night-2017-in-12th-round.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 12th edition of European Researchers' Night took place on 29 September 2017 giving people across Europe the chance to discover science in an more entertaining and relaxed way in more than 340 cities in the EU and neighbouring countries. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:44:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-researchers’-night-2017-in-12th-round.html First meeting of uk chapter of the virtual physiological human institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-meeting-of-uk-chapter-of-the-virtual-physiological-human-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 15 September 2017 a meeting was hosted by Insigneo at the University of Sheffield to explore establishing a UK Chapter of the Virtual Physiological Human (VPH) Institute. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:45:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-meeting-of-uk-chapter-of-the-virtual-physiological-human-institute.html Vphi at the bin@sheffield conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-at-the-bin-sheffield-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 30th October to 1st November 2017, the Bin@Sheffield “How can digitalisation transform how we work and live?” will take place in Cutlers Hall, Sheffield, UK. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:20:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-at-the-bin-sheffield-conference.html Call for bids for vph2020 now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-for-vph2020-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Today the VPHi opens the call for bids to host the VPH2020 conference. Interested organisations should submit their proposal by February 15th, 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:39:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-for-vph2020-now-open.html Compbiomed - innovation exchange programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/compbiomed-innovation-exchange-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />CompBioMed fosters a mentoring programme that promotes and monitors internships between academia, healthcare and industry in the field of biomedical computing. Check out the current opportunities! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:46:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/compbiomed-innovation-exchange-programme.html Marie sklodowska-curie itn early stage researcher fellowship at oxford university with prof ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-sklodowska-curie-itn-early-stage-researcher-fellowship-at-oxford-university-with-prof-blanca-r.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 12.00 noon on 23 October 2017 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:15:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marie-sklodowska-curie-itn-early-stage-researcher-fellowship-at-oxford-university-with-prof-blanca-r.html Amazing heart attack simulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/amazing-heart-attack-simulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />University of Auckland researchers show what a live beating heart looks like when it’s having a heart attack. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:53:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/amazing-heart-attack-simulation.html Shaping the future of pediatrics: a very successful event https://www.vph-institute.org/news/shaping-the-future-of-pediatrics-a-very-successful-event.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />From the 20th to the 22nd of September, 2017, a conference dedicated to innovation in pediatric medicine has been held in Rome, Italy: "Shaping the Future of Pediatrics" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:44:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/shaping-the-future-of-pediatrics-a-very-successful-event.html Register as an expert from the ec website https://www.vph-institute.org/news/register-as-an-expert-from-the-ec-website.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />By registering you will be added to a database of experts that may be selected to evaluate tenders or monitor activities related to programmes that receive EU funding. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:42:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/register-as-an-expert-from-the-ec-website.html Biomedical engineering master’s program in greece with focus on vph https://www.vph-institute.org/news/biomedical-engineering-master’s-program-in-greece-with-focus-on-vph.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />University of Patras in Greece, provides a Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program strongly concentrated on VPH technology. Focus is given both on theoretical foundations and applied elements of biomedical engineering. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:09:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/biomedical-engineering-master’s-program-in-greece-with-focus-on-vph.html Commission adopts 2018 work programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-adopts-2018-work-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Following on from the announcements made in President Juncker's 2017 State of the Union Address, the European Commission adopted on 24 October 2017 its 2018 Work Programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:20:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-adopts-2018-work-programme.html Two new calls under h2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-new-calls-under-h2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 27 October 2017 two new calls under H2020 were published, the first one regarding Digital Transformation in Health and Care and the second one Better Health and Care, Economic Growth and Sustainable Health Systems. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:40:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-new-calls-under-h2020.html Commission to invest €2.7 billion in launch of european innovation council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-to-invest-€2-7-billion-in-launch-of-european-innovation-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 27 October, the European Commission presented details of the areas of investment for 2018-2020 for the Horizon 2020 programme and launched the first phase of the European Innovation Council. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:43:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-to-invest-€2-7-billion-in-launch-of-european-innovation-council.html Digital visionaries to win €150,000 in 2017 european social innovation competition https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-visionaries-to-win-€150-000-in-2017-european-social-innovation-competition.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 27 October the Commission awarded three projects with the Equality Rebooted prize. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:47:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-visionaries-to-win-€150-000-in-2017-european-social-innovation-competition.html Health in the digital society https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-in-the-digital-society.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Vytenis Andriukaitis, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety presented preliminary findings of the public consultation on a digital health and care policy paper to be adopted in the coming months. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:49:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-in-the-digital-society.html Joint statement by commissioners navracsics and moedas on the eu's approach to maximise the ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/joint-statement-by-commissioners-navracsics-and-moedas-on-the-eu-s-approach-to-maximise-the-impact-o.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 5 October the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) published a study in Nature which appears to confirm that EU researchers perform considerably well due to the scientific openness of European countries. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:51:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/joint-statement-by-commissioners-navracsics-and-moedas-on-the-eu-s-approach-to-maximise-the-impact-o.html Latest results: european commission to invest €5.9 million in 119 innovative businesses https://www.vph-institute.org/news/latest-results-european-commission-to-invest-€5-9-million-in-119-innovative-businesses.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The latest round of the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument selected 119 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 24 countries for funding. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:53:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/latest-results-european-commission-to-invest-€5-9-million-in-119-innovative-businesses.html Commission review: partnerships in research and innovation boost the economy https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-review-partnerships-in-research-and-innovation-boost-the-economy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The results of interim evaluations of public-private and public-public partnerships supported by Horizon 2020, published on 9 October seem to confirm that research partnerships between the EU, the private sector and the Member States are on track to deliver on their objectives, to improve people's lives and to increase Europe's international competitiveness. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:56:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-review-partnerships-in-research-and-innovation-boost-the-economy.html Vphi-alliance research wg: report on the recent meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-alliance-research-wg-report-on-the-recent-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 27 Sept 2017 the Research WG had its third meeting of the year manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:22:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-alliance-research-wg-report-on-the-recent-meeting.html The fda joins the vphi-alliance research wg https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-fda-joins-the-vphi-alliance-research-wg.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The FDA will actively collaborate on the activities of the Research WG manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:03:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-fda-joins-the-vphi-alliance-research-wg.html Research associate in musculoskeletal biomechanics at insigneo https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-associate-in-musculoskeletal-biomechanics-at-insigneo.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date 02 December 2017 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:41:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-associate-in-musculoskeletal-biomechanics-at-insigneo.html New student committee members for 2018 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-student-committee-members-for-2018.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The composition of the VPHi student committee for the upcoming year has now been finalised. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:46:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-student-committee-members-for-2018.html Report on the recent ehealth stakeholder group meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-the-recent-ehealth-stakeholder-group-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On October 24th, the eHealth Stakeholder Group had a meeting in Brussels. The VPHi was represented at the meeting by our executive director, Prof Lies Geris. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:44:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-the-recent-ehealth-stakeholder-group-meeting.html Phd position in in silico clinical trials for acute ischemic stroke at amsterdam university https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-in-silico-clinical-trials-for-acute-ischemic-stroke-at-amsterdam-university.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Applications will be accepted until 1 December 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:58:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-in-silico-clinical-trials-for-acute-ischemic-stroke-at-amsterdam-university.html Trm forum on computer simulation of cardiac function https://www.vph-institute.org/news/trm-forum-on-computer-simulation-of-cardiac-function.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On December 4th and 5th, the 9th TRM Forum on Computer Simulation of Cardiac Function took place in Lugan and was attended by our Executive Director, Prof Lies Geris. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:15:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/trm-forum-on-computer-simulation-of-cardiac-function.html The european medicines agency relocates to amsterdam https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-medicines-agency-relocates-to-amsterdam.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During a General Affairs Council meeting on 20 November, the EU27 ministers decided on the new location of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:53:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-medicines-agency-relocates-to-amsterdam.html Bulgarian presidency of the eu council wants to put balkans at heart of european agenda in 2018 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bulgarian-presidency-of-the-eu-council-wants-to-put-balkans-at-heart-of-european-agenda-in-2018.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The deputy minister delegated by the incoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU (first six months of 2018) for relations with the European Parliament, Monika Panayotova, made clear on 24 November the importance of its presidency for the Western Balkans. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:58:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bulgarian-presidency-of-the-eu-council-wants-to-put-balkans-at-heart-of-european-agenda-in-2018.html Eu grants €630 million to over 300 top researchers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-grants-€630-million-to-over-300-top-researchers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 28 November, the European Research Council (ERC) awarded Consolidator Grants to over 300 researchers across Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:07:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-grants-€630-million-to-over-300-top-researchers.html Experts say european innovation council is essential to empower breakthrough innovators https://www.vph-institute.org/news/experts-say-european-innovation-council-is-essential-to-empower-breakthrough-innovators.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 November, the independent High-Level Group of Innovators published their recommendations on the European Innovation Council (EIC), indicating it should support breakthrough innovation for the benefit of all, meeting the needs of high potential innovators from across the EU from start-up to scale-up. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:09:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/experts-say-european-innovation-council-is-essential-to-empower-breakthrough-innovators.html Commission launches €2 million horizon prize in social innovation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-€2-million-horizon-prize-in-social-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 27 November, the European Commission launched a Horizon Prize in Social Innovation which is meant to improve the mobility of older people. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:17:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-€2-million-horizon-prize-in-social-innovation.html Commission launches new horizon 2020 dashboard https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-new-horizon-2020-dashboard.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 9 November, the European Commission launched a new online presentation of implementation data of Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:21:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-new-horizon-2020-dashboard.html European visionary research in focus https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-visionary-research-in-focus.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Vice-President for the Digital Single Market Andrus Ansip participated in an event on the progress and future of FET Flagships. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:23:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-visionary-research-in-focus.html Dg rtd - virtual models tackle eu healthcare challenges https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dg-rtd-virtual-models-tackle-eu-healthcare-challenges.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Healthcare costs in Europe can be as high as 10 % of GDP and are increasing at 7 to 11 % every year. To tackle this challenge, the ETIME project has used detailed computer models of the human body, manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:26:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dg-rtd-virtual-models-tackle-eu-healthcare-challenges.html Special vph session on 25 years of physiome at the 8th world congress of biomechanics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-vph-session-on-25-years-of-physiome-at-the-8th-world-congress-of-biomechanics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Submit your abstract and join us for 25th birthday of the Physiome initiative. The submission deadline expires on 19 December 2017. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:45:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-vph-session-on-25-years-of-physiome-at-the-8th-world-congress-of-biomechanics.html Two upcoming special issues dedicated to vph2016 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-upcoming-special-issues-dedicated-to-vph2016.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />University of Amsterdam, the organising committee of the VPH2016 Conference, is happy to announce that two special issues dedicated to the conference will be published soon. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:03:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-upcoming-special-issues-dedicated-to-vph2016.html Vph phd position at imperial college london https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-phd-position-at-imperial-college-london.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Available PhD position on "Modelling and Simulation of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell derived Cardiomyocyte Grafts". Application deadline 14 January 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:51:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-phd-position-at-imperial-college-london.html Great advances in in silico oncology influencing cancer treatment in the future https://www.vph-institute.org/news/great-advances-in-in-silico-oncology-influencing-cancer-treatment-in-the-future.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The four year transatlantic research project entitled “Computational Horizons in Cancer (CHIC): Developing Meta- and Hyper-multiscale Models and Repositories for In Silico Oncology” was rated as “Excellent” at its final review. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:20:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/great-advances-in-in-silico-oncology-influencing-cancer-treatment-in-the-future.html Vph2018 conference: open call for abstracts https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2018-conference-open-call-for-abstracts.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />You're all invited to submit an abstract for the upcoming VPH Conference. The submission deadline will expire on 28 February 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:49:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2018-conference-open-call-for-abstracts.html 1st webinar in collaboration compbiomed https://www.vph-institute.org/news/1st-webinar-in-collaboration-compbiomed.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 November we had the first successful CompBioMed Webinar, organised by Manuela Corsini (UvA) in collaboration with the VPH Institute. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:26:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/1st-webinar-in-collaboration-compbiomed.html Our executive director wins erc consolidator grant https://www.vph-institute.org/news/our-executive-director-wins-erc-consolidator-grant.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Liesbet Geris, head of the Biomechanics Research Unit of the GIGA In Silico Medecine, professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences ( Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering) and Executive Director of our Institute, has just been selected to receive an ERC Consolidator Grant for her INSITE project. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:50:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/our-executive-director-wins-erc-consolidator-grant.html New phd & postdoctoral opportunities at the auckland bioengieering institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-phd-postdoctoral-opportunities-at-the-auckland-bioengieering-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Work with Dr Jichao Zhao to develop models and understand atrial fibrillation manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:09:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-phd-postdoctoral-opportunities-at-the-auckland-bioengieering-institute.html Two master 2 internship in systems biology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-master-2-internship-in-systems-biology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Six months from January 2018 in Paris at UPMC/INSERM - Sorbonne University manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:25:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-master-2-internship-in-systems-biology.html Community of practice for the uk chapter of the vph institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/community-of-practice-for-the-uk-chapter-of-the-vph-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Are you a UK based researcher? Do you have interests in in silico medicine research? Join the Community of Practice of the UK Chapter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:34:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/community-of-practice-for-the-uk-chapter-of-the-vph-institute.html The virtual body that could make clinical trials unnecessary https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-body-that-could-make-clinical-trials-unnecessary.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our Executive Director, Lies Geris, speaks about the benefits of VPH technologies in an interview for the Atlantic manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:08:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-body-that-could-make-clinical-trials-unnecessary.html More phd opportunities at auckland bioengineering institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/more-phd-opportunities-at-auckland-bioengineering-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Check the latest PhD opportunities related to the VPH field in Auckland manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:30:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/more-phd-opportunities-at-auckland-bioengineering-institute.html Web developer at auckland bioengineering institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/web-developer-at-auckland-bioengineering-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Fixed term contract from 1st February 2018 - 31st January 2021 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Jan 2018 12:56:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/web-developer-at-auckland-bioengineering-institute.html Research posts in cardiac mechanics at kings college london https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-posts-in-cardiac-mechanics-at-kings-college-london.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Two posts fixed Term contracts, one for 1 year and one for 2 years. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:05:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-posts-in-cardiac-mechanics-at-kings-college-london.html Research software engineer in high performance multi agent simulation in sheffield https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-software-engineer-in-high-performance-multi-agent-simulation-in-sheffield.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An exciting new position is available as a Research Associate/Research Software Engineer as part of the €5M, five year EU funded STriTuVaD project. Closing date: 02 February 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:19:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-software-engineer-in-high-performance-multi-agent-simulation-in-sheffield.html Fda strategic roadmap for 2018 and beyond: a focus on computer modelling and simulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-strategic-roadmap-for-2018-and-beyond-a-focus-on-computer-modelling-and-simulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 12 January, FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb presented the Agency’s 2018 Strategic Roadmap, providing an overview of some of the key priorities. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:31:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-strategic-roadmap-for-2018-and-beyond-a-focus-on-computer-modelling-and-simulation.html Health work programme 2018: €62 million to support policy coordination https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-work-programme-2018-€62-million-to-support-policy-coordination.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 December, the Commission adopted its Annual Health Work Programme 2018 for the implementation of the Third Health Programme, setting out the priorities and actions to be undertaken in the coming months. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:36:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-work-programme-2018-€62-million-to-support-policy-coordination.html Data protection, digital rights and ethical standards to remain on top of the eu agenda in 2018 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-protection-digital-rights-and-ethical-standards-to-remain-on-top-of-the-eu-agenda-in-2018.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />EC President Jean-Claude Juncker, European Parliament President Antonio Tajani and Prime Minister of Estonia, Jüri Ratas signed on 14 December a Joint Declaration on the EU’s legislative priorities for 2018-2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:40:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-protection-digital-rights-and-ethical-standards-to-remain-on-top-of-the-eu-agenda-in-2018.html European commission to invest €1 billion in world-class european supercomputers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-to-invest-€1-billion-in-world-class-european-supercomputers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 January, the Commission unveiled an investment plan to build a world-class supercomputers infrastructure. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:57:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-to-invest-€1-billion-in-world-class-european-supercomputers.html Creation of three working groups on digitising the european industry https://www.vph-institute.org/news/creation-of-three-working-groups-on-digitising-the-european-industry.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Three working groups have recently been created by the EC, to support the implementation of the Digitising European Industry action plan. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:03:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/creation-of-three-working-groups-on-digitising-the-european-industry.html Twelve eu member states to start exchanging patient data on a regular basis https://www.vph-institute.org/news/twelve-eu-member-states-to-start-exchanging-patient-data-on-a-regular-basis.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In 2018, patient data exchange between EU Member States is expected to take off. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:06:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/twelve-eu-member-states-to-start-exchanging-patient-data-on-a-regular-basis.html High performance computing to help map the full dynamics of pi3ka https://www.vph-institute.org/news/high-performance-computing-to-help-map-the-full-dynamics-of-pi3ka.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Over the Christmas break, the EC published a number of articles showcasing the value of High Performance Computing (HPC). One of them focused on the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens’ use of HPC in relation to drug development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:10:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/high-performance-computing-to-help-map-the-full-dynamics-of-pi3ka.html Bulgarian eu presidency: one of the most ambitious european countries in high-performance ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bulgarian-eu-presidency-one-of-the-most-ambitious-european-countries-in-high-performance-computing-t.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Presidency of the Council of the EU works on a rotation basis, with each Member State holding the presidency for a period of six months. Bulgaria took the helm of the Council on 1 January. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:13:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bulgarian-eu-presidency-one-of-the-most-ambitious-european-countries-in-high-performance-computing-t.html Phd position on modelling and simulation of human pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocyte ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-on-modelling-and-simulation-of-human-pluripotent-stem-cell-derived-cardiomyocyte-grafts.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date: 14 January 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:25:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-on-modelling-and-simulation-of-human-pluripotent-stem-cell-derived-cardiomyocyte-grafts.html Msc in computational medicine at sheffield university https://www.vph-institute.org/news/msc-in-computational-medicine-at-sheffield-university.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />University of Sheffield has recently released a new cutting edge programme of study to form a new generation of scientists, using computerised techniques to improve disease diagnosis and treatment in the healthcare sector. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:36:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/msc-in-computational-medicine-at-sheffield-university.html 2017 was a big year for fda digital health regulations https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2017-was-a-big-year-for-fda-digital-health-regulations.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In a recent article, HealthcareITnews reviews the important steps taken by the FDA last year toward regulating decision support, software-as-a-medical-device, mobile tech in clinical trials and more. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:53:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2017-was-a-big-year-for-fda-digital-health-regulations.html The vphi is leading a fet flagship proposal submission https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-is-leading-a-fet-flagship-proposal-submission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 January in Amsterdam a group of selected experts led by Lies Geris (VPHi Ex Dir) met to discuss in full details the FET CSA proposal. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:51:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-is-leading-a-fet-flagship-proposal-submission.html The virtual physiological human – a 'digital twin' for patients https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-physiological-human-–-a-digital-twin-for-patients.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 December 2017, Interface Focus published a themed issue ‘The virtual physiological human: translating the VPH to the clinic’ organised by Alfons Hoekstra, Frank Gijsen, Ed van Bavel, Marie Siebes and Liesbet Geris. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:03:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-physiological-human-–-a-digital-twin-for-patients.html Horizon 2020: boosting the impact of the programme after 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-boosting-the-impact-of-the-programme-after-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EC has recently published a Communication summarizing the key findings of the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 and of separate evaluations undertaken at European level. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:59:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-boosting-the-impact-of-the-programme-after-2020.html New call for project proposals under the eu health programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-call-for-project-proposals-under-the-eu-health-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Following the adoption of the 2018 Work Programme of the Third EU Health Programme, the Commission opened the corresponding annual call for project proposals. The applications can be submitted on the research & innovation participant portal by 26 April 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:02:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-call-for-project-proposals-under-the-eu-health-programme.html How should the eu fund and nurture breakthrough innovation? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-should-the-eu-fund-and-nurture-breakthrough-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 January, the independent High-Level Group of Innovators who advises the EC published a report including recommendations on how the European Innovation Council (EIC) should contribute to accelerating breakthrough innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:11:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-should-the-eu-fund-and-nurture-breakthrough-innovation.html New commission guidance on data protection rules https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-commission-guidance-on-data-protection-rules.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Ahead of the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018, the EC has published practical guidelines. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:13:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-commission-guidance-on-data-protection-rules.html The czech republic joins the eurohpc declaration https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-czech-republic-joins-the-eurohpc-declaration.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />By signing the European Declaration on High-Performance Computing (Euro-HPC) the Czech Republic becomes the 14th country to participate in the European initiative to build world-class computing and data infrastructures in Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:16:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-czech-republic-joins-the-eurohpc-declaration.html Public consultation on eu funds in the area of investment, research & innovation, smes and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-eu-funds-in-the-area-of-investment-research-innovation-smes-and-the-single-ma.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Before summer 2018, the Commission will propose the next long-term budget for the European Union (EU) after 2020, the so-called “Multiannual Financial Framework” (MFF). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:27:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-eu-funds-in-the-area-of-investment-research-innovation-smes-and-the-single-ma.html Survey "membrane transporters in chemical safety assessment" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-membrane-transporters-in-chemical-safety-assessment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Contribution deadline: 28th February 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Feb 2018 12:29:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-membrane-transporters-in-chemical-safety-assessment.html The promise of precision medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-promise-of-precision-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At Davos industry leaders discussed the promise and pitfalls of precision medicine - Watch the video! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:08:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-promise-of-precision-medicine.html The emerging regulatory framework for in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-emerging-regulatory-framework-for-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 December 2017 Insigneo’s Executive Director and VPHi President, Prof Marco Viceconti, gave a seminar at the University of Sheffield on ‘the emerging regulatory framework for in silico medicine’. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:55:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-emerging-regulatory-framework-for-in-silico-medicine.html Vphi-alliance research wg: report on 17 january meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-alliance-research-wg-report-on-17-january-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 January 2018, the Research WG had its first meeting of the year. Minutes are available on the intranet. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:12:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-alliance-research-wg-report-on-17-january-meeting.html Watch the webinar 'funding opportunities for health data research and european e-infrastructures' https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-the-webinar-funding-opportunities-for-health-data-research-and-european-e-infrastructures.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This webinar, organised by DG Connect, took place on 25 January. The presentation slides and recording are now available. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:36:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/watch-the-webinar-funding-opportunities-for-health-data-research-and-european-e-infrastructures.html Blanca rodriguez wins the mpls impact award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/blanca-rodriguez-wins-the-mpls-impact-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Congratulations to our VPHi member, Blanca Rodriguez, for winning the MPLS Impact Award for Commercial Impact manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:44:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/blanca-rodriguez-wins-the-mpls-impact-award.html Insilc - insilico trials for drug-eluting bioabsorbable vascular scaffold (bvs) development and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilc-insilico-trials-for-drug-eluting-bioabsorbable-vascular-scaffold-bvs-development-and-evaluati.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The recent EU funded project InSilc has started working on a digital clinical trial platform for assessing coronary artery treatment in a virtual environment. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:21:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilc-insilico-trials-for-drug-eluting-bioabsorbable-vascular-scaffold-bvs-development-and-evaluati.html Post doc on experimental and computational mechanics of bioabsorbable medical devices in galway https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doc-on-experimental-and-computational-mechanics-of-bioabsorbable-medical-devices-in-galway.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 23 Feb 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:34:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doc-on-experimental-and-computational-mechanics-of-bioabsorbable-medical-devices-in-galway.html The eurohpc declaration welcomes its 15th signatory country https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-eurohpc-declaration-welcomes-its-15th-signatory-country.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Cyprus has recently signed the European Declaration on High Performance Computing (EuroHPC), becoming the 15th signatory country, while the Austrian Government is examining participation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:04:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-eurohpc-declaration-welcomes-its-15th-signatory-country.html Transformation of health and care in the digital single market https://www.vph-institute.org/news/transformation-of-health-and-care-in-the-digital-single-market.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has recently published a report on the consultation “Transformation Health and Care in the Digital Single Market” carried out last year (July-October 2017). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:08:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/transformation-of-health-and-care-in-the-digital-single-market.html Study shows that fet research has relevant impacts on knowledge production, economy, people and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/study-shows-that-fet-research-has-relevant-impacts-on-knowledge-production-economy-people-and-societ.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A recent analysis carried out by FET-Traces shows that FET research has substantial impacts on the areas of knowledge production, economy, people and society. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:14:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/study-shows-that-fet-research-has-relevant-impacts-on-knowledge-production-economy-people-and-societ.html 33 proposals for new fet flagships submitted to the european commission https://www.vph-institute.org/news/33-proposals-for-new-fet-flagships-submitted-to-the-european-commission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 21 February, the Commission announced that 33 proposals for preparatory actions for new FET Flagships had been submitted. These include the VPHi proposal entitled “I²AGE – Transforming the challenge of ageing into an age of opportunity”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:17:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/33-proposals-for-new-fet-flagships-submitted-to-the-european-commission.html Call for mission-oriented eu research and innovation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-mission-oriented-eu-research-and-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission is currently working on a proposal for the research and innovation framework programme that will follow Horizon 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:20:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-mission-oriented-eu-research-and-innovation.html Europe remains a global research and innovation powerhouse but… https://www.vph-institute.org/news/europe-remains-a-global-research-and-innovation-powerhouse-but….html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 February, the Commission published the Science, Research and Innovation performance of the European Union 2018 report. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:23:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/europe-remains-a-global-research-and-innovation-powerhouse-but….html The research community needs to make the strongest possible case for increased support, erc ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-research-community-needs-to-make-the-strongest-possible-case-for-increased-support-erc-president.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the EU Informal Competitiveness Council on 2 February, European Research Council (ERC) President, Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, addressed EU Research Ministers and Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:26:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-research-community-needs-to-make-the-strongest-possible-case-for-increased-support-erc-president.html Postdoc position in cardiovascular modeling and simulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoc-position-in-cardiovascular-modeling-and-simulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 15 March 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:45:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoc-position-in-cardiovascular-modeling-and-simulation.html Compbiomed "virtual humans" film on youtube https://www.vph-institute.org/news/compbiomed-virtual-humans-film-on-youtube.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC) and CompBioMed H2020 Centre of Excellence in Computational Biomedicine, led by University College London, produced a short film showing the possibilities of using High Performance Computing (HPC) to delve deeper into the processes taking place within the body. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:00:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/compbiomed-virtual-humans-film-on-youtube.html Contribute to the ec consultation on mazzucato paper on missions https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-ec-consultation-on-mazzucato-paper-on-missions.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 February 2018, the European Commission (EC) published an input paper by Professor Mariana Mazzucato entitled "Mission-Oriented Research and Innovation in the European Union - a problem-solving approach to fuel innovation-led growth" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:39:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-ec-consultation-on-mazzucato-paper-on-missions.html A new, modern multiannual financial framework for a european union that delivers efficiently on ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-modern-multiannual-financial-framework-for-a-european-union-that-delivers-efficiently-on-its-p.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At their meeting on 23 February, the European Union's Leaders has discussed about how to ensure that the priorities they have set for the Union can be adequately funded and thus turned into reality. Both elements – defining common priorities and equipping the Union to implement them – are inseparable. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:52:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-modern-multiannual-financial-framework-for-a-european-union-that-delivers-efficiently-on-its-p.html The vph community submitted a fet flagship proposal: i²age https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-community-submitted-a-fet-flagship-proposal-i²age.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Driven by the VPHi executive director Prof Lies Geris, the VPHi community put forward a FET flagship proposal on "Transforming the challenge of ageing into an age of opportunity" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:30:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-community-submitted-a-fet-flagship-proposal-i²age.html Insist research programme kicks off! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insist-research-programme-kicks-off.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An international consortium coordinated by the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam (AMC) received funding from the H2020 programme to implement INSIST - IN Silico trials for treatment of acute Ischemic STroke manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:55:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insist-research-programme-kicks-off.html Received two bids for the organisation of vph2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/received-two-bids-for-the-organisation-of-vph2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call for bids for the organisation of the VPH2020 conference closed on 15 Feb 2018. Two bids were received from the VPHi members Inria and University of Genova. The board will now have the hard task to select the winning bid at the forthcoming BoD meeting on 16 March. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:22:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/received-two-bids-for-the-organisation-of-vph2020.html Phd position at the laboratory for bone biomechanics - eth zurich https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-at-the-laboratory-for-bone-biomechanics-eth-zurich.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />PhD Position in Time-lapsed Imaging and Multiscale Modeling of Human Bone Fracture Healing manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:04:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-at-the-laboratory-for-bone-biomechanics-eth-zurich.html How in silico medicine is transforming healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-in-silico-medicine-is-transforming-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 15 February 2018, Professor Marco Viceconti, Executive Director of Insigneo and VPHi President, gave a talk on ‘How in silico medicine is transforming healthcare’ at the University of Melbourne’s Graeme Clark Institute for Biomedical Engineering. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:23:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-in-silico-medicine-is-transforming-healthcare.html Ec member dr amalia irina vlad leaves dg cnect h1 unit https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-member-dr-amalia-irina-vlad-leaves-dg-cnect-h1-unit.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We take the opportunity to thank Amalia Irina Vlad for her dedication and support to the VPH Initiative! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:33:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-member-dr-amalia-irina-vlad-leaves-dg-cnect-h1-unit.html Call for feedback on recommendations to maximise the impact of fp9 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-feedback-on-recommendations-to-maximise-the-impact-of-fp9.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission is working on a proposal for the Research and Innovation Framework Programme (FP9) that will follow Horizon 2020. A call for feedback is currently open. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:55:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-feedback-on-recommendations-to-maximise-the-impact-of-fp9.html Future communication on digital transformation of health and care https://www.vph-institute.org/news/future-communication-on-digital-transformation-of-health-and-care.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the 6th Conference of Partners of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Health Ageing (EIP-AHA) held on 27-28 February, emphasis was placed on the future Commission Communication on Digital Transformation of Health and Care. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:22:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/future-communication-on-digital-transformation-of-health-and-care.html Launch of legislative procedure on health technology assessment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-legislative-procedure-on-health-technology-assessment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 31 January, the EC published a proposal for a Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA). Since then, the European Parliament’s Committees, which are going to be involved in the legislative process, have been appointing their rapporteurs and shadow rapporteurs. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:25:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-legislative-procedure-on-health-technology-assessment.html Healthcare 4.0: a new way of life? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/healthcare-4-0-a-new-way-of-life.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 23 March, Digital Europe (organisation representing the digital technology industry in Europe) organised an event on “Healthcare 4.0: A new way of life”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:27:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/healthcare-4-0-a-new-way-of-life.html Bilateral declarations on accelerating digitalisation of european industry https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bilateral-declarations-on-accelerating-digitalisation-of-european-industry.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 27 March, the Big Data Value Association (BDVA) signed two declarations with the European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA) and the Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation (AIOTI) respectively to join forces towards accelerating the digitalisation of the European industry. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:31:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bilateral-declarations-on-accelerating-digitalisation-of-european-industry.html European commission president calls for a doubling of research budget https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-president-calls-for-a-doubling-of-research-budget.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During his speech in the Parliament in Strasbourg on 14 March, EC President Jean-Claude Juncker advocated for doubling the seven-year spending on research from €77 billion to €160 billion after 2020 so that “the EU would become one of the world’s leading players in research and innovation”. A similar call has been made by a large coalition of universities. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:33:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-president-calls-for-a-doubling-of-research-budget.html Fda perspectives on computer simulations in the evaluation of medical devices https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-perspectives-on-computer-simulations-in-the-evaluation-of-medical-devices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 March 2018, the FDA and Siemens co-organized a webinar on “FDA Perspectives on Computer Simulations in the Evaluation of Medical Devices”. For those of you who missed the webinar, the recorded presentation is available on line. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:40:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-perspectives-on-computer-simulations-in-the-evaluation-of-medical-devices.html Two vacancies at university of amsterdam: phd student public health & phd student ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-vacancies-at-university-of-amsterdam-phd-student-public-health-phd-student-computational-modelli.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 9 April 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:01:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-vacancies-at-university-of-amsterdam-phd-student-public-health-phd-student-computational-modelli.html Recon3d enables a three-dimensional view of gene variation in human metabolism https://www.vph-institute.org/news/recon3d-enables-a-three-dimensional-view-of-gene-variation-in-human-metabolism.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A recent publication in Nature Biotech explains how genome-scale network reconstructions have helped uncover the molecular basis of metabolism. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:05:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/recon3d-enables-a-three-dimensional-view-of-gene-variation-in-human-metabolism.html Vph2020 in paris https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2020-in-paris.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute is happy to announce that VPH2020, the next VPH conference on in silico medicine, will be in Paris, organised by Inria and partners. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:52:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2020-in-paris.html Virtual reality helping to improve healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-reality-helping-to-improve-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A virtual reality colonoscopy developed by University of Sheffield researchers could help clinicians to detect abnormalities in the digestive system. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:33:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-reality-helping-to-improve-healthcare.html Multisim’s research on the strength of children’s bones could help in the design of safer ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multisim’s-research-on-the-strength-of-children’s-bones-could-help-in-the-design-of-safer-car-seats.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New research from MultiSim’s academics based at Insigneo and Sheffield Children’s hospitals looks into the strength of children’s bones, which could help in the design of safer car seats. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:42:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multisim’s-research-on-the-strength-of-children’s-bones-could-help-in-the-design-of-safer-car-seats.html Vphi best poster award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-best-poster-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />All VPHi student members bringing a poster to the VPH Summer School will be considered for the VPHi Best Poster Award that consists in a 1.000 € grant for the participation to scientific conferences or workshop from September 2018 to December 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:56:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-best-poster-award.html Open call on "data integration and data-driven in-silico models for enabling personalised ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-on-data-integration-and-data-driven-in-silico-models-for-enabling-personalised-medicine-a-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH related call SC1-HCO-02-2018 will close soon. Don't miss the opportunity to participate. The submission deadline is 18 April 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:28:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-on-data-integration-and-data-driven-in-silico-models-for-enabling-personalised-medicine-a-.html Vphi offers communication services for vph related projects https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-offers-communication-services-for-vph-related-projects.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute is open to the participation to in silico medicine related EC calls for projects offering dissemination and community engagement services. Contact us for further information. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:10:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-offers-communication-services-for-vph-related-projects.html Postdoctoral position bio-inspired 3d printing at tu wien - austria https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-position-bio-inspired-3d-printing-at-tu-wien-austria.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 21 April 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:05:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-position-bio-inspired-3d-printing-at-tu-wien-austria.html Trainee position available at jrc - eurl-ecvam (european union reference laboratory for ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/trainee-position-available-at-jrc-eurl-ecvam-european-union-reference-laboratory-for-alternatives-to.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />JRC - EURL-ECVAM offers a 5 month trainee position on physiologically based kinetic modelling for mixture risk assessment. Application deadline: ASAP manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:10:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/trainee-position-available-at-jrc-eurl-ecvam-european-union-reference-laboratory-for-alternatives-to.html Five postdoctoral fellowships are made available in the context of an erc https://www.vph-institute.org/news/five-postdoctoral-fellowships-are-made-available-in-the-context-of-an-erc.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Start date: 1 Sept 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 May 2018 12:46:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/five-postdoctoral-fellowships-are-made-available-in-the-context-of-an-erc.html Postdoctoral/phd position at the university of zaragoza to join an erc starting grant on modelage https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-phd-position-at-the-university-of-zaragoza-to-join-an-erc-starting-grant-on-modelage.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The position is to be filled asap manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 02 May 2018 12:55:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-phd-position-at-the-university-of-zaragoza-to-join-an-erc-starting-grant-on-modelage.html From horizon 2020 to horizon europe: “evolution, not revolution” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/from-horizon-2020-to-horizon-europe-“evolution-not-revolution”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In an recent interview, Jean-Eric Paquet explained the structure of the next Framework Programme (FP9). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 11:44:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/from-horizon-2020-to-horizon-europe-“evolution-not-revolution”.html High performance computing: bridging the gap between the eu and its international partners https://www.vph-institute.org/news/high-performance-computing-bridging-the-gap-between-the-eu-and-its-international-partners.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Council of the EU has proposed to invest in establishing a joint infrastructure for High Performance Computing (HPC). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 11:48:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/high-performance-computing-bridging-the-gap-between-the-eu-and-its-international-partners.html How to ensure that the health sector maximises big data’s potential? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-to-ensure-that-the-health-sector-maximises-big-data’s-potential.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the conference of the European Alliance for Personalised Medicine, the Commission presented the planned initiatives to maximise the Big Data's potential in health care. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 11:56:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-to-ensure-that-the-health-sector-maximises-big-data’s-potential.html Publication of european parliament’s committee on industry, research and energy’s draft ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/publication-of-european-parliament’s-committee-on-industry-research-and-energy’s-draft-opinion-on-ht.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission published a proposal for a Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) on 31 January. Since then, the European Parliament’s Committees, which are going to be involved in the legislative process, have been appointing their rapporteurs and shadow rapporteurs. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 12:04:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/publication-of-european-parliament’s-committee-on-industry-research-and-energy’s-draft-opinion-on-ht.html Enabling the digital transformation of health and care https://www.vph-institute.org/news/enabling-the-digital-transformation-of-health-and-care.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 April, the European Commission published a Communication on enabling the digital transformation of health and care in the Digital Single Market. The Communication includes a set of measures to increase the availability of data in the EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 12:07:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/enabling-the-digital-transformation-of-health-and-care.html European union budget for 2021-2027: securing europe’s digital future https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-union-budget-for-2021-2027-securing-europe’s-digital-future.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 2 May, the European Commission published a proposal for a long-term budget – so-called Multiannual Financial Framework – for the 2021-2027 period. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 12:10:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-union-budget-for-2021-2027-securing-europe’s-digital-future.html Report of the 5th ehealth stakeholder group https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-of-the-5th-ehealth-stakeholder-group.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On April 26th, the European Commission hosted the 5th eHealth Stakeholder Group (eHSG) meeting in Brussels. Our executive director, Prof Lies Geris, attended the event as official representative of the VPH Institute in the group. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 12:25:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-of-the-5th-ehealth-stakeholder-group.html 25 most influencial projects on ict for active and healthy ageing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/25-most-influencial-projects-on-ict-for-active-and-healthy-ageing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new European Commission study analyses the impact on society of EU-funded Research and Innovation in technology for active and healthy ageing. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 12:54:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/25-most-influencial-projects-on-ict-for-active-and-healthy-ageing.html Growing the silver economy in europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/growing-the-silver-economy-in-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our ageing populations are drivers of economic growth. The EU has launched a number of measures to stimulate this market and to help the European industry (and SMEs in particular) to address this opportunity. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 13:19:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/growing-the-silver-economy-in-europe.html Norwegian university of science and technology seeks 48 phd candidates for 9 different projects https://www.vph-institute.org/news/norwegian-university-of-science-and-technology-seeks-48-phd-candidates-for-9-different-projects.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 27 May 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 13:36:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/norwegian-university-of-science-and-technology-seeks-48-phd-candidates-for-9-different-projects.html Eurl ecvam survey on credibility/validity of complex in vitro models https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eurl-ecvam-survey-on-credibility-validity-of-complex-in-vitro-models.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Give your opinion on what are the scientific and technical issues that influence end-user confidence and uptake of complex in vitro models (e.g. 3D cell cultures, organ-on-chip, microphysiological systems). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 14:50:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eurl-ecvam-survey-on-credibility-validity-of-complex-in-vitro-models.html Master in biomedical engineering at university of patras - greece https://www.vph-institute.org/news/master-in-biomedical-engineering-at-university-of-patras-greece.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program of the University of Patras is an historical international graduate program that has been recently re-founded towards recent trends and technology. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 15:10:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/master-in-biomedical-engineering-at-university-of-patras-greece.html New study improves monitoring of treatments for multiple sclerosis patients https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-study-improves-monitoring-of-treatments-for-multiple-sclerosis-patients.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Researchers from the MultiSim project developed an algorithm that, when paired with wearable sensors, provides more informative and effective monitoring of the way MS patients walk in real life. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 16:22:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-study-improves-monitoring-of-treatments-for-multiple-sclerosis-patients.html Article in the dimension magazine on the role of simulation in healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/article-in-the-dimension-magazine-on-the-role-of-simulation-in-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Nice interview and article from the Dimensions Magazine about the Avicenna Alliance and about the role played by computer modeling and simulation in regulatory approval. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 May 2018 17:25:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/article-in-the-dimension-magazine-on-the-role-of-simulation-in-healthcare.html Vph2018 - early bird registration open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2018-early-bird-registration-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The registration for the next VPH Conference for In Silico Medicine is now open. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 07 May 2018 11:13:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2018-early-bird-registration-open.html Proposed budget of €97.9 billion for horizon europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proposed-budget-of-€97-9-billion-for-horizon-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In early May, the EC proposed to allocate a budget of €97.9 billion to Horizon Europe, the next EU Research and Innovation Programme (2021-2027). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:18:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proposed-budget-of-€97-9-billion-for-horizon-europe.html Poland joins the european declaration on hpc https://www.vph-institute.org/news/poland-joins-the-european-declaration-on-hpc.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Poland has recently announced its intention to sign the European Declaration on High Performance Computing (EuroHPC Declaration) and join the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, which aims to pool European and national resources to build a world-class HPC infrastructure. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:43:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/poland-joins-the-european-declaration-on-hpc.html Adoption of jrc’s work programme for 2018-19 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adoption-of-jrc’s-work-programme-for-2018-19.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In early May, the European Commission adopted the Joint Research Council’s (JRC) Work Programme for 2018-19, which falls under Horizon 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:45:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adoption-of-jrc’s-work-programme-for-2018-19.html Who will be the next president of the european research council? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-will-be-the-next-president-of-the-european-research-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A committee of seven experts has been mandated by Commissioner Carlos Moedas, who is in charge of European Research, Science and Innovation, to identify potential candidates for the next President of the European Research Council (ERC). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:48:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-will-be-the-next-president-of-the-european-research-council.html One more step towards the european open science cloud https://www.vph-institute.org/news/one-more-step-towards-the-european-open-science-cloud.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Research Ministers have formally endorsed the Commission Roadmap for the creation of a European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), launching the process that will lead to the setting up of the EOSC as a federated model. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:50:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/one-more-step-towards-the-european-open-science-cloud.html Insigneo showcase 2018: in silico medicine innovations https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-showcase-2018-in-silico-medicine-innovations.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Interest in the potential of in silico technologies continues to grow. This year the Showcase event saw the extraordinary participation of over 250 attendees from academia, industry, and funding bodies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:10:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-showcase-2018-in-silico-medicine-innovations.html New 3-year phd studentship available at ucl mechanical engineering on biomechanics of skull ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-3-year-phd-studentship-available-at-ucl-mechanical-engineering-on-biomechanics-of-skull-growth-i.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 14 June 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:56:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-3-year-phd-studentship-available-at-ucl-mechanical-engineering-on-biomechanics-of-skull-growth-i.html Open call for the vphi supporting membership https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-the-vphi-supporting-membership.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Would you like to join the VPHi Board of Directors and play an active role in shaping the future of in silico medicine research? The time is now. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:30:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-the-vphi-supporting-membership.html Corbel: 2nd open call for research projects https://www.vph-institute.org/news/corbel-2nd-open-call-for-research-projects.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The CORBEL partners are launching a 2nd Open Call for research projects to meet the prevailing need for combined service provision from multiple research infrastructures across Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:21:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/corbel-2nd-open-call-for-research-projects.html Elected board members of the uk national chapter https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elected-board-members-of-the-uk-national-chapter.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 31 May 2018 the VPHi announced the results of the election of the BoD members of the UK National chapter. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:06:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/elected-board-members-of-the-uk-national-chapter.html Open positions in computational brain and cardiac development and remodelling - barcelona https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-positions-in-computational-brain-and-cardiac-development-and-remodelling-barcelona.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />2 PhD positions are available at the BCN-MedTech, Department of Information & Communication Technologies of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, in close collaboration with BCNatal - The Fetal Medicine Research Centre, Barcelona, starting Sept 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:51:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-positions-in-computational-brain-and-cardiac-development-and-remodelling-barcelona.html Horizon europe: what is the commission proposing? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-what-is-the-commission-proposing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 June, the Commission published a proposal for a regulation establishing the ninth Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP9), which has been named “Horizon Europe” and will cover the period 2021-2027. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:58:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-what-is-the-commission-proposing.html Lithuania, austria, finland and sweden join the eurohpc declaration https://www.vph-institute.org/news/lithuania-austria-finland-and-sweden-join-the-eurohpc-declaration.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Austria, Finland and Sweden have signed the European Declaration on High Performance Computing (EuroHPC Declaration) announcing their intention to join the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:14:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/lithuania-austria-finland-and-sweden-join-the-eurohpc-declaration.html Institutional support for european hpc joint undertaking https://www.vph-institute.org/news/institutional-support-for-european-hpc-joint-undertaking.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In June, both the European Economic and Social Committee and the Council of the European Union endorsed the the Commission’s proposal to establish the European High-Performance Computing (HPC) Joint Undertaking. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:23:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/institutional-support-for-european-hpc-joint-undertaking.html Health recommendations to member states: focus on cost-effectiveness https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-recommendations-to-member-states-focus-on-cost-effectiveness.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />As part of the European Semester, which is intended to coordinate national economic policies, the EC has proposed health recommendations to 12 EU Member States. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:33:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-recommendations-to-member-states-focus-on-cost-effectiveness.html Big data in the spotlight at the european parliament on 19 june https://www.vph-institute.org/news/big-data-in-the-spotlight-at-the-european-parliament-on-19-june.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 April, the EC published a Communication on "enabling the digital transformation of health and care in the Digital Single Market; empowering citizens and building a healthier society”, including a set of measures to increase the availability of data in the EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:37:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/big-data-in-the-spotlight-at-the-european-parliament-on-19-june.html New free flow of non-personal data rules in the european union https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-free-flow-of-non-personal-data-rules-in-the-european-union.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 June, the European Parliament and the European Commission agreed on new rules on the free flow of non-personal data, i.e. any data not related to an identified or identifiable person, such as anonymised data and machine to machine data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:39:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-free-flow-of-non-personal-data-rules-in-the-european-union.html Nordic-baltic vphi workshop https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nordic-baltic-vphi-workshop.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The first Nordic-Baltic Workshop of the VPHi was organised on 10th - 12th of June at Tampere University of Technology, in Finland. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:12:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nordic-baltic-vphi-workshop.html Six openings available at the complexity institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/six-openings-available-at-the-complexity-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Complexity Institute is currently looking for interested individuals to join the Virtual Singapore project team. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:34:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/six-openings-available-at-the-complexity-institute.html The 3rd vph barcelona summer school https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-3rd-vph-barcelona-summer-school.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 3rd VPH Summer School took place at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona from June 18th to June 22nd, 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:03:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-3rd-vph-barcelona-summer-school.html Best vphi student award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/best-vphi-student-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute has instituted the “Best VPHi student award” that will be awarded for the first time during the VPH2018 conference in Zaragoza (5-7 September 2018). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:39:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/best-vphi-student-award.html Best vphi thesis award in in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute has instituted the “Best VPHi Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine” that will be assigned for the first time during the VPH2018 conference in Zaragoza (5-7 September 2018). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:37:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html Best insilicotrials - vphi phd thesis award in in silico medicine with application in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/best-insilicotrials-vphi-phd-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-with-application-in-industrial-r-d.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />InSilicoTrials, industrial member of the Avicenna Alliance, in collaboration with the VPH Institute will assign the “Best PhD Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine with application in industrial R&D” during the VPH2018 conference in Zaragoza (5-7 September 2018). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:46:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/best-insilicotrials-vphi-phd-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-with-application-in-industrial-r-d.html Three awards to be assigned at the vph2018 conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/three-awards-to-be-assigned-at-the-vph2018-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In occasion of the upcoming conference three awards will be given to meritorious VPHi student members for a total prize of €2500 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:57:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/three-awards-to-be-assigned-at-the-vph2018-conference.html Nhs future healthcare revolution https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nhs-future-healthcare-revolution.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A recent article presents the ten health innovations that could soon be on the NHS and it mentions some in silico medicine technologies developed by our UK members manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:04:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nhs-future-healthcare-revolution.html Call for papers for the systems medicine journal https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-for-the-systems-medicine-journal.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Journal Systems Medicine is an open access, peer reviewed journal focused on interdisciplinary approaches exploiting the power of big data by applying systems biology and network medicine. If you're interested to contribute a call for papers is now open. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:13:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-for-the-systems-medicine-journal.html Phd position available in surrogate modelling for multiscale simulations - university of amsterdam https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-available-in-surrogate-modelling-for-multiscale-simulations-university-of-amsterdam.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date 10 August 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:10:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-available-in-surrogate-modelling-for-multiscale-simulations-university-of-amsterdam.html Call for papers for our special issue "vph in clinical practice" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-for-our-special-issue-vph-in-clinical-practice.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Special VPH issue in the ‘Morphologie Journal’ to present in silico medicine applications that have hit the clinics. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:02:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-for-our-special-issue-vph-in-clinical-practice.html Report on the beams (bridging across methods in biosciences) meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-the-beams-bridging-across-methods-in-biosciences-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Prof. Annamaria Carusi (Medical Humanities, University of Sheffield) and the Joint Research Center of the European Commission co-organised a workshop entitled ‘Bridging across methods in biosciences (BEAMS)’ on 19 - 20 June 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:11:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-the-beams-bridging-across-methods-in-biosciences-meeting.html Austrian eu presidency: data protection, access to medicines and budget discussions on the agenda https://www.vph-institute.org/news/austrian-eu-presidency-data-protection-access-to-medicines-and-budget-discussions-on-the-agenda.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1 July 2018, Austria took the helm of the Council of the European Union (EU) which gathers the Ministers of the Member States. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:17:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/austrian-eu-presidency-data-protection-access-to-medicines-and-budget-discussions-on-the-agenda.html New study on the benefits of personalized medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-study-on-the-benefits-of-personalized-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />EBE and EFPIA have financed a study to understand the benefits of personalized medicine to patients, society and healthcare systems. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:21:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-study-on-the-benefits-of-personalized-medicine.html One more step towards the establishment of the eurohpc joint undertaking https://www.vph-institute.org/news/one-more-step-towards-the-establishment-of-the-eurohpc-joint-undertaking.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Latvia has announced its intention to become a founding member of the European High Performance Computing (EuroHPC) Joint Undertaking, which aims to pool European and national resources to build a world-class HPC infrastructure. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:27:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/one-more-step-towards-the-establishment-of-the-eurohpc-joint-undertaking.html Horizon 2020 work programme for 2019: new fet activities in hpc https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-work-programme-for-2019-new-fet-activities-in-hpc.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 24 July, the EC adopted the revised Horizon 2020 Work Programme for 2019, which now includes new calls for Future Emerging Technologies (FET) activities in High Performance Computing (HPC) and future battery technologies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:29:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-2020-work-programme-for-2019-new-fet-activities-in-hpc.html Human brain project: making the most of computer science https://www.vph-institute.org/news/human-brain-project-making-the-most-of-computer-science.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In a blog post published on 17 July, Commissioner Andrus Ansip, who is in charge of the Digital Single Market, looks into the Human Brain Project (HBP), which is one of the two FET Flagship launched in 2013 by the European Union (EU). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:36:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/human-brain-project-making-the-most-of-computer-science.html Petition for an increased european budget for research and innovation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/petition-for-an-increased-european-budget-for-research-and-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />4,322 people have signed a petition launched by EuroScience and the Initiative for Science in Europe, calling for an increased European Research and Innovation budget. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:37:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/petition-for-an-increased-european-budget-for-research-and-innovation.html Estonia joins the european initiative to develop supercomputers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/estonia-joins-the-european-initiative-to-develop-supercomputers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Estonia is the 21st European country to sign the European declaration on high-performance computing (HPC), which aims to pool European and national resources to build a world-class HPC infrastructure. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:39:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/estonia-joins-the-european-initiative-to-develop-supercomputers.html 'plan s' and 'coalition s': joining forces to accelerate the transition to open access https://www.vph-institute.org/news/plan-s-and-coalition-s-joining-forces-to-accelerate-the-transition-to-open-access.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 4 September Commissioner Moedas announced the launch of 'Plan S' and 'cOAlition S'. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:44:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/plan-s-and-coalition-s-joining-forces-to-accelerate-the-transition-to-open-access.html The netherlands and brazil intensify cooperation in innovation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-netherlands-and-brazil-intensify-cooperation-in-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Netherlands and Brazil will be developing a joint innovation programme in 2019 in order to conduct more joint research and development in areas such as high-tech systems and materials, aerospace, medical technologies and natural disaster prevention. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:49:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-netherlands-and-brazil-intensify-cooperation-in-innovation.html A new digital data highway between europe and latin america https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-digital-data-highway-between-europe-and-latin-america.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new contract agreement has been signed between the BELLA consortium (Building Europe Link to Latin America) and EllaLink (private consortium) on the launch of a digital highway between Europe and Latin America. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:52:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-digital-data-highway-between-europe-and-latin-america.html Call for applications for an expert group on business-to-government data sharing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-applications-for-an-expert-group-on-business-to-government-data-sharing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission has recently launched a call for applications for the selection of members of the expert group “Business-to-Government (B2G) data sharing”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:55:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-applications-for-an-expert-group-on-business-to-government-data-sharing.html Ongoing debate in european parliament on establishing horizon europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ongoing-debate-in-european-parliament-on-establishing-horizon-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 30 August, the Members of the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) held a debate on their draft opinion on the Commission’s proposal for Horizon Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:57:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ongoing-debate-in-european-parliament-on-establishing-horizon-europe.html Open joint faculty position at donnelly centre / department of physiology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-joint-faculty-position-at-donnelly-centre-department-of-physiology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:49:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-joint-faculty-position-at-donnelly-centre-department-of-physiology.html Giulia luraghi from politecnico of milans wins the best vphi student award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/giulia-luraghi-from-politecnico-of-milans-wins-the-best-vphi-student-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />For the first time the VPHi assigned a €500 prize for the best work submitted for the VPH2018 conference by a VPHi PhD Student. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:23:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/giulia-luraghi-from-politecnico-of-milans-wins-the-best-vphi-student-award.html Two winners for the best vphi thesis award in in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-winners-for-the-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Jan Bruse (University College London) and Francesc Levrero Florencio (University of Edinburgh) have been both selected as winner of Best VPHi Thesis Award in In silico Medicine manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:14:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-winners-for-the-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html Andreas husch wins the best thesis award in in silico medicine with application in industrial ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/andreas-husch-wins-the-best-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-with-application-in-industrial-r-d.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Andreas Husch from University of Luxembourg was awarded with the Best VPHi Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine with application in industrial R&D sponsored by InSilicoTrials manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:59:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/andreas-husch-wins-the-best-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-with-application-in-industrial-r-d.html Call for papers: special issue on integrative data analysis in systems medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-special-issue-on-integrative-data-analysis-in-systems-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Manuscript Submission Deadline: January 20, 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:13:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-special-issue-on-integrative-data-analysis-in-systems-medicine.html How are 3d printed hearts helping families with heart problems? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-are-3d-printed-hearts-helping-families-with-heart-problems.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In this video our board member Dr Claudio Capelli tells how he and his team, based at Great Ormond Street Hospital, are creating 3D replicas of the tiny hearts of children with congenital heart disease. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:49:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-are-3d-printed-hearts-helping-families-with-heart-problems.html More than a conference! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/more-than-a-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 5th edition of the VPH conference has successfully taken place in Zaragoza (Spain) under the local organization by the University of Zaragoza manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:14:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/more-than-a-conference.html International avicenna alliance conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/international-avicenna-alliance-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 4 Sept 2018 a large-scale international conference took place at the European Parliament in Brussels, presenting the newest developments in in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:18:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/international-avicenna-alliance-conference.html More eu member states join the 'genomics declaration' https://www.vph-institute.org/news/more-eu-member-states-join-the-genomics-declaration.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 21 September Croatia signed to join the European declaration on genomic data sharing. The Member State follows in the footsteps of Austria and Greece, which signed the declaration quite recently. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:43:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/more-eu-member-states-join-the-genomics-declaration.html Informal eu health ministers’ meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/informal-eu-health-ministers’-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 and 11 September the Austrian Presidency hosted an informal meeting of the EU Health Ministers. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:51:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/informal-eu-health-ministers’-meeting.html Need for a guideline revision on the investigation of medicinal products in the term and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/need-for-a-guideline-revision-on-the-investigation-of-medicinal-products-in-the-term-and-preterm-neo.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 September, the European Medicine Agency (EMA) published a concept paper on the need for a revision of the guideline on the investigation of medicinal products in the term and preterm neonate. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:56:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/need-for-a-guideline-revision-on-the-investigation-of-medicinal-products-in-the-term-and-preterm-neo.html Commission report on patients' rights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-report-on-patients-rights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has recently posted its latest report on patients’ rights in cross border healthcare. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:02:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-report-on-patients-rights.html Artificial intelligence in healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 September, the 4th Annual Public sector transformation Conference organised by Forum Europe and Hewlett Packard Enterprise took place. One of several organized panels addressed Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:20:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare.html A comprehensive european industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-comprehensive-european-industrial-policy-on-artificial-intelligence-and-robotics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE Committee) has decided to work on an own-initiative-procedure on “A comprehensive European industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:24:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-comprehensive-european-industrial-policy-on-artificial-intelligence-and-robotics.html Committee meeting on the mff 2021-2027 and horizon europe debates https://www.vph-institute.org/news/committee-meeting-on-the-mff-2021-2027-and-horizon-europe-debates.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the meeting on 10 September 2018, the Members discussed the interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 and Horizon Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:31:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/committee-meeting-on-the-mff-2021-2027-and-horizon-europe-debates.html Eu wants to better connect with asia through digital cooperation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-wants-to-better-connect-with-asia-through-digital-cooperation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 September, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy adopted a Joint Communication that sets out the EU's vision for a new and comprehensive strategy to better connect Europe and Asia. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:02:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-wants-to-better-connect-with-asia-through-digital-cooperation.html First meeting of the executive board of the vphi uk chapter https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-meeting-of-the-executive-board-of-the-vphi-uk-chapter.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11th September 2018 it took place the first meeting of the Executive Board of the UK Chapter of the VPHi. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:13:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/first-meeting-of-the-executive-board-of-the-vphi-uk-chapter.html Avicenna alliance parliament event reported in french newspaper https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-parliament-event-reported-in-french-newspaper.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An article entitled ‘Modeling of virtual patients in the blocks - medicine in silico is looking for a European future’ reporting the Avicenna Event of 4 September, has been published on the 13 September in the French newspaper dealing with medical information: “le Quotidien du Médecin”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:14:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-parliament-event-reported-in-french-newspaper.html Advancing regulatory science with computational modeling for medical devices https://www.vph-institute.org/news/advancing-regulatory-science-with-computational-modeling-for-medical-devices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Frontiers in Medicine recently published an article by Tina Morrison and colleagues on how the FDA advances regulatory science with computational modeling for medical devices. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:21:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/advancing-regulatory-science-with-computational-modeling-for-medical-devices.html Fet open myochip recruitment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fet-open-myochip-recruitment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />MyoChip is now hiring 11 motivated researchers to work in a multidisciplinary and international collaborative environment. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:39:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fet-open-myochip-recruitment.html Research associate in in silico data trials @ the university of sheffield https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-associate-in-in-silico-data-trials-the-university-of-sheffield.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new position is available as a Research Associate as part of the €5M, H2020 EU funded STriTuVaD project. Closing date 12/11/2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:14:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-associate-in-in-silico-data-trials-the-university-of-sheffield.html Eesc’s opinion on the transformation of health and care in the digital single market https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eesc’s-opinion-on-the-transformation-of-health-and-care-in-the-digital-single-market.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted on 19 September a positive opinion on the Commission’s Communication entitled 'Transformation of Health and Care in the Digital Single Market, empowering citizens and building a healthier society'. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:20:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eesc’s-opinion-on-the-transformation-of-health-and-care-in-the-digital-single-market.html Health tech industry roundtable meeting discussed eu digital health agenda https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-tech-industry-roundtable-meeting-discussed-eu-digital-health-agenda.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 15 October, a high-level roundtable meeting took place in Brussels, bringing together public and private representatives of the European Health Tech Industry. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:27:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-tech-industry-roundtable-meeting-discussed-eu-digital-health-agenda.html Ehealth hub platform - the map of the european digital health ecosystem https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-hub-platform-the-map-of-the-european-digital-health-ecosystem.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EU-funded initiative eHealth Hub launched on 24 October the eHealth Hub Platform, a free online catalogue mapping the ecosystem of IT companies, investors experts, corporates and business supporters active in the European digital health landscape. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:35:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehealth-hub-platform-the-map-of-the-european-digital-health-ecosystem.html Quantum technology flagship https://www.vph-institute.org/news/quantum-technology-flagship.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 October, the Austrian Presidency of the Council launched the Quantum Technologies Flagship during a high-level event in Vienna hosted by the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:49:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/quantum-technology-flagship.html Eic pilot to invest €124 million https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eic-pilot-to-invest-€124-million.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Innovation Council (EIC) announced on 18 October it will support 38 pilot innovative projects to develop new ideas toward new future technologies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:56:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eic-pilot-to-invest-€124-million.html The ethical and economic impact of artificial intelligence https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-ethical-and-economic-impact-of-artificial-intelligence.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 September, during the Mobile 360 Series Event organised by GSMA, Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, Mariya Gabriel, delivered a keynote speech on the ethical and economic impact of artificial intelligence (AI). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:01:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-ethical-and-economic-impact-of-artificial-intelligence.html Developing ai at the heart of european rights and freedoms https://www.vph-institute.org/news/developing-ai-at-the-heart-of-european-rights-and-freedoms.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In a recent article posted on her blog, Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl, Director General of DIGITAL EUROPE and member of the AI high level group, talks about Artificial Intelligence’s potential and the importance of gender balance and the role of ethics. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:08:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/developing-ai-at-the-heart-of-european-rights-and-freedoms.html Start cross-border exchange healthcare data estonia and finland https://www.vph-institute.org/news/start-cross-border-exchange-healthcare-data-estonia-and-finland.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In October, Estonia and Finland announced that they will be the first to exchange healthcare data by the end of 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:11:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/start-cross-border-exchange-healthcare-data-estonia-and-finland.html Netherlands signs deal on sharing genomic data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/netherlands-signs-deal-on-sharing-genomic-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Netherlands signed on 12 October the declaration 'Towards access to at least 1 million sequenced genomes in the EU by 2022’, becoming part of the joint European effort to link genomic databases in order to build a secure health data infrastructure at European level. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:15:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/netherlands-signs-deal-on-sharing-genomic-data.html Greece signs innovation radar declaration https://www.vph-institute.org/news/greece-signs-innovation-radar-declaration.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 October, Costas Fotakis, Greece’s Alternate Minister for Education, Research and Religious Affairs signed the EU Innovation Radar Declaration. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:18:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/greece-signs-innovation-radar-declaration.html Eu & argentina: a shared vision of a digital future https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-argentina-a-shared-vision-of-a-digital-future.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 25 October, the Mr. Roberto Viola, Director General of the European Commission’s Director-General for Communications Networks (DG CNECT), and Mr. Héctor Huici, Argentinian Secretary of State for Information Technologies and Communications, Argentina discussed further cooperation in the digital economy. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:23:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-argentina-a-shared-vision-of-a-digital-future.html The emerging regulatory landscape for in silico methods in medical devices https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-emerging-regulatory-landscape-for-in-silico-methods-in-medical-devices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Now available on Figshare the presentation given by Tina Morrison, FDA Deputy Director, at the VPH2018 conference in Zaragoza manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Nov 2018 17:14:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-emerging-regulatory-landscape-for-in-silico-methods-in-medical-devices.html In silico medicine solution for aneurysm treatment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-solution-for-aneurysm-treatment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />To provide effective treatment for brain aneurysms, a pioneering healthcare company has developed a digital twin to help physicians place implant devices during surgery. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Nov 2018 17:44:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-solution-for-aneurysm-treatment.html Frontiers in ict - medical iot & big data in healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/frontiers-in-ict-medical-iot-big-data-in-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Submit your research work for the open Frontiers in ICT Research Topic: Medical Internet of Things & Big Data in Healthcare. Deadline is November 30th, 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:58:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/frontiers-in-ict-medical-iot-big-data-in-healthcare.html 3000 reads on researchgate for the avicenna roadmap https://www.vph-institute.org/news/3000-reads-on-researchgate-for-the-avicenna-roadmap.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Since its official publication back in early 2016 the Avicenna Roadmap reached a massive distribution. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:09:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/3000-reads-on-researchgate-for-the-avicenna-roadmap.html Avicenna parliament event: a new report and a new opportunity to learn more about insilico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-parliament-event-a-new-report-and-a-new-opportunity-to-learn-more-about-insilico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Read the final report of the International Avicenna Alliance Conference: "In vivo, in vitro in silico: Why computer modelling is the next evolution of the healthcare sector" which took place on 4 September 2018 at the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Lieve Wierinck. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:34:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-parliament-event-a-new-report-and-a-new-opportunity-to-learn-more-about-insilico-medicine.html Repo-trial: an ec project for in silico trial-based drug repurposing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/repo-trial-an-ec-project-for-in-silico-trial-based-drug-repurposing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Get to know more about one of the latest in silico medicine projects funded by the European Commission manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Nov 2018 17:27:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/repo-trial-an-ec-project-for-in-silico-trial-based-drug-repurposing.html Call for participation to join the vphi student committee https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-participation-to-join-the-vphi-student-committee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Today we are opening a call for participation for the VPHi student committee. We are looking for motivated PhD students with interest in in silico medicine research willing to invest some energy and enthusiasm! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 08 Nov 2018 17:35:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-participation-to-join-the-vphi-student-committee.html Phd scholarships at the university of edinburgh https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-scholarships-at-the-university-of-edinburgh.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The research group directed by our VPH member Dr Miguel O. Bernabeu at The University of Edinburgh (UK) is currently looking for two ambitious and motivated PhD students. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:15:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-scholarships-at-the-university-of-edinburgh.html Launch of the european open science cloud https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-the-european-open-science-cloud.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), a new federation of open and pan-European research data infrastructures, has been launched on 23 November 2018. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:20:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-the-european-open-science-cloud.html A comprehensive industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-comprehensive-industrial-policy-on-artificial-intelligence-and-robotics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 November, the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE Committee) has published a draft report on “A comprehensive European industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:24:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-comprehensive-industrial-policy-on-artificial-intelligence-and-robotics.html Commission participates to international in silico toxicology protocol initiative https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-participates-to-international-in-silico-toxicology-protocol-initiative.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EC Joint Research Center (JRC) Directorate published on 22 November an article highlighting that JRC scientists are part of the international In Silico Toxicology (IST) Protocol initiative developing principles and protocols for the consistent use of computational models in chemical safety assessment to promote greater acceptance in regulatory applications. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:32:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-participates-to-international-in-silico-toxicology-protocol-initiative.html Health and research funding programmes https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-and-research-funding-programmes.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament’s Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, the long-term budget of the European Union, has been adopted in plenary on 14 November. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:34:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-and-research-funding-programmes.html Brexit impacts on horizon europe programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/brexit-impacts-on-horizon-europe-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 21 November, the Brexit impacts on the Horizon Europe Programme workshop. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:45:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/brexit-impacts-on-horizon-europe-programme.html Launch of the intersectoral initiative “all policies for healthy europe” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-the-intersectoral-initiative-“all-policies-for-healthy-europe”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 November, the launch event of the multi-stakeholder initiative “All Policies for a Healthy Europe” (AP4HE), took place. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:48:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-the-intersectoral-initiative-“all-policies-for-healthy-europe”.html Latvia signs genomics declaration https://www.vph-institute.org/news/latvia-signs-genomics-declaration.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 12 November, Latvia signed the declaration 'Towards access to at least 1 million sequenced genomes in the EU by 2022’, becoming part of the joint European effort to link genomic databases in order to build a secure health data infrastructure at European level. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:51:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/latvia-signs-genomics-declaration.html 2019 best vphi thesis award in in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2019-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline extended to 30 April 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:10:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2019-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html 2019 best vphi-insilicotrials phd thesis award in in silico medicine with application in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2019-best-vphi-insilicotrials-phd-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-with-application-in-industrial-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Deadline extended to 30 April 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:20:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2019-best-vphi-insilicotrials-phd-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-with-application-in-industrial-.html Phd in multiscale simulations for translational explorations of emphysema - university pompeu fabra https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-in-multiscale-simulations-for-translational-explorations-of-emphysema-university-pompeu-fabra.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" /> Deadline for application: 6 February 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:52:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-in-multiscale-simulations-for-translational-explorations-of-emphysema-university-pompeu-fabra.html Personalised heart models to improve cardiac care https://www.vph-institute.org/news/personalised-heart-models-to-improve-cardiac-care.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A newly developed computer model simulates the activity of individual patients’ hearts and may lead to more effective treatment for atrial fibrillation, a very common heart condition. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:27:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/personalised-heart-models-to-improve-cardiac-care.html Get to know more about dynamore - dynamic modelling of resilience https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-more-about-dynamore-dynamic-modelling-of-resilience.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />DynaMORE is one of the recently funded (April 2018) in silico medicine projects that aims at improving the prevention of, and recovery from, stress-related mental health problems. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:43:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-more-about-dynamore-dynamic-modelling-of-resilience.html Modelling & simulation as a transformative tool for medical devices: the transatlantic ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/modelling-simulation-as-a-transformative-tool-for-medical-devices-the-transatlantic-regulatory-lands.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Now available the Avicenna Alliance White Paper that speaks about the potential of computer modelling and simulation in medtech and the regulatory and political barriers to unlocking that full potential. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:17:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/modelling-simulation-as-a-transformative-tool-for-medical-devices-the-transatlantic-regulatory-lands.html Phd position in spinal implant design at uppsala university https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-spinal-implant-design-at-uppsala-university.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 21 Dec 2018 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:38:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-spinal-implant-design-at-uppsala-university.html Vision on the future of healthcare at the european health summit https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vision-on-the-future-of-healthcare-at-the-european-health-summit.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 November, the EU Health Summit ‘A shared Vision for Health’ brought together European leaders, policy makers and health stakeholders to discuss the future of healthcare in Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:40:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vision-on-the-future-of-healthcare-at-the-european-health-summit.html Council trio presidency programme adopted for january 2019 – june 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-trio-presidency-programme-adopted-for-january-2019-–-june-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 December, the Council adopted its 18-month programme for the following period: 1 January 2019 - 30 June 2020. The document was prepared by the Trio of future Presidencies (Romania, Finland and Croatia), together with the High Representative of the Council. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:48:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/council-trio-presidency-programme-adopted-for-january-2019-–-june-2020.html Artificial intelligence “made in europe” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-“made-in-europe”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 December, the European Commission presented a coordinated plan on Artificial Intelligence (AI) prepared with Member States to foster the development and use of AI in Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:03:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-“made-in-europe”.html Hta council presidency progress report https://www.vph-institute.org/news/hta-council-presidency-progress-report.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 30 November the Council Presidency published a report on the progress within the Council on the proposal for a Regulation on health technology assessment (HTA) and amending Directive 2011/24/EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:14:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/hta-council-presidency-progress-report.html Health issues discussed at latest epsco conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-issues-discussed-at-latest-epsco-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 December, the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council configuration (EPSCO) gather together to discuss Health Issues in Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:28:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-issues-discussed-at-latest-epsco-conference.html New erc vice-presidents and scientific council members appointed https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-erc-vice-presidents-and-scientific-council-members-appointed.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 December, three new members of the European Research Council’s (ERC) governing body, the Scientific Council, have been appointed by the European Commission manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:32:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-erc-vice-presidents-and-scientific-council-members-appointed.html Can new drugs be tested with computers? eu-funded team explores the future of tuberculosis ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/can-new-drugs-be-tested-with-computers-eu-funded-team-explores-the-future-of-tuberculosis-drugs-test.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 December 2018 the STriTuVaD consortium published the technical report “A modelling framework to simulate the dynamics of the human immune system” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:11:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/can-new-drugs-be-tested-with-computers-eu-funded-team-explores-the-future-of-tuberculosis-drugs-test.html Sustainable smart solutions for ageing well https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sustainable-smart-solutions-for-ageing-well.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Active and Assisted Living (AAL) Programme preannounces its 2019 Call manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:57:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sustainable-smart-solutions-for-ageing-well.html Special issue on clusters, clouds and grids for life sciences (life2019) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-on-clusters-clouds-and-grids-for-life-sciences-life2019.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Submission deadline: 15 June 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:04:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-on-clusters-clouds-and-grids-for-life-sciences-life2019.html Two postdoctoral positions at university of zaragoza https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-postdoctoral-positions-at-university-of-zaragoza.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: ASAP manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:23:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-postdoctoral-positions-at-university-of-zaragoza.html The virtual metabolic human database https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-metabolic-human-database.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Recently published on the Nucleic Acids Research Journal by Ines Thiele (University of Luxembourg) & all, this paper describes the Virtual Metabolic Human database and how to integrate human and gut microbiome metabolism with nutrition and disease. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:02:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-virtual-metabolic-human-database.html Phd position in strain measurement in osteoarthritic cartilage at university of portsmouth https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-strain-measurement-in-osteoarthritic-cartilage-at-university-of-portsmouth.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 17 February 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:19:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-strain-measurement-in-osteoarthritic-cartilage-at-university-of-portsmouth.html Postdoctoral fellowships in computational tissue engineering for erc consolidator grant https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-computational-tissue-engineering-for-erc-consolidator-grant.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline ASAP manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:58:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-computational-tissue-engineering-for-erc-consolidator-grant.html A comprehensive european industrial policy on ai and robotics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-comprehensive-european-industrial-policy-on-ai-and-robotics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 January, the ITRE Committee has adopted a final report on artificial intelligence and robotics. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:18:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-comprehensive-european-industrial-policy-on-ai-and-robotics.html Development and use of artificial intelligence made in europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence-made-in-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Council Presidency published on 4 January its proposal for the draft Council conclusions on the Coordinated plan on the development and use of Artificial Intelligence Made in Europe manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:37:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence-made-in-europe.html Who call for papers on new ethical challenges of the digital technologies, machine learning and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-call-for-papers-on-new-ethical-challenges-of-the-digital-technologies-machine-learning-and-ai-in.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The World Health Organization (WHO) opened a call for papers on new ethical challenges of digital technologies, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in public health in order to publish a theme issue in its Bulletin. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:42:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-call-for-papers-on-new-ethical-challenges-of-the-digital-technologies-machine-learning-and-ai-in.html Remaining issues for the adoption of ai in clinical research https://www.vph-institute.org/news/remaining-issues-for-the-adoption-of-ai-in-clinical-research.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An article entitled “Artificial Intelligence: which services, which applications, which results and which development today in clinical research? Which impacts on the quality of care? Which recommendations?" was published at the end of 2018 in Thérapie by Elsevier manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:50:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/remaining-issues-for-the-adoption-of-ai-in-clinical-research.html Presentation of romanian presidencies priorities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/presentation-of-romanian-presidencies-priorities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Romania took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union - which gathers the Ministries of the Member States - on 1 January 2019, for the first time since its accession to the European Union in 2007. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:55:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/presentation-of-romanian-presidencies-priorities.html Presentation of romanian presidency programme in the european parliament https://www.vph-institute.org/news/presentation-of-romanian-presidency-programme-in-the-european-parliament.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Following the start of the Romanian Presidency, several Romanian Ministers were invited to introduce the Presidency’s priorities in European Parliament’s Committees. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:01:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/presentation-of-romanian-presidency-programme-in-the-european-parliament.html Assessing the impact of digital transformation of health services https://www.vph-institute.org/news/assessing-the-impact-of-digital-transformation-of-health-services.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 30 January 2019, the Expert Panel on Effective ways of investing in Health (EXPH) published its final report on Assessing the impact of digital transformation of health services, providing the Commission with advice on the impact of the digitalisation of health services. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:04:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/assessing-the-impact-of-digital-transformation-of-health-services.html Ema's public consultation - strategic reflection paper on regulatory science to 2025 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-s-public-consultation-strategic-reflection-paper-on-regulatory-science-to-2025.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 December the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published its strategic reflection paper on Regulatory Science to 2025. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:06:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-s-public-consultation-strategic-reflection-paper-on-regulatory-science-to-2025.html Ema relocation on priority work during move to amsterdam https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-relocation-on-priority-work-during-move-to-amsterdam.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 9 January 2019, Dutch authorities have officially handed over the temporary building, the Spark building in Amsterdam Sloterdijk, to European Medicines Agency’s Executive Director, Guido Rasi. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:09:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-relocation-on-priority-work-during-move-to-amsterdam.html Director of insigneo - university of sheffield vacancy https://www.vph-institute.org/news/director-of-insigneo-university-of-sheffield-vacancy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 22 March 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:38:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/director-of-insigneo-university-of-sheffield-vacancy.html Get to know about vecma https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-about-vecma.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Verified Exascale Computing for Multiscale Applications manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:55:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-about-vecma.html The first oactive publications are now available https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-oactive-publications-are-now-available.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Two open access publications deriving from the results of the EU project OActive (Advanced Personalised, Multi-Scale Computer Models Preventing Osteoarthritis) have recently being published manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:32:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-oactive-publications-are-now-available.html Teaching cardiovascular medicine to machines https://www.vph-institute.org/news/teaching-cardiovascular-medicine-to-machines.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In a recent editorial, our member Pablo Lamata from King's College London describes how computers will pave the road towards the concept of the personalised medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:29:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/teaching-cardiovascular-medicine-to-machines.html Postdoctoral researcher in computational modelling for tendon tissue engineering at university ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-researcher-in-computational-modelling-for-tendon-tissue-engineering-at-university-of-ox.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 18 March 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:49:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-researcher-in-computational-modelling-for-tendon-tissue-engineering-at-university-of-ox.html Vacancy for a full professor in applied mechanics and data analysis at university of twente https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-full-professor-in-applied-mechanics-and-data-analysis-at-university-of-twente.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This post belongs to the Hypatia chair scheme, which has the goal to increase the number of female talent in academic top positions. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:38:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-full-professor-in-applied-mechanics-and-data-analysis-at-university-of-twente.html A virtual patient to conduct clinical trials in asthma https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-virtual-patient-to-conduct-clinical-trials-in-asthma.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Himanshu Kaul, our member from University of Toronto, reports the study of a new drug that reduces airway muscle mass in severe asthmatics. The strength of this work is the integration of findings from in vivo clinical trials and in vitro and computational models, demonstrating the key role of in silico clinical trials in the design of new drugs. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:07:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-virtual-patient-to-conduct-clinical-trials-in-asthma.html Fda commissioner gottlieb resigns https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-commissioner-gottlieb-resigns.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our President, Prof Marco Viceconti, shares his view on the recent resignation of the Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, a supporter of in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:51:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-commissioner-gottlieb-resigns.html In silico method mentioned in jrc report on alternatives to animal testing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-method-mentioned-in-jrc-report-on-alternatives-to-animal-testing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 February, the European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM) published a status report on alternatives to animal testing. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Mar 2019 17:53:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-method-mentioned-in-jrc-report-on-alternatives-to-animal-testing.html Eu-india collaboration on strituvad project to tackle tuberculosis in india https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-india-collaboration-on-strituvad-project-to-tackle-tuberculosis-in-india.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 4 February, the European External Action Service – the European Union’s diplomatic service – published an article on the EU-India cooperation on health and the EU co-funded project – In Silico Trial for Tuberculosis Vaccine (StriTuVaD). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Mar 2019 17:59:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-india-collaboration-on-strituvad-project-to-tackle-tuberculosis-in-india.html Horizon europe programme negotiations update https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-programme-negotiations-update.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The first evaluation of Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Innovation Launchpad actions under the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot selected 25 proposals, which will receive an invitation for grant agreement preparation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:07:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-programme-negotiations-update.html The eurohpc joint undertaking in action: the first steps to acquiring world-class supercomputers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-eurohpc-joint-undertaking-in-action-the-first-steps-to-acquiring-world-class-supercomputers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 15 February, the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) launched its first Calls for Expression of Interest to select the sites that will host its first supercomputers Joint Undertaking by the end of 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:10:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-eurohpc-joint-undertaking-in-action-the-first-steps-to-acquiring-world-class-supercomputers.html Adopted motion for european parliament resolution on ai and robotics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adopted-motion-for-european-parliament-resolution-on-ai-and-robotics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 12 February, a Motion for a European Parliament Resolution was adopted in Plenary, following the adoption of the own-initiative report on “A comprehensive European industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:14:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/adopted-motion-for-european-parliament-resolution-on-ai-and-robotics.html Ema- summary report of the hma-ema joint big data task force https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-summary-report-of-the-hma-ema-joint-big-data-task-force.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 February, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published the summary report of the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA)-EMA Joint Big Data task force. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:24:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-summary-report-of-the-hma-ema-joint-big-data-task-force.html Who/europe: what you need to know about digital health systems https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-europe-what-you-need-to-know-about-digital-health-systems.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 5 February, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a list of facts supporting the importance of the application of digital health to health systems, being an area where increasing investments are being made by Ministries of health across the WHO European Region. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:31:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-europe-what-you-need-to-know-about-digital-health-systems.html New portal on the commission’s website will ease transition to medical devices regulations https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-portal-on-the-commission’s-website-will-ease-transition-to-medical-devices-regulations.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EC renovated the Medical Devices section on its website to facilitate the transition of the two new Regulations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) respectively. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:37:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-portal-on-the-commission’s-website-will-ease-transition-to-medical-devices-regulations.html The end of medicine as we know it! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-end-of-medicine-as-we-know-it.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Dr. Harald H.H.W. Schmidt, the coordinator of the VPH project REPO-TRIAL, gave a talk at the World Government Summit in Dubai. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:09:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-end-of-medicine-as-we-know-it.html Research fellow in biomedical molecular dynamics for drug discovery and personalised medicine at ucl https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-fellow-in-biomedical-molecular-dynamics-for-drug-discovery-and-personalised-medicine-at-ucl.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 10 April 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:30:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-fellow-in-biomedical-molecular-dynamics-for-drug-discovery-and-personalised-medicine-at-ucl.html Image-based kinematic ankle models for children affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis https://www.vph-institute.org/news/image-based-kinematic-ankle-models-for-children-affected-by-juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This study, carried out as part of the VPH project MD-PAEDIGREE, presents an innovative application for kinematic ankle models, used to understand possible disease-specific gait patterns in children affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:41:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/image-based-kinematic-ankle-models-for-children-affected-by-juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis.html Latest news from the vphi uk chapter https://www.vph-institute.org/news/latest-news-from-the-vphi-uk-chapter.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The new UK-national branch of the Virtual Physiological Human Institute (VPHi-UK) is now born and well operational. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:25:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/latest-news-from-the-vphi-uk-chapter.html Open phd position in computational brain and cardiac development and remodelling at ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-phd-position-in-computational-brain-and-cardiac-development-and-remodelling-at-universitat-pomp.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 9 April 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:34:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-phd-position-in-computational-brain-and-cardiac-development-and-remodelling-at-universitat-pomp.html Avicenna alliance delegation activities in the us https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-delegation-activities-in-the-us.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An Avicenna Alliance delegation has just returned from Washington D.C. where they had a meeting at Capitol Hill and attended the BMES-FDA Conference. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:21:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-delegation-activities-in-the-us.html Partial political agreement reached on horizon europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/partial-political-agreement-reached-on-horizon-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20th of March, the three European institutions – the European Parliament, the Commission and the Council of the European Union reached a partial political agreement on Horizon Europe Programme, the EU’s next research funding programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:33:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/partial-political-agreement-reached-on-horizon-europe.html European commission launches six initiatives to guide upcoming horizon europe programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-launches-six-initiatives-to-guide-upcoming-horizon-europe-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 5 March, the European Commission launched six European initiatives addressing scientific and technological challenges. Each of the six selected initiatives received a EUR 1 million grant to develop a research agenda. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:49:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-launches-six-initiatives-to-guide-upcoming-horizon-europe-programme.html €2 billion to fast forward the creation of the european innovation council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€2-billion-to-fast-forward-the-creation-of-the-european-innovation-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In 2017, the Juncker Commission launched the European Innovation Council (EIC), to turn Europe's scientific discoveries into businesses that can expand faster. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:55:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/€2-billion-to-fast-forward-the-creation-of-the-european-innovation-council.html Ema now operating from amsterdam https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-now-operating-from-amsterdam.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11th of March, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) became operational from Amsterdam thanks to the support of the Dutch authorities, after having left its London premises on 1st of March. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:58:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-now-operating-from-amsterdam.html In silico resources to assist in the development and evaluation of physiologically-based ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-resources-to-assist-in-the-development-and-evaluation-of-physiologically-based-kinetic-mod.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This interesting article coming from a collaboration between various European researchers and a representative of the European Commission Joint Research Centre, was published on 5th of March in the Journal of Computational Toxicology. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:11:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-resources-to-assist-in-the-development-and-evaluation-of-physiologically-based-kinetic-mod.html Commission welcomes preliminary agreement on investeu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-welcomes-preliminary-agreement-on-investeu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 March, the EC welcomed a preliminary agreement on its proposal for a Regulation establishing the InvestEU Programme, to boost private and public investment in Europe in the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:31:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-welcomes-preliminary-agreement-on-investeu.html International master's in digital health https://www.vph-institute.org/news/international-master-s-in-digital-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The application period is open between April 15 and June 15, 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:47:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/international-master-s-in-digital-health.html Digital skills on computational biology for health professionals https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-skills-on-computational-biology-for-health-professionals.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The BioS project is producing an open access e-learning course in computational biology and bioinformatics, according to the rules of European harmonization. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:35:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-skills-on-computational-biology-for-health-professionals.html Research associate positions at university of oxford https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-associate-positions-at-university-of-oxford.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date for applications: 12.00 pm - 1 May 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:47:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-associate-positions-at-university-of-oxford.html Interview with flora musuamba tshinanu from the belgian federal agency for medicines and health ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interview-with-flora-musuamba-tshinanu-from-the-belgian-federal-agency-for-medicines-and-health-prod.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi has recently tightened its collaboration with the European Medicines Agency, focussing on the common goal of speeding up the adoption process of in silico models in the regulatory drug development process. Flora Musuamba Tshinanu, our Belgian contact, has kindly released an interview for our monthly newsletter. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:13:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interview-with-flora-musuamba-tshinanu-from-the-belgian-federal-agency-for-medicines-and-health-prod.html Vphi executive director wins the robert brown early career principal investigator award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-executive-director-wins-the-robert-brown-early-career-principal-investigator-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A recognition of the increasing importance of in silico medicine technologies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:51:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-executive-director-wins-the-robert-brown-early-career-principal-investigator-award.html European commission invests €195 million under horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-invests-€195-million-under-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 April 2019, the EC announced that it will invest €195 million under Horizon 2020 to improve the research and innovation potential in seven Member States (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Poland and Portugal). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2019 11:57:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-invests-€195-million-under-horizon-2020.html Commission unveils 7 step strategy to build trust in ai https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-unveils-7-step-strategy-to-build-trust-in-ai.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 8 April 2019, the EC published a communication entitled “Building Trust in Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence”, presenting the next steps of its work on ethical guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2019 12:17:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-unveils-7-step-strategy-to-build-trust-in-ai.html Digital twin & cm&s to feature in horizon europe core text https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-twin-cm-s-to-feature-in-horizon-europe-core-text.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 April 2019, the EU Parliament adopted the partial agreements resulting from inter-institutional negotiations on the two Horizon Europe proposals, the successor to Horizon 2020. Both partial agreements were adopted by a large majority of the Members of the European Parliament. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2019 12:26:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-twin-cm-s-to-feature-in-horizon-europe-core-text.html Call for expression of interest for european innovation council pilot advisory board 2019/2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-expression-of-interest-for-european-innovation-council-pilot-advisory-board-2019-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A call for expression of interest is still open until 10 May for high-level academics and researchers wishing to apply for the Commission Expert Group “European Innovation Council (EIC) Pilot Advisory Board”. This call provides an opportunity to support the European initiative to turn breakthrough ideas into innovations. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2019 12:29:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-expression-of-interest-for-european-innovation-council-pilot-advisory-board-2019-2020.html Q&a document on the interplay between the clinical trials regulation and the gdpr https://www.vph-institute.org/news/q-a-document-on-the-interplay-between-the-clinical-trials-regulation-and-the-gdpr.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 April 2019 the EC published a Question and Answer (Q&A) document on the interplay between the Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2019 12:33:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/q-a-document-on-the-interplay-between-the-clinical-trials-regulation-and-the-gdpr.html Who forum on medicines https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-forum-on-medicines.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 April 2019, the global forum on fair pricing and access to medicines , co-hosted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Government of South Africa was held in Johannesburg. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2019 12:38:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-forum-on-medicines.html Open position for 3 phds in health and technology at university of bologna (italy) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-position-for-3-phds-in-health-and-technology-at-university-of-bologna-italy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 15 May 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2019 13:30:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-position-for-3-phds-in-health-and-technology-at-university-of-bologna-italy.html Mobilise-d project https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mobilise-d-project.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This new project was recently funded the European Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking with the aim to revolutionise assessment of mobility loss using digital technology to lead to enhanced clinical trials and better clinical management. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2019 14:07:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mobilise-d-project.html The insist clinical focus group produced a whitepaper https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-insist-clinical-focus-group-produced-a-whitepaper.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In April 2019 the VPH project INSIST (In silico clinical trials for treatment of ischemic stroke) organised a discussion group to inform interested clinicians and to obtain their feedback on the concept, current state of the art, and intended further development of the project. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 May 2019 15:49:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-insist-clinical-focus-group-produced-a-whitepaper.html Imag top model video competition https://www.vph-institute.org/news/imag-top-model-video-competition.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Interagency Modeling and Analysis Group (IMAG) driven by Grace Peng has recently held a Top Model Video Competition to engage undergraduate students in the field and share examples of how computational modeling can impact human health. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 07 May 2019 12:26:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/imag-top-model-video-competition.html Vacancy for a principal scientist on multiphysics at philips - eindhoven https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-principal-scientist-on-multiphysics-at-philips-eindhoven.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A vacancy of interest for the VPH community is now available at the Philips Multi-physics & Optics department. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 08 May 2019 11:56:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-principal-scientist-on-multiphysics-at-philips-eindhoven.html In silico models for drug development: tackling the validation challenge https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-models-for-drug-development-tackling-the-validation-challenge.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A two-days workshop was organised in Leuven on 25-26 April 2019 to discuss how to tackle the validation challenge of in silico models for drug development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 May 2019 10:38:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-models-for-drug-development-tackling-the-validation-challenge.html Fda proposes regulatory framework for ai- and machine learning-driven samd https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-proposes-regulatory-framework-for-ai-and-machine-learning-driven-samd.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requests feedback on a new discussion paper that proposes applying a “focused review” approach to premarket assessments of software as a medical device (SaMD) technologies that are powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 May 2019 11:37:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-proposes-regulatory-framework-for-ai-and-machine-learning-driven-samd.html Open phd position in computational biomechanics at the university of bern https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-phd-position-in-computational-biomechanics-at-the-university-of-bern.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Starting from Summer 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 May 2019 11:42:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-phd-position-in-computational-biomechanics-at-the-university-of-bern.html Jrc’s work programme for 2019-2020 adopted https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc’s-work-programme-for-2019-2020-adopted.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 8 May 2019 the European Commission has adopted the Joint Research Centre (JRC) work programme for 2019-2020, which runs under Horizon 2020, the current EU Framework Programme for funding research and innovation up to 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:44:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc’s-work-programme-for-2019-2020-adopted.html Germany makes digitalisation a political priority https://www.vph-institute.org/news/germany-makes-digitalisation-a-political-priority.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The German Federal Ministry of Health announced that “digitalization/ big data/ artificial intelligence” will be the leading theme in health policies during the German Council Presidency (July-December 2020). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:47:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/germany-makes-digitalisation-a-political-priority.html Who is establishing technical advisory group and roster of experts on digital health https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-is-establishing-technical-advisory-group-and-roster-of-experts-on-digital-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 May 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a news about the establishment of a roster of experts in several digital health-related areas. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:50:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-is-establishing-technical-advisory-group-and-roster-of-experts-on-digital-health.html Call for twinnings in digitalhealtheurope https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-twinnings-in-digitalhealtheurope.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The DigitalHealthEurope project is launching a twinning scheme in June, providing almost €1 million for more than 45 twinnings. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:53:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-twinnings-in-digitalhealtheurope.html Announcement of next erc president https://www.vph-institute.org/news/announcement-of-next-erc-president.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 May 2019, the European Commission appointed Professor Mauro Ferrari as next President of the European Research Council (ERC), taking office on 1 January 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:56:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/announcement-of-next-erc-president.html Master in medical informatics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/master-in-medical-informatics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Medical Informatics (MMI) at European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) in Pfarrkirchen - a branch of the Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences (THD - Technische Hochschule Deggendorf) in Bavaria, Germany - is accepting applications for entry in October 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:10:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/master-in-medical-informatics.html A very successful insigneo showcase https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-very-successful-insigneo-showcase.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Friday 17 May 2019 the Insigneo Institute welcomed over 200 delegates, including academics, clinicians, industry and funding bodies, to its annual Showcase event at the University of Sheffield’s Octagon Centre. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:12:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-very-successful-insigneo-showcase.html Interested to join the vphi board of directors? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interested-to-join-the-vphi-board-of-directors.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Each year the Institute opens a call for supporting members to give the opportunity to interested organisations to join the VPHi board and have a leading role in driving the Institute activities. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:49:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interested-to-join-the-vphi-board-of-directors.html Alan fabbri wins the 2019 vphi best phd thesis award in in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/alan-fabbri-wins-the-2019-vphi-best-phd-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Alan Fabbri wins the competition with his thesis on “Computational modeling of human sinoatrial node: what simulations tell us about pacemaking” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:09:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/alan-fabbri-wins-the-2019-vphi-best-phd-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html Interview with the new supporting member: prof ines thiele from university of galway - ireland https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interview-with-the-new-supporting-member-prof-ines-thiele-from-university-of-galway-ireland.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />University of Galway has recently joined the board of directors of the VPH Institute represented by Prof Ines Thiele. In this interview we will get to know something more about Ines, her research interests and the reasons why she decided to have an active role in driving our Institute. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:59:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/interview-with-the-new-supporting-member-prof-ines-thiele-from-university-of-galway-ireland.html Special session on virtual physiological human research at the biomedeng conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-session-on-virtual-physiological-human-research-at-the-biomedeng-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The UK Chapter of the VPH Institute has organised a special session on in silico medicine at the BioMedEng conference that will be held in London on 5-6th September 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:18:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-session-on-virtual-physiological-human-research-at-the-biomedeng-conference.html Promote adoption of in silico trials through ema’s strategy on regulatory science to 2025 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/promote-adoption-of-in-silico-trials-through-ema’s-strategy-on-regulatory-science-to-2025.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Sign our on line petition. More signature we collect, more changes we will have to make the difference! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:36:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/promote-adoption-of-in-silico-trials-through-ema’s-strategy-on-regulatory-science-to-2025.html Public consultation on ema regulatory science https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-ema-regulatory-science.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Medicine Agency has opened an online consultation on their proposed strategic vision on Regulatory Science to 2025. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:51:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-on-ema-regulatory-science.html Three open positions in amsterdam relevant for the vph community https://www.vph-institute.org/news/three-open-positions-in-amsterdam-relevant-for-the-vph-community.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />University of Amsterdam has made available 3 job posts related to in silico medicine research. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:24:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/three-open-positions-in-amsterdam-relevant-for-the-vph-community.html Marilisa cortesi from university of bologna wins the 2019 best vphi best poster award  https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marilisa-cortesi-from-university-of-bologna-wins-the-2019-best-vphi-best-poster-award .html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Marilisa Cortesi wins the competition with her work titled “An in-silico study of cancer cell survival and spatial distribution within a 3D microenvironment”. A special Jury Recognition was also assigned to Laura Baumgartner (UPF). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:57:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/marilisa-cortesi-from-university-of-bologna-wins-the-2019-best-vphi-best-poster-award .html The finnish presidency publishes its work program https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-finnish-presidency-publishes-its-work-program.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Finland's Presidency of the Council of the EU published its program for the next six months (1 July to 31 December 2019). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:09:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-finnish-presidency-publishes-its-work-program.html Call for applications for membership of the expert panel of health investments https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-applications-for-membership-of-the-expert-panel-of-health-investments.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has opened a call for experts to join its multi-sectoral and independent Expert Panel providing advice to the Commission on effective ways of investing in health. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:16:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-applications-for-membership-of-the-expert-panel-of-health-investments.html Efpia publishes opinion piece on ai and cancer data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/efpia-publishes-opinion-piece-on-ai-and-cancer-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Federations of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has recently published an opinion piece on cancer data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:20:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/efpia-publishes-opinion-piece-on-ai-and-cancer-data.html European leaders adopt future strategic agenda https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-leaders-adopt-future-strategic-agenda.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the last European Council meeting on 20 June 2019, the EU leaders discussed appointments to the institutions’ top jobs, adopted the new Strategic Agenda and conclusions on EU’s long-term budget. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:24:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-leaders-adopt-future-strategic-agenda.html European strategy for high performance computing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-strategy-for-high-performance-computing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 17 June 2019, the European Commission published a presentation explaining why they indicated High Performance Computing (HPC) as a priority area for investments, and showing some concrete examples. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:29:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-strategy-for-high-performance-computing.html Dassault enhances clinical tech with medidata acquisition https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dassault-enhances-clinical-tech-with-medidata-acquisition.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Dassault Systèmes acquired U.S.-based Medidata, major player in information technologies for clinical trials, for $5.5 billion. This represents to date the largest buyout in the emerging area of in silico medicine and in silico trials and a significant milestone to address the complexity of developing personalied medicine and patient-centric experiences. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:59:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dassault-enhances-clinical-tech-with-medidata-acquisition.html In silico oncology en route to clinical translation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-oncology-en-route-to-clinical-translation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi members, Prof Norbert Graf and Prof Georgios Stamatakos, have joined forces to validate the Nephroblastoma Oncosimulator and design the next critical steps of its clinical translation procedure. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:23:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-oncology-en-route-to-clinical-translation.html A new book on multiscale mechanobiology in tissue engineering https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-book-on-multiscale-mechanobiology-in-tissue-engineering.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This book recently published by Springer focuses on the mechanobiological principles in tissue engineering with a particular emphasis on the multiscale aspects of the translation of mechanical forces from bioreactors down to the cellular level. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:35:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-book-on-multiscale-mechanobiology-in-tissue-engineering.html Peter coveney has been elected to membership of the academia europaea https://www.vph-institute.org/news/peter-coveney-has-been-elected-to-membership-of-the-academia-europaea.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Based on his outstanding achievements as a scientist, the coordinator of the running CompBioMed project, Prof Peter Coveney has been invited to join the Academia Europaea manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:15:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/peter-coveney-has-been-elected-to-membership-of-the-academia-europaea.html Petition on the role of in silico trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/petition-on-the-role-of-in-silico-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Almost 400 researchers signed the petition to promote the adoption of In Silico Trials through EMA’s strategy on Regulatory Science to 2025. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:44:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/petition-on-the-role-of-in-silico-trials.html Collaboration agreement between vphi and the european society of biomechanis https://www.vph-institute.org/news/collaboration-agreement-between-vphi-and-the-european-society-of-biomechanis.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />After a long date interaction, the two organisations have recently signed an agreement to put the basis for an even stronger collaboration. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:37:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/collaboration-agreement-between-vphi-and-the-european-society-of-biomechanis.html An interesting paper on in silico oncology has recently been published in the scientific ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/an-interesting-paper-on-in-silico-oncology-has-recently-been-published-in-the-scientific-reports-of-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Quantifiably differentiating clinical tumours with distinct regression profiles brings the new domain a step closer to its clinical translation manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:17:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/an-interesting-paper-on-in-silico-oncology-has-recently-been-published-in-the-scientific-reports-of-.html Special issue on biological control systems and disease modelling https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-on-biological-control-systems-and-disease-modelling.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />For those interested in contributing to the special issue, the submission deadline is 25 December 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Aug 2019 17:23:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-on-biological-control-systems-and-disease-modelling.html European commission launches tender for studies on ai and e-health https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-launches-tender-for-studies-on-ai-and-e-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 August 2019 the European Commission launched a tender for two studies to survey and analyse progress on the digital transformation of the health and care in the EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:51:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-launches-tender-for-studies-on-ai-and-e-health.html Online consultation to shape horizon europe's priorities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/online-consultation-to-shape-horizon-europe-s-priorities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the Horizon Europe 2021-2024. It is calling on all stakeholders to contribute to co-designing and shaping the future research and innovation investment by responding to this questionnaire. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:05:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/online-consultation-to-shape-horizon-europe-s-priorities.html Virtual bodies for real drugs: in silico clinical trials are the future https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-bodies-for-real-drugs-in-silico-clinical-trials-are-the-future.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This article published by the Medical Futurist offers a nice overview of the potential of in silico medicine in transforming the healthcare system, from drug development to the implementation of more efficient medical treatments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:32:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-bodies-for-real-drugs-in-silico-clinical-trials-are-the-future.html In silico trials: a systematic approach to the assessment of model credibility https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-trials-a-systematic-approach-to-the-assessment-of-model-credibility.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the last ESB conference in Vienna, our president Marco Viceconti gave an inspiring perspective talk on the recent developments in in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:00:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-trials-a-systematic-approach-to-the-assessment-of-model-credibility.html Publication of call for tender 'antisuperbugs' https://www.vph-institute.org/news/publication-of-call-for-tender-antisuperbugs.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A call for tender “Antisuperbugs” has been published by six European procuring entities under the lead of our supporting member - Agència de Qualitat i Avaluació Sanitària de Catalunya (AQuAS). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:35:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/publication-of-call-for-tender-antisuperbugs.html Prestigious fda award allocated to group that developed the v&v 40 standard https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prestigious-fda-award-allocated-to-group-that-developed-the-v-v-40-standard.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute is proud to announce that some industry members of the Avicenna Alliance have recently received the FDA Crosscutting Group Honor Award. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:28:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prestigious-fda-award-allocated-to-group-that-developed-the-v-v-40-standard.html Erc starting grant for hi-fi cardiovascular modeling from super-fast mri https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-starting-grant-for-hi-fi-cardiovascular-modeling-from-super-fast-mri.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi member, Cristóbal Bertoglio, from University of Groningen has recently been awarded an ERC Starting Grant, called CardioZoom that aims to make possible quantitative MRIs of thin cardiovascular structures at very short MRI scan times. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:40:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-starting-grant-for-hi-fi-cardiovascular-modeling-from-super-fast-mri.html Mdic white paper on "best practices for communicating benefit, risk and uncertainty" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mdic-white-paper-on-best-practices-for-communicating-benefit-risk-and-uncertainty.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />MDIC is seeking public comments on its white paper, Best Practices for Communicating Benefit, Risk and Uncertainty. This paper will be part of a larger Framework for Patient Input in Medical Device Clinical Trials aiming to be published in Fall 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:03:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mdic-white-paper-on-best-practices-for-communicating-benefit-risk-and-uncertainty.html Commission launches call for proposals to develop ai excellence centres https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-call-for-proposals-to-develop-ai-excellence-centres.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EC launched a new call for proposals to develop a European network of artificial intelligence excellence centres to enhance cooperation within the European Artificial Intelligence (AI) research community and boost technological advancements in the field of AI. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:18:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-call-for-proposals-to-develop-ai-excellence-centres.html Vph institute answers the online consultation to shape horizon europe 2021-2024 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-answers-the-online-consultation-to-shape-horizon-europe-2021-2024.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi has responded to the consultation and called for its member support to stress the need for funding in silico technologies in the upcoming Horizon Europe framework. The deadline for contribution has been extended to 4 Oct 2019, don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:47:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-institute-answers-the-online-consultation-to-shape-horizon-europe-2021-2024.html Neurips 2019: learn to move - walk around https://www.vph-institute.org/news/neurips-2019-learn-to-move-walk-around.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Biomechanics experts sought for machine learning challenge to simulate gait manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:34:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/neurips-2019-learn-to-move-walk-around.html Vphi-uk chapter at the biomedical engineering conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-uk-chapter-at-the-biomedical-engineering-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi-UK chapter has organised its first two events at the BioMedEng conference that was held in London on 6th September 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:20:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-uk-chapter-at-the-biomedical-engineering-conference.html In silico modelling is being introduced into medical education https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-modelling-is-being-introduced-into-medical-education.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An exciting "Paediatric Summer School" was held at the Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University of Saarland, Homburg Campus, Germany, from 1st to 8th September 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:04:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-modelling-is-being-introduced-into-medical-education.html Oncosimulator presented at the korea institute of science and technology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/oncosimulator-presented-at-the-korea-institute-of-science-and-technology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 August 2019 novel and advanced oncosimulators in conjunction with the emergent domain of in silico oncology and more broadly in silico medicine were presented in the Korea Institute of Science and Technology – Europe (KIST-Europe) located in Saarbruecken, Germany. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:44:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/oncosimulator-presented-at-the-korea-institute-of-science-and-technology.html Chair in mathematical modelling in the cardiovascular system - university of sheffield https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chair-in-mathematical-modelling-in-the-cardiovascular-system-university-of-sheffield.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 30 Nov 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:04:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chair-in-mathematical-modelling-in-the-cardiovascular-system-university-of-sheffield.html Computational modeling to guide and predict remodeling of tissue-engineered heart valves to ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/computational-modeling-to-guide-and-predict-remodeling-of-tissue-engineered-heart-valves-to-ensure-l.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Pre-clinical results recently published in Science Translational Medicine demonstrate that valve remodeling can be successfully guided towards native-like form and function via computationally optimizing the valve design manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:19:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/computational-modeling-to-guide-and-predict-remodeling-of-tissue-engineered-heart-valves-to-ensure-l.html 2 phd positions in cardiovascular modeling and inverse problems at university of groningen https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2-phd-positions-in-cardiovascular-modeling-and-inverse-problems-at-university-of-groningen.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A first assessment of the candidates will be performed at the beginning of November 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:56:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2-phd-positions-in-cardiovascular-modeling-and-inverse-problems-at-university-of-groningen.html Call for interest for civil society representatives in the ema's pediatric committee (pdco) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-interest-for-civil-society-representatives-in-the-ema-s-pediatric-committee-pdco.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission is launching a selection procedure to appoint the Civil Society representatives to the Pediatric Committee (PDCO) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), in Amsterdam. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:04:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-interest-for-civil-society-representatives-in-the-ema-s-pediatric-committee-pdco.html Driving health and growth; a call for an industrial strategy for europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/driving-health-and-growth-a-call-for-an-industrial-strategy-for-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) recently published a call for an industrial strategy for Europe that can drive Europe’s health and growth and realise the region’s potential to be a world leader in medical innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:14:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/driving-health-and-growth-a-call-for-an-industrial-strategy-for-europe.html The vphi and the avicenna alliance participated at the european research & innovation days https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-and-the-avicenna-alliance-participated-at-the-european-research-innovation-days.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Research and Innovation days was a three-day event in Brussels, during which researchers, academics, businesses, decision-makers and parliament representatives from Europe and beyond took part in a co-design process to shape the priorities and strategic plan for the first four years of Horizon Europe, due to start in 2021. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:21:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-and-the-avicenna-alliance-participated-at-the-european-research-innovation-days.html Winners of the horizon impact award 2019 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/winners-of-the-horizon-impact-award-2019.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has announced the winners of the first Horizon Impact Award, a prize dedicated to EU-funded projects that have created societal impact across Europe and beyond. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:22:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/winners-of-the-horizon-impact-award-2019.html How science becomes art https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-science-becomes-art.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Kalostasis is an interactive installation enacting the unseen flow of the heart. Kalostasis was recently showed case in London in occasion of the London Design Festival from 14 to 22 of September 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:29:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-science-becomes-art.html In silico world on slack https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-world-on-slack.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Prof Marco Viceconti’s research team at the University of Bologna has launched an online Community of Practice where experts from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies can request and exchange advices on the technical details on in silico medicine technologies and their regulatory qualification. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:53:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-world-on-slack.html Eu-stands4pm online survey "data sources and in silico methods in personalized medicine" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-stands4pm-online-survey-data-sources-and-in-silico-methods-in-personalized-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Submit your inputs until 30 November manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:55:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-stands4pm-online-survey-data-sources-and-in-silico-methods-in-personalized-medicine.html Vph2022 call for bids https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2022-call-for-bids.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Interested organisations should submit their proposal by February 28th, 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:29:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2022-call-for-bids.html Euractiv interview on animal testing https://www.vph-institute.org/news/euractiv-interview-on-animal-testing.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 25 October 2019, an interview between Euractiv and Dr. Julia Fentem, the head of Unilever’s Safety and Environmental Assurance Centre (SEAC), was published in Euractiv’s special report on “Alternatives on animal testing”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:57:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/euractiv-interview-on-animal-testing.html Efpia publishes article entitled "living with rare diseases: hope for the future, access ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/efpia-publishes-article-entitled-living-with-rare-diseases-hope-for-the-future-access-today.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 October 2019, the director general of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), Nathalie Moll published an article entitled “Living with rare disease: hope for the future, access today”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:02:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/efpia-publishes-article-entitled-living-with-rare-diseases-hope-for-the-future-access-today.html New efpia blog entry dealing with the need for cross-border access to clinical trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-efpia-blog-entry-dealing-with-the-need-for-cross-border-access-to-clinical-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 October 2019, Ingrid Klingmann, Chairman of the European Forum for Good Clinical Practice (EFGCP), published a guest blog entry on the website of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) entitled “How big is the need for cross-border access to clinical trials?” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:08:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-efpia-blog-entry-dealing-with-the-need-for-cross-border-access-to-clinical-trials.html Commission guidelines on good clinical practice specific to atmps https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-guidelines-on-good-clinical-practice-specific-to-atmps.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 October 2019, the European Commission published some guidelines on Good Clinical Practice specific to Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:12:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-guidelines-on-good-clinical-practice-specific-to-atmps.html Post-doc on in-silico stroke trials at university of amsterdam https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doc-on-in-silico-stroke-trials-at-university-of-amsterdam.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 20 December 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:20:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doc-on-in-silico-stroke-trials-at-university-of-amsterdam.html Online survey on the revised document on "orientations towards the first strategic plan ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/online-survey-on-the-revised-document-on-orientations-towards-the-first-strategic-plan-for-horizon-e.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EC has launched an online survey to share views on the revised version of the "Orientations towards the first Strategic Plan for Horizon Europe" document. The deadline for contribution is 17 November 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:55:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/online-survey-on-the-revised-document-on-orientations-towards-the-first-strategic-plan-for-horizon-e.html The new vphi board of trustees elected https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-new-vphi-board-of-trustees-elected.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the recent General Assembly held in Paris on 4 Oct 2019, the election process of the new Board of Trustees of the VPHi Institute was finalised. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:22:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-new-vphi-board-of-trustees-elected.html Credibility of in silico trial technologies https://www.vph-institute.org/news/credibility-of-in-silico-trial-technologies.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new interesting position paper has been published by Prof Viceconti and all on the credibility of predictive models and the regulatory science aspects of in silico medicine. A must read for anyone working in the field! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:21:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/credibility-of-in-silico-trial-technologies.html Insilc project promoted by the european commission https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilc-project-promoted-by-the-european-commission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has published an article promoting the EU-funded InSilc project aiming to create an in silico clinical trials platform for designing and developing drug-eluting BVS manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:32:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilc-project-promoted-by-the-european-commission.html Post-doc on scalability of in silico medicine models at university of bologna https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doc-on-scalability-of-in-silico-medicine-models-at-university-of-bologna.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 18 Nov 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:38:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doc-on-scalability-of-in-silico-medicine-models-at-university-of-bologna.html Regulatory guidelines for adoption of in silico models in drug development https://www.vph-institute.org/news/regulatory-guidelines-for-adoption-of-in-silico-models-in-drug-development.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi is leading a working group in collaboration with representatives of EMA and a number of experts from different fields to identify the most appropriate tools for verifying and validating in silico models in drug development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sat, 09 Nov 2019 13:14:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/regulatory-guidelines-for-adoption-of-in-silico-models-in-drug-development.html Vacancy: director for sano - centre for computational personalised medicine international ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-director-for-sano-centre-for-computational-personalised-medicine-international-research-foun.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date: end of December 2019 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:52:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-director-for-sano-centre-for-computational-personalised-medicine-international-research-foun.html Europe’s new supercomputing centres can start building high-performance computers https://www.vph-institute.org/news/europe-s-new-supercomputing-centres-can-start-building-high-performance-computers.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 November 2019, the representatives of eight EU supercomputing centres met in Strasbourg to take further steps towards the implementation of the European Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:38:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/europe-s-new-supercomputing-centres-can-start-building-high-performance-computers.html Nine countries launch international horizon scanning initiative to track new pharmaceuticals https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nine-countries-launch-international-horizon-scanning-initiative-to-track-new-pharmaceuticals.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 October 2019, nine European governments launched the International Horizon Scanning Initiative to strengthen their power to negotiate medicine prices with the pharmaceutical industry. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:43:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nine-countries-launch-international-horizon-scanning-initiative-to-track-new-pharmaceuticals.html Revised version of orientations towards the first strategic plan for horizon europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/revised-version-of-orientations-towards-the-first-strategic-plan-for-horizon-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission published the revised version of Orientations towards the first Strategic Plan for Horizon Europe. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:58:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/revised-version-of-orientations-towards-the-first-strategic-plan-for-horizon-europe.html Vacancy for a chair in computational biomechanics - university of sheffield https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-chair-in-computational-biomechanics-university-of-sheffield.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date 7 Jan 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:06:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-chair-in-computational-biomechanics-university-of-sheffield.html Vacancy for a research associate in clinical computational cardiovascular science - king's ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-research-associate-in-clinical-computational-cardiovascular-science-king-s-college-lon.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date: asap manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:32:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-research-associate-in-clinical-computational-cardiovascular-science-king-s-college-lon.html Vacancy for a phd fellowship in upf https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-phd-fellowship-in-upf.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date 4 February 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:57:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-phd-fellowship-in-upf.html Vacancies-in-university-of-amsterdam.html https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancies-in-university-of-amsterdam-html.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Save the date for the 6th VPH Summer School! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:04:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancies-in-university-of-amsterdam-html.html Vphi executive director prof lies geris speaks at the "strategies for innovation in life ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-executive-director-prof-lies-geris-speaks-at-the-strategies-for-innovation-in-life-sciences-eve.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 3 December 2019, Prof Lies Geris contributed to the roundtable hosted at the European Parliament in Brussels aimed at defining concrete steps for a transition to animal-free science. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:20:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-executive-director-prof-lies-geris-speaks-at-the-strategies-for-innovation-in-life-sciences-eve.html Webinars on personalised in silico cardiology (pic) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/webinars-on-personalised-in-silico-cardiology-pic.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EU PIC Consortium has released 10 webinars on a number of cardiac modeling related topics, spanning from biomedical signals and imaging to medical devices and therapies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:07:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/webinars-on-personalised-in-silico-cardiology-pic.html A computational model simulates the clinical evolution of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-computational-model-simulates-the-clinical-evolution-of-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This is the first result of the project INSPIRE, funded by the Spanish Ministry of the Economy and Competitiveness, and aims to create advanced computational models to improve the early detection of COPD. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:16:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-computational-model-simulates-the-clinical-evolution-of-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease.html Artificial intelligence as an in silico tool for breast cancer survivors https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-as-an-in-silico-tool-for-breast-cancer-survivors.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The article outlines part of the analysis and modelling work related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Statistics led by the In Silico Oncology and In Silico Medicine Group in Athens, as part of the BOUNCE action. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:50:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-as-an-in-silico-tool-for-breast-cancer-survivors.html Presentation of vphi at the aaas conference in seattle (wa) 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/presentation-of-vphi-at-the-aaas-conference-in-seattle-wa-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi executive director, Prof Lies Geris, will give a talk on VPH at the AAAS Annual Meeting. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:57:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/presentation-of-vphi-at-the-aaas-conference-in-seattle-wa-2020.html Motion to enable the digital transformation of health and care https://www.vph-institute.org/news/motion-to-enable-the-digital-transformation-of-health-and-care.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 December 2020 the European Parliament adopted in plenary a motion for resolution entitled “Enabling the digital transformation of health and care”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:06:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/motion-to-enable-the-digital-transformation-of-health-and-care.html Ecdc's call for expression of interest in digital technologies on public health key functions https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ecdc-s-call-for-expression-of-interest-in-digital-technologies-on-public-health-key-functions.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) opened a call for expressions of interest on digital technologies for public health key functions. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:13:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ecdc-s-call-for-expression-of-interest-in-digital-technologies-on-public-health-key-functions.html Common european data spaces https://www.vph-institute.org/news/common-european-data-spaces.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 December 2020, DG CONNECT published the reports and conclusions of 10 workshops on ‘common European data spaces’ that took place from July to November 2019 in the EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:24:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/common-european-data-spaces.html How will in silico medicine change the future of clinical trials? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-will-in-silico-medicine-change-the-future-of-clinical-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance member Dassault 3DS and Dr. Tina Morrison from the FDA contributed to an interesting article on the latest simulation model of the heart developed as part of the Living Heart Project. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:14:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-will-in-silico-medicine-change-the-future-of-clinical-trials.html Novadiscovery raises series a financing to scale its in silico clinical trial platform https://www.vph-institute.org/news/novadiscovery-raises-series-a-financing-to-scale-its-in-silico-clinical-trial-platform.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />in silico trials have become a concrete and important option to predict drug efficacy and optimize time and costs of clinical development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:53:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/novadiscovery-raises-series-a-financing-to-scale-its-in-silico-clinical-trial-platform.html Two 3-year postdoc positions in bioreactor technologies and their digital twin for skeletal ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-3-year-postdoc-positions-in-bioreactor-technologies-and-their-digital-twin-for-skeletal-tissue-e.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 14 Feb 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:03:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-3-year-postdoc-positions-in-bioreactor-technologies-and-their-digital-twin-for-skeletal-tissue-e.html Vph success story: respiratory healthcare by design https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-success-story-respiratory-healthcare-by-design.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Computational approaches bringing respiratory precision and personalised medicine closer to bedside manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:02:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-success-story-respiratory-healthcare-by-design.html Report on the european commission's workshops on common european data spaces https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-the-european-commission-s-workshops-on-common-european-data-spaces.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This event took place on 10 December 2020 at the European Parliament, organised by the EU40, the platform of young Pro-European Members. In the news full details on the presentation give by the new Health Commissioner Kyriakides. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:39:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-the-european-commission-s-workshops-on-common-european-data-spaces.html Accelerating the uptake of computer simulations for testing medicines and medical devices https://www.vph-institute.org/news/accelerating-the-uptake-of-computer-simulations-for-testing-medicines-and-medical-devices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Officially opened on 19 Nov 2019, the EC call SC1-DTH-06-2020 is a great opportunity for funding for the VPHi community. The VPHi is available to join project consortia that will respond to this call. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:11:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/accelerating-the-uptake-of-computer-simulations-for-testing-medicines-and-medical-devices.html 2020 best vphi thesis award in in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2020-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 30 April 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:15:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2020-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html 2020 vphi-insilicotrials phd thesis award in in silico medicine for potential application in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2020-vphi-insilicotrials-phd-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-for-potential-application-in-industr.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 30 April 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:17:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2020-vphi-insilicotrials-phd-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-for-potential-application-in-industr.html Eu prize for women innovators https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-prize-for-women-innovators.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EC has launched the seventh edition of the EU Prize for Women Innovators, including in health care, from across the EU. The Prize consists of an award of €100,000 or €50,000. If you think you have what it takes to become the next EU Woman Innovator, don’t miss your chance and apply before Tuesday 21 April 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:28:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-prize-for-women-innovators.html The programme of the croatian presidency of the council of the eu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-programme-of-the-croatian-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Croatia has taken over the presidency on January 1st 2020, ending on June 30th 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:49:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-programme-of-the-croatian-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu.html 2019 activities and achievements https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2019-activities-and-achievements.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />2019 has been an intense and fruitful year for the VPH Institute! Now that 2020 has started, we would like to take the opportunity to give you an overview of what has been done and what it is already planned for next year. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:37:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2019-activities-and-achievements.html Sheffield team to create a ‘digital twin’ of the human heart https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sheffield-team-to-create-a-‘digital-twin-of-the-human-heart.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A ‘digital twin’ of the human cardiovascular system will be developed for the first time by researchers at the University of Sheffield as part of the ‘Enhancing Cardiac Care Through Extensive Sensing’ (ECHOES) project manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:20:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/sheffield-team-to-create-a-‘digital-twin-of-the-human-heart.html Verification, validation and uncertainty quantification of predictive models in the regulatory ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/verification-validation-and-uncertainty-quantification-of-predictive-models-in-the-regulatory-evalua.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This recent Elsevier Methods paper published by the STriTuVaD consortium explains how to use step by step the ASME VV-40 to assess the credibility of predictive models for in silico trials manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:26:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/verification-validation-and-uncertainty-quantification-of-predictive-models-in-the-regulatory-evalua.html Open consultation on europe’s beating cancer plan https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-consultation-on-europe-s-beating-cancer-plan.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 4 February 2020, the European Commission officially opened the consultation period for Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. The roadmap will be open for feedback for four weeks until 3 March 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:43:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-consultation-on-europe-s-beating-cancer-plan.html Commission's draft white paper on ai unveiled https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-s-draft-white-paper-on-ai-unveiled.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 16 January 2020, a draft version of the EC white paper on artificial intelligence has been leaked: "Structure for the White paper on artificial intelligence – a European approach". manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:50:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-s-draft-white-paper-on-ai-unveiled.html Travel awards and more... for vph2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/travel-awards-and-more-for-vph2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Are you a young researchers interested in modeling for medicine? Submit an abstract to VPH2020 conference (deadline 21 Feb 2010) and win a 200 euros travel award to Paris! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:20:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/travel-awards-and-more-for-vph2020.html Corbel success stories https://www.vph-institute.org/news/corbel-success-stories.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Corbel consortium collected success stories to explain how they have been able to concretely help researchers thanks to the use of their infrastructures. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:38:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/corbel-success-stories.html Symposium at aaas https://www.vph-institute.org/news/symposium-at-aaas.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 2020 edition of the AAAS conference, the world’s largest general scientific gathering, took place in Seattle, February 13-16. The VPHi was present at the event and contributed to the organisation of a symposium on Bioinformatics and AI. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:48:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/symposium-at-aaas.html Joint openmultimed-vph workshop on multiscale modelling in systems medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/joint-openmultimed-vph-workshop-on-multiscale-modelling-in-systems-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 February 2020, members of the OpenMultiMed COST action and the VPH community organised a joint workshop in Leuven. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:59:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/joint-openmultimed-vph-workshop-on-multiscale-modelling-in-systems-medicine.html 2020 best vphi student award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2020-best-vphi-student-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 10 August 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:46:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2020-best-vphi-student-award.html European commission's data strategy mentions benefits of cm&s and digital twins https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-s-data-strategy-mentions-benefits-of-cm-s-and-digital-twins.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 February 2020, the European Commission has released a communication addressing the European strategy for data, which is part of a broader policy package aiming at making the EU fit for the digital age. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:00:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-s-data-strategy-mentions-benefits-of-cm-s-and-digital-twins.html Ec white paper on artificial intelligence https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-white-paper-on-artificial-intelligence.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 February 2020, the European Commission released its package on artificial intelligence and data, which includes a white paper on artificial intelligence. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:10:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-white-paper-on-artificial-intelligence.html Shaping europe's digital future https://www.vph-institute.org/news/shaping-europe-s-digital-future.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 February 2020, the European Commission published its communication entitled "Shaping Europe's Digital future" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:58:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/shaping-europe-s-digital-future.html Horizon impact award 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-impact-award-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 2 April 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:03:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-impact-award-2020.html Esb mobility award 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/esb-mobility-award-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 30 June 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:40:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/esb-mobility-award-2020.html The ‘digital twin’ to enable the vision of precision cardiology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-‘digital-twin-to-enable-the-vision-of-precision-cardiology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In a paper published in the European Heart Journal, VPHi members from King’s College London, leading the Personalised In-Silico Cardiology (PIC) consortium, show how linking computer and statistical models can improve clinical decisions relating to the heart. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:03:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-‘digital-twin-to-enable-the-vision-of-precision-cardiology.html 2020 vphi membership renewal https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2020-vphi-membership-renewal.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />With the beginning of the new year, the VPH Institute invites all its members to renew their membership to keep on sustaining the number of activities VPHi is involved on! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:15:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2020-vphi-membership-renewal.html Vphi/aa working groups - call for participation! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-aa-working-groups-call-for-participation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute and in silico-related companies (software, medical devices & pharma) are working together under the umbrella of the Avicenna Alliance on a number of activities from policy to engagement and research with the common goal to facilitate the adoption of in silico medicine. This year we have a number of new working groups open to all VPHi members, sign up to give your contribute! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:02:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-aa-working-groups-call-for-participation.html New industrial strategy for europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-industrial-strategy-for-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 March 2020, the EC presented a new Industrial Strategy Package for a globally competitive, green and digital Europe. The package of initiatives sets a clear direction for the twin transitions towards climate neutrality and digital leadership for the five coming years. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:40:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-industrial-strategy-for-europe.html Prace - icei calls for proposals https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prace-icei-calls-for-proposals.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Submission deadline - first round: 31 March 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:08:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prace-icei-calls-for-proposals.html Postdoctoral research associate in the mathematical modelling of cell therapies for liver ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-the-mathematical-modelling-of-cell-therapies-for-liver-disease-un.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 27 April 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:32:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-the-mathematical-modelling-of-cell-therapies-for-liver-disease-un.html Vphi in corona times https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-in-corona-times.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In silico medicine can play a role in the fight against the virus! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:45:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-in-corona-times.html Postdoctoral position on computational modeling of limb development at ku leuven https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-position-on-computational-modeling-of-limb-development-at-ku-leuven.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 27 March 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:11:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-position-on-computational-modeling-of-limb-development-at-ku-leuven.html In silico to fight covid-19 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-to-fight-covid-19.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In order to be able to promptly contribute to the current crisis, VPHi is looking for individuals that have expertise useful in combatting the COVID-19 challenge. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:41:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-to-fight-covid-19.html Ec launched the ai-robotics vs covid-19 initiative https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-launched-the-ai-robotics-vs-covid-19-initiative.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 25 March 2020, the European Commission launched the initiative AI-ROBOTICS vs COVID-19 with the aim to collect ideas about deployable artificial intelligence and robotic solutions as well as information on other initiatives that could help face the ongoing COVID-19 crisis manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:15:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-launched-the-ai-robotics-vs-covid-19-initiative.html European commission's pharmaceutical strategy is on its way! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-s-pharmaceutical-strategy-is-on-its-way.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission plans to publish a roadmap for a new Pharmaceutical Strategy in the coming days, which will pave the way for the planned Pharmaceutical Strategy due in the last quarter of 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:31:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-s-pharmaceutical-strategy-is-on-its-way.html ‘coronavirus funding monitor’ portal now available to research community https://www.vph-institute.org/news/‘coronavirus-funding-monitor-portal-now-available-to-research-community.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Frontiers is dedicating part of its open science platform infrastructure to collect and disseminate information relevant to the research communities battling the COVID-19 pandemic. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:58:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/‘coronavirus-funding-monitor-portal-now-available-to-research-community.html Postponed application to medical devices regulation to prioritise the fight against coronavirus https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postponed-application-to-medical-devices-regulation-to-prioritise-the-fight-against-coronavirus.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 3 April 2020, the European Commission has adopted a proposal to postpone by one year the date of application of the Medical Devices Regulation to allow Member States, health institutions and economic operators to prioritise the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:25:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postponed-application-to-medical-devices-regulation-to-prioritise-the-fight-against-coronavirus.html Roadmap on general data protection regulation (gdpr) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/roadmap-on-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1 April 2020 the European Commission launched a Roadmap on DGPR and opened it to the feedback of stakeholders whose input will ultimately feed into the Commission’s report. For those interested to contribute the deadline is 29 April 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:05:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/roadmap-on-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr.html Exscalate4cov uses the power of supercomputer to find potential treatments against covid-19 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/exscalate4cov-uses-the-power-of-supercomputer-to-find-potential-treatments-against-covid-19.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Exscalate4CoV project is using the most powerful computing resources currently based in Europe to empower smart in-silico drug design. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:33:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/exscalate4cov-uses-the-power-of-supercomputer-to-find-potential-treatments-against-covid-19.html How supercomputers could help finding a treatments for covid-19 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-supercomputers-could-help-finding-a-treatments-for-covid-19.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Science Focus explains how supercomputer are playing an important part in urgent research into coronavirus, which could help speed up the development of treatments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:24:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-supercomputers-could-help-finding-a-treatments-for-covid-19.html Verifying and validating quantitative systems pharmacology and in silico models in drug development https://www.vph-institute.org/news/verifying-and-validating-quantitative-systems-pharmacology-and-in-silico-models-in-drug-development.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A commentary paper has recently been published in "CPT: Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology" reporting the outcome of a multistakeholder workshop on the validation challenges for in silico models in drug development. The event was organized on 25 - 26 April 2019 in (Leuven) Belgium in collaboration with the VPH Institute. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:02:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/verifying-and-validating-quantitative-systems-pharmacology-and-in-silico-models-in-drug-development.html Recommendations on modelling and simulations in the new ema regulatory science strategy to 2025 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/recommendations-on-modelling-and-simulations-in-the-new-ema-regulatory-science-strategy-to-2025.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In the "Regulatory Science Strategy to 2025", the European Medicine Agency included specific recommendation to optimise the capabilities of modelling and simulation in the drug development process. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:24:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/recommendations-on-modelling-and-simulations-in-the-new-ema-regulatory-science-strategy-to-2025.html In silico world - in silico resources to fight coronavirus https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-world-in-silico-resources-to-fight-coronavirus.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A dedicated page on "In Silico World" collects all initiatives of the In Silico community toward the fight against coronavirus. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:06:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-world-in-silico-resources-to-fight-coronavirus.html Coronavirus structural task force https://www.vph-institute.org/news/coronavirus-structural-task-force.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Repository for the molecular structures related with Corona virus and their re-processing manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:39:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/coronavirus-structural-task-force.html Cardiac electrophysiology simulator https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cardiac-electrophysiology-simulator.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Released openCARP, an open cardiac electrophysiology simulator for in-silico experiments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:52:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cardiac-electrophysiology-simulator.html Vphi best phd thesis awards: deadline is approaching!! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-best-phd-thesis-awards-deadline-is-approaching.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 30 April 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:31:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-best-phd-thesis-awards-deadline-is-approaching.html European covid-19 data platform https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-covid-19-data-platform.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 April 2020, the EC together with EU Member States and several partners, including EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and research partners such as ELIXIR, launched a European COVID-19 Data Platform to enable the collection and sharing of reference data and specialised datasets to accelerate COVID-19 research. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 May 2020 11:30:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-covid-19-data-platform.html The commission launches a roadmap on the general data protection regulation (gdpr) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-commission-launches-a-roadmap-on-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Two years after the entry into application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Commission will be reporting on its application across Member States. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 May 2020 12:21:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-commission-launches-a-roadmap-on-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr.html Commission executive vice-president shares views on the europe's response and future actions to ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-executive-vice-president-shares-views-on-the-europe-s-response-and-future-actions-to-the-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 4 May 2020, the European Parliament’s IMCO Committee (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) held an exchange views with Margrethe Vestager, Commission Executive Vice-President, on the Europe's response to the COVID-19 crisis. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 May 2020 12:28:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-executive-vice-president-shares-views-on-the-europe-s-response-and-future-actions-to-the-.html Members of the eu parliament call for supporting health policies and health systems in the next ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/members-of-the-eu-parliament-call-for-supporting-health-policies-and-health-systems-in-the-next-mult.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1st May 2020, MEPs sent a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Charles Michel, President of the European Council, calling to ensure the support of health policies and health systems in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 May 2020 12:32:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/members-of-the-eu-parliament-call-for-supporting-health-policies-and-health-systems-in-the-next-mult.html Jrc technician engineers a 3d-printed valve for emergency ventilator masks https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc-technician-engineers-a-3d-printed-valve-for-emergency-ventilator-masks.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />JRC 3D-printer is used to produce valves for emergency ventilator masks to be distributed at local Italian hospitals. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 May 2020 12:45:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc-technician-engineers-a-3d-printed-valve-for-emergency-ventilator-masks.html Special issue of the journal of biomechanics in memory of prof. stephan m. perren https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-of-the-journal-of-biomechanics-in-memory-of-prof-stephan-m-perren.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />To honor the memory of Prof. Stephan M. Perren, the Journal of Biomechanics is soliciting articles for a Special Issue to be published in early 2021. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 May 2020 13:57:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-of-the-journal-of-biomechanics-in-memory-of-prof-stephan-m-perren.html In silico trial to test covid-19 candidate vaccines https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-trial-to-test-covid-19-candidate-vaccines.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Thank to the use of the UISS Immune System Simulator developed by the team of the VPHi member Prof Pappalardo (University of Catania) a disease model of SARS-CoV-2 has been implemented and used to explore the efficacy of human monoclonal antibodies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 May 2020 14:59:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-trial-to-test-covid-19-candidate-vaccines.html Vph success story: ct-based patient-specific model to predict the risk of hip fracture https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-success-story-ct-based-patient-specific-model-to-predict-the-risk-of-hip-fracture.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Prof Marco Viceconti - Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 May 2020 17:41:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-success-story-ct-based-patient-specific-model-to-predict-the-risk-of-hip-fracture.html Digital technologies for medicines: shaping a framework for success https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-technologies-for-medicines-shaping-a-framework-for-success.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The work done by the Mobilise-D consortium is taken as an example of successful interaction with EMA in the marketing authorisation application (MAA) process. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 13 May 2020 09:50:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-technologies-for-medicines-shaping-a-framework-for-success.html The commission publishes proposal for an extensive covid-19 recovery plan and introduces new ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-commission-publishes-proposal-for-an-extensive-covid-19-recovery-plan-and-introduces-new-stand-a.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 27 May 2020 the European Commission published its proposal for an extensive recovery plan. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:20:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-commission-publishes-proposal-for-an-extensive-covid-19-recovery-plan-and-introduces-new-stand-a.html European commission publishes the roadmap to the pharmaceutical strategy https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-publishes-the-roadmap-to-the-pharmaceutical-strategy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 2 June 2020 the European Commission published its Roadmap to the Pharmaceutical Strategy and opened a feedback period until 7 July 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:23:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-publishes-the-roadmap-to-the-pharmaceutical-strategy.html New vision for the next european innovation council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vision-for-the-next-european-innovation-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 7 May 2020, the Advisory Board of the pilot European Innovation Council (EIC), established by the European Commission, has published its new vision for the period 2021-2027 to support world-class science and innovations. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:58:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vision-for-the-next-european-innovation-council.html Digital europe programme: a proposed €8.2 billion of funding for 2021-2027 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-europe-programme-a-proposed-€8-2-billion-of-funding-for-2021-2027.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 4 June 2020 the Commission published a factsheet to provide more information regarding the new objectives of the Digital Europe Programme funded under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027, the next long-term EU budget. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:12:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-europe-programme-a-proposed-€8-2-billion-of-funding-for-2021-2027.html Ai and big data effective readiness: a privacy-enhancing pathway to data access https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ai-and-big-data-effective-readiness-a-privacy-enhancing-pathway-to-data-access.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance publishes a brand-new position paper on AI & Big Data while providing feedback on the European Strategy for Data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:44:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ai-and-big-data-effective-readiness-a-privacy-enhancing-pathway-to-data-access.html Mechanical engineering at ucl funded 4-year phd studentships https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mechanical-engineering-at-ucl-funded-4-year-phd-studentships.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 21 June 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 16 Jun 2020 11:43:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mechanical-engineering-at-ucl-funded-4-year-phd-studentships.html Uncertainty quantification in cardiac and cardiovascular modelling and simulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/uncertainty-quantification-in-cardiac-and-cardiovascular-modelling-and-simulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This Special Theme issue of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society has just been published compiled and edited by Gary R. Mirams, Steven A. Niederer and Richard H. Clayton manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:21:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/uncertainty-quantification-in-cardiac-and-cardiovascular-modelling-and-simulation.html Computer modelling predicts where vaccines are needed most https://www.vph-institute.org/news/computer-modelling-predicts-where-vaccines-are-needed-most.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A study in eLife reveals that a model can estimate regional disease burden and the impact of vaccination, even in the absence of robust surveillance data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:37:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/computer-modelling-predicts-where-vaccines-are-needed-most.html Avicenna alliance members case studies on in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-members-case-studies-on-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The AA has collected five case studies to show the potential that has yet to be unleashed by modelling and simulation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:40:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-members-case-studies-on-in-silico-medicine.html Avicenna alliance members-only webinar https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-members-only-webinar.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 6 July 2020 at 16.00 CET Prof Lies Geris will give a webinar on “In silico tools for skeletal tissue engineering from bench to bedside” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:27:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-members-only-webinar.html Disc4all will promote professional careers in translational research applied to multifactorial ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/disc4all-will-promote-professional-careers-in-translational-research-applied-to-multifactorial-disor.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An innovative training network, coordinated by Jérôme Noailly, principal investigator of the area of Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of the BCN MedTech research unit and VPHi member, aims to advance computational simulations integrated into translational medicine, applied to intervertebral disc degeneration. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:08:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/disc4all-will-promote-professional-careers-in-translational-research-applied-to-multifactorial-disor.html Special covid session @vph2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-covid-session-vph2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 24 August 2020 the VPH2020 conference will open with a special session completely dedicated to COVID-19 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:22:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-covid-session-vph2020.html Vacancy for a phd in biomechanics and personalized cardiovascular modelling at ntnu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-phd-in-biomechanics-and-personalized-cardiovascular-modelling-at-ntnu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 30 August 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:03:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-a-phd-in-biomechanics-and-personalized-cardiovascular-modelling-at-ntnu.html 4 phd vacancies related to the in silico medicine world available at ucl https://www.vph-institute.org/news/4-phd-vacancies-related-to-the-in-silico-medicine-world-available-at-ucl.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline August 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:56:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/4-phd-vacancies-related-to-the-in-silico-medicine-world-available-at-ucl.html 15 european university associations called on european leaders to step up investment in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/15-european-university-associations-called-on-european-leaders-to-step-up-investment-in-research-and.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 July 2020, 15 European university associations, representing more than 800 universities, called on European leaders to step up investment in research and innovation. The investment should be ensured through the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and a new recovery instrument, Next Generation EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:27:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/15-european-university-associations-called-on-european-leaders-to-step-up-investment-in-research-and.html Vph2020 will also be live on facebook! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2020-will-also-be-live-on-facebook.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Some of the highlights of the Conference will be broadcasted live on Facebook and in free access. Don't miss out! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:54:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2020-will-also-be-live-on-facebook.html The eesc calls for the creation of good simulation practices https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-eesc-calls-for-the-creation-of-good-simulation-practices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Economic and Social Affairs Committee (EESC) has specifically called for the creation of Good Simulation Practices as part of the steps needed to speed up clinical trials that include GMOs. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:02:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-eesc-calls-for-the-creation-of-good-simulation-practices.html Members of the european parliament want a strong eu’s public health strategy post-covid-19 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/members-of-the-european-parliament-want-a-strong-eu-s-public-health-strategy-post-covid-19.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 10 July 2020, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted a resolution on the EU’s public health strategy post-COVID-19. By means of the resolution, the MEPs want to convey that the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for an enhanced role by the EU in health. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:06:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/members-of-the-european-parliament-want-a-strong-eu-s-public-health-strategy-post-covid-19.html Ema and hma joint strategy for the next five years is open for public feedback https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-and-hma-joint-strategy-for-the-next-five-years-is-open-for-public-feedback.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 6 July 2020, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have published their 46 page joint strategy for the next five years that is released for a two-month public consultation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:10:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-and-hma-joint-strategy-for-the-next-five-years-is-open-for-public-feedback.html Call for expressions of interest ”covid-19 response and recovery partnerships” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-expressions-of-interest-”covid-19-response-and-recovery-partnerships”.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 28 July 2020, the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) has opened a Call for expressions of interest for “COVID-19 Response and Recovery Partnerships” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:13:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-expressions-of-interest-”covid-19-response-and-recovery-partnerships”.html Vphi announces the winners of the best vphi thesis awards https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-announces-the-winners-of-the-best-vphi-thesis-awards.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Antoine Motte dit Falisse (KULeuven) and Lorenzo Sala (Université de Strasbourg) are the winners of respectively the Best VPHi Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine and the Best VPHi-InSilicoTrials PhD Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine for potential application in industrial R&D. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:05:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-announces-the-winners-of-the-best-vphi-thesis-awards.html In the future, lab mice will live in computer chips, not cages https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-future-lab-mice-will-live-in-computer-chips-not-cages.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An opinion article recently published on the on line journal undark.org by Lindsay Gray (a lab manager at the University of California San Francisco) discusses how the use of computer modeling and simulation can make drug development and biomedical research safer, more efficient, and more effective. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:07:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-future-lab-mice-will-live-in-computer-chips-not-cages.html In-silico human electro-mechanical ventricular modelling and simulation for drug-induced ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-human-electro-mechanical-ventricular-modelling-and-simulation-for-drug-induced-pro-arrhyth.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new interesting paper by Prof Blanca Rodriguez (University of Oxford) and all has been published in the Biophysics and Molecular Biology Journal. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:34:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-human-electro-mechanical-ventricular-modelling-and-simulation-for-drug-induced-pro-arrhyth.html Join the vphi board of directors https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-vphi-board-of-directors.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call for apply for a seat in the Board of Directors of the VPHi Institute is now open. Board members are selected to drive the Institute’s policy and define the annual activity plan the VPHi will focus over the year. Don't miss the opportunity to take an active role in guiding our Institute in 2021! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:48:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-vphi-board-of-directors.html Vph2020 round table : “good simulation practices : bringing the digital twin to life” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2020-round-table-good-simulation-practices-bringing-the-digital-twin-to-life.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" /> Thursday 27 August 2020 at 8.30 pm CET manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:28:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2020-round-table-good-simulation-practices-bringing-the-digital-twin-to-life.html Launch of pan-european commission on health and sustainable development https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-pan-european-commission-on-health-and-sustainable-development.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 August, the WHO Regional Office for Europe launched the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:13:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/launch-of-pan-european-commission-on-health-and-sustainable-development.html Vphi honorary membership https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-honorary-membership.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />For the first time at the recent VPH2020 Conference, the VPH institute has awarded the honorary memberships to two senior researchers who have made, and are continuing to make, extraordinary contributions to the field of in silico medicine and the VPHi community: Prof Denis Noble and Prof Marco Viceconti. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:36:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-honorary-membership.html Vph2020 hits a new record with over 600 participants! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2020-hits-a-new-record-with-over-600-participants.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Due to the difficulties connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the VPH2020 conference took place from the 24th to the 28th of August 2020 completely on-line. Despite the new digital format, the conference proved to be extremely successful, not only by attracting a very large number of participants, but also by presenting an innovative program with a special COVID-19 day, very interesting sessions and great science! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:44:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2020-hits-a-new-record-with-over-600-participants.html Anna corti (politecnico di milano) wins the best vphi student award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/anna-corti-politecnico-di-milano-wins-the-best-vphi-student-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the last day of the VPH2020 conference, Anna Corti was awarded with the Best VPHi Student Award and had the possibility to present her work in plenary during the VPHi award ceremony. Many congratulations to Anna! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:43:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/anna-corti-politecnico-di-milano-wins-the-best-vphi-student-award.html Avicenna day @ the vph2020 conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-day-the-vph2020-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance organised its first Avicenna Day 2020 as an online event that took place on Tuesday 25th of August 2020 during the VPH2020 conference. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:13:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-day-the-vph2020-conference.html Round table on "good simulation practices : bringing the digital twin to life” https://www.vph-institute.org/news/round-table-on-good-simulation-practices-bringing-the-digital-twin-to-life.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH2020 Round table took place on the 27th of September 2020 co-organised by VPHi and EIT Health France and shared views of different stakeholders from academia and industry to regulators and policy makers on what is needed to bring the digital twin to life. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:30:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/round-table-on-good-simulation-practices-bringing-the-digital-twin-to-life.html Summary report of the online workshop on the pharmaceutical strategy for europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/summary-report-of-the-online-workshop-on-the-pharmaceutical-strategy-for-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has recently published a summary report detailing the key highlights of an online workshop on the pharmaceutical strategy for Europe organised on 14-15 July 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:26:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/summary-report-of-the-online-workshop-on-the-pharmaceutical-strategy-for-europe.html The commission appoints jean-pierre bourguignon as interim president of the european research ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-commission-appoints-jean-pierre-bourguignon-as-interim-president-of-the-european-research-counci.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 24 July 2020, the Commission appointed Jean-Pierre Bourguignon as interim President of the European Research Council. Prof. Bourguignon took over on 27 July and will be in office until the next Presidential election. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:32:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-commission-appoints-jean-pierre-bourguignon-as-interim-president-of-the-european-research-counci.html Commission launched a survey on horizon europe first strategic plan 2021-2024 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launched-a-survey-on-horizon-europe-first-strategic-plan-2021-2024.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EU public consultation on Horizon Europe's first Strategic Plan was launched on the 1st of Sept 2020 and will close on the 18th of Sept 2020 18:00 Brussels time. Have your say on the Plan that will guide the work programmes and topics for the new programme’s first four years. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:39:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launched-a-survey-on-horizon-europe-first-strategic-plan-2021-2024.html Commission publishes its evaluation on the legislation for medicines for rare diseases and for ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-publishes-its-evaluation-on-the-legislation-for-medicines-for-rare-diseases-and-for-child.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 August, the European Commission published its evaluation on the legislation for medicines for rare diseases and for children. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:02:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-publishes-its-evaluation-on-the-legislation-for-medicines-for-rare-diseases-and-for-child.html Antoine motte dit falisse (kuleuven) and lorenzo sala (université de strasbourg) winners of ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/antoine-motte-dit-falisse-kuleuven-and-lorenzo-sala-universite-de-strasbourg-winners-of-the-best-the.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Antoine Motte dit Falisse (KULeuven) and Lorenzo Sala (Université de Strasbourg) are the winners of respectively the Best VPHi Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine and the Best VPHi-InSilicoTrials PhD Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine for potential application in industrial R&D. At the VPHi conference they presented their research work in plenary during the VPHi Award Ceremony manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:22:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/antoine-motte-dit-falisse-kuleuven-and-lorenzo-sala-universite-de-strasbourg-winners-of-the-best-the.html Disc4all opens a call for a number of marie sklodowska-curie positions on translational ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/disc4all-opens-a-call-for-a-number-of-marie-sklodowska-curie-positions-on-translational-research-in-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Disc4All is a ITN-ETN EU project coordinated by UPF that focuses on advancing integrated computational simulations in translational medicine applied to intervertebral disc degeneration. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:05:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/disc4all-opens-a-call-for-a-number-of-marie-sklodowska-curie-positions-on-translational-research-in-.html Insilco trials for treatment of acute ischemic stroke https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilco-trials-for-treatment-of-acute-ischemic-stroke.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The white paper entitled “IN-Silico trials for treatment of acute Ischemic STroke" describing the main concepts of the INSIST project has recently been published in the journal “Frontiers in Neurology” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:15:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilco-trials-for-treatment-of-acute-ischemic-stroke.html International school on in silico trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/international-school-on-in-silico-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The first edition has just ended last week: positive feedbacks from the students. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:41:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/international-school-on-in-silico-trials.html Big data steering group set up by ema and hma has published its workplan https://www.vph-institute.org/news/big-data-steering-group-set-up-by-ema-and-hma-has-published-its-workplan.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 September 2020 the Big Data Steering Group set up by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) has published its workplan, which sets actions to be delivered in 2020-21. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:28:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/big-data-steering-group-set-up-by-ema-and-hma-has-published-its-workplan.html Thierry breton, european commissioner for internal market, released an opinion on the role of ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/thierry-breton-european-commissioner-for-internal-market-released-an-opinion-on-the-role-of-supercom.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 September 2020, Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for Internal Market, released an opinion on the role of supercomputers in the next European digital decade. The opinion highlights key information regarding the value of supercomputers as well as the financial and political ambitions set by the Commission. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:33:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/thierry-breton-european-commissioner-for-internal-market-released-an-opinion-on-the-role-of-supercom.html The european parliament special committee on artificial intelligence in a digital age (aida) ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-parliament-special-committee-on-artificial-intelligence-in-a-digital-age-aida-held-its-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 September 2020, the European Parliament Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA) held its constitutive meeting whereby it elected its chairs and vice-chairs. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:36:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-parliament-special-committee-on-artificial-intelligence-in-a-digital-age-aida-held-its-.html The commission adopted a communication on a new european research area for research and innovation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-commission-adopted-a-communication-on-a-new-european-research-area-for-research-and-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 30 September 2020, the European Commission adopted a Communication on a new European Research Area for Research and Innovation.This Communication sets out the next policy initiatives and policy targets aiming to reform and create a modern European Research Area (ERA) in the EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:46:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-commission-adopted-a-communication-on-a-new-european-research-area-for-research-and-innovation.html The royal society: interface focus theme issue from compbiomed conference 2019 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-royal-society-interface-focus-theme-issue-from-compbiomed-conference-2019.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Part 1 of a two-part themed issue resulting from papers originally submitted to the CompBioMed Conference 2019 has recently been published with many open source articles. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:03:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-royal-society-interface-focus-theme-issue-from-compbiomed-conference-2019.html Insilc project develops an in silico clinical trial platform https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilc-project-develops-an-in-silico-clinical-trial-platform.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In its third year activity the EU-funded InSilc project is producing very promising results by creating an in silico clinical trials platform for designing and developing drug eluting Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds (BVS). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:23:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilc-project-develops-an-in-silico-clinical-trial-platform.html In-silico trials for treatment of acute ischemic stroke https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-trials-for-treatment-of-acute-ischemic-stroke.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This whitepaper describing the main concepts of the INSIST project has been published in the journal “Frontiers in Neurology”. This is a huge step forward in the dissemination of in silico clinical trials applications for a clinical audience. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:40:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-trials-for-treatment-of-acute-ischemic-stroke.html Post-doc position in the computational biomechanics research group at university of glasgow https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doc-position-in-the-computational-biomechanics-research-group-at-university-of-glasgow.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 9 November 2020 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:05:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doc-position-in-the-computational-biomechanics-research-group-at-university-of-glasgow.html Join the vphi student committee https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-vphi-student-committee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A call for participation for the VPHi student committee is now open! We are looking for motivated PhD students with interest in in silico medicine research willing to invest some energy and enthusiasm! Application deadline extended: 10 Dec 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:19:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-vphi-student-committee.html Ten rules for credible practice of modeling and simulation in healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ten-rules-for-credible-practice-of-modeling-and-simulation-in-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The U.S. Committee on Credible Practice of Modeling and Simulation in Healthcare has recently published an article on the Journal of Translational Medicine that defines the "Ten Rules" that codify best practices for credible practice. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:43:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ten-rules-for-credible-practice-of-modeling-and-simulation-in-healthcare.html C4bio: community challenge towards consensus on characterization of biological tissue https://www.vph-institute.org/news/c4bio-community-challenge-towards-consensus-on-characterization-of-biological-tissue.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We invite all research groups with experience in material characterization of biological tissue to join this initiative. Registration deadline: 4 January 2021 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:39:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/c4bio-community-challenge-towards-consensus-on-characterization-of-biological-tissue.html Eu commission recognises benefits of cm&s in its european health union proposals https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-commission-recognises-benefits-of-cm-s-in-its-european-health-union-proposals.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has referred to computer modelling and simulation in two of its publications on building a European Health Union. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:41:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-commission-recognises-benefits-of-cm-s-in-its-european-health-union-proposals.html Rare diseases experts join forces in the european expert group of orphan drug incentives https://www.vph-institute.org/news/rare-diseases-experts-join-forces-in-the-european-expert-group-of-orphan-drug-incentives.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This expert group aims to discuss innovative proposals to stimulate innovation and foster research into new orphan drugs and therapies for rare diseases. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:51:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/rare-diseases-experts-join-forces-in-the-european-expert-group-of-orphan-drug-incentives.html European commission work programme 2021 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-work-programme-2021.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 October 2020, European Commission has published the its Work Programme 2021 as well as Annexes outlining the new key initiatives the Commission will work on in the next 12 months. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:59:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-work-programme-2021.html European parliament adopted the artificial intelligence package https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-adopted-the-artificial-intelligence-package.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 20 October 2020, the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence (AI) package. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:04:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-adopted-the-artificial-intelligence-package.html "the role of health data in the post covid-19 era" - webinar videos available https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-role-of-health-data-in-the-post-covid-19-era-webinar-videos-available.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The videos of the European Health Data & Evidence Network (EHDEN) webinar mini-series are available on YouTube manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:38:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-role-of-health-data-in-the-post-covid-19-era-webinar-videos-available.html Mapping the use of computer modeling & simulation in clinics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mapping-the-use-of-computer-modeling-simulation-in-clinics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi is excited to launch the 1st survey specifically designed for clinicians to map their level of knowledge and use of computer modeling & simulation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:37:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mapping-the-use-of-computer-modeling-simulation-in-clinics.html In silico is mentioned in the pharmaceutical strategy for europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-is-mentioned-in-the-pharmaceutical-strategy-for-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 25 November 2020, the European Commission adopted its Pharmaceutical strategy for Europe and we are very proud that in silico medicine and CM&S are mentioned in the document! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:20:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-is-mentioned-in-the-pharmaceutical-strategy-for-europe.html An innovative virtual human platform for safety assessment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/an-innovative-virtual-human-platform-for-safety-assessment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Dutch Research Agenda has awarded 9.9 million euros to implement a new way to assess the safety of chemicals and pharmaceuticals without using laboratory animals. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:53:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/an-innovative-virtual-human-platform-for-safety-assessment.html Vphi success stories https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-success-stories.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An increasing number of digital technologies are reaching the patient, sometimes directly but more often through their physicians and through the devices/ drugs they are relying on. In this brochure the VPHi has collected a first selection of in silico medicine success stories that have brought a significant impact! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:25:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-success-stories.html Contribute to the new book project ‘digital human modeling and the digital patient’ https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-new-book-project-digital-human-modeling-and-the-digital-patient.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The book, that will be published by Elsevier/Academic Press, explores the body of knowledge and state-of-the-art in Digital Human Modelling (DHM) with its application in Medicine. If you're interested to contribute the deadline for the submission of chapters is 31st March 2021. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:02:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-the-new-book-project-digital-human-modeling-and-the-digital-patient.html Fda’s driver of in silico medicine, tina morrison, promoted to director of regulatory science ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-s-driver-of-in-silico-medicine-tina-morrison-promoted-to-director-of-regulatory-science-and-inno.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our long-term collaborator and in silico advocate at FDA, Tina Morrison, has been promoted to Director of Regulatory Science and Innovation manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:05:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-s-driver-of-in-silico-medicine-tina-morrison-promoted-to-director-of-regulatory-science-and-inno.html Stakeholder workshop on the human digital twin organized by the european commission https://www.vph-institute.org/news/stakeholder-workshop-on-the-human-digital-twin-organized-by-the-european-commission.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 6 November 2020, a stakeholder workshop on the Human Digital Twin (HDT) was organised by the European Commission. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:15:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/stakeholder-workshop-on-the-human-digital-twin-organized-by-the-european-commission.html Positioning in silico medicine as a computationally-intensive science https://www.vph-institute.org/news/positioning-in-silico-medicine-as-a-computationally-intensive-science.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In this blogpost, Prof Marco Viceconti calls to arms the in silico medicine community with respect to the scalability grand challenge and its HPC needs. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:49:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/positioning-in-silico-medicine-as-a-computationally-intensive-science.html Socio-ethical considerations on the use of digital twins in healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/socio-ethical-considerations-on-the-use-of-digital-twins-in-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This report presents the results of a qualitative study into the socio-ethical benefits and socio-ethical risks of using digital twins in healthcare based on the outcome of 23 interviews and 1 expert workshop. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:35:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/socio-ethical-considerations-on-the-use-of-digital-twins-in-healthcare.html Credible practice of modeling and simulation in healthcare: ten rules from a multidisciplinary ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/credible-practice-of-modeling-and-simulation-in-healthcare-ten-rules-from-a-multidisciplinary-perspe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This paper, recently published in the Journal of Translational Medicine, presents Ten Rules for credible practice of modeling and simulation in healthcare. These rules establish a unified conceptual framework for modeling and simulation design, implementation, evaluation, dissemination and usage across the modeling and simulation life-cycle. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:42:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/credible-practice-of-modeling-and-simulation-in-healthcare-ten-rules-from-a-multidisciplinary-perspe.html The portuguese presidency of the council of the european union https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-portuguese-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The priorities of Portugal's presidency, that will last from January to June 2021, are driven by the motto: "Time to deliver: a fair, green and digital recovery". manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:34:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-portuguese-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union.html The european commission published its roadmap on the european health data space https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-published-its-roadmap-on-the-european-health-data-space.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 23 December 2020, the European Commission published its roadmap/inception impact assessment on the European Health Data Space (EHDS), which is open for feedback until 3 February 2021. The document sets out the work plan of the European Commission to create a Regulatory Framework for the EHDS. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:00:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-published-its-roadmap-on-the-european-health-data-space.html Ema open consultation to ich on patient involvement in drug development https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-open-consultation-to-ich-on-patient-involvement-in-drug-development.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Medicines Agency (EMA) published the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) reflection paper on Proposed ICH Guideline Work to Advance Patient Focused Drug Development. This document is open for public consultation until 7 March 2021. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:02:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-open-consultation-to-ich-on-patient-involvement-in-drug-development.html Towards good simulation practice – an interview of luca emili and prof. marco viceconti https://www.vph-institute.org/news/towards-good-simulation-practice-an-interview-of-luca-emili-and-prof-marco-viceconti.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance is driving a Task Force on Good Simulation Practice to ensure that the results of computer modeling and simulation (CM&S) would be universally accepted as is the case for clinical trials. Details on this initiative are explained in the interview. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:17:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/towards-good-simulation-practice-an-interview-of-luca-emili-and-prof-marco-viceconti.html How the virtual reality is improving pediatric cardiac care https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-the-virtual-reality-is-improving-pediatric-cardiac-care.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Repubblica, one of the major Italian newspaper, published an article on the outstanding work done by Claudio Capelli and Silvia Schievano, two VPHi members from UCL who have been working for years to offer the best technological support for child heart surgery to the clinicians of the Great Ormond street hospital for children. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:35:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-the-virtual-reality-is-improving-pediatric-cardiac-care.html 2021 best vphi thesis award in in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2021-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 30 April 2021 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:41:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2021-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html Vacancy for an associate/full professor in systems or computational biology @ maastricht university https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-an-associate-full-professor-in-systems-or-computational-biology-maastricht-university.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application Deadline 25 Jan 2021 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:04:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-for-an-associate-full-professor-in-systems-or-computational-biology-maastricht-university.html Opening for a phd on in-silico modelling of late thrombosis on medical implants @university of ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/opening-for-a-phd-on-in-silico-modelling-of-late-thrombosis-on-medical-implants-university-of-amster.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 23 January 2021 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:18:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/opening-for-a-phd-on-in-silico-modelling-of-late-thrombosis-on-medical-implants-university-of-amster.html The four projects funded under the call sc1- dth - 06 -2020 (ria) have all kicked off their ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-four-projects-funded-under-the-call-sc1-dth-06-2020-ria-have-all-kicked-off-their-activities-on-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The topic of this H2020 call is focused on accelerating the uptake of computer simulations for testing medicines and medical devices, to which the EC dedicated a budget of € 6-8 M for proposal. A total of four projects got funded and the VPHi is a partner in 3 of these projects, working on dissemination and stakeholder outreach. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:43:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-four-projects-funded-under-the-call-sc1-dth-06-2020-ria-have-all-kicked-off-their-activities-on-.html Hoxton farms is hiring https://www.vph-institute.org/news/hoxton-farms-is-hiring.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Join Hoxton Farms to grow real animal fat – without the animals! Hoxton Farms is hiring computational biologists to work at their new lab in central London. A number of positions are currently available. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:00:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/hoxton-farms-is-hiring.html Ecrin is hiring a data manager for clinical trials and in-silico models https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ecrin-is-hiring-a-data-manager-for-clinical-trials-and-in-silico-models.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 28 February 28 2021 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:10:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ecrin-is-hiring-a-data-manager-for-clinical-trials-and-in-silico-models.html A brave new world of in silico trials kicks off across europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-brave-new-world-of-in-silico-trials-kicks-off-across-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The In Silico World project, coordinated by the University of Bologna and funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, officially started on the 28th January 2021 with an online kick-off meeting that saw the participation of all 14 partner institutions, including the VPHi. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:40:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-brave-new-world-of-in-silico-trials-kicks-off-across-europe.html The european commission published its beating cancer plan https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-published-its-beating-cancer-plan.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 3 February 2021, the EC published its much-awaited Beating Cancer Plan. The Plan develops proposals and key initiatives for each stage of the disease, remarking the role that research, innovation and new technologies play in the fight against cancer. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:55:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-published-its-beating-cancer-plan.html Submitted feedback on the creation of a european health data space https://www.vph-institute.org/news/submitted-feedback-on-the-creation-of-a-european-health-data-space.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 3 February 2021 the Avicenna Alliance has submitted its feedback to the European Commission’s inception impact assessment on the European Health Data Space. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:03:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/submitted-feedback-on-the-creation-of-a-european-health-data-space.html European health emergency preparedness and response authority (hera) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-health-emergency-preparedness-and-response-authority-hera.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission published the roadmap for the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), which was open for consultation until 24 Feb 2021. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:09:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-health-emergency-preparedness-and-response-authority-hera.html European commission launches a european bio-defence preparedness plan against covid-19 variants https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-launches-a-european-bio-defence-preparedness-plan-against-covid-19-variants.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 February 2021, the EC presented a Communication to launch a European bio-defence preparedness plan called “HERA Incubator” to address the emerging threat of coronavirus variants with an envelope of €225 million. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:33:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-launches-a-european-bio-defence-preparedness-plan-against-covid-19-variants.html In silico trials: verification, validation and uncertainty quantification of predictive models ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-trials-verification-validation-and-uncertainty-quantification-of-predictive-models-used-in.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new paper on in silico trials has been published on "Methods on Simulation in Biomedicine" volume 185 written by Marco Viceconti, Francesco Pappalardo, BlancaRodrigue, Marc Horner, Jeff Bischoff & Flora Musuamba Tshinanu manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:40:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-trials-verification-validation-and-uncertainty-quantification-of-predictive-models-used-in.html Insist in silico project: the future of randomised controlled trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insist-in-silico-project-the-future-of-randomised-controlled-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />NeuroNews published an interview with two of the INSIST project’s leaders: Charles Majoie (professor of neuroradiology at the Amsterdam University Medical Center Amsterdam) and Alfons Hoekstra (professor of computational science and engineering, director of the Informatics Institute at Amsterdam University and one of VPHi’s directors) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:55:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insist-in-silico-project-the-future-of-randomised-controlled-trials.html Frontiers research topic: "mechanobiology and the microenvironment: computational and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/frontiers-research-topic-mechanobiology-and-the-microenvironment-computational-and-experimental-appr.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new call for papers will be soon published by Frontiers Research on "Mechanobiology and the Microenvironment: Computational and Experimental Approaches" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:01:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/frontiers-research-topic-mechanobiology-and-the-microenvironment-computational-and-experimental-appr.html Agreement on investeu funding programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/agreement-on-investeu-funding-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The InvestEU programme aims to support policy objectives pertaining to a sustainable and inclusive recovery, by facilitating the pooling of EU and private funding for investment projects in areas that urgently require additional investments, such as the healthcare sector. For instance, with a focus on research, innovation, and digitalisation, the programme aims to make investments as cost-effective as possible for a more resilient future. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:38:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/agreement-on-investeu-funding-programme.html Update: work programme 2021 of the european research council (erc) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/update-work-programme-2021-of-the-european-research-council-erc.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The ERC provides EU funding to support researchers pursue ground-breaking, high-gain/high-risk research to drive advancements at the frontiers of knowledge and to set targets for frontier research across Europe. The ERC Work Programme for 2021, is a legal document setting out how the ECR will allocate its funding for this year. It includes three main calls for proposals for frontier research actions for a total amount of €1.9 billion. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:07:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/update-work-programme-2021-of-the-european-research-council-erc.html C4bio video https://www.vph-institute.org/news/c4bio-video.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The aim of C4BIO is to achieve community consensus on the testing protocols for material characterization of biological tissue and to disseminate this consensus to the relevant standards bodies manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:21:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/c4bio-video.html In silico tool for predicting resilience in women diagnosed with breast cancer https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-tool-for-predicting-resilience-in-women-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The BOUNCE project presents its latest deliverable showcasing the use of in silico modeling in personalized cancer treatments manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:38:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-tool-for-predicting-resilience-in-women-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer.html Vphi participates in the simcardiotest project https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-participates-in-the-simcardiotest-project.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />VPHI participates in the SimCardioTest project, whose main objective is to demonstrate the feasibility, efficacy and benefits of in silico trials of drugs and cardiological devices. It's a project with a significant impact on clinical trials, regulatory systems and healthcare innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:54:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-participates-in-the-simcardiotest-project.html Insilic workshop recording https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilic-workshop-recording.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On March 5th 2021, the InSilc project hosted a workshop on In Silico Clinical Trials Concepts and Adoption. A full recording of the event is now available. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:32:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilic-workshop-recording.html Mdic seeks input on 5-year computational modeling & simulation roadmap https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mdic-seeks-input-on-5-year-computational-modeling-simulation-roadmap.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />If you would like to provide input on the revised CM&S strategic roadmap, please fill out the new survey. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:30:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mdic-seeks-input-on-5-year-computational-modeling-simulation-roadmap.html Phd studentship university of liverpool https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-studentship-university-of-liverpool.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />AI and the Eye – Integrating deep learning and in-silico simulations to optimise diagnosis and treatment of wet macular degeneration manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:02:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-studentship-university-of-liverpool.html New vphi collaborators https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vphi-collaborators.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Let's introduce Raphaëlle Lesage and Federica Orsi: the two new VPHi collaborators. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:44:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vphi-collaborators.html Priorities contained in european commission’s management plans for 2021 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/priorities-contained-in-european-commission-s-management-plans-for-2021.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />An overview of the objectives and activities planned by the different Directorates-General (DGs) of the European Commission, which are outlined in the Commission’s Management Plans for 2021. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:15:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/priorities-contained-in-european-commission-s-management-plans-for-2021.html 2021 vphi insilicotrials phd thesis award in insilico medicine for potential application in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2021-vphi-insilicotrials-phd-thesis-award-in-insilico-medicine-for-potential-application-in-industri.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 30 April 2021 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:21:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2021-vphi-insilicotrials-phd-thesis-award-in-insilico-medicine-for-potential-application-in-industri.html Vphi best poster award 2021 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-best-poster-award-2021.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />All VPHi student members bringing a poster to the VPH Summer School will be considered for the VPHi Best Poster Award that consists in a 350€ grant for the participation to scientific conferences or workshop in 2021 and 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:29:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-best-poster-award-2021.html Simcardiotest project https://www.vph-institute.org/news/simcardiotest-project.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The project that exists only for your heart! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:11:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/simcardiotest-project.html In the literature https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Here are three interesting recently published papers from our community manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:36:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature.html Vphi renewal 2021 associate quota https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-renewal-2021-associate-quota.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />As usual at this time of the year, the VPHi would like to invite its members to renew their membership associative quota for 2021 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:36:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-renewal-2021-associate-quota.html European commission establishes hadea https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-establishes-hadea.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On April 1st, the European Health and Digital Agency (HaDEA), established by the European Commission, has taken up its role as the new body in charge of the financial management of key EU work programmes. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:14:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-establishes-hadea.html Opportunity to provide feedback on the european health emergency preparedness and response authority https://www.vph-institute.org/news/opportunity-to-provide-feedback-on-the-european-health-emergency-preparedness-and-response-authority.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 31 March, the European Commission has opened the public consultation period on the creation of the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), which is open for feedback until 12 May. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:19:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/opportunity-to-provide-feedback-on-the-european-health-emergency-preparedness-and-response-authority.html Efpia imi impact: driving healthcare’s digital future https://www.vph-institute.org/news/efpia-imi-impact-driving-healthcare-s-digital-future.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The secure and efficient sharing of data has changed how we live. From entertainment and communication to travel and financial services, the world have become more connected. Healthcare has been slow to embrace the digital revolution, but collaboration between public and private partners across Europe is helping to change that. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:23:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/efpia-imi-impact-driving-healthcare-s-digital-future.html The simcor project website is online! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-simcor-project-website-is-online.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We are proud to announce that the website of the SIMCor project - of which VPHi is part of the consortium - is online! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:03:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-simcor-project-website-is-online.html Funded phd opportunity in leeds https://www.vph-institute.org/news/funded-phd-opportunity-in-leeds.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The University of Leed offers a PhD on "How does hip shape lead to cartilage damage in young people? A multi-disciplinary investigation"For any further detail, you can have a look hereIt's possible to apply until May 10th. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:11:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/funded-phd-opportunity-in-leeds.html 2021 vphi's board of directors first meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2021-vphi-s-board-of-directors-first-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On March 17th the new VPHi Board of Directors met online. Two new members joined the board. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:31:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2021-vphi-s-board-of-directors-first-meeting.html Insilicotrials survey on mapping the use of modeling & simulation for drug development https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilicotrials-survey-on-mapping-the-use-of-modeling-simulation-for-drug-development.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Are you familiar with modeling and simulation in drug development? Fill in the survey! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:09:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilicotrials-survey-on-mapping-the-use-of-modeling-simulation-for-drug-development.html In the literature: selection of april https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-april.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />If you read an interesting article that you want to share with your community, send it to us: we will insert it in the next newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:48:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-april.html The tgcs2021 call for abstract is extended to 15 may https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-tgcs2021-call-for-abstract-is-extended-to-15-may.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Technical Group on Computer Simulation of the International Society of Biomechanics extended the call for abstracts manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:55:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-tgcs2021-call-for-abstract-is-extended-to-15-may.html European commission launches pact for research & innovation in europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-launches-pact-for-research-innovation-in-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has published the Roadmap for the Pact for Research & Innovation in Europe, which is open for feedback until 13 May. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:39:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-launches-pact-for-research-innovation-in-europe.html Proposal for a regulation on a european approach for artificial intelligence https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proposal-for-a-regulation-on-a-european-approach-for-artificial-intelligence.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission is proposing the first ever legal framework on AI, which addresses the risks of AI and positions Europe to play a leading role globally. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:30:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/proposal-for-a-regulation-on-a-european-approach-for-artificial-intelligence.html Funded phd opportunities in bologna https://www.vph-institute.org/news/funded-phd-opportunities-in-bologna.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call for this year scholarships for University of Bologna PhD program in Health and Technology is now out! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:30:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/funded-phd-opportunities-in-bologna.html Avicenna alliance provides feedback on the eu roadmap on the evaluation and revision of the ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-provides-feedback-on-the-eu-roadmap-on-the-evaluation-and-revision-of-the-general-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance has submitted its feedback to the inception impact assessment on the EU general pharmaceuticals legislation. Through this feedback, Avicenna Members provided the European Commission with guidance on how to meet unmet medical needs, maintain a system of incentives, promote evidence generation tools for marketing authorisation of innovative medicines, and support and accelerate product development as well as authorisation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 25 May 2021 12:32:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-provides-feedback-on-the-eu-roadmap-on-the-evaluation-and-revision-of-the-general-.html The european commission publishes long-awaited draft regulation package on ai https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-publishes-long-awaited-draft-regulation-package-on-ai.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the end of April the European Commission published its long-awaited regulation package on AI, including new rules and actions to position Europe as a hub for trustworthy AI application. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 25 May 2021 12:38:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-publishes-long-awaited-draft-regulation-package-on-ai.html In the literature: selection of may https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-may.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Here are some interesting recently published paper from our community. If you read an interesting article, send it to us: we will insert it in this new website section! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 25 May 2021 17:37:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-may.html Eu health policy platform calls for proposals: 2021 thematic networks https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-health-policy-platform-calls-for-proposals-2021-thematic-networks.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission is inviting public health stakeholders to submit initiatives for anew cycle of Thematic Networks under the EU Health Policy Platform manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 May 2021 13:00:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-health-policy-platform-calls-for-proposals-2021-thematic-networks.html International master 2 "cardiac ep: electromechanical heart diseases" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/international-master-2-cardiac-ep-electromechanical-heart-diseases.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />for the academic year 2021-2022 at Bordeaux University. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 May 2021 16:31:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/international-master-2-cardiac-ep-electromechanical-heart-diseases.html Francesco regazzoni is the 2021 vph best thesis award winner https://www.vph-institute.org/news/francesco-regazzoni-is-the-2021-vph-best-thesis-award-winner.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The award consists of a money price and a plenary lecture at the VPH2021 Summer School held in Barcelona (and online) from 7 to 11th of June 2021. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:06:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/francesco-regazzoni-is-the-2021-vph-best-thesis-award-winner.html In the literature: selection of june https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-june.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This month we would like to highlight two papers that are the result of a joint effort of the VPHi community with different stakeholders. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:06:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-june.html Horizon europe work programme for 2021 - 2022 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-work-programme-for-2021-2022.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission has adopted the main work programme of Horizon Europe for the period 2021-2022, which outlines the objectives and specific topic areas that will receive a total of €14.7 billion in funding. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:17:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-work-programme-for-2021-2022.html Ec opens first european innovation council calls https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-opens-first-european-innovation-council-calls.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EC opened the first EIC Accelerator calls. The funding worth over €1 billion aims to help scale up start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses that have the potential to achieve high impact. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:25:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-opens-first-european-innovation-council-calls.html 2021 huiskes medal for biomechanics to prof. marco viceconti https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2021-huiskes-medal-for-biomechanics-to-prof-marco-viceconti.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 2021 Huiskes Medal for Biomechanics was awarded to VPHi honorary member Professor Marco Viceconti from University of Bologna. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:29:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2021-huiskes-medal-for-biomechanics-to-prof-marco-viceconti.html Report launched on national strategies for artificial intelligence in eu https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-launched-on-national-strategies-for-artificial-intelligence-in-eu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (JRC) recently published a new report on “National strategies on Artificial Intelligence: A European perspective,” overarching five main policy areas: human capital, from the lab to the market, networking, regulation, and infrastructure. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:48:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-launched-on-national-strategies-for-artificial-intelligence-in-eu.html Avicenna alliance gave its contribution to the ec’s public consultation surveys on the ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-gave-its-contribution-to-the-ec-s-public-consultation-surveys-on-the-european-heal.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />With this consultation, the European Commission seeked to gather input in the development of the legal framework for a European Health Data Space (EHDS). The creation of the EHDS has become a priority for the Commission as the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of having timely access to health data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:34:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-alliance-gave-its-contribution-to-the-ec-s-public-consultation-surveys-on-the-european-heal.html In the literature: selection of summer 2021 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-summer-2021.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This section highlights interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published something you want to share with the community, please let us know: we will include it in this section. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:57:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-summer-2021.html Insigneo institute and sano https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-institute-and-sano.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />VPHi board member the University of Sheffield, through the Insigneo Institute for in silico medicine, has connections with Polish supercomputer hosts Cyfronet in Krakow that go back many years, and which have involved multiple well-funded ventures, typically supported by the EC. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:16:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insigneo-institute-and-sano.html Who/europe releases report on transparency for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other health products https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-europe-releases-report-on-transparency-for-pharmaceuticals-vaccines-and-other-health-products.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />WHO/Europe has released a report reviewing the transparency measures of markets for medicines, vaccines, and other health products in the WHO European Region. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:35:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-europe-releases-report-on-transparency-for-pharmaceuticals-vaccines-and-other-health-products.html Beca committee discusses the european health data space, including digital twins and in silico https://www.vph-institute.org/news/beca-committee-discusses-the-european-health-data-space-including-digital-twins-and-in-silico.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the 9 September 2021 meeting of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) regarding the European Health Data Space (EHDS), both digital twins and in silico medicine were mentioned by the Commission. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:53:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/beca-committee-discusses-the-european-health-data-space-including-digital-twins-and-in-silico.html General assembly of the uk chapter of the vphi https://www.vph-institute.org/news/general-assembly-of-the-uk-chapter-of-the-vphi.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />After 2 years the General Assembly (GA) of the VPHi-UK chapter has met for the second time at the BioMedEng conference held in Sheffield on 6-7/09/21. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:15:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/general-assembly-of-the-uk-chapter-of-the-vphi.html In silico medicine is now in the ecdc regulation! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-is-now-in-the-ecdc-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The three amendments suggested by Avicenna to MEP Radan Kanev (EPP, BG) for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Regulation (ECDC) were adopted by the European Parliament on 14 September 2021 during the vote in plenary. This means that the amendments to the file adopted by the European Parliament as a whole feature computer modelling & simulation twice, and in silico and digital twin technologies for the first time! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sat, 25 Sep 2021 10:03:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-is-now-in-the-ecdc-regulation.html European health and digital executive agency adopts its 2021 annual work programme and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-health-and-digital-executive-agency-adopts-its-2021-annual-work-programme-and-announces-fun.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 9 August 2021, the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) adopted its 2021 annual work programme. The work programme outlines the calls under Horizon Europe and EU4Health that HaDEA will be responsible for. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 26 Sep 2021 17:52:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-health-and-digital-executive-agency-adopts-its-2021-annual-work-programme-and-announces-fun.html Vph 2021 best poster award winner https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-2021-best-poster-award-winner.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During VPH Summer School, the award committee selected Dr. Wahbi El Bouri, from the University of Liverpool as the winner of the "2021 Best VPHi Poster Award". Sincere congratulations Wahbi! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 26 Sep 2021 18:09:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-2021-best-poster-award-winner.html Join the 2022 vphi board of directors https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-2022-vphi-board-of-directors.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call to apply for a seat in the Board of Directors of the VPHi Institute is now open. Board members are selected to drive the Institute’s policy and define the annual activity plan the VPHi will focus over the year. Don't miss the opportunity to take an active role in guiding our Institute in 2022! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 26 Sep 2021 18:24:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-2022-vphi-board-of-directors.html The italian ministry of health publishes the document "pathways for the adoption of in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-italian-ministry-of-health-publishes-the-document-pathways-for-the-adoption-of-in-silico-medicin.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Written by the Superior Health Council, the document results from the work of some of the leading experts of in Silico medicine in Italy and aims to present its strengths, to allow faster adoption in the National Health System. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:21:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-italian-ministry-of-health-publishes-the-document-pathways-for-the-adoption-of-in-silico-medicin.html In the literature: selection of september https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-september.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Here are some interesting recently published paper from our community. If you read an interesting article, send it to us: we will insert it in this new website section! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:59:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-september.html Tools and technologies for a healthy society: funding opportunites https://www.vph-institute.org/news/tools-and-technologies-for-a-healthy-society-funding-opportunites.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Calls for proposals under this destination are directed to supporting activities that are enabling or contributing to one or several expected impacts of destination 5 “Unlocking the full potential of new tools, technologies and digital solutions for a healthy society”. Planned opening date 6th October 2021. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:20:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/tools-and-technologies-for-a-healthy-society-funding-opportunites.html Ema's white paper: guidelines for the inclusion of digital evidence in regulatory filings in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-s-white-paper-guidelines-for-the-inclusion-of-digital-evidence-in-regulatory-filings-in-the-phar.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The recent publication of the white paper developed by members of VPHi, EMA, national regulators and industry is a first step in the direction of clear guidelines for the inclusion of digital evidence in regulatory filings in the pharma domain. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:54:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-s-white-paper-guidelines-for-the-inclusion-of-digital-evidence-in-regulatory-filings-in-the-phar.html José manuel garcía-aznar joined the vphi board of trustees for 2021 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jose-manuel-garcia-aznar-joined-the-vphi-board-of-trustees-for-2021.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Many congratulations and best wishes for a profitable work from all the VPHi community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:14:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jose-manuel-garcia-aznar-joined-the-vphi-board-of-trustees-for-2021.html Vphi elections of the board of trustees: the call for candidates is now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-elections-of-the-board-of-trustees-the-call-for-candidates-is-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The mandate of the current members of the Board of Trustees will expire soon. All VPHi members in good standing are welcome to present a candidate for the upcoming elections. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:23:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-elections-of-the-board-of-trustees-the-call-for-candidates-is-now-open.html Public consultation for revision of the general pharmaceutical legislation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-for-revision-of-the-general-pharmaceutical-legislation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission opened the public consultation on the revision of the general pharmaceutical legislation in the form of a questionnaire. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:09:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-consultation-for-revision-of-the-general-pharmaceutical-legislation.html In the literature: selection of october https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-october.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Here are some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an interesting article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will insert it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:40:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-october.html Vacancies in embl barcelona https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancies-in-embl-barcelona.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />EMBL is looking for two new Group Leaders! One in the area of Theoretical Approaches to Tissue Biology and Disease Modelling, and another in the area of Organoids and in vitro tissues. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:02:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancies-in-embl-barcelona.html Ich guidelines "general considerations for clinical studies" released https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ich-guidelines-general-considerations-for-clinical-studies-released.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />ICH (International Council For Harmonisation Of Technical Requirements For Pharmaceuticals For Human Use) recently released the final version of the ICH E8(R1). This is the first time they specifically mention "Modelling and simulations" as a source of evidence in an official guideline. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:49:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ich-guidelines-general-considerations-for-clinical-studies-released.html The primage's project video is online https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-primage-s-project-video-is-online.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Explaining the Primage Project: more personalised, precise medical care for the most vulnerable. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:23:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-primage-s-project-video-is-online.html Envi committee adopts a report on the pharmaceutical strategy for europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/envi-committee-adopts-a-report-on-the-pharmaceutical-strategy-for-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted a Pharmaceutical Strategy. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:14:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/envi-committee-adopts-a-report-on-the-pharmaceutical-strategy-for-europe.html Introducing in silico medicine to the medical community of greece https://www.vph-institute.org/news/introducing-in-silico-medicine-to-the-medical-community-of-greece.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The new scientific, technological and progressively clinical domain of in silico medicine was introduced to the wider medical community of Greece by Prof. Stamatakos during the 6th Forum “Biosciences, Innovation, Technology and Cancer: From Prevention to Treatment. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:24:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/introducing-in-silico-medicine-to-the-medical-community-of-greece.html Webinar for members of the european parliament https://www.vph-institute.org/news/webinar-for-members-of-the-european-parliament.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance hosted a Members of European Parliament (MEP) webinar on 7th October to talk about what in silico medicine is and why it matters. Our Director Prof Liesbet Geris gave a great presentation and answered all the outstanding questions. The goal of the webinar was to increase MEP understanding of in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:59:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/webinar-for-members-of-the-european-parliament.html Prof. alejandro frangi awarded from miccai https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-alejandro-frangi-awarded-from-miccai.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Professor Alex Frangi has been elected as Fellow of the Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) Society, 2021. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:19:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-alejandro-frangi-awarded-from-miccai.html Phd position in computational mechanobiology of spinal surgery at the julius wolff institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-computational-mechanobiology-of-spinal-surgery-at-the-julius-wolff-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A PhD position is available within the Computational Mechanobiology Group at the Julius Wolff Institute (Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin). This position is funded through a research grant from the German Research Foundation (DFG) to investigate the mechanobiology of tissue regeneration following different spinal surgical interventions. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:37:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-computational-mechanobiology-of-spinal-surgery-at-the-julius-wolff-institute.html Job opportunities in leeds https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opportunities-in-leeds.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The University of Leeds opened different positions for Research Software Solutions Architect and Lecturers in Computer Science. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:25:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opportunities-in-leeds.html Beca report compromise amendments include ai and modelling https://www.vph-institute.org/news/beca-report-compromise-amendments-include-ai-and-modelling.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Have an insight on the compromise amendments on BECA report “Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer – towards a comprehensive and coordinated strategy,” related to computer modelling and simulation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:08:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/beca-report-compromise-amendments-include-ai-and-modelling.html Multi-sectoral stakeholders gather to discuss digital health governance at the world health summit https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multi-sectoral-stakeholders-gather-to-discuss-digital-health-governance-at-the-world-health-summit.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the World Health Summit, held online and in Berlin from 24 to 26 October, a report was launched concerning digital health governance structures. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:25:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multi-sectoral-stakeholders-gather-to-discuss-digital-health-governance-at-the-world-health-summit.html Vphi 2022 board of directors https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-2022-board-of-directors.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the General Assembly meeting held online on the 5th of November 2021, the 2022 Board of Directors has been formally approved. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:13:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-2022-board-of-directors.html In the literature: selection of november https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-november.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Here are some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an interesting article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will insert it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:24:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-november.html Phd positions in smart medical images at king’s college london https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-positions-in-smart-medical-images-at-king-s-college-london.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Join the comprehensive interdisciplinary PhD training programme in Medical Imaging led by Kings College of London and Imperial College. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:59:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-positions-in-smart-medical-images-at-king-s-college-london.html Call for bids vph2024 conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-vph2024-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Interested organisations should submit their proposal by March 7th, 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:33:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-vph2024-conference.html In silico medicine recommended to aid covid-19 rapid antigen detection test variant https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-recommended-to-aid-covid-19-rapid-antigen-detection-test-variant.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) released a 26 October update on the use of rapid antigen detection tests (RADT) for COVID-19 in the EU/EEA. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:30:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-recommended-to-aid-covid-19-rapid-antigen-detection-test-variant.html Iso technical specification https://www.vph-institute.org/news/iso-technical-specification.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In October 2021 the ISO Technical Specification draft "Biotechnology — Recommendations and requirements for predictive computational models in personalized medicine research — Part 1: Guidelines for constructing, verifying and validating models" has been approved as new work item proposal by the Technical Committee ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:39:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/iso-technical-specification.html Griffith medal 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/griffith-medal-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Operational Research Society awarded the Griffith Medal 2020 to a paper presented by Terry Young, Sada Soorapanth, Jim Wilkerson, Lance Millburg, Todd Roberts and David Morgareidge entitled “The costs and value of modelling-based design in healthcare delivery: five case studies from the US” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:17:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/griffith-medal-2020.html European commission releases work programme 2022 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-releases-work-programme-2022.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Work Programme describes the key initiatives for the upcoming year, and it aims to deliver on the Commission’s six headline ambitions, one of which is "A Europe fit for the digital age". manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:24:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-releases-work-programme-2022.html Report from the 5th barcelona vph summer school https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-from-the-5th-barcelona-vph-summer-school.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This year, we had the pleasure to welcome 19 speakers and 140+ attendees, from different international Institutions, with 16 lectures & workshops. Find out more all the details about the last edition. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:21:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-from-the-5th-barcelona-vph-summer-school.html Beca adopts ini report on strengthening europe in the fight against cancer https://www.vph-institute.org/news/beca-adopts-ini-report-on-strengthening-europe-in-the-fight-against-cancer.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) has officially adopted its own initiative (INI) report on how to strengthen the EU’s role in the fight against cancer. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:47:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/beca-adopts-ini-report-on-strengthening-europe-in-the-fight-against-cancer.html Agreement on strengthened european centre for disease prevention and control: council and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/agreement-on-strengthened-european-centre-for-disease-prevention-and-control-council-and-european-pa.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 November 2021, the Council and European Parliament agreed to renew the strengthened mandate of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:09:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/agreement-on-strengthened-european-centre-for-disease-prevention-and-control-council-and-european-pa.html Agreement on data governance act is reached by parliament and council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/agreement-on-data-governance-act-is-reached-by-parliament-and-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on a Data Governance Act (DGA). The overarching goal of the act is to establish a new European form of data governance that encourages exchange and innovation while also building trust. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:21:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/agreement-on-data-governance-act-is-reached-by-parliament-and-council.html Vph 2022 conference: call for abstract is now open https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-2022-conference-call-for-abstract-is-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The abstract submission for the VPH2022 conference is now open! Deadline 18 March 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:29:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph-2022-conference-call-for-abstract-is-now-open.html Mdic's science of patient input program announces the release of its digital health survey results. https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mdic-s-science-of-patient-input-program-announces-the-release-of-its-digital-health-survey-results.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />More than 200 participants completed the survey and fifteen of those were interviewed, allowing MDCI to identify themes and provide an overview summary highlighting major trends and themes. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:57:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mdic-s-science-of-patient-input-program-announces-the-release-of-its-digital-health-survey-results.html In the literature: selection of december https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-december.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Here are some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an interesting article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will insert it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:39:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-december.html Job opportunity: research associate in cardiovascular medicine at east anglia university https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opportunity-research-associate-in-cardiovascular-medicine-at-east-anglia-university.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Closing date: 10 January 2022. Full-time, fixed term for 4 years. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:20:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opportunity-research-associate-in-cardiovascular-medicine-at-east-anglia-university.html Machine learning offers more targeted analysis of breast cancer https://www.vph-institute.org/news/machine-learning-offers-more-targeted-analysis-of-breast-cancer.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The next step, say the researchers, is to extend the model for multiclass classification of breast cancer to detect cancer subtypes in addition to classifying benign and malignant tissues. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:45:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/machine-learning-offers-more-targeted-analysis-of-breast-cancer.html News from our members: "a step forward in the fight against lower back pain: integrating ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/news-from-our-members-a-step-forward-in-the-fight-against-lower-back-pain-integrating-experiments-an.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Research by Laura Baumgartner of the BCN MedTech Unit combines experimental research with mathematical and computational techniques to predict intervertebral disc degeneration. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:56:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/news-from-our-members-a-step-forward-in-the-fight-against-lower-back-pain-integrating-experiments-an.html In silico talks series by in silico trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-talks-series-by-in-silico-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On InSilicoTrials Youtube Channel you can find an interesting series of interviews with the main researchers and protagonists of the in silico community. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:39:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-talks-series-by-in-silico-trials.html Current eu funding opportunities for in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/current-eu-funding-opportunities-for-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission launched a next set of calls for proposals in the 2021-2022 work programme. These calls complement the previously published work programmes of Horizon Europe and EU4Health. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:52:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/current-eu-funding-opportunities-for-in-silico-medicine.html Phd position in computational cardiovascular biomechanics at university of glasgow https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-computational-cardiovascular-biomechanics-at-university-of-glasgow.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The deadline for applications is 31 January 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:18:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-in-computational-cardiovascular-biomechanics-at-university-of-glasgow.html Postdoc position in computer modeling and simulation at university of catania https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoc-position-in-computer-modeling-and-simulation-at-university-of-catania.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the Drug and Health Sciences Department of the University of Catania (Italy), in Silico World Project is offering a postdoc to be employed in modeling and simulation through in silico trials Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) methodologies for drug efficacy evaluation and safety. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:13:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoc-position-in-computer-modeling-and-simulation-at-university-of-catania.html Come join the vphi team https://www.vph-institute.org/news/come-join-the-vphi-team.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH institute is looking for a motivated person to reinforce the team and help to build the in silico medicine ecosystem. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:06:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/come-join-the-vphi-team.html 2022 vphi best thesis award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-vphi-best-thesis-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 30 April 2022 - for theses defended between 1/1/2021 and 31/12/2021 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:10:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-vphi-best-thesis-award.html Job opportunity: full professor / chair in biomechanics at university of sheffield https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opportunity-full-professor-chair-in-biomechanics-at-university-of-sheffield.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The University of Sheffield is seeking to appoint one Chair of international renown to provide academic leadership in biomechanics, with a particular interest in extending capabilities in the areas of musculoskeletal modelling, experimental tissue biomechanics, multiscale and data-driven computational modelling. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:45:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opportunity-full-professor-chair-in-biomechanics-at-university-of-sheffield.html Get to know the students committee members: satanik mukherjee https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-students-committee-members-satanik-mukherjee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our program outcome is to help VPHi's members get to know one another better and involve more and more students in this group, contributing significantly to the Institute's life and the in-silico community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:43:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-students-committee-members-satanik-mukherjee.html Avicenna contributes to eu consultation on the pharmaceutical legislation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-contributes-to-eu-consultation-on-the-pharmaceutical-legislation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance has officially submitted its contributions to both the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of the EU general pharmaceuticals legislation as well as DG SANTE’s accompanying study. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:45:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/avicenna-contributes-to-eu-consultation-on-the-pharmaceutical-legislation.html Scientific committee on consumer safety discusses standardised framework for physiologically ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/scientific-committee-on-consumer-safety-discusses-standardised-framework-for-physiologically-based-p.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The highlights of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)’s Working Group on Methodologies 29 November meeting, have been recently published. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:50:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/scientific-committee-on-consumer-safety-discusses-standardised-framework-for-physiologically-based-p.html The european parliament endorsed the agreement with the eu council on the health technology ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-parliament-endorsed-the-agreement-with-the-eu-council-on-the-health-technology-assessme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 December 2021, the European Parliament endorsed the agreement with the EU Council on Health Technology Assessments (HTA). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:54:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-parliament-endorsed-the-agreement-with-the-eu-council-on-the-health-technology-assessme.html Isi health - ku leuven institute has kicked off https://www.vph-institute.org/news/isi-health-ku-leuven-institute-has-kicked-off.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />iSi Health is a brand new, interdisciplinary institute at KU Leuven aiming to bring physics-based modelling from bench- to bed-side. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:32:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/isi-health-ku-leuven-institute-has-kicked-off.html 2022 eu4health work programme adopted to invest over €835 million in health https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-eu4health-work-programme-adopted-to-invest-over-835-million-in-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 January 2022 the Commission has adopted the second EU4Health work programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:20:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-eu4health-work-programme-adopted-to-invest-over-835-million-in-health.html In the literature: selection of january https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-january.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Here are some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an interesting article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will insert it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:08:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-january.html Postdoctoral research manager for isi health - ku leuven istitute of physics-based modeling for ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-research-manager-for-isi-health-ku-leuven-istitute-of-physics-based-modeling-for-in-sil.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />iSi Health is a recently approved KU Leuven Institute. The institute is looking for a postdoctoral research manager who will take a leading role in developing iSi Health together with the board of directors. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:45:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-research-manager-for-isi-health-ku-leuven-istitute-of-physics-based-modeling-for-in-sil.html Vacancy at the isi health - ku leuven institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-at-the-isi-health-ku-leuven-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The iSi Health - KU Leuven Institute of physics-based modeling for In Silico Health is hiring a postdoctoral research manager. Application deadline: March 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:41:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-at-the-isi-health-ku-leuven-institute.html Report on ema webinar: regulatory science research need (rsrn) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-ema-webinar-regulatory-science-research-need-rsrn.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />For the first time, EMA has issued a list of regulatory science topics that need further research to close gaps and improve medicine development and evaluation to enable access to innovative medicines for patients. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:19:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/report-on-ema-webinar-regulatory-science-research-need-rsrn.html Your support to vphi for 2022 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/your-support-to-vphi-for-2022.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Also in 2022, we ask you to support the VPH Institute by renewing your membership. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:14:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/your-support-to-vphi-for-2022.html Job opportunities at university of valencia https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opportunities-at-university-of-valencia.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Cardiac Modeling Group of the Electronics Engineering Department is looking for two highly motivated Postdoctoral or PreDoctoral candidates. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:59:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/job-opportunities-at-university-of-valencia.html Envi committee meeting - presentation of the french presidency’s health priorities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/envi-committee-meeting-presentation-of-the-french-presidency-s-health-priorities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the ENVI committee meeting of 27 January, the French Minister for Solidarity and Health, Olivier Véran, presented the health priorities from the Council Presidency’s programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:06:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/envi-committee-meeting-presentation-of-the-french-presidency-s-health-priorities.html Aida committee meeting - exchange with french minister, ai study, and draft report https://www.vph-institute.org/news/aida-committee-meeting-exchange-with-french-minister-ai-study-and-draft-report.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The AIDA Committee meeting took place on 10 February 2022. The meeting saw an exchange with French Minister of Digital Affairs, Cedric O, the presentation of a study on EU legislation in the digital field and a final exchange on the draft report on artificial intelligence (AI) in a digital age as well as its amendments manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:12:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/aida-committee-meeting-exchange-with-french-minister-ai-study-and-draft-report.html Eu introduces new standardisation strategy linked to research https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-introduces-new-standardisation-strategy-linked-to-research.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 2 February 2022 the European Commission presented a new Standardisation Strategy. The goal of the strategy is to strengthen the EU’s competitiveness by setting better standards that can, amongst other things, foster innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:15:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-introduces-new-standardisation-strategy-linked-to-research.html Fda's draft guidance: "credibility of computational modeling and simulation in medical ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-s-draft-guidance-credibility-of-computational-modeling-and-simulation-in-medical-device-submissi.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The FDA has issued a Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff entitled “Assessing the Credibility of Computational Modeling and Simulation in Medical Device Submissions" that is open for comments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:19:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-s-draft-guidance-credibility-of-computational-modeling-and-simulation-in-medical-device-submissi.html Latest job opportunities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/latest-job-opportunities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Have access to several job opportunities recently highlighted by our community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:20:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/latest-job-opportunities.html Funded phd opportunities at the university of leicester https://www.vph-institute.org/news/funded-phd-opportunities-at-the-university-of-leicester.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The University of Leicester is providing 4 fully-funded PhD studentships as part of Laboratory for Multiscale Emergent Bioengineering. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:29:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/funded-phd-opportunities-at-the-university-of-leicester.html Post-doctoral job opportunity at merln institute, maastricht university https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doctoral-job-opportunity-at-merln-institute-maastricht-university.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Post-doctoral position for the project 'Computational modeling of the cell-matrix interface' at the Department of Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering (cBITE) at the MERLN Institute, Maastricht University. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:37:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/post-doctoral-job-opportunity-at-merln-institute-maastricht-university.html Research position for simcardiotest project (post-doc or pre-doc) at universitat politecnica ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-position-for-simcardiotest-project-post-doc-or-pre-doc-at-universitat-politecnica-valencia.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" /> The candidates will be contracted for three years and working in the frame of the EU funded research project: “Simulation of Cardiac Devices & Drugs for in-silico Testing and Certification” (SimCardioTest), Call H2020-SC1-DTH-2018-2020, Research and Innovation Action (Topic SC1-DTH-06-2020). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:46:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/research-position-for-simcardiotest-project-post-doc-or-pre-doc-at-universitat-politecnica-valencia.html Researchers develop highly accurate modeling tool to predict covid-19 risk https://www.vph-institute.org/news/researchers-develop-highly-accurate-modeling-tool-to-predict-covid-19-risk.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At USC, researchers are advocating for a new approach to predict the chance of infection from COVID-19: combining anonymized cellphone location data with mobility patterns - broad patterns of how people move from place to place. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:50:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/researchers-develop-highly-accurate-modeling-tool-to-predict-covid-19-risk.html In the literature: selection of february https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-february.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an interesting article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will insert it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:56:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-selection-of-february.html Get to know the students committee members: zeynep karagoz https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-students-committee-members-zeynep-karagoz.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />With this newsletter segment, we want to help VPHi's members get to know one another better and involve more and more students in this group, contributing significantly to the Institute's life and the in-silico community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:18:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-students-committee-members-zeynep-karagoz.html Edith: an ecosystem for digital twins in healthcare in europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-an-ecosystem-for-digital-twins-in-healthcare-in-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />VPHI has successfully driven the submission process of the EDITH proposal to respond to the Digital Europe call for a CSA on "An ecosystem for digital twins in healthcare" with deadline 22 of February 2022. Regardless of the outcome of this bid, the discussions between the different communities involved in digital twins for health will be continued to exploit the many synergies and accelerate the adoption of in silico technologies in healthcare. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:50:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-an-ecosystem-for-digital-twins-in-healthcare-in-europe.html Keep contributing to vphi activities! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/keep-contributing-to-vphi-activities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We are proud to share with you all what we have achieved in the year just ended and we want to achieve even greater results in the year just begun. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:57:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/keep-contributing-to-vphi-activities.html In silico talks by in silico trials https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-talks-by-in-silico-trials.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On InSilicoTrials Youtube Channel you can find an interesting series of interviews with the main researchers and protagonists of the in silico community. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:16:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-talks-by-in-silico-trials.html Simcardiotest workshop on verification & validation of in-silico models a european effort: ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/simcardiotest-workshop-on-verification-validation-of-in-silico-models-a-european-effort-presentation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The workshop took place on 8 February 2022 and was a success: more than one hundred attendees and many interesting ideas from the speakers. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:26:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/simcardiotest-workshop-on-verification-validation-of-in-silico-models-a-european-effort-presentation.html Early career group leader in computational and theoretical biology at francis crick institute https://www.vph-institute.org/news/early-career-group-leader-in-computational-and-theoretical-biology-at-francis-crick-institute.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Crick Institute is currently recruiting specifically for early-career group leaders working in “Computational and theoretical biology”. Building a strong base in this area, which has been weakened by recent GL departures, is important for the Cricks interdisciplinary research agenda. The positions come with a very attractive core-funded research package. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:09:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/early-career-group-leader-in-computational-and-theoretical-biology-at-francis-crick-institute.html The avicenna alliance days 2022 attracted 250 people https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-avicenna-alliance-days-2022-attracted-250-people.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Delegates from regulatory authorities, leading academic organizations and innovative companies converged to the Avicenna Alliance 2022 Days to review progress and plan the journey ahead of us towards in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:37:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-avicenna-alliance-days-2022-attracted-250-people.html Get to know the vphi students committee members: mojtaba barzegari https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-vphi-students-committee-members-mojtaba-barzegari.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />With this series of interviews, we want to help VPHi's members get to know one another and involve more and more students in this group, contributing significantly to the Institute's life and the in silico community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:54:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-vphi-students-committee-members-mojtaba-barzegari.html Parliament adopts a proposal for the creation of a special committee on covid-19 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/parliament-adopts-a-proposal-for-the-creation-of-a-special-committee-on-covid-19.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the European Parliament’s Plenary session in Strasbourg, the Parliament adopted a proposal for the creation of a Special Committee on “COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:24:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/parliament-adopts-a-proposal-for-the-creation-of-a-special-committee-on-covid-19.html Ema launches real-world evidence initiative "darwin eu" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-launches-real-world-evidence-initiative-darwin-eu.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Data Analysis and Real-World Interrogation Network (DARWIN) will provide timely and reliable evidence on the use, safety and effectiveness of medicines for human use, including vaccines, from real world healthcare databases across the European Union (EU). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:31:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-launches-real-world-evidence-initiative-darwin-eu.html European innovation council 2022 work programme – first calls published https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-innovation-council-2022-work-programme-first-calls-published.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 1 March 2022 the Commission opened funding opportunities worth over €1.7 billion under the European Innovation Council (EIC). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:57:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-innovation-council-2022-work-programme-first-calls-published.html In the literature: march highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-march-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:18:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-march-highlights.html Insilicouk network survey #2- estimating the first areas of impact of in silico trials and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilicouk-network-survey-2-estimating-the-first-areas-of-impact-of-in-silico-trials-and-their-volum.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In its second survey, InSilicoUK wants to understand which therapeutic areas and technologies will see the biggest impact of in silico trials and sizing its potential economic impact manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:47:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilicouk-network-survey-2-estimating-the-first-areas-of-impact-of-in-silico-trials-and-their-volum.html New ebook on "multiscale modeling to tackle the complexity of load-bearing organ and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-ebook-on-multiscale-modeling-to-tackle-the-complexity-of-load-bearing-organ-and-tissue-regulatio.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This new ebook published by Frontiers and edited by Jerome Noailly at all, collects 19 papers from worldwide specialists in the simulation of biomechanics- and mechanobiology-related mechanisms involved in tissue homeostasis regulation and/or in the pathophysiology of specific disorders. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:34:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-ebook-on-multiscale-modeling-to-tackle-the-complexity-of-load-bearing-organ-and-tissue-regulatio.html Escience center - lorentz competition on digital twins https://www.vph-institute.org/news/escience-center-lorentz-competition-on-digital-twins.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />​The Netherlands eScience Center and the Lorentz Center are looking for researchers who want to join the eScience Center - Lorentz Competition 2022 to organize a workshop in the second half of 2023. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:28:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/escience-center-lorentz-competition-on-digital-twins.html Received 3 bids for the vph2024 conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/received-3-bids-for-the-vph2024-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call for bids for the organisation of the VPH2024 conference closed on 28 Feb 2022. 3 strong proposals have been submitted and will now be evaluated by the board of directors of the VPH institute. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:11:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/received-3-bids-for-the-vph2024-conference.html Vacancy: in silico regulatory scientist https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-in-silico-regulatory-scientist.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Voice Consulting Life Sciences (VCLS) is looking for a Regulatory Scientist specialised in in silico to join their French team in Boulogne, Paris manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:17:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vacancy-in-silico-regulatory-scientist.html Data act & amended rules on the legal protection of databases https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-act-amended-rules-on-the-legal-protection-of-databases.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has published its Proposal for a Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data, also known as the “Data Act”, on which stakeholders can provide short feedback until 14 May. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:47:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-act-amended-rules-on-the-legal-protection-of-databases.html Commission seeks candidates for the european research council’s (erc) scientific council https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-seeks-candidates-for-the-european-research-council-s-erc-scientific-council.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Interested candidates can submit their application through until 6 May. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:56:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-seeks-candidates-for-the-european-research-council-s-erc-scientific-council.html Chemicals legislation – revision of reach regulation to help achieve a toxic-free environment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chemicals-legislation-revision-of-reach-regulation-to-help-achieve-a-toxic-free-environment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has opened a feedback period on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (440/2008), which lists the approved methods for testing chemicals. The goal of updating this act is to reduce the amount of animal testing for chemicals. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:25:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chemicals-legislation-revision-of-reach-regulation-to-help-achieve-a-toxic-free-environment.html Get to know the vphi students committee members: christian spieker https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-vphi-students-committee-members-christian-spieker.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />With this series of interviews, we want to help VPHi's members get to know one another and involve more and more students in this group, contributing significantly to the Institute's life and the in silico community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:57:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-vphi-students-committee-members-christian-spieker.html Nice talks: "the evidence standards framework for digital health technologies" https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nice-talks-the-evidence-standards-framework-for-digital-health-technologies.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />NICE Talks is the podcast from UK's National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The podcast brings the stories behind NICE's work to improve outcomes for people using the NHS and other public health and social care services through evidence-based guidance. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:04:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nice-talks-the-evidence-standards-framework-for-digital-health-technologies.html Vphi submits feedback to the fda on the draft guidance document https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-submits-feedback-to-the-fda-on-the-draft-guidance-document.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In collaboration with the In Silico World (ISW) and SIMCor consortia, the VPH Institute has provided feedback to FDA on the draft guidance for Assessing the Credibility of Computational Modeling and Simulation in Medical Device Submissions. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:55:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-submits-feedback-to-the-fda-on-the-draft-guidance-document.html "exascale for biomedical smes" webinar series https://www.vph-institute.org/news/exascale-for-biomedical-smes-webinar-series.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In May 2022, the CompBioMed Centre of Excellence will start its new webinar series on "Exascale for biomedical SMEs" organized with the endorsement of the VPH Institute and Avicenna Alliance. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:14:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/exascale-for-biomedical-smes-webinar-series.html In the literature: april highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-april-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:41:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-april-highlights.html Eu artificial intelligence act https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-artificial-intelligence-act.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On Friday 21 April 2022 the European Parliament and Council published an explanatory memorandum accompanying the proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:08:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-artificial-intelligence-act.html Call for papers for a special collection on advances on in silico trials of medical products: ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-for-a-special-collection-on-advances-on-in-silico-trials-of-medical-products-evidenc.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" /> This is a running collection with no formal deadline, but initial submissions are encouraged by August 1st 2022 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:14:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-for-a-special-collection-on-advances-on-in-silico-trials-of-medical-products-evidenc.html 2022 best vphi student award https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-best-vphi-student-award.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 20 July 2022 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 03 May 2022 13:38:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-best-vphi-student-award.html European health data space proposal published https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-health-data-space-proposal-published.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 3rd May 2022, the European Commission launched the proposal for a Regulation for the European Health Data Space (“EHDS”), one of the central building blocks of a strong European Health Union. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 May 2022 16:51:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-health-data-space-proposal-published.html Artificial intelligence in a digital age report adopted in plenary https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-in-a-digital-age-report-adopted-in-plenary.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Parliament’s Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA) adopted a report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) which emphasised that the digital transition in the EU must be human-centric and compatible with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 16 May 2022 17:05:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-in-a-digital-age-report-adopted-in-plenary.html In silico psycho-oncology https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-psycho-oncology.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Predicting resilience and effective adaptation to breast cancer to help women to BOUNCE Back (Project BOUNCE): the role of VPHi members. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 17 May 2022 16:00:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-psycho-oncology.html Insist final videos on project outcomes https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insist-final-videos-on-project-outcomes.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The In Silico Clinical Trials for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke (INSIST) project has come to the end. For its final meeting (April 7-8 2022 in Amsterdam) a set of videos were recorded to highlight the work done during the project. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 17 May 2022 16:48:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insist-final-videos-on-project-outcomes.html In the literature: may highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-may-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 19 May 2022 13:44:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-may-highlights.html Special issue of the vph2020 conference: “virtual physiological human: when models, methods ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-of-the-vph2020-conference-virtual-physiological-human-when-models-methods-and-experime.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This special issue, edited by Irene E. Vignon-Clementel et al, was published in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 19 May 2022 14:08:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/special-issue-of-the-vph2020-conference-virtual-physiological-human-when-models-methods-and-experime.html Get to know the vphi students committee members: robyn may https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-vphi-students-committee-members-robyn-may.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />With this series of interviews, we want to help VPHi's members get to know one another and involve more and more students in this group, contributing significantly to the Institute's life and the in silico community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 May 2022 11:13:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-vphi-students-committee-members-robyn-may.html Our vphi executive director, prof liesbet geris, wins one of five astrazeneca awards 2021 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/our-vphi-executive-director-prof-liesbet-geris-wins-one-of-five-astrazeneca-awards-2021.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The award is given for her research into the development of new in silico strategies, using numerical models, in the field of tissue engineering. Sincere congratulations from the in silico community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 May 2022 11:32:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/our-vphi-executive-director-prof-liesbet-geris-wins-one-of-five-astrazeneca-awards-2021.html 2023 stakeholders' targeted consultation on eu4health priorities, strategic orientations and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2023-stakeholders-targeted-consultation-on-eu4health-priorities-strategic-orientations-and-needs-is-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission launched a 6-week targeted consultation on the priorities, strategic orientations and needs for the 2023 EU4Health programme. Contribution deadline: 27 June 2022 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 May 2022 11:45:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2023-stakeholders-targeted-consultation-on-eu4health-priorities-strategic-orientations-and-needs-is-.html "the role of in silico medicine in diabetes" a workshop by aifa in collaboration with vphi https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-role-of-in-silico-medicine-in-diabetes-a-workshop-by-aifa-in-collaboration-with-vphi.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The workshop has been held in Rome in AIFA headquarters and streamed online on YouTube manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:43:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-role-of-in-silico-medicine-in-diabetes-a-workshop-by-aifa-in-collaboration-with-vphi.html Vphi best poster award 2022 won by marie sklodowska-curie phd fellow sofia tseranidou https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-best-poster-award-2022-won-by-marie-sklodowska-curie-phd-fellow-sofia-tseranidou.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Every year during the VPH Summer School, one of our student members has the opportunity to get recognized for their research with the Best Poster award, just as PhD student Sofia Tseranidou has been awarded during the 2022 edition for her poster on “Nucleus pulposus cell network modelling in early intervertebral disc degeneration”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:17:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-best-poster-award-2022-won-by-marie-sklodowska-curie-phd-fellow-sofia-tseranidou.html European council ministers discuss european health data space proposal https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-council-ministers-discuss-european-health-data-space-proposal.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 June 2022, the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council held a meeting to discuss the European Health Data Space proposal published on 3 May 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:25:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-council-ministers-discuss-european-health-data-space-proposal.html Get to know the vphi students committee members: timothy weaving https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-vphi-students-committee-members-timothy-weaving.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />With this series of interviews, we want to help VPHi's members get to know one another and involve more and more students in this group, contributing significantly to the Institute's life and the in silico community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:01:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/get-to-know-the-vphi-students-committee-members-timothy-weaving.html Postdoctoral research associate in computational cardiovascular science at university of oxford https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-computational-cardiovascular-science-at-university-of-oxford.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 4 July 2022 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:54:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-computational-cardiovascular-science-at-university-of-oxford.html In the literature: june highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-june-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:00:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-june-highlights.html Biodeg: a finite element software for the simulation of the corrosion and biodegradation ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/biodeg-a-finite-element-software-for-the-simulation-of-the-corrosion-and-biodegradation-process-in-m.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi is very happy to announce that the computational model developed by our student committee member, Mojtaba Barzegari (KU Leuven), during his PhD is now a stand-alone software! Our congratulations! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:18:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/biodeg-a-finite-element-software-for-the-simulation-of-the-corrosion-and-biodegradation-process-in-m.html The vph summer school closes its 6th edition with the quaes-upf roundtable "good practices ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-summer-school-closes-its-6th-edition-with-the-quaes-upf-roundtable-good-practices-and-ethics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 27 May 2022 in the afternoon, the 6th VPH Summer School hosted a Roundtable which gathered internationally renowned experts from the public and private sector, as well as, patients’ representatives, to discuss good practices and ethics in in silico medicine and e-Health manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:38:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-summer-school-closes-its-6th-edition-with-the-quaes-upf-roundtable-good-practices-and-ethics.html Oncngs pre-commercial procurement - european call for the future next generation sequencing ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/oncngs-pre-commercial-procurement-european-call-for-the-future-next-generation-sequencing-ngs-soluti.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The oncNGS project will launch a new Call for Tender soon and organises a Suppliers Information Day on 29 June 2022 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:17:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/oncngs-pre-commercial-procurement-european-call-for-the-future-next-generation-sequencing-ngs-soluti.html Mydigitaltwin: exploratory research report https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mydigitaltwin-exploratory-research-report.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In 2020, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) funded, through its Exploratory Research programme, the project “MyDigitalTwin –Trusted Personal Digital Twins in a Transformed Society”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:19:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/mydigitaltwin-exploratory-research-report.html European research and innovation days 2022 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-research-and-innovation-days-2022.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />European Research and Innovation Days is the European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:25:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-research-and-innovation-days-2022.html New exascale era for european supercomputing for health uses https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-exascale-era-for-european-supercomputing-for-health-uses.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />0n 15 June 2022 the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) announced the selection of five new sites which will host the next generation of European supercomputers, including the first European exascale supercomputer, JUPITER. These new systems will power new applications in a wide range of areas, from designing medicines and new materials to fighting climate change. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:31:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-exascale-era-for-european-supercomputing-for-health-uses.html Open call for the vphi board of directors https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-the-vphi-board-of-directors.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Are you interested to join the VPHi Board of Directors? Board members drive the Institute’s policy and define the annual activity plan. Have an active role in guiding the VPHi in 2023! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:07:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-call-for-the-vphi-board-of-directors.html Who and i-dair signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing international research ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-and-i-dair-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-aimed-at-enhancing-international-research-in-dig.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 6 July 2022 the World Health Organization and the International Digital Health and AI Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the objective of promoting international research in digital health and artificial intelligence. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:41:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-and-i-dair-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-aimed-at-enhancing-international-research-in-dig.html Ecr publishes an in-depth analysis of research projects funded under the horizon 2020 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ecr-publishes-an-in-depth-analysis-of-research-projects-funded-under-the-horizon-2020.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 14 July 2022 a new in-depth analysis of all research projects funded by the European Research Council under the Horizon 2020 research and innovation framework programme has been made public. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:48:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ecr-publishes-an-in-depth-analysis-of-research-projects-funded-under-the-horizon-2020.html Ec publishes summary report on the use of animals for scientific purposes in 2019 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-publishes-summary-report-on-the-use-of-animals-for-scientific-purposes-in-2019.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 17 July 2022 the European Commission published a summary report on the statistics on the use of animals for scientific purposes in the Member States of the European Union and Norway in 2019. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:55:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ec-publishes-summary-report-on-the-use-of-animals-for-scientific-purposes-in-2019.html Erc announces its work programme for 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-announces-its-work-programme-for-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Research Council (ERC) recently announced the publication of its Work Programme for 2023. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:58:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/erc-announces-its-work-programme-for-2023.html Open postdoc position on causal data analysis of in-silico trials in the inria team epione https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-postdoc-position-on-causal-data-analysis-of-in-silico-trials-in-the-inria-team-epione.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 18 September 2022 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:07:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-postdoc-position-on-causal-data-analysis-of-in-silico-trials-in-the-inria-team-epione.html Phd position at university of bologna to develop personalized digital twins https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-at-university-of-bologna-to-develop-personalized-digital-twins.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 2 August 2022 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:59:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-at-university-of-bologna-to-develop-personalized-digital-twins.html Survey on ai in pediatric cancer https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-on-ai-in-pediatric-cancer.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" /> EU4CHILD, a project which aims to provide top-quality, evidence-based AI services to accelerate an early diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and care of children with cancer, has created a short survey to better understand the needs of their stakeholders. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:59:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-on-ai-in-pediatric-cancer.html Prof georgios stamatakos gets interviewed by the yuan on the globally acknowledged emergence of ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-georgios-stamatakos-gets-interviewed-by-the-yuan-on-the-globally-acknowledged-emergence-of-in-s.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our VPHi member, Prof Stamatakos, released an interview for the Chinese and International platform of the technology and industry community “THE YUAN” on the emergence and the shaping of in silico medicine and its current status. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:32:21 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/prof-georgios-stamatakos-gets-interviewed-by-the-yuan-on-the-globally-acknowledged-emergence-of-in-s.html Large-scale skills partnership for the digital ecosystem https://www.vph-institute.org/news/large-scale-skills-partnership-for-the-digital-ecosystem.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 July 2022, with the support of the Commission, EU associations, companies, organisations, trade unions, universities, training providers and national federations set up a new partnership for skills in the digital ecosystem. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:09:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/large-scale-skills-partnership-for-the-digital-ecosystem.html In the literature: summer highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-summer-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:00:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-summer-highlights.html Open postdoc position at university of liège https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-postdoc-position-at-university-of-liege.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Starting date 1 October 2022 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:33:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-postdoc-position-at-university-of-liege.html The vphi is hiring: come and join our technology, regulatory science and policy team! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-is-hiring-come-and-join-our-technology-regulatory-science-and-policy-team.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH institute is looking for 2 motivated persons with a background in computer modeling and simulation, digital twins, artificial intelligence or health data to reinforce the team and help to build the ecosystem for digital twins in healthcare. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:58:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-is-hiring-come-and-join-our-technology-regulatory-science-and-policy-team.html The vphi is hiring: come and join our communication team! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-is-hiring-come-and-join-our-communication-team.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH institute is looking for 2 motivated persons (a social scientist and a science communicator) to reinforce the team and help to build the ecosystem for digital twins in healthcare. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:01:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-is-hiring-come-and-join-our-communication-team.html Join the new vphi student committee https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-new-vphi-student-committee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call for participation for the new VPHi Young Scientists Committee (ex student committee) is now open! We are looking for motivated PhD students and postdocs up to 2 year after obtaining their PhD with interest in in silico medicine research willing to actively participate in the life of the community. Application deadline: 15 Nov 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:25:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-new-vphi-student-committee.html Help us by answering our online survey! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/help-us-by-answering-our-online-survey.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We would like to hear from you to build a stronger community! Send us your opinion via the survey! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:57:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/help-us-by-answering-our-online-survey.html The vphi best student award 2022 goes to mojtaba barzegari from ku leuven https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-best-student-award-2022-goes-to-mojtaba-barzegari-from-ku-leuven.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the plenary Award Ceremony on the last day of the VPH 2022 Conference, Mojtaba and the other three finalists presented their work to the entire assembly before the official announcement of the winner. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:40:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-best-student-award-2022-goes-to-mojtaba-barzegari-from-ku-leuven.html Vphi students meet their mentors at vph2022 conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-students-meet-their-mentors-at-vph2022-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Student Committee organised a networking session in which students had the opportunity to interact with Senior members of the Community during VPH 2022 Conference. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:33:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-students-meet-their-mentors-at-vph2022-conference.html In the literature: october highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-october-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:41:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-october-highlights.html Jinkō the first collaborative clinical trial simulation platform https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jink-the-first-collaborative-clinical-trial-simulation-platform.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Using in silico trials based on mechanistic models, the jinkō platform predicts clinical outcomes before trials in human subjects. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:17:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jink-the-first-collaborative-clinical-trial-simulation-platform.html Informal meeting of ministers of health (6-7 september) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/informal-meeting-of-ministers-of-health-6-7-september.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />At the event, the Presidency of the Council, EU Health Ministers, high-level EU officials as well as representatives from Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland gathered to discuss a series of issues related to EU health policies. Particular emphasis has been put on oncology and the fight against cancer. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:43:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/informal-meeting-of-ministers-of-health-6-7-september.html Bigdata heart project puts forward a framework to enhance the reliability and quality of ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bigdata-heart-project-puts-forward-a-framework-to-enhance-the-reliability-and-quality-of-studies-tha.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The launch of this multi-stakeholder framework - The CODE-EHR Minimum Standards Framework - aims at improving clinical research using real-world data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:49:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/bigdata-heart-project-puts-forward-a-framework-to-enhance-the-reliability-and-quality-of-studies-tha.html History of science: the birth of the digital twin in oncology and the development of the ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/history-of-science-the-birth-of-the-digital-twin-in-oncology-and-the-development-of-the-oncosimulato.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Presentation of the 1st early digital twin in oncology and beyond at the US NCI - ICBP meeting in 2007 by Georgios Stamatakos from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:12:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/history-of-science-the-birth-of-the-digital-twin-in-oncology-and-the-development-of-the-oncosimulato.html 2022 vphi best thesis award goes to laura baumgartner from upf https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-vphi-best-thesis-award-goes-to-laura-baumgartner-from-upf.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Laura Baumgartner (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) won the VPHi Best Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine and presented her research work during the VPHi 2022 plenary Award Ceremony. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:49:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-vphi-best-thesis-award-goes-to-laura-baumgartner-from-upf.html White paper: the role of artificial intelligence within in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/white-paper-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-within-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A range of authors across academia and industry, representing both the VPHi and the Avicenna Alliance, have produced a new white paper on potential of the use of computer modelling and simulation in healthcare, with a particular focus on the role of Artificial Intelligence, that is intended to stimulate policy making, regulatory thinking and research strategies in this exciting space. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:35:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/white-paper-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-within-in-silico-medicine.html Contribute to make in silico medicine a reality: join our working groups https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-make-in-silico-medicine-a-reality-join-our-working-groups.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Have an active role and collaborate with the key experts in in silico medicine to bring in silico medicine to the next level! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:35:22 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/contribute-to-make-in-silico-medicine-a-reality-join-our-working-groups.html Eesc publishes an opinion on the european health data space https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eesc-publishes-an-opinion-on-the-european-health-data-space.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 12 September 2022, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) published its draft opinion on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:25:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eesc-publishes-an-opinion-on-the-european-health-data-space.html Vph2022 conference workshops https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2022-conference-workshops.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />As parallel activities just before and after the VPH2022 conference, 4 interesting workshops took place organised by members of our community. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:56:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2022-conference-workshops.html Vph2022 - a very successful conference! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2022-a-very-successful-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />After 4 years, the VPH Conference was held as a physical event in Porto (Portugal) from the 6th to the 9th of September. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:59:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vph2022-a-very-successful-conference.html Take your digital twin with you throughout your health journey: from dance performances to ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/take-your-digital-twin-with-you-throughout-your-health-journey-from-dance-performances-to-patient-ce.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During the opening ceremony of the VPH conference, a lecture-performance featured physiologically based dancing digital twins. This could lay the basis for a new patient-centric and preventive healthcare system. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:25:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/take-your-digital-twin-with-you-throughout-your-health-journey-from-dance-performances-to-patient-ce.html The vph institute leads a european coordination and support action to build an ecosystem for ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-leads-a-european-coordination-and-support-action-to-build-an-ecosystem-for-digital.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 11 October 2022, the online kick-off meeting of the EDITH (Ecosystem for Digital Twins in Healthcare) Coordination and Support Action (CSA) has marked a successful inception, distinguished by the strong commitment of all its partners. The CSA, led by the Virtual Physiological Human Institute (VPH Institute), is granted funding of 5 million Euro by the European Commission (DG CNECT) under the Digital Europe Programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:56:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vph-institute-leads-a-european-coordination-and-support-action-to-build-an-ecosystem-for-digital.html Open position for a science communicator to join the vphi communication team in bologna https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-position-for-a-science-communicator-to-join-the-vphi-communication-team-in-bologna.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: ASAP manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:05:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/open-position-for-a-science-communicator-to-join-the-vphi-communication-team-in-bologna.html European commission unveils its 2023 work programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-unveils-its-2023-work-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 18 October 2022, the Vice-president of the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia) presented the European Commission Work Programme 2023, titled “A Union standing firm and united”, during the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:52:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-unveils-its-2023-work-programme.html Draft topics for ihi calls 3 and 4 published https://www.vph-institute.org/news/draft-topics-for-ihi-calls-3-and-4-published.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Innovative Health Initiative has published the draft texts of topics under consideration for inclusion in the next calls for proposals. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:47:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/draft-topics-for-ihi-calls-3-and-4-published.html Commission launches horizon europe strategic planning process 2025-2027 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-horizon-europe-strategic-planning-process-2025-2027.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Horizon Europe’s Strategic Planning is a tool which will guide the work programmes and topics for the programme in the coming years. Like its predecessor, the Strategic Plan 2025-2027 will be co-designed with citizens and stakeholders. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:01:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-horizon-europe-strategic-planning-process-2025-2027.html Ema pilot offers enhanced support to academic and non-profit developers of advanced therapy ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-pilot-offers-enhanced-support-to-academic-and-non-profit-developers-of-advanced-therapy-medicina.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced the launch of a pilot to support the development of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:15:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-pilot-offers-enhanced-support-to-academic-and-non-profit-developers-of-advanced-therapy-medicina.html Isi health kick off event https://www.vph-institute.org/news/isi-health-kick-off-event.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 6 October 2022 iSi Health, the KU Leuven Institute of Physics-based Modeling for in silico Health, had its inaugural kick off event for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:52:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/isi-health-kick-off-event.html Asme v&v 40: assessing credibility of computational models through verification and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/asme-v-v-40-assessing-credibility-of-computational-models-through-verification-and-validation-applic.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A training session on ASME V&V 40 took place as post- conference event at the VPH2022 conference in Porto. You can now download the full presentation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:37:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/asme-v-v-40-assessing-credibility-of-computational-models-through-verification-and-validation-applic.html Focus group organized by the vph institute as part of rri strategy for the in silico world project https://www.vph-institute.org/news/focus-group-organized-by-the-vph-institute-as-part-of-rri-strategy-for-the-in-silico-world-project.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The meeting has been held in Bologna on the 8 November 2022 with the participation of medical doctors, in silico trials researchers, ethical and legal experts, patients, and industry representatives. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:03:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/focus-group-organized-by-the-vph-institute-as-part-of-rri-strategy-for-the-in-silico-world-project.html "toward a regulatory pathway for the use of in silico trials in the ce marking of medical ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/toward-a-regulatory-pathway-for-the-use-of-in-silico-trials-in-the-ce-marking-of-medical-devices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The position paper has been published on the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics and obtained the front cover. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:58:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/toward-a-regulatory-pathway-for-the-use-of-in-silico-trials-in-the-ce-marking-of-medical-devices.html Phd position on "computational risk stratification of thrombus formation and lysis in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-on-computational-risk-stratification-of-thrombus-formation-and-lysis-in-post-stroke-pat.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 13 January 2023 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:32:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-position-on-computational-risk-stratification-of-thrombus-formation-and-lysis-in-post-stroke-pat.html Czech presidency held the conference “eu secure and innovative digital future https://www.vph-institute.org/news/czech-presidency-held-the-conference-eu-secure-and-innovative-digital-future.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Conference - “EU Secure and Innovative Digital Future”, held by the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU on 3-4 November 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:40:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/czech-presidency-held-the-conference-eu-secure-and-innovative-digital-future.html Cpme puts forward its position on the eu pharma legislation revision https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cpme-puts-forward-its-position-on-the-eu-pharma-legislation-revision.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 22 November 2022, the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) has published its position on the revision of the EU general pharmaceutical legislation, urging the EU to restore the balance of the pharmaceutical sector in the interest of patients. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:47:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/cpme-puts-forward-its-position-on-the-eu-pharma-legislation-revision.html European institutions communicate their perspectives on ai in healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-institutions-communicate-their-perspectives-on-ai-in-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Centre for Artificial Intelligence under the European Parliament’s Science and Technology Options Assessment (STOA) Panel has published a podcast on AI in healthcare. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:55:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-institutions-communicate-their-perspectives-on-ai-in-healthcare.html Conference on pharmaceuticals impact on the environment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/conference-on-pharmaceuticals-impact-on-the-environment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 8 November 2022 a conference was held at the European Parliament on “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment: Current Challenges and Tomorrow's Solutions to Protect Wildlife”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:03:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/conference-on-pharmaceuticals-impact-on-the-environment.html In the literature: november highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-november-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:09:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-november-highlights.html Successes and opportunities in modeling & simulation at fda https://www.vph-institute.org/news/successes-and-opportunities-in-modeling-simulation-at-fda.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In November 2022, the Modeling & Simulation Working Group of the FDA released a report of great importance for the in silico medicine community! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:23:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/successes-and-opportunities-in-modeling-simulation-at-fda.html Remedi4all: an eu-funded research initiative to promote the repurposing of medicines in europe https://www.vph-institute.org/news/remedi4all-an-eu-funded-research-initiative-to-promote-the-repurposing-of-medicines-in-europe.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The platform has the potential to bring down times and costs of drug development by focusing on already approved, discontinued, shelved or investigational therapeutics. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:49:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/remedi4all-an-eu-funded-research-initiative-to-promote-the-repurposing-of-medicines-in-europe.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - november 2022 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-november-2022.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A number of research positions in the field of in silico medicine opened in the last month, find a list in this page. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:59:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-november-2022.html Le monde publishes an article on in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/le-monde-publishes-an-article-on-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 29 November 2022, an article was released presenting in laymen terms what in silico medicine is and what its possible applications are. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:23:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/le-monde-publishes-an-article-on-in-silico-medicine.html Edith partners meet in leuven, belgium, to define the vision of the project https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-partners-meet-in-leuven-belgium-to-define-the-vision-of-the-project.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The first high-level partner meeting of the EDITH-CSA (European Virtual Human Twin in Healthcare - Coordination and Support Action) Consortium took place in Leuven, Belgium on 29-30 November 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:40:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-partners-meet-in-leuven-belgium-to-define-the-vision-of-the-project.html Understanding ai webinar series https://www.vph-institute.org/news/understanding-ai-webinar-series.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Building on their rich work in digital health, EPF began engaging at different levels on Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, from policy to capacity building in 2020. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:51:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/understanding-ai-webinar-series.html Ai for health summit 2022: vph institute invited to discuss benefits and challenges of virtual ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ai-for-health-summit-2022-vph-institute-invited-to-discuss-benefits-and-challenges-of-virtual-cohort.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 5th edition of the summit was held in Paris on 16 November 2022 and counted more than 78 sessions on innovation in healthcare. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:43:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ai-for-health-summit-2022-vph-institute-invited-to-discuss-benefits-and-challenges-of-virtual-cohort.html Innovaheart: a joint european workshop on the digital heart https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovaheart-a-joint-european-workshop-on-the-digital-heart.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />For the first time, five EU funded projects - SimCardioTest, SIMCor, SimInSitu, the CSA EDITH and the EIT Health project inEurHeart- join their forces to bring together the different actors of the in-silico cardiovascular ecosystem at a one-day workshop in Bordeaux on 22 March 2023. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:42:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovaheart-a-joint-european-workshop-on-the-digital-heart.html Who are the most influential meps in health policies? the mep influence index 2022 answers this ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-are-the-most-influential-meps-in-health-policies-the-mep-influence-index-2022-answers-this-quest.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />EUMATRIX, an EU focused think tank recently published the MEP INFLUENCE INDEX 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:05:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-are-the-most-influential-meps-in-health-policies-the-mep-influence-index-2022-answers-this-quest.html The ec publishes the new eu global health strategy https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-ec-publishes-the-new-eu-global-health-strategy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" /> On 30 November 2022, the European Commission presented a new EU Global Health Strategy. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:30:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-ec-publishes-the-new-eu-global-health-strategy.html Stakeholders express their positions on the european health data space https://www.vph-institute.org/news/stakeholders-express-their-positions-on-the-european-health-data-space.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Standing Committee of European Doctors, the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations published their positions on the Commission’s European Health Data Space. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:50:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/stakeholders-express-their-positions-on-the-european-health-data-space.html European parliament to split health portfolio from the envi committee https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-to-split-health-portfolio-from-the-envi-committee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A consensus is being reached in the European Parliament on splitting the health portfolio from the ENVI Committee and creating a separate subcommittee solely dedicated to it while extending the COVI Committee’s mandate by six months. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:55:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-parliament-to-split-health-portfolio-from-the-envi-committee.html New vphi young scientists committee https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vphi-young-scientists-committee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call for new members closed in November and we are now thrilled to announce the formation of the new VPHi Young Scientists Committee! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:38:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-vphi-young-scientists-committee.html Esb best doctoral thesis in biomechanics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/esb-best-doctoral-thesis-in-biomechanics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Eligible candidates are those who have defended their PhD in the period 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2022. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:45:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/esb-best-doctoral-thesis-in-biomechanics.html Call for 2023 vphi best thesis award in in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-2023-vphi-best-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 31 March 2023 - for theses defended between 1/1/2022 and 31/12/2022 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:22:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-2023-vphi-best-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine.html Biomodels “model of the year” competition 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/biomodels-model-of-the-year-competition-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />BioModels has launched a new competition for early career researchers, to recognize emerging leaders in systems biology modelling, identify exciting modelling research and promote reproducibility and good modelling practice. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:33:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/biomodels-model-of-the-year-competition-2023.html Solutions based on artificial intelligence (ai) to support the diabetic retinopathy process in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/solutions-based-on-artificial-intelligence-ai-to-support-the-diabetic-retinopathy-process-in-the-fie.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Integral Health System of Public Use of Catalonia (SISCAT) is running an open market consultation aimed to capture the availability on the market, or the possibilities that the market can develop, of solutions based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support the process of Diabetic Retinopathy, integrated and interoperable in the field of primary care. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:51:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/solutions-based-on-artificial-intelligence-ai-to-support-the-diabetic-retinopathy-process-in-the-fie.html ‘in silico medicine’ literature https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-literature.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Alliance releases a Glossary of Terms for Computer Modeling and Simulation manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:14:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-literature.html The vphi has established a working group for clinical community engagement https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-has-established-a-working-group-for-clinical-community-engagement.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This new working group aims to increase the level of adoption and trust in the in silico medicine technologies by their primary users: clinicians and healthcare professionals. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:33:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-vphi-has-established-a-working-group-for-clinical-community-engagement.html In the literature: december highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-december-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:49:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-december-highlights.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - december 2022 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-december-2022.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A number of research positions in the field of in silico medicine opened in the last month, find a list in this page. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:21:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-december-2022.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - january 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-january-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A number of research positions in the field of in silico medicine opened in the last month, find a list in this page. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:04:52 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-january-2023.html In silico medicine’s landmark developments https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-s-landmark-developments.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our VPHi member and Research Professor Georgios Stamatakos contributed to the tech community platform “THE YUAN” with a news on in silico medicine’s landmark developments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:46:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-s-landmark-developments.html European commission endorses horizon europe work programmes 2023-2024 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-endorses-horizon-europe-work-programmes-2023-2024.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has recently adopted its Horizon Europe work programme 2023-2024. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:13:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-endorses-horizon-europe-work-programmes-2023-2024.html 2022: another busy year! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-another-busy-year.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />in silico medicine is really gaining momentum and the VPH Institute with it. A lot has happened over the past year, let's have a look at it! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:26:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/2022-another-busy-year.html Modeling for advancing regulatory science https://www.vph-institute.org/news/modeling-for-advancing-regulatory-science.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Journal of the Biomedical Engineering Society has just released a special issue on Modeling for Advancing Regulatory Science. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:34:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/modeling-for-advancing-regulatory-science.html Who member states agree to develop legally binding pandemic accord in early 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-member-states-agree-to-develop-legally-binding-pandemic-accord-in-early-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Member States of the World Health Organization recently agreed to develop the first draft of a legally binding agreement designed to protect the world from future pandemics. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:57:34 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/who-member-states-agree-to-develop-legally-binding-pandemic-accord-in-early-2023.html Vphi vacancy: scientific officer for in silico medicine and digital health https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-vacancy-scientific-officer-for-in-silico-medicine-and-digital-health.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH institute is looking for 2 motivated persons with a background in computer modeling and simulation, digital twins, artificial intelligence or health data to reinforce the team and help to build the ecosystem for digital twins in healthcare. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:38:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-vacancy-scientific-officer-for-in-silico-medicine-and-digital-health.html New eu research project realm kicks off its activities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-eu-research-project-realm-kicks-off-its-activities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On the 19th-20th January 2023, the Kick-off meeting of the interdisciplinary consortium of the European research project REALM, took place in Maastricht. The consortium is led by Professor Michel Dumontier from Maastricht University and is composed of 13 European partners, including the VPHi, and two associated partners. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:35:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-eu-research-project-realm-kicks-off-its-activities.html Edith high-level partners meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-high-level-partners-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The high-level partners meeting has been held in Leuven, Belgium, on 30-31 January 2023 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:54:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-high-level-partners-meeting.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - february 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-february-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New research positions in the field of in silico medicine opened in the last month with deadlines late February-mid March manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:41:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-february-2023.html Landscape report & industry survey on the use of computational modeling & simulation in ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/landscape-report-industry-survey-on-the-use-of-computational-modeling-simulation-in-medical-device-d.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new report from MDIC's Computational Modeling and Simulation (CM&S) initiative discusses the potential of CM&S to reduce product development costs, accelerate time to market, and better serve patients with safe and effective medical devices. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:15:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/landscape-report-industry-survey-on-the-use-of-computational-modeling-simulation-in-medical-device-d.html Regulatory science accelerator https://www.vph-institute.org/news/regulatory-science-accelerator.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA, in collaboration with FDA, is hosting a series of virtual working meetings on topics in regulatory science. Would you like to get involved? Start by filling up the open questionnaire! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:32:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/regulatory-science-accelerator.html Smart4policy – reflect about your work on policy! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/smart4policy-reflect-about-your-work-on-policy.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Smart4Policy is an online self-reflection tool. Its purpose is to help policymakers and researchers working in science-for-policy reflect on their level of competence in various fields. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:47:01 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/smart4policy-reflect-about-your-work-on-policy.html Join the new working group on in silico applications https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-new-working-group-on-in-silico-applications.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This Avicenna Alliance working group aims to deploy in silico methods downstream and design comprehensive solutions (process, access to research, software, hardware, humanware, possibly services) to allow any organization to time and cost effectively adopt and deploy in silico methods all along the development, registration and life cycle of the products. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:28:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/join-the-new-working-group-on-in-silico-applications.html In the literature: february highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-february-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:37:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-february-highlights.html Artificial intelligence and pulmonary hypertension explained https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-and-pulmonary-hypertension-explained.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This video interview, produced by PHA UK, put questions from their members to Dr Andy Swift, Insigneo research theme director for healthcare data/AI and Cardiothoracic Radiologist working with the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:00:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/artificial-intelligence-and-pulmonary-hypertension-explained.html Time to renew your vphi membership for 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/time-to-renew-your-vphi-membership-for-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPH Institute invites all its members to renew their membership to be able to contribute and get advantage of the number of activities VPHi is involved on! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:08:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/time-to-renew-your-vphi-membership-for-2023.html Charles ledoux phd candidate at institute for biomechanics - eth zurich wins the survey illustration https://www.vph-institute.org/news/charles-ledoux-phd-candidate-at-institute-for-biomechanics-eth-zurich-wins-the-survey-illustration.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Among the 100 people that contributed to the online survey recently run by the VPH institute, Charles Ledoux has been awarded with an illustration to promote his research topic! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:09:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/charles-ledoux-phd-candidate-at-institute-for-biomechanics-eth-zurich-wins-the-survey-illustration.html Rossana alessandrello (aquas) is appointed coordinator of the value based procurement subcommittee https://www.vph-institute.org/news/rossana-alessandrello-aquas-is-appointed-coordinator-of-the-value-based-procurement-subcommittee.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi would like to congratulate our board member, Rossana Alessandrello, for this important achievement! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:52:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/rossana-alessandrello-aquas-is-appointed-coordinator-of-the-value-based-procurement-subcommittee.html Upcoming eu calls on tools and technologies for a healthy society https://www.vph-institute.org/news/upcoming-eu-calls-on-tools-and-technologies-for-a-healthy-society.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />April 13, 2023 is the deadline for several calls for collaborative projects in the Horizon Europe Health track (TOOLS-05). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:02:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/upcoming-eu-calls-on-tools-and-technologies-for-a-healthy-society.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - march 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-march-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New research positions in the field of in silico medicine opened in the last month with deadlines late March-mid April manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:35:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-march-2023.html Digital innovation in cardiovascular medicine: a multi-stakeholder business https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-innovation-in-cardiovascular-medicine-a-multi-stakeholder-business.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The article authored by the VPH institute in collaboration with the SimCardioTest project has been published on The Project Repository Journal, manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:41:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/digital-innovation-in-cardiovascular-medicine-a-multi-stakeholder-business.html 3rd disc4all winter school was held in athens, greece https://www.vph-institute.org/news/3rd-disc4all-winter-school-was-held-in-athens-greece.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />From 20 to 24 February, under the coordination of Prof. Jérôme Noailly, the PhD candidates presented their scientific results. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:28:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/3rd-disc4all-winter-school-was-held-in-athens-greece.html Personalising future treatments for osteoarthritis https://www.vph-institute.org/news/personalising-future-treatments-for-osteoarthritis.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A study by UPF’s BCN MedTech defines a new model for identifying the causes of osteoarthritis in each patient, the basis for personalising future treatments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:44:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/personalising-future-treatments-for-osteoarthritis.html The swedish presidency of the council of the eu publishes its priorities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-swedish-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu-publishes-its-priorities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Swedish Presidency, which started its term in January 2023, has published the priorities for the ongoing semester. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:20:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-swedish-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-eu-publishes-its-priorities.html The european commission launches a database of cancer images to help train ai https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-launches-a-database-of-cancer-images-to-help-train-ai.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission launched the European Cancer Imaging Initiative, a new database for cancer images to help train artificial intelligence to diagnose cancer. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:27:39 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-commission-launches-a-database-of-cancer-images-to-help-train-ai.html The european parliament’s envi and libe committees’ draft report on the ehds https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-parliament-s-envi-and-libe-committees-draft-report-on-the-ehds.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The report, co-drafted by the ENVI rapporteur, Tomislav Sokol (EPP – Croatia), and LIBE rapporteur Annalisa Tardino (ID – Italy), emphasises several key topics within the EHDS, such as funding and the make-up of the EHDS board. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:32:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-european-parliament-s-envi-and-libe-committees-draft-report-on-the-ehds.html Insilico medicine brings ai-powered "chatpandagpt" to its target discovery platform https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilico-medicine-brings-ai-powered-chatpandagpt-to-its-target-discovery-platform.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery company, has integrated advanced AI chat functionality based on recent advances in large language models into its PandaOmics platform. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:43:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilico-medicine-brings-ai-powered-chatpandagpt-to-its-target-discovery-platform.html Refinement prize 2023: call for submissions https://www.vph-institute.org/news/refinement-prize-2023-call-for-submissions.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) has announced its 2023 Refinement Prize. Application deadline: 18 September 2023 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:36:17 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/refinement-prize-2023-call-for-submissions.html Non-animal methods in science and regulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/non-animal-methods-in-science-and-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 2022 EURL ECVAM Status Report describes research, dissemination and promotion activities undertaken by the Joint Research Centre’s EU Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing (EURL ECVAM) to further the uptake and use of non-animal methods and approaches in science and regulation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:09:40 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/non-animal-methods-in-science-and-regulation.html Secret international competition in cardiac modelling https://www.vph-institute.org/news/secret-international-competition-in-cardiac-modelling.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This competition on inference in complex physiological models is organised as part of the SofTMech Statistical Emulation and Translation Hub. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:54:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/secret-international-competition-in-cardiac-modelling.html Innovaheart - the joint european workshop on the digital heart https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovaheart-the-joint-european-workshop-on-the-digital-heart.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />For the first time, five EU-funded projects - SimCardioTest, SIMCor, SimInSitu, the CSA EDITH and the EIT Health project inEurHeart - joint their forces to bring together the different actors of the in silico cardiovascular ecosystem at the one-day InnovaHeart workshop manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:14:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/innovaheart-the-joint-european-workshop-on-the-digital-heart.html In the literature: march 2023 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-march-2023-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:42:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-march-2023-highlights.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - april 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-april-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New research positions in the field of in silico medicine opened in the last month with deadlines late April-mid May manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:46:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-april-2023.html Centre for doctoral training in digital twins for healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/centre-for-doctoral-training-in-digital-twins-for-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The centre welcomes the definition of projects with industrial co-supervision and co-funding arrangements manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:06:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/centre-for-doctoral-training-in-digital-twins-for-healthcare.html In the literature: april 2023 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-april-2023-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:10:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-april-2023-highlights.html The potential of in silico approaches to streamline drug development https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-potential-of-in-silico-approaches-to-streamline-drug-development.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This position paper highlights the potential of in silico medicine, using computational modelling and simulation to aid drug discovery, development, and delivery. It calls for adaptation of in silico technology to be a standard practice to complement in vivo and in vitro approaches in healthcare through a collaborative ecosystem of stakeholders. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:41:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-potential-of-in-silico-approaches-to-streamline-drug-development.html Survey: the future of simulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-the-future-of-simulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Where is engineering simulation heading? Is it being adopted as much as it should be? If not, what’s the hold-up? Are Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning having an impact on the R&D process? manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:49:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-the-future-of-simulation.html 3d heart modelling research offers non-invasive diagnosis and treatment options for aortic stenosis https://www.vph-institute.org/news/3d-heart-modelling-research-offers-non-invasive-diagnosis-and-treatment-options-for-aortic-stenosis.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 3D printing of intricate anatomical structures has become increasingly sophisticated in line with advances in imaging technology, with the use of printed phantoms facilitating the more detailed manipulation of a simulated valve’s anatomy and control of blood flow behaviour. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:53:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/3d-heart-modelling-research-offers-non-invasive-diagnosis-and-treatment-options-for-aortic-stenosis.html Two open rank professor positions in technology and research related to next generation ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-open-rank-professor-positions-in-technology-and-research-related-to-next-generation-biomedical-d.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline ASAP manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:08:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/two-open-rank-professor-positions-in-technology-and-research-related-to-next-generation-biomedical-d.html Virtual you: fighting the next pandemic with digital twins https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-you-fighting-the-next-pandemic-with-digital-twins.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The emerging technology of digital twins is explored in 'Virtual You: How Building Your Digital Twin Will Revolutionize Medicine and Change Your Life', the third book by Science Museum Science Director Roger Highfield and Professor Peter Coveney of University College London. In this panel discussion, the authors were joined by experts working at the frontiers of this new science. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:11:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-you-fighting-the-next-pandemic-with-digital-twins.html What do clinicians think about the virtual human twin? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-do-clinicians-think-about-the-virtual-human-twin.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The future of medicine is virtual, or better, there will be more and more virtual technologies in the future of medicine, but what do clinicians think about the Virtual Human Twin? manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:11:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-do-clinicians-think-about-the-virtual-human-twin.html Dynamic resilience $60m program https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dynamic-resilience-60m-program.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Wellcome Leap's Dynamic Resilience program, jointly funded with Temasek Trust, seeks breakthroughs that will enable more resilience as we age. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:26:51 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dynamic-resilience-60m-program.html European commission adopts digital europe work programme for 2023/2024 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-adopts-digital-europe-work-programme-for-2023-2024.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission has adopted two multiannual work programmes for the Digital Europe Programme, outlining the objectives and specific topic areas that will receive a total of €1.284 billion in funding, out of which €553 million is available in 2023. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:54:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-commission-adopts-digital-europe-work-programme-for-2023-2024.html Envi/libe draft report on ehds under discussion https://www.vph-institute.org/news/envi-libe-draft-report-on-ehds-under-discussion.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Work is currently ongoing in EP Committees ENVI and LIBE on a joint report on the European Health Data Space manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:01:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/envi-libe-draft-report-on-ehds-under-discussion.html Edith public discussion meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-public-discussion-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The EDITH consortium published a first draft of the vision for the Virtual Human Twin. Join us for one of the upcoming discussion meetings to learn more and give your input. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:27:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-public-discussion-meeting.html Workshop on responsible research & innovation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/workshop-on-responsible-research-innovation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 19 April 2023 in occasion of the ISW General Assembly, the Life Sciences and Society Lab (KU Leuven) and the Virtual Physiological Human Institute (VPHi) organized a workshop on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:12:28 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/workshop-on-responsible-research-innovation.html What do clinicians think about the virtual twin? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-do-clinicians-think-about-the-virtual-twin.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The future of medicine is virtual, or better, there will be more and more virtual technologies in the future of medicine, but what do clinicians think about the Virtual Human Twin? The international non-profit organisation Virtual Physiological Human Institute (VPHi) asked this and other questions to clinicians from all over the World to take a snapshot from the point of view of who will apply such cutting-edge technologies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 02 May 2023 16:12:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/what-do-clinicians-think-about-the-virtual-twin.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - may 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-may-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New research positions in the field of in silico medicine opened in the last month with deadlines mid June manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 04 May 2023 16:09:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-may-2023.html Good simulation practices (gsp) book open for final revision https://www.vph-institute.org/news/good-simulation-practices-gsp-book-open-for-final-revision.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The document is open for revision until the 22nd of May. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 08 May 2023 13:51:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/good-simulation-practices-gsp-book-open-for-final-revision.html In the literature: may 2023 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-may-2023-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 16 May 2023 10:46:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-may-2023-highlights.html Disc4all at the cmbbe symposium 2023 and at the spine week 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/disc4all-at-the-cmbbe-symposium-2023-and-at-the-spine-week-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Disc4All, BCN MedTech and UPF delegates participated in two great events during the first week of May 2023 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 May 2023 08:52:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/disc4all-at-the-cmbbe-symposium-2023-and-at-the-spine-week-2023.html Edith deep thinkers meeting: stepping stone for future goals! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-deep-thinkers-meeting-stepping-stone-for-future-goals.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" /> The two-day (16-17th May) meeting was held at the Pi Campus in Rome, Italy manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 May 2023 14:00:46 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/edith-deep-thinkers-meeting-stepping-stone-for-future-goals.html Jrc-ispra is looking for a project officer on modelling and simulation in biomedical science ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc-ispra-is-looking-for-a-project-officer-on-modelling-and-simulation-in-biomedical-science-and-med.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline: 16/06/2023 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 May 2023 16:44:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/jrc-ispra-is-looking-for-a-project-officer-on-modelling-and-simulation-in-biomedical-science-and-med.html Computer modeling & simulation: investigation about the knowledge, the applications, and ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/computer-modeling-simulation-investigation-about-the-knowledge-the-applications-and-the-perception-b.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Clinicians all over the World expressed trust and agreed in considering the use of Computer Modeling & Simulation accurate enough for clinical applications, but there's still a long way to go for the practical employment of in silico medicine in the clinical practice manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 23 May 2023 14:54:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/computer-modeling-simulation-investigation-about-the-knowledge-the-applications-and-the-perception-b.html Preliminary market consultation for a virtual human twin models platform https://www.vph-institute.org/news/preliminary-market-consultation-for-a-virtual-human-twin-models-platform.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission has launched a preliminary market consultation in the context of the upcoming procurement delivering a platform for advanced virtual human twin models integration and validation under the DIGITAL Work programme 2023-24. Deadline: 02 June 2023 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 23 May 2023 18:08:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/preliminary-market-consultation-for-a-virtual-human-twin-models-platform.html A book on good simulation practices https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-book-on-good-simulation-practices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In the last two years, a group of 144 experts from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies from all over the world condensed their expertise into a book entitled: “Toward good simulation practice: best practices for the use of computational modelling & simulation in the regulatory process of biomedical products”. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 23 May 2023 18:16:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-book-on-good-simulation-practices.html Second release of the avicenna glossary of terms for computer modelling & simulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/second-release-of-the-avicenna-glossary-of-terms-for-computer-modelling-simulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This Glossary is a second release with an extended list of definitions; more concepts will be defined and existing definitions may be adjusted in future updates/releases of this document. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 24 May 2023 14:43:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/second-release-of-the-avicenna-glossary-of-terms-for-computer-modelling-simulation.html Commission launches implementation of european regional innovation valleys https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-implementation-of-european-regional-innovation-valleys.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission launched a call for expression of interest for Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs) which will remain open until 18 September 2023 and aims at identifying local challenges and needs in various innovation domains. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 24 May 2023 15:00:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-implementation-of-european-regional-innovation-valleys.html Horizon europe: funding opportunities https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-funding-opportunities.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Two calls for funding of relevance for the in silico medicine community are currently open under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 29 May 2023 16:35:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-funding-opportunities.html Preliminary market consultation for a virtual human twin models platform https://www.vph-institute.org/news/preliminary-market-consultation-for-a-virtual-human-twin-models-platform.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission launches a preliminary market consultation in the context of the upcoming procurement delivering a platform for advanced virtual human twin models integration and validation under the DIGITAL Work programme 2023-24. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 May 2023 10:50:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/preliminary-market-consultation-for-a-virtual-human-twin-models-platform.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - june 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-june-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New research positions in the field of in silico medicine opened in the last month with deadlines end June - mid July manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:37:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-june-2023.html Anna corti is the winner of the vphi best thesis award 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/anna-corti-is-the-winner-of-the-vphi-best-thesis-award-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The evaluating committee was unanimous in awarding the prize to Dr Anna Corti, now postdoctoral researcher at Politecnico di Milano. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:37:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/anna-corti-is-the-winner-of-the-vphi-best-thesis-award-2023.html Andrea nuesch won the vphi best poster award during the 7th vphi summer school in barcelona https://www.vph-institute.org/news/andrea-nuesch-won-the-vphi-best-poster-award-during-the-7th-vphi-summer-school-in-barcelona.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Andrea presented her poster on "The presence of Gram positive bacteria within intervertebral disc tissue and their potential influence" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:52:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/andrea-nuesch-won-the-vphi-best-poster-award-during-the-7th-vphi-summer-school-in-barcelona.html In the literature: june 2023 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-june-2023-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:02:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-june-2023-highlights.html Eu ai act: first regulation on artificial intelligence https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-ai-act-first-regulation-on-artificial-intelligence.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The use of artificial intelligence in the EU will be regulated by the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:32:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/eu-ai-act-first-regulation-on-artificial-intelligence.html Focus group on in-silico medicine by simcor https://www.vph-institute.org/news/focus-group-on-in-silico-medicine-by-simcor.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The SIMCor consortium held the first of its focus groups on in silico medicine, an event hosted by the University College London (UCL) at the Zayed Centre for Research of its affiliated Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:40:11 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/focus-group-on-in-silico-medicine-by-simcor.html Judgment of the general court on the distinction between pseudonymised and anonymised data https://www.vph-institute.org/news/judgment-of-the-general-court-on-the-distinction-between-pseudonymised-and-anonymised-data.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 April 2023, the General Court of the European Union (EGC) issued its judgment in case T-557/20 (judgment of 26 April 2023, SRB v EDPS, T-557/20, EU:T:2023:219) and at the same time made a statement about the distinction between pseudonymised data and anonymous data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:20:31 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/judgment-of-the-general-court-on-the-distinction-between-pseudonymised-and-anonymised-data.html Ihi announces new calls (4&5) for funding https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ihi-announces-new-calls-4-5-for-funding.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Innovative Health Initiative has just published the draft topics for the next calls for proposal, calls 4 and 5. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:38:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ihi-announces-new-calls-4-5-for-funding.html Collaborate with the key experts in the field to bring in silico medicine to the next level! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/collaborate-with-the-key-experts-in-the-field-to-bring-in-silico-medicine-to-the-next-level.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The number of working groups and related task forces that we run in collaboration with the Avicenna Alliance is growing every day! All VPHi members can contribute to these important activities. Check them out! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:01:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/collaborate-with-the-key-experts-in-the-field-to-bring-in-silico-medicine-to-the-next-level.html Fda releases two papers to spur conversation about ai and machine learning in drug development ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-releases-two-papers-to-spur-conversation-about-ai-and-machine-learning-in-drug-development-and-m.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />These papers aim to boost a discussion with interested parties in the medical products development community on using AI/ML in drug and biologic development, and the development of medical devices to use with these treatments. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:53:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/fda-releases-two-papers-to-spur-conversation-about-ai-and-machine-learning-in-drug-development-and-m.html The first draft of the virtual human twin (vht) roadmap is open for public consultation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-draft-of-the-virtual-human-twin-vht-roadmap-is-open-for-public-consultation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Are you interested in the new frontier of health technology and in broadening your knowledge on the Virtual Human Twin (VHT) state-of-the-art? Look no further. The preliminary version of the VHT Roadmap is now available for public consultation! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:31:23 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-draft-of-the-virtual-human-twin-vht-roadmap-is-open-for-public-consultation.html Webinar initiative biomeca2023 promotion of cm&s for medical devices https://www.vph-institute.org/news/webinar-initiative-biomeca2023-promotion-of-cm-s-for-medical-devices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 June 20233, the Avicenna Alliance, together with its partner NAFEMS and MICADO, co-hosted the first meeting of the “Etats Généraux du in silico» to assess the situation of in silico adoption in France. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:42:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/webinar-initiative-biomeca2023-promotion-of-cm-s-for-medical-devices.html The avicenna alliance publishes a snapshot of the current practices and perceptions of public ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-avicenna-alliance-publishes-a-snapshot-of-the-current-practices-and-perceptions-of-public-patien.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A survey was recently run by the AA PPI task force to identify the current PPI practices and perceptions and to raise awareness on the topic. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:53:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-avicenna-alliance-publishes-a-snapshot-of-the-current-practices-and-perceptions-of-public-patien.html In silico medicine as a radical health solution https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-as-a-radical-health-solution.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Radical Health Festival took place from June 14 to 17 in Helsinki, Finland. The festival brought together all major digital health stakeholders, from policy makers, payers and providers to tech developers, life sciences researchers and patient groups to revolutionise modern healthcare and make it sustainable once again. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:17:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-silico-medicine-as-a-radical-health-solution.html Vphi awarded two prizes and a free registration for fimh 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-awarded-two-prizes-and-a-free-registration-for-fimh-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />As sponsor of the 2023 International Conference on Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart, the Institute had the opportunity to sponsor two prizes for the best oral and poster presentations, and also to award one of its members with a free registration. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:54:47 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-awarded-two-prizes-and-a-free-registration-for-fimh-2023.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - summer 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-summer-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Positions and calls with deadlines at the end of August or beginning of September manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:35:35 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-summer-2023.html In the literature: summer 2023 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-summer-2023-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:47:41 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-summer-2023-highlights.html Multiscale computational modeling offers key to understanding molecular logic underpinning ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multiscale-computational-modeling-offers-key-to-understanding-molecular-logic-underpinning-developme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Biotechniques released an interview with our member Himanshu Kaul about his recent work achievements. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:18:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/multiscale-computational-modeling-offers-key-to-understanding-molecular-logic-underpinning-developme.html Combatting the deepfake phenomenon: european commission calls for ai content labeling https://www.vph-institute.org/news/combatting-the-deepfake-phenomenon-european-commission-calls-for-ai-content-labeling.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During a press conference held on 5 June, Věra Jourová, the European Commissioner for Values and Transparency, announced her intention to introduce a label that would allow users to easily and rapidly recognise content created through the use of artificial intelligence. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:43:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/combatting-the-deepfake-phenomenon-european-commission-calls-for-ai-content-labeling.html Long awaited commission’s proposal for a revision of the pharma package sees the light https://www.vph-institute.org/news/long-awaited-commission-s-proposal-for-a-revision-of-the-pharma-package-sees-the-light.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 April 2023 the European Commission released the EU’s general pharmaceutical legislation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:34:53 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/long-awaited-commission-s-proposal-for-a-revision-of-the-pharma-package-sees-the-light.html Chatgpt's responses to people's healthcare-related queries are nearly indistinguishable from ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chatgpt-s-responses-to-people-s-healthcare-related-queries-are-nearly-indistinguishable-from-those-p.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Grossman School of Medicine reveals that chatbots can be effective allies to healthcare providers' communications with patients. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:51:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/chatgpt-s-responses-to-people-s-healthcare-related-queries-are-nearly-indistinguishable-from-those-p.html World economic forum's 14th amnc23: what needs to happen for ai to improve healthcare? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/world-economic-forum-s-14th-amnc23-what-needs-to-happen-for-ai-to-improve-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The World Economic Forum's 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions took place from 27-29 June and had a full session dedicated to "Healthcare Systems of Tomorrow" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:07:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/world-economic-forum-s-14th-amnc23-what-needs-to-happen-for-ai-to-improve-healthcare.html Ema reflection paper on the use of artificial intelligence in the lifecycle of medicines https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-reflection-paper-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-lifecycle-of-medicines.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />EMA has published a draft reflection paper outlining the current thinking on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support the safe and effective development, regulation and use of human and veterinary medicines. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:13:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ema-reflection-paper-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-lifecycle-of-medicines.html Predict the risk of spine operation before the intervention is now possible! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/predict-the-risk-of-spine-operation-before-the-intervention-is-now-possible.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Thanks to a UPF study with Hospital del Mar and Vall d’Hebron University Hospital it is now possibile to better predict the risk of a spine operation in advance. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:49:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/predict-the-risk-of-spine-operation-before-the-intervention-is-now-possible.html The first draft of the virtual human twin roadmap has been published https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-draft-of-the-virtual-human-twin-roadmap-has-been-published.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On July 31st the EDITH consortium published the first draft of the VHT roadmap. The roadmap is the result of the work done by the consortium with expert input from a wide range of stakeholders, as well as input received during the public consultation phase from individuals and organisations across the entire ecosystem. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:45:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-first-draft-of-the-virtual-human-twin-roadmap-has-been-published.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - september 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-september-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />PhD and post-doc positions with deadlines in late September/early October manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:04:44 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-september-2023.html In the literature: september 2023 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-september-2023-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:25:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-september-2023-highlights.html Metastra: new eu-funded project starts to revolutionise fracture risk assessment for cancer ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/metastra-new-eu-funded-project-starts-to-revolutionise-fracture-risk-assessment-for-cancer-patients-.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The METASTRA project, a cutting-edge EU-funded initiative, has commenced its mission to transform the way clinicians assess fracture risk in cancer patients with vertebral metastases. The ambitious project aims to develop innovative reliable computational models and improved patient stratification techniques to provide personalised treatment recommendations. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:41:58 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/metastra-new-eu-funded-project-starts-to-revolutionise-fracture-risk-assessment-for-cancer-patients-.html Commission acts to accelerate phasing out of animal testing in response to a european citizens' ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-acts-to-accelerate-phasing-out-of-animal-testing-in-response-to-a-european-citizens-initi.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 25 July 2023 the EC responded to the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) titled 'Save Cruelty-free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without Animal Testing.' manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:49:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-acts-to-accelerate-phasing-out-of-animal-testing-in-response-to-a-european-citizens-initi.html Spain’s presidency programme https://www.vph-institute.org/news/spain-s-presidency-programme.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Spain’s presidency of the European Council has started in July and will last until December this year. This new presidency brings new focus points in terms of policy and in particular it places an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and its regulatory development. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/spain-s-presidency-programme.html Isi health interuniversity workshop on in silico health | 20-21 september 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/isi-health-interuniversity-workshop-on-in-silico-health-20-21-september-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In the rapidly evolving landscape of health research, a 2-day interuniversity workshop on in silico medicine took place in Leuven (Belgium) on 20 to 21 Sept 2023 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:08:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/isi-health-interuniversity-workshop-on-in-silico-health-20-21-september-2023.html Are you interested to join the vphi board of directors? https://www.vph-institute.org/news/are-you-interested-to-join-the-vphi-board-of-directors.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The call is now open: play an active role to make in silico medicine a reality! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:40:29 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/are-you-interested-to-join-the-vphi-board-of-directors.html Successful application of ai for the treatment of infant seizure https://www.vph-institute.org/news/successful-application-of-ai-for-the-treatment-of-infant-seizure.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Researchers at Stanford University have employed deep learning to advance treatment of infants seizures, providing another in silico medicine success story. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:25:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/successful-application-of-ai-for-the-treatment-of-infant-seizure.html Call for papers: new research topic and special issue of frontiers in physiology - ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-new-research-topic-and-special-issue-of-frontiers-in-physiology-computational-physio.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />A call for papers is now open to contribute to the special issue of Frontiers in Physiology entitled: "Multiscale cancer modeling, in silico oncology, in silico psycho-oncology and digital (virtual) twins in the cancer domain" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:12:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-papers-new-research-topic-and-special-issue-of-frontiers-in-physiology-computational-physio.html Public & patient involvement for in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-patient-involvement-for-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Avicenna Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) task force presents their first position paper with focus on assessing the status quo and proposing an action plan for establishing PPI within in silico medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:40:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/public-patient-involvement-for-in-silico-medicine.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - october/november 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-october-november-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />PhD and post-doc positions with deadlines in October/November manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:14:30 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-october-november-2023.html In brazil to advocate in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-brazil-to-advocate-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On October 4th 2023, representatives of the Avicenna Alliance and the VPH Institute landed in Brazil to create awareness around the value of digital evidence and in silico simulations in regulatory processes, and showcase in silico models developed by Brazilian universities establishing vital collaborations to propel the field of in silico. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:15:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-brazil-to-advocate-in-silico-medicine.html Timo wolken’s draft report on the pharmaceutical regulation https://www.vph-institute.org/news/timo-wolken-s-draft-report-on-the-pharmaceutical-regulation.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 4 October 2023, the draft report of Tiemo Wölken (S&D, DE) on the regulation was published. The Rapporteur welcomes the long-awaited proposals for the pharmaceutical Regulation and Directive, recognising them as pivotal elements of the European Health Union. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:27:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/timo-wolken-s-draft-report-on-the-pharmaceutical-regulation.html Iraise and itaca sabien wins the amparo poch 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/iraise-and-itaca-sabien-wins-the-amparo-poch-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 5 October 2023, iRaise, an international Education Programme co-led by Agència de Qualitat i Avaluació Sanitàries de Catalunya (AQuAS) and ITACA SABIEN (Universidad Politécnica de Valencia) received the award Amparo Poch 2023 “BEST PUBLIC PROCUREMENT INITIATIVE FOR INNOVATION IN HEALTH” manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:16:57 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/iraise-and-itaca-sabien-wins-the-amparo-poch-2023.html In the literature: october 2023 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-october-2023-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:44:25 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-october-2023-highlights.html Virtual reality in healthcare- a success story https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-reality-in-healthcare-a-success-story.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The entertainment industry popularised Virtual and Augmented Reality, but now, they're providing a valuable contribution to healthcare, from university classrooms to the operating theatre. In this mini-revew, you'll find notable examples of the application of Virtual and Augmented Reality in different contexts. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:39:56 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/virtual-reality-in-healthcare-a-success-story.html Vphi clinical survey 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-clinical-survey-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In 2021, the Virtual Physiological Human Institute conducted a clinical survey among clinicians to collect feedback regarding their knowledge, experience, and opinions about CM&S in the clinical practice. Now, in 2023, VPHi is realising a second and much larger survey aiming at involving doctors worldwide. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:21:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-clinical-survey-2023.html Meeting of the belgian ecosystem on digital twins in healthcare https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meeting-of-the-belgian-ecosystem-on-digital-twins-in-healthcare.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />DigitalTwin4Health.BE, the first meeting of the Belgian ecosystem on digital twins, has been held in Leuven (Belgium) on 29th September 2023. The session was supported by BO SA – The Belgium Federal agency on Policy and Support. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:19:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meeting-of-the-belgian-ecosystem-on-digital-twins-in-healthcare.html Data sharing under ehds: efpia's stakeholder discussion https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-sharing-under-ehds-efpia-s-stakeholder-discussion.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 6 Sept 2023 a meeting organized by EFPIA took place, which brought together a diverse group of stakeholders and influential political figures, including MEP Tomislav Sokol, the co-rapporteur for the proposed European Health Data Space (EHDS). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:40:50 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/data-sharing-under-ehds-efpia-s-stakeholder-discussion.html Recommendation on critical technology areas https://www.vph-institute.org/news/recommendation-on-critical-technology-areas.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 3 Oct 2023 the European Commission has adopted a Recommendation on critical technology areas to assess risks to the EU's economic security. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:46:19 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/recommendation-on-critical-technology-areas.html Dublin’s commitment to the ehds https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dublin-s-commitment-to-the-ehds.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />As the European Commission’s proposal for a European Health Data Space (EHDS) is still being negotiated, Ireland’s relevant preparations are already underway – with Dublin having made it clear that “sustainable investment” will be needed. The Irish government has officially stated that they are in close contact with their EU colleagues during the legislative process. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:51:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/dublin-s-commitment-to-the-ehds.html Forum on precision immunology: immune digital twins https://www.vph-institute.org/news/forum-on-precision-immunology-immune-digital-twins.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During this 2-day event participants discussed opportunities and obstacles in the development and use of immune digital twins in medicine. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:04:55 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/forum-on-precision-immunology-immune-digital-twins.html Health of the future: innovation at the center of the italian national recovery and resilience plan https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-of-the-future-innovation-at-the-center-of-the-italian-national-recovery-and-resilience-plan.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 26 October 2023, a conference organized by the D³4HEALTH Foundation, of which La Sapienza University (Rome) is the Hub, took place at the Museum of Classical Art in Sapienza. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:21:14 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/health-of-the-future-innovation-at-the-center-of-the-italian-national-recovery-and-resilience-plan.html Meet the vphi young scientists committee: domitille princelle https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-vphi-young-scientists-committee-domitille-princelle.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi Young Scientists Committee is a group of active VPHi student members promoting career development, highlighting excellence and favouring interactions, collaborations, mentoring and mobility. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:14:24 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-vphi-young-scientists-committee-domitille-princelle.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - december 2023 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-december-2023.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Open positions with deadlines in December manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:25:32 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-december-2023.html Machine learning approach allows for tumour classification during neurosurgery https://www.vph-institute.org/news/machine-learning-approach-allows-for-tumour-classification-during-neurosurgery.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Meet Sturgeon, a neural network classifier which is able to provide a classification for Central Nervous System Tumours during the surgery itself, providing fundamental information for the surgeon on how to proceed. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:38:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/machine-learning-approach-allows-for-tumour-classification-during-neurosurgery.html Survey - computational modeling and simulation in healthcare: regulatory approval and clinical ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-computational-modeling-and-simulation-in-healthcare-regulatory-approval-and-clinical-applicat.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />This Avicenna Alliance survey aims to collect experience of using and developing in silico clinical application and/or submitting in silico evidence to regulatory authorities or conformity assessment bodies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:15:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/survey-computational-modeling-and-simulation-in-healthcare-regulatory-approval-and-clinical-applicat.html Commission opens calls to invest €42 million in digital skills https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-opens-calls-to-invest-42-million-in-digital-skills.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The European Commission opened a new set of calls for proposals under the 2023-2024 Work Programmes of the Digital Europe Programme with a focus on advanced digital skills. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:33:36 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-opens-calls-to-invest-42-million-in-digital-skills.html The innovative health initiative (ihi): current and future call topics https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-innovative-health-initiative-ihi-current-and-future-call-topics.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), a public-private partnership between the European Union and the European life science industries, published information on future calls ahead of publication expected at the beginning of 2024. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:47:48 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-innovative-health-initiative-ihi-current-and-future-call-topics.html Insilicotrials awarded 2023 innovation radar prize https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilicotrials-awarded-2023-innovation-radar-prize.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Our project partner, InSilicoTrials, has been awarded with the 2023 Innovation Radar Prize Established by the European Commission in AI and Smart Devices Category. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:09:33 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/insilicotrials-awarded-2023-innovation-radar-prize.html How digital twins may enable personalised health treatment https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-digital-twins-may-enable-personalised-health-treatment.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Guardian recently published an article highlighting the key role digital twins are playing to make medicine genuinely personalised! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:37:09 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/how-digital-twins-may-enable-personalised-health-treatment.html In the literature: november 2023 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-november-2023-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:52:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-november-2023-highlights.html Are you writing a proposal for an in silico medicine project? get us involved! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/are-you-writing-a-proposal-for-an-in-silico-medicine-project-get-us-involved.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Currently, there are a number of open calls for funding of interest for our community and a few more will open up soon. If you are looking for a partner within the in silico community with dissemination and stakeholder engagement expertise, don't hesitate to contact us! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:53:37 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/are-you-writing-a-proposal-for-an-in-silico-medicine-project-get-us-involved.html Vphi attends the 21st national day on biomedical engineering https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-attends-the-21st-national-day-on-biomedical-engineering.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The 21st National Day on Biomedical Engineering took place at VUB - Belgium on 17 November 2023, hosted by The National Committee of Biomedical Engineering. Some of our members and collaborators contributed to the discussion on "Advancing Healthcare through DigitalTwins and Virtual Simulations" manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:03:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/vphi-attends-the-21st-national-day-on-biomedical-engineering.html Call for best vphi thesis award in in silico medicine 2024 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-2024.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 31 March 2024 - for theses defended between 1 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:05:45 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-best-vphi-thesis-award-in-in-silico-medicine-2024.html Call for best vphi student award 2024 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-best-vphi-student-award-2024.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Application deadline 31 July 2024 manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:38:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-best-vphi-student-award-2024.html From aerospace engineering to our hearts https://www.vph-institute.org/news/from-aerospace-engineering-to-our-hearts.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Surgeons from the Boston Children's Hospital Center collaborated with an engineering company to design a cardiac patch and plan surgery for an 18-year-old patient with a complex cardiac condition manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:08:05 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/from-aerospace-engineering-to-our-hearts.html We are joining the iec tc 62 & iso/tc 276/wg5 committees! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/we-are-joining-the-iec-tc-62-iso-tc-276-wg5-committees.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Great news: we are about to set an important milestone on the concrete possibility of developing an IEC-ISO equivalent to the ASME VV-40, which could be harmonised in the CE marking system. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:52:18 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/we-are-joining-the-iec-tc-62-iso-tc-276-wg5-committees.html Navigating the ai act: balancing innovation and compliance https://www.vph-institute.org/news/navigating-the-ai-act-balancing-innovation-and-compliance.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 8 December 2023, the European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on the groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). This regulation aims to be a step towards safeguarding fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law, and environmental sustainability from high-risk AI, all while fostering research and innovation. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:10:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/navigating-the-ai-act-balancing-innovation-and-compliance.html Ehds proposal: meps seal approval in strasbourg plenary vote https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehds-proposal-meps-seal-approval-in-strasbourg-plenary-vote.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 December 2023 during the Strasbourg plenary session, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) overwhelmingly voted in favor of the proposal for the European Health Data Space (EHDS). manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:52:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ehds-proposal-meps-seal-approval-in-strasbourg-plenary-vote.html In the literature: december 2023 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-december-2023-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:18:20 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-december-2023-highlights.html Call for bids vph2026 conference https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-vph2026-conference.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Interested organisations should submit their proposal by 15 March 2024. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:44:02 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-vph2026-conference.html The call for abstract for the vph2024 conference is now open! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-call-for-abstract-for-the-vph2024-conference-is-now-open.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We are pleased to announce the call for submission of Abstracts for the upcoming VPH2024. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:20:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/the-call-for-abstract-for-the-vph2024-conference-is-now-open.html Biomodels “model of the year” competition 2024 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/biomodels-model-of-the-year-competition-2024.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />BioModels has launched a new competition for early career researchers, to recognize emerging leaders in systems biology modelling, identify exciting modelling research and promote reproducibility and good modelling practice. Application deadline is 20 January 2024. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:18:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/biomodels-model-of-the-year-competition-2024.html Meet the vphi young scientists committee: samuele gould https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-vphi-young-scientists-committee-samuele-gould.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During his PhD on in silico biomechanics, Samuele worked on creating spine models that could allow surgeons to perform virtual spine surgeries to provide personalised treatments for their patients. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:30:38 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-vphi-young-scientists-committee-samuele-gould.html European virtual human twins initiative: official launch in barcelona https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-virtual-human-twins-initiative-official-launch-in-barcelona.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On December 21st, the Virtual Human Twin initiative of the European Commission was festively launched in Barcelona. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:25:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-virtual-human-twins-initiative-official-launch-in-barcelona.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - january 2024 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-january-2024.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Open positions with deadlines in February manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:10:26 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-january-2024.html Surgery meets the metaverse https://www.vph-institute.org/news/surgery-meets-the-metaverse.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />What is the metaverse? In the 90s, it was a term familiar only to science fiction fans but, citing Bob Dylan, the times they are a-changing. Nowadays, metaverse is a buzzword and is entering the operating theatre strongly. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:21:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/surgery-meets-the-metaverse.html In the literature: january 2024 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-january-2024-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:02:42 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-january-2024-highlights.html Final guidance on assessing the credibility of computational models for medical devices https://www.vph-institute.org/news/final-guidance-on-assessing-the-credibility-of-computational-models-for-medical-devices.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />In early January the Center for Devices and Radiological Health held a webinar on the new Final Guidance document focused on credibility of computational models for medical devices. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:21:08 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/final-guidance-on-assessing-the-credibility-of-computational-models-for-medical-devices.html Advancing the virtual human twin: insights from the first edith-csa ecosystem meeting https://www.vph-institute.org/news/advancing-the-virtual-human-twin-insights-from-the-first-edith-csa-ecosystem-meeting.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The first EDITH-CSA 'Ecosystem meeting on building the Virtual Human Twin' was held at the École Polytechnique de Paris on January 18 and 19, 2024, with the aim of furthering the work on the VHT roadmap. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:08:13 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/advancing-the-virtual-human-twin-insights-from-the-first-edith-csa-ecosystem-meeting.html Commission launches ai innovation package to support artificial intelligence startups and smes https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-ai-innovation-package-to-support-artificial-intelligence-startups-and-smes.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 24 Jan 2024, the Commission launched a package of measures to support European startups and SMEs in the development of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) that respects EU values and rules. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:15:54 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-launches-ai-innovation-package-to-support-artificial-intelligence-startups-and-smes.html Results of the call "advanced digital skills" now available https://www.vph-institute.org/news/results-of-the-call-advanced-digital-skills-now-available.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission has published the evaluation results of the proposals submitted to the "Advanced Digital Skills" call under the Digital Europe Programme. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:34:00 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/results-of-the-call-advanced-digital-skills-now-available.html European data act enters into force, putting in place new rules for a fair and innovative data ... https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-data-act-enters-into-force-putting-in-place-new-rules-for-a-fair-and-innovative-data-econom.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The new rules define the rights to access and use data generated in the EU across all economic sectors and will make it easier to share data, in particular industrial data. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:42:16 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/european-data-act-enters-into-force-putting-in-place-new-rules-for-a-fair-and-innovative-data-econom.html Nasem report on foundational research gaps and future directions for digital twins https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nasem-report-on-foundational-research-gaps-and-future-directions-for-digital-twins.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />New Report Urges Multiagency Action to Support Potentially Transformative Digital Twins Research manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:56:10 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/nasem-report-on-foundational-research-gaps-and-future-directions-for-digital-twins.html Code & cure: understanding in silico medicine https://www.vph-institute.org/news/code-cure-understanding-in-silico-medicine.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Code & Cure is a series of divulgation videos to spread the knowledge of in silico medicine towards a larger public with accessible animated videos spanning from models to real-world applications. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:53:27 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/code-cure-understanding-in-silico-medicine.html Phd and postdoc opportunities - february 2024 https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-february-2024.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />PhD Position in Clinical Simulations for Brain Aneurysm TreatmentFaculty of Science - University of AmsterdamThe Computational Science Lab at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for a PhD Research Position, centering on the development &hellip; manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:59 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/phd-and-postdoc-opportunities-february-2024.html 'toward good simulation practice’: the book! https://www.vph-institute.org/news/toward-good-simulation-practice-the-book.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />We are delighted to announce that our book “Toward Good Simulation Practice” is now FREELY available on line! This book marks a significant milestone in the field of in silico medicine, advocating for the strategic use of Computer Modelling and Similation (CM&S) as a regulatory decision support tool in the development of medical product. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:10:12 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/toward-good-simulation-practice-the-book.html In the literature: february 2024 highlights https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-february-2024-highlights.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:33:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/in-the-literature-february-2024-highlights.html Commission presents new initiatives for digital infrastructures of tomorrow https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-presents-new-initiatives-for-digital-infrastructures-of-tomorrow.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The Commission has presented a set of possible actions to foster the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:17:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/commission-presents-new-initiatives-for-digital-infrastructures-of-tomorrow.html Gemini: an innovative new approach that will revolutionise how stroke patients are treated https://www.vph-institute.org/news/gemini-an-innovative-new-approach-that-will-revolutionise-how-stroke-patients-are-treated.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />GEMINI (A Generation of Multi-scale Digital Twins of Ischaemic and Haemorrhagic Stroke Patients) was recently funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, grant number 101136438. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:42:06 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/gemini-an-innovative-new-approach-that-will-revolutionise-how-stroke-patients-are-treated.html Meet the vphi young scientists committee: anna ramella https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-vphi-young-scientists-committee-anna-ramella.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The VPHi Young Scientists Committee is a group of active VPHi student members promoting career development, highlighting excellence and favouring interactions, collaborations, mentoring and mobility. This series of interviews will reveal their &hellip; manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:15:43 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/meet-the-vphi-young-scientists-committee-anna-ramella.html Horizon europe program in the context of the eu and uk https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-program-in-the-context-of-the-eu-and-uk.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />During a press conference in London on 12 February 2024, both EU and UK officials actively encouraged scientists to engage with the Horizon Europe research program. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:33:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/horizon-europe-program-in-the-context-of-the-eu-and-uk.html Imco and libe committees endorse artificial intelligence act https://www.vph-institute.org/news/imco-and-libe-committees-endorse-artificial-intelligence-act.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 13 February 2024 the IMCO and LIBE Committees endorsed the AI Act text with an overwhelm-ing majority. The next step is for the European Parliament to adopt the text. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:35:04 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/imco-and-libe-committees-endorse-artificial-intelligence-act.html Ongoing trilogue discussions on the european health data space (ehds) https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ongoing-trilogue-discussions-on-the-european-health-data-space-ehds.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />On 31 January 2024 the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) published its considerations for the ongoing trilogue discussions on the EHDS. The document follows an outline of recommendations for multiple aspects such as Data sharing and Intellectual property & trade secrets. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:37:49 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/ongoing-trilogue-discussions-on-the-european-health-data-space-ehds.html A new era for tuberculosis vaccines is coming https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-era-for-tuberculosis-vaccines-is-coming.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />Meet UISS-TB, a simulation framework to model the interaction between the immune system, the bacteria causing tuberculosis, and a vaccine manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:50:03 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/a-new-era-for-tuberculosis-vaccines-is-coming.html Disc4all winter school in leuven https://www.vph-institute.org/news/disc4all-winter-school-in-leuven.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />4th Disc4All Winter School was held from February 19th to 23rd 2024 at KU Leuven in Belgium, organised by InSilicoTrials Technologies. manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:04:15 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/disc4all-winter-school-in-leuven.html Call for bids vph2026 conference - extended deadline https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-vph2026-conference-extended-deadline.html <img src="https://www.vph-institute.org/upload/_thumb." alt="" width="150px" />The new deadline for submitting your proposal for the upcoming conference is now the 22nd of March 2024. Don't miss the opportunity to host the most important conference on in silico medicine! manager@vph-institute.org (www.vph-institute.org) Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:01:07 GMT https://www.vph-institute.org/news/call-for-bids-vph2026-conference-extended-deadline.html