Subject: VPH Newsletter - December 2024

This info kit aims to provide an essential information package for the research community to engage with key stakeholders in the realm of in silico medicine, making available clear instructions, guidelines, and ready to use resources to navigate the complexities of stakeholder engagement effectively.
POLICY NEWS
The EC has initiated a public consultation to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and coherence of the EU regulations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices' regulations. This is a key opportunity to help shape the future of medical device regulations in Europe.
The Polish Council Presidency’s Programme for January to July 2025 focuses on a range of strategic priorities, including digital healthcare infrastructure.
On December 3, 2024, the Member State Coordination Group on Health Technology Assessment (HTACG) published its 2025 Work Programme.
On November 6, 2024, Olivér Várhelyi, the Commissioner-Designate for Health and Animal Welfare, presented his strategic objectives during his Commission hearing.
VPH COMMUNITY
Many health conditions affecting bones and muscles are connected to illnesses or simple ageing. In this video, we dive into some of the most advanced in silico medicine solutions that are revolutionising how we diagnose, prevent, and treat musculoskeletal disorders.
On 26-27 November 2024, the VPH institute had the great pleasure to be invited to Data Saves Lives’ 5th-anniversary, an initiative led by the European Patients’ Forum (EPF) and the European Institute for Innovation through Health Data.

with Mariano Vazquez, CTO and CSO of ELEM Biotech

In silico medicine is transforming healthcare, and some of its most groundbreaking applications are happening in cardiology. 
In our final episode of 2024, we explore how this innovative technology is reshaping the future of heart health.
Thanks to NHS Scotland, researchers at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Dundee will have access to 1.6 million anonymised brain scans to train an AI towards the early detection of dementia. 
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!
YOUNG SCIENTISTS COMMITTEE
Welcome on board to the ten new members Check them out!
New calls with deadlines in January Check them out!
Did you graduate in 2024 with a thesis in in silico medicineSubmit your thesis by 28 Feb 2025!
EUROPEAN PROJECTS
The next InnovaHeart workshop will be organised on 26 MARCH 2025, in Paris @Future4Care. InnovaHeart is the joint European workshop on the digital heart for a future where personalised cardiac care and healthcare innovations accelerate thanks to in-silicotrials & computational cardiology. 
The final edition of the ISW newsletter is here! It captures some of the key results and milestones achieved over the 4 incredible years of the project. Don't miss this comprehensive wrap-up of our journey and impact.
VPH EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE!

1 - 4 Sept 2026, Milan - Italy
7 Feb 2025, Online Registration open
7-11 Apr 2025, Nottingham - UK Challenge will be selected in Jan 2025
15-17 Apr 2025, Leuven - Belgium Abstract submission deadline: 31 Jan 2025
15-18 Apr 2025, Leuven - Belgium Breakout & Tutorial submission deadline: 16 Feb 2025
1-5 Jun 2025, Dallas, TX - USA Submission deadline: 10 Jan 2025
7-9 Jul 2025, Singapore Submission deadline: 31 Jan 2025
3-5 Sept 2025, Barcelona - Spain Special sessions & workshops proposals deadline: 24 Jan 2025
11-12 Sept 2025, Leuven - Belgium Registration deadline 31 Jan 2025
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 European Commission
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