| Heart diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, with conditions like arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation often requiring implanted devices such as pacemakers and occluders. In silico medicine enables clinicians to virtually test these devices, optimising selection and improving surgical precision before entering the operating room.
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The VPH Institute calls for MDR evaluation to leverage computer modelling and simulation methodologies, including AI, to mitigate current challenges and prepare for future needs. In the news, the cover letter of the consultation submission and also the link the full response. |
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On 28 February 2025, the European Commission adopted its proposal for a Council Recommendation on the European Research Area Policy Agenda 2025-2027.
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) offered a positive opinion last week on a new artificial intelligence (AI)–based tool that supports pathologists in diagnosing and assessing the severity of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) during clinical trials.
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On 11 March 2025, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) proposed a report aimed at strengthening Europe’s research and innovation capabilities in preparation for the 10th Research Framework Programme (FP10).
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In silico medicine is transforming pediatric heart surgery by enabling personalized digital heart models. These models help surgeons plan procedures with precision, reducing complications. CFD simulations, already in use at Boston Children’s Hospital, are improving outcomes. |
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Our guest for this episode is Dr. Elisa Rauseo, cardiologist and Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Digital Twins at the Queen Mary University of London. Together, we discuss the applications of AI and machine learning in cardiology and also how ready medical doctors are to apply in silico tools in their practice.
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With around 60 participants amongst which were cardiologists, regulatory bodies and scientists, the event sparked insightful discussions on the latest advancements in cardiovascular digital twins. |
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Louis Lapicque’s work was fundamental for the development of the integrate-and-fire neuron model, still employed today for its simplicity in mathematical and computational neuroscience. With his wife Marcelle, he provided relevant advancements in nerve response. |
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From 3 to 5 February 2025, the 9th Annual Conference of the Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK) took place in Athens (Greece). |
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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!
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