SAGE-IT – Solutions and Expertise for Active and Healthy Aging
SAGE-IT is an initiative funded under the National Program for Research, Innovation, and Competitiveness for the Green and Digital Transition 2021–2027 (PN RIC 2021–2027), Notice D.D. No. 307 of March 18, 2025, dedicated to promoting active and healthy aging through technological innovation, interdisciplinary research, and skills development. The project, presented by Age-It scarl and co-proposed […]
An article about a Spoke 5 study published in “Health Policy and Technology”
Published in Health Policy and Technology the article “A Regulation-Based Project Life Cycle for Innovative Medical Devices: Delphi Consensus from an Italian Expert Panel”. Bringing medical innovation from academic laboratories to the patient’s bedside is a challenging journey. A major obstacle for public research institutions is the early and effective integration of regulatory thinking into […]
Public Consultation on Guidelines for the Processing of Personal Data for Scientific Research
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines regarding the processing of personal data for scientific research, with feedback accepted until June 25. Why should this matter? Because many of the day-to-day questions faced by researchers, hospitals, biotech companies, and digital health innovators are at the heart of these […]
One of our articles in the “International Journal of Social Robotics”
We are excited to announce the publication of our new article, “The Impact of Interaction with Social Robots on Engagement and Narrative Complexity in Elementary School Children,” in the International Journal of Social Robotics. This study explores how interaction with social robots can influence children’s engagement and narrative complexity in primary education. Below is the […]
Cardiovascular Disease: The European Commission Opens a Public Consultation on Early Diagnosis and Screening
The European Commission has published a Call for Evidence as part of the future European Cardiovascular Health Plan, inviting citizens, patient organizations, healthcare professionals, researchers, and stakeholders to contribute comments and proposals on the topic of early diagnosis and screening for cardiovascular disease. The initiative is part of the Safe Hearts Plan (more information HERE), […]
WHO launches new database to support European countries in managing health data
The tool, called Health Information Systems Governance (HISGOV), was developed with the co-financing of the European Union and provides around 70 indicators to offer a structured vision of how health data is collected, managed and used. The database is organized into several key areas that reflect the essential elements of a solid information system: from […]
Anna Maria Bernini: structural funds to guarantee resources even after the PNRR
Up to 2,000 researchers could be hired by public research institutions and universities thanks to €60.7 million in annual funding from the Ministry of University and Research. Minister Anna Maria Bernini has signed the implementing decrees for the extraordinary plan to recruit and promote research personnel provided for in the 2026 Budget Law. Of the […]
Guidance documents developed by spoke 5 now available
As part of the activities of spoke 5, an analysis was carried out on the management of health data in the health sector.Two guidance documents were then drawn up and made available for consultation here: https://tuscanyhealthecosystem.it/en/spoke-5/
Publication of the book “Health Community Lab. A co-creation model for social and healthcare innovation in Tuscany”
In a context of pressure on the National Health Service, marked by aging, chronic conditions, and inequalities, the book proposes a paradigm shift towards a health ecosystem capable of integrating social, economic, environmental, and cultural determinants. At the heart of this innovation are Health Community Labs (HCLs), participatory models based on co-creation and a capability […]
New resources to ensure continuity for PNRR projects
Cancer treatment remains one of the most complex challenges for modern healthcare systems. Although radiotherapy continues to play a central role in the treatment of more than half of cancer patients, increasing clinical complexity and expanding biological knowledge are driving the need for new therapeutic paradigms. Advanced radiation delivery techniques, innovative diagnostic tools, new radiopharmaceuticals, […]
