Launching the PRECISEU Personalised Medicine School: Advancing Healthcare Innovation
PRECISEU Personalised Medicine (PM) School is a key initiative under the Horizon Europe-funded PRECISEU project, set to create the bases for personalized medicine advancement across Europe. Designed as an annual training program, the PRECISEU PM School targets ecosystem players—including scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers—equipping them with the necessary skills to drive personalized healthcare forward. Each year, two consecutive cohorts participate in week-long sessions strategically scheduled at the end of each project year, aligning with key milestones.
- 📍 Iași, Romania
- 📅July 7–11, 2025
- 💡 Format: Hybrid (on-site + Microsoft Teams)
- Interested individuals are encouraged to register for the event to secure their participation.
🔗 Registration link: AVAILABLE HERE.
This event marks a significant step in advancing personalized healthcare education across Europe. The topics for the first week encompass five areas:
- Foundations of Personalised Medicine
- Genomics, Data & Health
- AI, Digital Tools & Innovation Ecosystem
- Ethics, Trust & Regional Collaboration
- Translating Personalised Medicine into Practice
These topics are drawn from the regional needs identified by the partners during project activities and aim to raise the awareness of personalized medicine for the participants. Project experts and regional strategic partners will contribute to the content, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date learning experience.
By facilitating these annual encounters, the PRECISEU PM School strengthens the interconnectedness of Europe’s health innovation ecosystems, promoting a more cohesive and efficient advancement towards personalized healthcare.
Event Agenda:
Monday, July 7, 2025
⏰ 09:00 – 10:00 EET | PM School opening
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
⏰ 10:00 – 13:00 EET | Foundations of Personalized Medicine
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
⏰ 15:00 – 18:00 EET | Policy & Funding Sessions
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
Sessions:
- Evaluation Framework for Personalized Cancer Medicine & Legislative innovation in PM – Online
- Public & Private, European & Regional funding for Personalized Medicine – on-site
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
⏰ 10:00 – 13:00 EET | Genomics, Data, and Health
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
- 10:00-10:45 Biomarkers in Personalised Healthcare: Navigating a Changing World – online
- 10:45-11:30 Challenges in the translational pipeline and how EATRIS supports academics –online
- 11:30-12:30 Personalized treatment for colorectal cancers’ patients – the REVERT successful story – online
- 12:30-13:00 Use case: Development of an AI-based platform to assist clinicians, patient and caregivers in management of ischemic stroke – online
⏰ 15:00 – 18:00 EET | Health Data in Practice
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
- The Molecular Revolution in Patient-Centered Care
- Health Data and Cybersecurity
⏰ 18:30 – 21:00 EET | International networking session with Health Innovation Zone stakeholders – Part of EDIH DIZ project
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
⏰ 10:00 – 13:00 EET | AI, Digital Tools & Innovation Ecosystem
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
⏰ 15:00 – 18:00 EET | Market Access & Case Studies
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
Thursday, July 10, 2025
⏰ 10:00 – 13:00 EET | Ethics, Trust, and Regional Collaboration
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
⏰ 15:00 – 18:00 EET | Increasing Accessibility to Advanced Therapies AKKODIS
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
Topics:
- What are the current challenges associated with commercialisation of new advanced therapies (cell and gene therapies) for rare disease?
- Costs
- Lack of economically viable targets
- The HTA process and how this effects reimbursement
- Leveraging centres of excellence to redefine the development cycle
- What are the current challenges associated with commercialisation of new advanced therapies (cell and gene therapies) for rare disease?
Friday, July 11, 2025
☕ 10:00 – 12:00 EET | Networking and Business Breakfast
📍Location MAVIS – Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer
- Opportunity to connect with peers, speakers, and industry representatives.
🏥 12:00 – 17:00 EET | Study Visits
- Center of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iași
- Center of Fundamental Research and Experimental Development in Translational Medicine – TRANSCEND, Regional Institute of Oncology, Iași
- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine – CEMEX, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași
Event background
The PRECISEU Personalised Medicine (PM) School is aiming to advance personalised healthcare across Europe. Held annually, the school delivers intensive training to scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, aligning its week-long sessions with major project milestones.
The curriculum draws directly from PRECISEU’s research outcomes, developed in collaboration with expert teams and regional partners, it ensures up-to-date and locally relevant content, covering various areas
- health data
- advanced therapies
- innovation management.
A hybrid format – combining in-person and online modules – broadens access and reduces participation costs.
Inspired by Biocat’s successful short programs, the PM School targets professionals seeking practical skills in healthcare innovation. It also features a strong mentoring component, helping participants refine and advance their projects toward market readiness through partnerships with accelerators and regional initiatives.
By fostering collaboration and skill development, the PRECISEU PM School strengthens Europe’s health innovation ecosystem and supports the shift toward more personalized, efficient care.