Month: February 2025

4th Training School “Bridging Science and Innovation: Translating Plasma Medicine into Clinic and to the Market” In Strbske Pleso, Slovakia from January 28th to 31st, 2025.

“Bridging Science and Innovation: Translating Plasma Medicine into Clinic and to the Market”

 

This training school aims to equip PhD students and early career researchers with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully navigate the journey from groundbreaking research in plasma medicine to real-world market applications. Through a series of expert-led talks and interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the multifaceted process of technology transfer and commercialization.

The program features first-hand experiences from startup founders in the plasma medicine field, highlighting both challenges and successes. Sessions on clinical microbiology and clinical aspects will provide a deeper understanding of the medical applications and potential of plasma technologies. Key topics such as intellectual property protection, patenting strategies, and DIN standardization will be covered to help participants understand the regulatory landscape and how to safeguard innovations.

Finally, a session on effective science communication will teach participants how to present their research with clarity and impact, ensuring their findings resonate with diverse audiences, from investors to clinicians.

The training school is specially oriented to young researchers, PhD students and all other colleagues interested in approaching this topic.

One of our team members, George Vafakos, had the opportunity to attend the 4th Training School “Bridging Science and Innovation: Translating Plasma Medicine into Clinic and to the Market” of the PlasTHER Cost Action.

The participants had the opportunity to present their work and elaborate on the projects they are involved in.

This training school prepares early career researchers to transition plasma medicine research into market applications through expert-led sessions on technology transfer, commercialization, and regulatory aspects. It covers key topics like intellectual property, standardization, clinical applications, and science communication, with insights from startup founders and industry experts.

More information can be found here

 

“Bridging Science and Innovation: Translating Plasma Medicine into Clinic and to the Market”

 

This training school aims to equip PhD students and early career researchers with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully navigate the journey from groundbreaking research in plasma medicine to real-world market applications. Through a series of expert-led talks and interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the multifaceted process of technology transfer and commercialization.

The program features first-hand experiences from startup founders in the plasma medicine field, highlighting both challenges and successes. Sessions on clinical microbiology and clinical aspects will provide a deeper understanding of the medical applications and potential of plasma technologies. Key topics such as intellectual property protection, patenting strategies, and DIN standardization will be covered to help participants understand the regulatory landscape and how to safeguard innovations.

Finally, a session on effective science communication will teach participants how to present their research with clarity and impact, ensuring their findings resonate with diverse audiences, from investors to clinicians.

The training school is specially oriented to young researchers, PhD students and all other colleagues interested in approaching this topic.
This week in Mathematical Oncology Featured Artwork 30/01/2025 BY Artist: Vasileios Vavourakis (in Silico Modeling Group, University of Cyprus, Cyprus)

 

FEATURED ARTWORK…

 

In this direction, we developed a data-driven computer modeling tool that can simulate needle insertion and prostate tissue deformation during HDR-BRT. Our tool can integrate magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound data from prostate cancer patients, and has been tested to recapitulate catheter insertion during HDR-BRT. The simulation tool ability to realistically capture this process and to accurately predict the prostate deformation is evaluated against comprehensive clinical images from cancer patients in Cyprus. This contribution demonstrates our first milestone towards a digital platform for pre-operative planning and intra-operative guidance optimization of HDR-BRT.

Our efforts are now intensified in the research project PROTECT (https://protect-prostate.eu) where we will refine the modelling and image computing algorithms and tools towards high-fidelity personalized brachytherapy in prostate cancer management.​

 

 

Check out the artwork and write-up here in “This Week in MathOnco”

 

 

 

Based on the paper: Personalised in silico biomechanical modelling towards the optimisation of high dose-rate brachytherapy planning and treatment against prostate cancer published in Frontiers in Physiology

 

Caption: We explored recently a novel computational approach that can enhance the accuracy of high dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BRT), a therapeutic modality against prostate cancer. HDR-BRT involves temporary insertion of radioactive source-carrying catheters into the prostate. However, catheter insertion is a task that is highly dependent on the experience of the treating physician which in turn defines the accuracy and therapeutic outcome of brachytherapy.

 

 

FEATURED ARTWORK…

 

In this direction, we developed a data-driven computer modeling tool that can simulate needle insertion and prostate tissue deformation during HDR-BRT. Our tool can integrate magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound data from prostate cancer patients, and has been tested to recapitulate catheter insertion during HDR-BRT. The simulation tool ability to realistically capture this process and to accurately predict the prostate deformation is evaluated against comprehensive clinical images from cancer patients in Cyprus. This contribution demonstrates our first milestone towards a digital platform for pre-operative planning and intra-operative guidance optimization of HDR-BRT.

Our efforts are now intensified in the research project PROTECT (https://protect-prostate.eu) where we will refine the modelling and image computing algorithms and tools towards high-fidelity personalized brachytherapy in prostate cancer management.​

 

 

Check out the artwork and write-up here in “This Week in MathOnco”
EIC Summit 2025 EIC BENEFICIARIES DAY

 

 

EIC Summit 2025

 

Wednesday 2 April 2025 – Thursday 3 April 2025 

 

Venue

The EIC Summit 25 will take place in the historical Tour & Taxis site on the Brussels Canal.

 

 

Stay updated by visiting the official event page

Welcome to the 2025 edition of the EIC Summit, Europe’s prime event where deeptech meets policy.

Join us for two dynamic days featuring exclusive workshops, pitching sessions, unparalleled networking opportunities and groundbreaking projects. Register now Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with key players shaping Europe’s deeptech landscape. Explore groundbreaking EIC projects and discover how the EIC can support your innovations on their path to market.

Agenda Wednesday 2 April 2025 – EIC beneficiaries day Day 1, 2 April 2025, is an invitation only day, exclusively for and will be fully dedicated to EIC beneficiaries with workshops covering diverse issues, such as investments, IP, or scaling up your company.

Beneficiaries day programme Thursday 3 April 2025 – Flagship event Day 2, 3 April 2025, is our flagship event, open to all interested stakeholders – immerse yourself in inspiring plenary speeches, visionary insights, and the thrilling celebration of the EIC Prizes awards! Flagship event programme Speakers Hear from the pioneers of innovation in Europe, visionary scientists, entrepreneurs, investor and policy makers to get inspired. Discover the speakers! Networking Benefit from great networking oportunties. Upon registration, download the dedicated EIC Summit networking app. Be ready to schedule your meetings and network through the whole event! Project exhibition The Summit will showcase an exhibition of projects funded by the European Innovation Council across various schemes. More details on the exhibitors will be shared soon! Satellite events Two satellite events will take place during the EIC Summit 2025: the EIC Community Training – Artificial intelligence (AI) tools for innovators on 1 April in Brussels, and the Pathfinder Challenges Info Day on 4 April at Borschette. Discover them and register now! EIC Prizes Stay tuned and discover the winners of the European Innovation Council Prizes! On 2 April, we will award the winners of the European Innovation Procurement Awards, and on 3 April, the European Prize for Women Innovators. Get to know more about the EIC Prizes. Venue The EIC Summit 25 will take place in the historical Tour & Taxis site on the Brussels Canal.

Have a look to the venue details! EIC Summit 2024 Curious about the previous edition?                                                                                                                                                            Go to the EIC Summit 2024 edition for recording, photos and more.

 

 

 

EIC Summit 2025

 

Wednesday 2 April 2025 – Thursday 3 April 2025 

 

Venue

The EIC Summit 25 will take place in the historical Tour & Taxis site on the Brussels Canal.

 

 

Stay updated by visiting the official event page