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EU-wide Health Data Platform for Lung Cancer Diagnostics and Regulatory Approval

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Imagine a giant, secure digital library that collects health records, wearable device data, and medical scans from all over Europe. Instead of this information being locked in separate folders, it's all organized so AI can spot lung cancer patterns earlier. It's like giving doctors a high-tech crystal ball to predict how a patient will recover based on thousands of similar cases.

By the numbers
39
partners
12
countries involved
19
industry partners
15
total deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Medical data is currently fragmented across different systems, making it nearly impossible for regulators and doctors to get a full picture of a patient's journey. This slows down drug approvals and prevents early cancer detection.

The solution

What was built

A scalable EU-wide health data platform that integrates EHRs, CT images, and wearable data. It includes AI tools for risk profiling and a patient-controlled data access system.

Audience

Who needs this

Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs managersDigital health app developersOncology clinic administratorsHealth Technology Assessment (HTA) agencies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Pharmaceuticals
enterprise
Target: Drug Developer

If you are a drug developer dealing with slow regulatory approvals for new therapies — this project developed a platform for real-world evidence that helps regulatory and HTA bodies make faster decisions. This reduces the time to get treatments to market by using integrated heterogeneous data.

Medical Devices
SME
Target: Wearable Tech Manufacturer

If you are a wearable tech manufacturer dealing with a lack of clinical validation for your sensors — this project developed a way to integrate digital biomarkers and connected devices into clinical care. This allows your device data to be used for shared decision-making between patients and professionals.

Healthcare Providers
enterprise
Target: Hospital Network

If you are a hospital network dealing with overcrowded wards and high readmission rates — this project developed remote patient monitoring tools and AI risk profiling. This enables earlier patient discharge and reduces the burden on healthcare staff.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for using the platform?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost details are provided as the project is EU-funded.

Can this be scaled to other diseases beyond lung cancer?

Yes, the objective states the platform is directly scalable by connecting additional systems, data sources, and services, though the primary use cases are lung cancer.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project focuses on creating an open platform for multi-modal health data.

How does the platform handle EU data privacy laws?

The platform prioritizes adherence to legal requirements, specifically the European Health Data Space (EHDS), and includes a solution for patients to control who accesses their data.

How is the data integrated from different sources?

It uses a remote access approach to connect multiple public and private data sources, incorporating interoperable tools and AI/ML for analysis.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 19 industry partners representing 49% of the 39 total members. This high industrial ratio, combined with a presence in 12 countries, suggests a strong focus on commercial viability and cross-border regulatory alignment rather than purely academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Angewandten Forschung EV

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore integration opportunities with the IDERHA data platform.

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