26/11/2024
FEAM President, Prof. Ferry Breedveld, was interviewed by Euronews to discuss the potential global consequences of changes in US health policy following the recent elections. President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic and advocate for sweeping reforms, will lead an overhaul of the CDC and FDA has sparked widespread concern. […]
FEAM
13/11/2024
We are pleased to introduce Prof. Ferry Breedveld as the incoming President of FEAM (Federation of European Academies of Medicine). Prof. Breedveld is a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences since 2003, and was Head of the Department of Rheumatology in Leiden and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Leiden […]
FEAM
25/09/2024
FEAM and the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) are collaborating on a project to evaluate how AI-incorporated health products and services can be evaluated for adoption into healthcare use. Key areas of exploration include evidence measurement, randomized clinical trials (RCTs), and health systems research, with use-cases illustrating the added value of AI. The project will […]
Artificial Intelligence / FEAM
24/09/2024
Following a joint workshop held on 19 February 2024, FEAM and the UK Academy of Medical Sciences have released a report on the next European Union R&I Framework Programme (FP10), set to launch in 2027. The report is the outcome of discussions among experts from 18 FEAM member academies, highlighting the need for sustainable budgeting, […]
FEAM
23/08/2024
We are pleased to announce the launch of the nomination process for top-level scientists to join the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA) to the European Commission. This esteemed group plays a pivotal role within the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM), delivering independent, high-quality, and timely scientific advice on key policy matters to the College of […]
SAPEA
09/08/2024
In the ever-changing field of healthcare, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in geriatric medicine and gerontology is more important than ever. The IAGG e-TRIGGER Africa, Middle East, and Europe (AFMEE) Online Training in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology is a programme designed to provide healthcare professionals with the tools, knowledge, and skills they need to […]
Human genome editing
03/07/2024
How can academies effectively reach out to society? How can they maximise the impact of their public engagement? The Academia Europaea Cardiff Hub has hosted an online event that outlined the purpose of public engagement, highlighted some of the latest trends and methods, and provided an opportunity for you to share knowledge and practices with […]
Academies / SAPEA
25/06/2024
In response to the pressing global challenges facing Europe today, the Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) has joined a coalition of leading research and innovation organizations in signing an influential open letter titled “A call to strengthen research and innovation in Europe“. This letter calls for a substantial increase in funding dedicated to […]
FEAM / Research
23/04/2024
During the conference “One Health – Research & Innovation at the crossroads of environment and health”, in a panel discussion addressing the need for a global One Health strategy, FEAM President Prof. Stefan Constantinescu provided insightful perspectives on how the European Commission seeks scientific advice and approaches complex health-related challenges. One Health acknowledges the interconnectedness […]
Human genome editing
22/04/2024
To mark World Health Organization (WHO)‘s European Immunisation Week 2024, FEAM, as a member of the Coalition for Vaccination, is calling on healthcare professionals to ensure children stay current with their routine vaccinations. This comes amid rising outbreaks of preventable diseases such as whooping cough, measles, and diphtheria in Europe, caused by declining vaccination rates. […]
Human genome editing / Vaccination
03/04/2024
On 20 March 2024, FEAM Past President, Prof. George Griffin, attended the XVIII European Patients’ Rights Day at the European Parliament. The event, organized by Cittadinanzattiva APS and hosted by MEP Brando Benifei, emphasized the crucial role of healthcare professionals in shaping a healthier Europe. Prof. Griffin was joined by Maya Matthews (Deputy Head of Unit Strategy […]
Awareness Day
25/03/2024
Thursday 21 March 2024 marked a significant milestone as we gathered at the European Parliament for the official launch of the Mission Board on Vaccination in Europe (MBVE) initiative. The Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) has been a part of this project for one year. Representing FEAM on the board chaired by Walter […]
Human genome editing
05/03/2024
The FEAM European Biomedical Policy Forum is delighted to welcome Cancer Patients Europe (CPE) as its newest member among the 31 forum partners. The FEAM Forum serves as a collaborative platform fostering discussions on vital policy matters within the biomedical community. Its objective is to unite representatives from academia, research charities, industry, European and national […]
FEAM Forum
05/03/2024
FEAM President Stefan Constantinescu participated in one session of CEPS Ideas Lab 2024, a two-day event designed to serve as a high-level intellectual forum for discussing a broad spectrum of current and pressing issues facing the EU. The session, titled “Will the EU respond better to the next health crisis?“, brought together Prof. Constantinescu and […]
FEAM / Health Threats Preparedness and Response
28/02/2024
SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) is actively working to increase the involvement of early- and mid-career researchers in providing high level science and policy advice to the European Union. To better understand the opportunities and challenges encountered by these researchers in the field of science-for-policy, SAPEA, a part of the Scientific Advice […]
SAPEA
21/02/2024
The Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) is seeking to recruit a Forum Policy Officer to join its team in Brussels. See the job description here. Title: Forum Policy Officer Starting date: as soon as possible (ideally 1st of March 2024) Location: Rue d’Egmont 13, 1000, Brussels. A mixt of teleworking and office-based work […]
Vacancies
07/02/2024
FEAM, as a member of the Coalition for Vaccination, welcomes the European Commission recommendation to support EU countries in their efforts to prevent cancer through vaccination against Human papillomaviruses (HPV) and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Vaccination is a safe and effective way of safeguarding both individuals and communities from communicable diseases that can be prevented […]
Cancer / Vaccination
30/01/2024
On 29 January 2024, Rúben Castro, FEAM Scientific Policy Officer, was interviewed by the Portuguese health literacy channel, Saúde Mais, to discuss about the European Beating Cancer Plan, the importance of scientific evidence in policy and the new recommendations on cancer screening, which were informed by the SAPEA Evidence Review Report and the GCSA Scientific […]
Cancer / SAPEA
23/01/2024
FEAM is proud to welcome a new addition to its network: The Slovenian Medical Academy (SMA). Established in 2017 by the Slovenian Medical Association, the Slovenian Academy of Medicine represents the professional and ethical highpoint of Slovenian medicine as it brings together experts recognized for their achievements at home and abroad. The mission of the […]
Academies / FEAM
08/01/2024
In a pivotal year for the European Union, the Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) and the UK Academy of Medical Sciences are joining forces to organize a one-day workshop on the 20th of February 2024. This significant event aims to shed light on the design of the upcoming EU Framework Programme 10 (FP10), […]
Academies / FEAM
