Publications

Joint position paper on unmet medical needs

FEAM recently joined forces with Vaccines Europe, the Active Citizenship Network, and the Spanish Association Against Meningitis to publish a position paper addressing the critical issue of unmet medical needs.

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25 / 09 / 2023

Joint White Paper: Sustainable AI to Drive Global Health

In May 2023, thought leaders in information-driven healthcare gathered to examine and recommend best practices in accelerating healthcare delivery using Artificial Intelligence (AI) amidst the European legal landscape. This White Paper summarises the calls to action that came out of that event, seeking to show the possible pathways for using AI in healthcare.

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11 / 09 / 2023

FEAM signs joint statement on the future of animal research

FEAM welcomes the official response by the European Commission to the European Citizen’s Initiative (ECI) petition “Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics – Commit to a Europe without animal testing”. While we acknowledge that animal research should be discussed and regulated, we agree that we are not yet ready to completely phase it out. FEAM continues to promote research and debate of high quality and relevant animal science findings until viable alternatives are available to ensure continued progress in medical science.

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28 / 07 / 2023

FEAM Newsletter – July 2023

In our July newsletter we announce PERISCOPE’s Final Conference. Hosted by CEPS, the event will take place on 8 September 2023. We also highlight two initiatives by the FEAM Forum: its Annual Lecture on "Precision Medicine in Oncology", and a workshop on “Mental Health in healthcare and veterinary professionals”, co-organised with the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE). Register for these events and take a look at our recent activities.

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27 / 07 / 2023

Roundtable Discussion Report: Refocusing on public health and making an impact on adult vaccination from a life course perspective

On 27 June 2023, FEAM joined the Roundtable discussion on adult vaccination and life course immunisation at the European Parliament. The meeting was co-hosted by the Coalition for Life Course Immunisation (CLCI) and MEP Cyrus Engerer, and it brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the importance of adult vaccination and the need for a comprehensive approach to immunisation across different stages of life. MEPs Cyrus Engerer and Tomislav Sokol endorsed the call for an MEP working group on adult vaccination, a hopeful milestone in the journey to harmonising and elevating adult vaccination policy in Europe.

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12 / 07 / 2023

FEAM signs joint healthcare statement on access to innovative healthcare under the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act)

In the joint statement, healthcare stakeholders representing patients, healthcare professionals and industry, share their views on how the AI Act can give citizens the confidence to embrace AI-based solutions, including AI-enabled medical technologies. Many existing AI solutions that are being used in national healthcare systems are integrated in medical technologies and regulated under the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), and the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR). As medical technologies constitute an integral component of healthcare systems, it is essential that the AI Act will facilitate the delivery of innovative healthcare. Read the full statement below.

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14 / 06 / 2023

FEAM Newsletter – May 2023

In this month’s newsletter we include the link to the recording of the event "Sustainable AI to drive Global Health"co-organised by the FEAM European Biomedical Policy Forum, in partnership with Astra Zeneca, AI Sweden and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology. We also want to invite you to the conference "Pandemic Governance and Inequalities" hosted at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) on the 5th of June. On top of that, learn more about FEAM’s role in the harmonisation and convergence of vaccination schedules in the EU.

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01 / 06 / 2023

Job vacancy: Communication and Events Intern (Deadine: 30th of April 2023)

The Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) is recruiting a talented and motivated Communications & Events Intern to join its Secretariat team. Title: Communications & Events Intern Starting date: May 2023 Location: Rue d’Egmont 13, 1000, Brussels. A mixt of teleworking and office-based work is offered. Travel within the EU is expected. Duration: 6-months internship (convention d’immersion professionelle)

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19 / 04 / 2023

FEAM Newsletter – March 2023

Our second newsletter of the year highlights the conference "Sustainable AI to drive Global Health", organised by the FEAM Forum, Astra Zeneca, AI Sweden and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, in Gothenburg, Sweden. But there are more events where you can sign up, like the SAPEA webinar "Are we ready for the next cross-border health crisis?". Take this opportunity to also discover the PERISCOPE podcast, which had an episode with Laure Guillevic, FEAM Policy Officer.

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28 / 03 / 2023

Position paper on digital medication treatment in the European Health Data Space

On 2 March, the Alliance for the Digitalisation of Hospitals Medication Management Pathways, of which FEAM is a member, published a position paper on digital medication treatment in the European Health Data Space (EHDS). The document recognises the importance of implementing a EHDS and promotes five recommendations to the regulation proposed last year by the European Commission, "European Health Union: A European Health Data Space for People and Science".

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02 / 03 / 2023

Job vacancy: Forum Policy Officer (Deadine: 17th of February 2023)

The Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) is recruiting a talented and motivated Forum Policy Officer to join its Secretariat team. The Forum Policy Officer will be employed by FEAM, under a Belgian labour contract and based in the offices of the FEAM secretariat in Brussels, in Rue d’Egmont 13, 1000. A mixt of teleworking and office-based work is offered. Travel within the EU is expected.

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01 / 02 / 2023

Job vacancy: Policy Officer (Deadine: 17th of February 2023)

The Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) is recruiting a talented and motivated Policy Officer to join its Secretariat team. The Policy Officer will be employed by FEAM, under a Belgian labour contract and based in the offices of the FEAM secretariat in Brussels, in Rue d’Egmont 13, 1000. A mixt of teleworking and office-based work is offered. Travel within the EU is expected.

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01 / 02 / 2023

FEAM Newsletter – January 2023

Our first newsletter of the year features the launch of the online course on “One Health: Role in pandemic preparedness, prevention and response“, developed by FEAM and the Karolinska Institute. But there is more: We talk about the kick-off meeting of the new FEAM Advisory Ethics Committee and the new date for the FEAM-KNAW event on "Adult Vaccination and Vaccine Hesitancy.

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31 / 01 / 2023

Statement: Recommendation on Shortage of Medical Devices and Implantable Medical Devices

On 31 May 2022, the French National Academies of Medicine, Pharmacy and Surgery and the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium (ARMB) alerted the political and administrative world, all healthcare professionals and the patient community to the risk of a shortage of medical devices (MDs), particularly implantable medical devices (IMDs), by 26 May 2024. The Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM), also concerned by this important public health issue, wishes to endorse this recommendation and has joined the ongoing process.

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05 / 12 / 2022

FEAM Newsletter – November 2022

In our November newsletter we highlight the KNAW/FEAM symposium on "Adult Vaccination". Take a look at the event's program and the activities FEAM is undertaking in recent months.

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24 / 11 / 2022

Summary report: FEAM Forum Annual Lecture 2022 on Digital Health and AI: Benefits and Costs of Data Sharing in the EU

Data science and digital technology is rapidly evolving, holding great promise in improving healthcare systems as well as paving the way for scientific breakthroughs and innovation. The new technologies have a huge positive impact in all areas, but also lead to consequences and challenges on regulatory and policy frameworks. Whilst the world has faced the pandemic, digital technology such as telemedicine, storage of electronic medical records, virtual education and, sharing of data on emerging viruses have contributed positively towards resilience of healthcare systems. These tools build upon advances in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), provide major opportunities to push the boundaries of science and improve healthcare innovation.

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22 / 11 / 2022

FEAM Newsletter – September 2022

In the September newsletter we highlight the FEAM Forum Annual Lecture, this year under the topic, "Digital Health and AI: Benefits and Costs of Data Sharing in the EU". Take a look at the event's program and the activities FEAM is undertaking in recent months.

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29 / 09 / 2022

PERISCOPE: Best Practices in Multi-Level Governance During Pandemics: A Case Study Report

Have a look at the main findings of the PERISCOPE report, ‘Best Practices in Multi-Level Governance During Pandemics: A Case Study Report’, published in June 2022. The document is a multidisciplinary study evaluating best practices in multi-level governance during time of crises, such as the covid-19 pandemic, where the focus has moved away from resilience into social infrastructures, public authority and the One Health concept instead.

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19 / 09 / 2022

Rapport: Conférence One Health – juin 2022 – Version française

Le 23 juin, l'InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) et la Fédération des académies de médecine européennes (FEAM), avec le soutien de l'Académie nationale de médecine française et de nile, ont organisé une conférence internationale sur le thème "Combattre les zoonoses et lutter contre la résistance aux antimicrobiens (AMR) sur la planète avec une approche unique de la santé". Le rapport de l'événement est maintenant disponible pour consultation.

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06 / 09 / 2022

Report: One Health Conference – June 2022 – English Version

On 23 June, the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Federation of European Medical Academies (FEAM), with the support of the French National Academy of Medicine and nile, organised an international conference on "Combating Zoonotic Diseases and Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) around the World with a Unique Approach to Health". The report of the event is now available for consultation.

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06 / 09 / 2022

FEAM Newsletter – July 2022

In this month's newsletter have a look at future events and opportunities within FEAM network.

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28 / 07 / 2022

FEAM Forum Annual Lecture Programme: Digital Health and AI: Benefits and Costs of Data Sharing in the EU

In this event, organized by the FEAM European Biomedical Policy Forum – with the support of AstraZeneca and the European Infrastructure for Translational Medicine (EATRIS) – a discussion with expert policymakers, academics, industry and civil society representatives will provide the opportunity to exchange opinions on the impact and challenges of using new digital health technologies and sharing of data, and to identify areas of consensus and/or disagreement among experts. The 26th of October event will also feature lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for better cooperation in view of future health emergencies.

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11 / 07 / 2022

Summary Report: Special Forum session on the war in Ukraine

On 11 May 2022, the FEAM European Biomedical Policy Forum organised a special session on the European Biomedical stakeholder’s response to the war in Ukraine. The summary report, with the main actions promoted by the Forum partners and European Institutions, is now available.

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13 / 06 / 2022

FEAM Newsletter – May 2022

In this month's newsletter, we share an overview on the activities that FEAM is developing, such as the organisation of the international conference on combatting zoonoses and addressing AMR on the Planet with a One Health Approach.

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25 / 05 / 2022

Summary Report: Pharmaceuticals in the Environment

On 29 March 2022, the FEAM European Biomedical Policy Forum, with the support of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), organised an online event on ‘Pharmaceuticals in the Environment’. The summary report, with the main conclusions of the event, is now available.

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29 / 04 / 2022