Συμφωνητικό στρατηγικής συνεργασίας για δημιουργία οικοσυστήματος HALAL στην ελληνική φαρμακοβιομηχανία

Course overviewBiological and biomedical research frequently employs multiple ‘omics methods(“multi-omics”) to investigate biological systems comprehensively. This approach simultaneously examines various molecular layers (DNA, RNAs, proteins, metabolites) and helps to overcome limitations inherent in individual technologies. These modalities are increasingly profiled at single-cell and/or spatial resolutions. Integrating and analysing these complex datasets poses significant challenges. How can we interpret perturbation effects, establish associations between molecular profiles and study variables, or detect latent variables representing key biological elements like cell types or states? Crucially, how can we achieve these goals with statistical robustness and scientific rigor, facilitating clear and convincing reporting?This course addresses those essential questions, providing participants with foundational mathematical and conceptual understanding of integrative multi-modal data analysis methods. Through hands-on sessions using state-of-the-art datasets, attendees will explore different software tools, assess data quality and results, identify potential pitfalls, evaluate performance, optimize model parameters, interpret outcomes effectively, and embrace open-science practices. Methods covered include factor analysis, multi-table ordination and dimensionality reduction techniques, notably the widely utilised Multi-Omics Factor Analysis (MOFA) and more recent approaches, developed by the course faculty.AudienceThis course is aimed at bioinformatics scientists, PhD students and post-docs aiming to improve their skills in multi-omics data integration methodologies. Scientists who themselves have a training role are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience with R and/or Python and willingness to work with both is a prerequisite for this course.ModulesMulti-table integration: motivation, concepts and theoryMulti-omics case studies, single cell multi-omics, spatial omicsData management and open science related topics in multi-modal data integrationVisualisation and interactive data analysisLearning outcomesThe course will provide researchers with an overview and the theoretical foundations of state-of-the-art methods for multi-modal integration, with a focus on omics data. In practical sessions on relevant real-world examples from single-cell and bulk multi-omics studies, participants will gain familiarity with software implementations and learn about practical aspects, including quality assessment of inputs and outputs, method performance assessment, choice of tuning parameters, interpretation of the model fit and potential pitfalls.What past participants say about the course“The course was a fantastic overview of the state-of-the-art in multi-omics integration with exposure to the top methods and researchers in the field. Getting to discuss open problems with the speakers and other participants was invaluable and I’ve made some great connections with other attendees which I hope to continue to develop.” – Eleanor Williams, Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, UK“The course provides a comprehensive overview of different multiomics data integration techniques with real-life applications and an excellent opportunity to network with fellow participants, speakers, and method developers.” – Adhideb Ghosh, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

General infoOrsi Academy is proud to present the ultimate beginner course in robotic surgery for urologists!The Basic Skills Course consists of a 2-Day course in robotic surgery focusing on hands-on training on animal cadaver tissue (chicken model).A basic technical skills curriculum, developed by the proficiency-based progression methodology. You will get trained in an objective, transparent & evidence-based way, resulting in a shorter learning curve.Exclusive benefit for EAU membersMembers of the European Association of Urology (EAU) receive a 15% discount on the course fee with the code EAUMEMBER2026. A valid EAU membership ID is required.

There is increasing recognition of the value that strong partnerships between patients, clinicians and researchers can bring to effective delivery of respiratory care. This pre-Congress webinar series introduces the ERS Congress 2026 theme 'United for better breathing: partnership between patients, clinicians and researchers' and explores how co-creation and collaboration can strengthen individual care, improve care delivery, advance meaningful research and amplify the impact of advocacy.The series is co-developed with the European Lung Foundation (ELF), reflecting the joint ERS-ELF commitment to strengthening patient-professional partnership in respiratory care and research. It will explore how co-creation and collaboration can strengthen individual care, improve care delivery, advance meaningful research and amplify the impact of advocacy.Each webinar will feature conversations between healthcare professionals and patients who will use their experience of real world partnerships to highlight both the opportunities and the challenges of working together to support clinical care, co-design services and collaborate on research. The focus is practical, showcasing successful initiatives and offering delegates actionable insights they can apply in their own clinical, research and advocacy activities.Why attend?Hear from patients, clinicians and researchers with practical experience of working together.Reflect on how their hints and tips can support your clinical practice, inform co-design in your clinical services, enhance your research collaborations and add value to your advocacy.Prepare for the ERS Congress 2026 theme, and join a global conversation on working together to improve respiratory health.Learning OutcomesFollowing this webinar series, participants will be aware of the benefits of partnership working for individual patient care, co-design of health care services, research, guideline development, and advocacy. The practical talks from clinicians, patients and researchers will support implementation of partnership working in clinical and research settings to improve care for people with respiratory conditions.Topics and scheduleWriting guidelines together: integrating the patient voice in clinical practice standards27 May, 202617:00-18:00 CESTUsing practical examples from ERS clinical practice guidelines, the clinical, patient and methodological speakers will give their perspectives on how working together strengthens methodology and facilitates implementation of meaningful guidelines in clinical practice.Listening first: identifying and acting on unmet needs1 June, 202617:00-18:00 CESTUsing real-life examples from clinical practice, the clinical and patient speakers will share their experience of co designing accessible and equitable systems in diverse healthcare contexts.Three people together: partnerships involving children, young people and caregivers30 July, 202613:00-14:00 CESTPartnerships with children include at least three people - the child, their parent/carer and the healthcare professional. This webinar will explore the practical strategies that enable the development of effective tripartite partnerships within clinical care, and also the value of engaging with young people as powerful voices in advocacy.Advocacy: making our voices heard21 August, 202614:00-15:00 CESTFrom local Healthy Lungs for Life projects to translating global policy resolutions into national initiatives that enable action, this webinar illustrates the power of speaking together in joint advocacy to influence the policy context and ensure real change that benefits the lung health of populations.Co-creating care: patients as equal partners31 August, 2026, 17:00-18:00 CESTThe partnership between the patient and their clinician underpins clinical care enabling shared decisions about treatment, supported self management, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Patients and clinicians will discuss their experience of partnerships and the development of trust in working together.Discovering together: advancing science through collaborative research1 September, 2026, 17:00-18:00 CESTPatient involvement throughout the research cycle enhances research. In this webinar, patients and researchers from ERS Clinical Research Collaborations discuss the challenges and successes of their research collaboration in basic, clinical and applied research, with examples from setting research agendas, delivery of research, and dissemination.Check the programme tab for more details regarding each session.FormatSix webinar sessions are planned, with each session running for one hour. The format includes 45 minutes dedicated to talks and activities, concluding with a 15 minute question-and-answer period.Recordings and educational materials will be accessible the day after the webinar and will be freely available as open-access resources.CME creditsAn application will be submitted to the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) for CME accreditation of this event. The number of credits that you will receive will correspond to the time you spend viewing the sessions live.

It is our great honor and pleasure to welcome you to São Paulo, Brazil for the World Congress of the Hydrocephalus Society, from 31 July – 3 August 2026.Hydrocephalus 2026 will cover a full spectrum of hydrocephalus and CSF disorders affecting both children and adults, and thus we are preparing an exciting program with interesting and controversial topics. We invite clinicians in neurosurgery, neurology, pediatrics, radiology, geriatrics and psychiatry, basic scientists, engineers, nurses, therapists, technicians, neuropsychologists, patient advocates and others interested in hydrocephalus to join us and share knowledge, innovative ideas and create new partnerships.On behalf of the Hydrocephalus Society, we look forward to warmly welcoming you to São Paulo in 2026, to an excellent congress, in a truly inspiring location to make new contacts and friendships and of course renew old ones.The success of the conference largely depends on your participation!