21 November 2024 I 12:30 – 17:00
Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the European Union,
Rue Joseph II 14, 1000 Brussels
The event will explore the latest breakthroughs and innovations in the fight against
cancer. As research progresses at an unprecedented pace, new therapies and
technologies are transforming patient care, improving survival rates, and offering hope
for a future where cancer can be managed more effectively or even cured. The event’s
presentations will highlight cutting-edge treatments, from proton, gene and cellular
therapies to precision medicine, and the collaborative efforts – at the European and
national levels– driving these exciting developments forward.
Additionally, amidst the impressive lineup of speakers, we are excited to feature a
presentation by a distinguished ERC (European Research Council) grant recipient!
Programme
Moderated by Dr. Draško Veselinovič,
Slovenian Business and Research Association (SBRA)
12:30 – 13:00 Registration of participants
13:00 – 13:15 Welcoming remarks from the host and organiser
- Roman Weixler – Permanent Representation of Slovenia to the EU
- Dr. Draško Veselinovič – President of the Management Board,
Slovenian Business and Research Association (SBRA) - Dr. Alenka Rožaj – Director, Support to Strategic Research and
Innovation Partnerships (SRIP) on Health – Medicine
13:15 – 13:45 Keynote presentations - Dr. Tomaž Boh – Director-General, Science and Innovation
Directorate, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation,
Slovenia delivering the introductory word to the conference - Michiel Sweerts – Head of Sector, eHealth, Well-being and Ageing,
DG CNECT European Commission on “EU digital policy priorities
and initiatives towards digital transformation in cancer care”
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13:45 – 16:00 Presentations - Prof. Dr. Sandro Rossi – General Manager and Technical Director,
National Centre for Oncological Hadrontherapy in Pavia (CNAO) on
“Hadrontherapy: exploring new challenges against cancer” - Prof. Dr. Christian Graeff – Head of the Medical Physics Group at
GSI, Helmholtzzentrum & European Research Council grant winner
on “Advanced particle therapy – research and clinical transition” - Prof. Dr. Gregor Serša – Deputy Head of Department of
Experimental Oncology, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana on “Genebased Immune Therapy of Solid Tumors based on pDNA” - Philipp Goedecker – Digital Health Senior Manager, COCIR on “The
Future of Cancer Care: Advancing Innovation, Research, and
Digitalisation in medical technology under new EU Legislative
Frameworks” - Dr. Kathleen D’Hondt – Policy Advisor, Department of Economy,
Science and Innovation, Flemish Government on “Belgian Cancer
Centres on Modern Methods of the Cancer Treatment incl.
Radiotherapy” - Jolien Roovers – Policy Advisor, Department of Economy, Science
and Innovation, Flemish Government and Coordinator of Vanguard
Initiative Smart Health Pilot on “Vanguard Smart Health Pilot
Developments” - Dr. Mark Pleško – Founder and Managing Director, Cosylab on
“Affordable Adaptive Radiotherapy” - Dr. Draško Veselinovič – President of the Management Board,
Slovenian Business & Research Association delivering the event’s
“Conclusions and Take Aways”
16:00 – 17:00 Finger food and refreshments alongside networking