| On 24 September 2025 Professor Liesbet Geris, representing VPH and the in silico medicine community, had the honour of presenting in the SANT Committee of the European Parliament the transformative role of AI and digital technologies in healthcare.
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On 19 Nov 2025 we will bring together thought leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare to explore how in silico medicine is transforming research, regulation, and clinical practice. Do not miss it! |
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The EU4H SANTE Action Grants 2025 includes 9 call topics with the common goal of leveraging AI and health data to accelerate the early detection, prediction, personalised prevention, integrated management and rehabilitation of Cardiovascular and Related Chronic Diseases including rare and complex forms.
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Contribute to this initiative by submitting your application by 14 November 2025. |
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The European Commission Horizon calls (INFRA-2025-01 & HLTH-2025-03) have officially closed, and at VPH we’re proud to have played our part! |
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TEHDAS2 invites stakeholders to provide feedback on draft documents that will inform the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
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The European Commission has launched a public call for evidence on a targeted revision of EU rules for medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. The initiative aims to simplify regulatory requirements while ensuring patient safety, public health, and the availability of innovative devices
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The new VPH Executive Committee Interview Series continues with Dr. Finn Catling, Academic Intensive Care Doctor, PhD Fellow at Imperial College London, and newly elected VPH Executive Committee member for Clinical Engagement. He reflects on how in silico medicine and AI can move closer to the bedside, how to foster stronger clinician–researcher collaboration, and the importance of clinical success stories.
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As part of KU Leuven’s 600-year celebrations, the iSi Health Symposium gathered global leaders in in silico medicine. Inspiring talks explored the evolution of the field, AI for movement analysis, patient involvement, and clinical and regulatory challenges. The event fostered vibrant discussions and new collaborations to shape the future of in silico healthcare.
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How can in silico models truly shape public health decisions? Despite their power, a gap remains between modelling and policy. As future crises loom, we need models that are used early, explained clearly, and trustworthy.
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In this episode of The Digital Twin Theory podcast, we speak with Prof. Geert Meyfroidt, head of intensive care at University Hospital Leuven, about AI in the ICU. He argues for actionable tools that act like a “GPS for doctors,” delivering the right data at the right time—saving precious clinical time, improving patient interaction, and extending expert care where it’s most needed.
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Florence Nightingale is one of the most famous nurses ever, but she was also a true pioneer in statistics and healthcare. By applying her mathematical and statistical expertise, she revealed how simple interventions could save countless lives. |
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Click here to read some interesting recently published papers from our community. If you have published an article in the field of in silico medicine, send it to us: we will include it in this section of the newsletter!
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| YOUNG SCIENTISTS COMMITTEE |
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Inès Casanova, Master’s student at ESCP Business School, focused her thesis on the adoption challenges of digital twins in healthcare. Drawing on insights from several VPH community members, her work highlights barriers, strategies, and future prospects for integrating digital twins into hospital practice.
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9-12 Feb 2026, Auckland, NZ Registration open
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New calls with deadlines in October Check them out! |
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7 Oct 2025, Online Registration open
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13-14 Oct 2025, Auckland, NZ Online registration open |
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15-16 Oct 2025, Brussels, BE Registration open |
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21 Oct 2025, Brussels, BE Registration open |
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4-6 Nov 2025, Hyattsville, MD Registration open |
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16 Nov 2025, St. Louis, MO Registration open |
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13-16 Jan 2025, Sheffield, UK/Krakow, PL Registration open |
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2-5 Feb 2026, Auckland, NZ Abstract submission deadline: 1 November 2025 |
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2-12 Feb 2026, Auckland, NZ Check all events |
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| "The Virtual Physiological Human will revolutionise the way health knowledge is produced stored and managed as well as the way in which healthcare is currently delivered." European Commission |
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