Subject: VPH newsletter - Summer 2026

 

Dear reader,

The VPH2026 programme is now finalized, and we are excited to welcome you all to what promises to be an inspiring and engaging event. With more than 600 participants already registered, this year's conference reflects the strength and vitality of our community.

Alongside an outstanding scientific programme, VPH2026 will feature several key pre-conference workshops, our General Assembly, the VPH roundtable "From credibility to trust" and dedicated activities for students, including the popular Meet the Mentors sessions, the Student Night, and the presentation of the VPH Awards celebrating excellence across our field. Be sure to visit us at the VPH booth throughout the conference, and don't miss the opportunity to attend our talks and learn more about our latest initiatives.

We look forward to welcoming colleagues, collaborators, and new members of the community for a memorable week of science, networking, and collaboration.

See you in Milan!

VPH Staff

 

In tribute to Professor Reinhard Schneider

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Professor Reinhard Schneider, a distinguished scientist, colleague and valued member of the VPH Community.

 

POLICY

 

New release “Computational Modeling and Simulation of Medical Devices: Verification, Validation, and Uncertainty Quantification”

We are pleased to highlight the publication of the new open access Springer book edited by Marc Horner, Jeff Bischoff, and Payman Afshari that provides the fundamental scientific principles of VVUQ related to computational modeling and simulation of medical devices.

From Dialogue to Action: Experts Advance the VHT-AI Joint Statement During Health Policy Platform Writing Session

As part of the EU Health Policy Platform (EU HPP) Thematic Network, Bridging the gap between innovation and adoption: building the foundations for trusted AI and Virtual Human Twins in health and care, experts from across Europe gathered for a collaborative writing session to shape the Network’s Joint Statement.

EC adopts FAQ on the interplay between the MDR, IVDR and the AI Act

In June 2026, the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) published MDCG 2025-6, a new Frequently Asked Questions document clarifying the interaction between the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR), and the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).

EMA publishes draft qualification opinion on Virtual Control Groups (VCG) for rat studies

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released a draft qualification opinion supporting the use of Virtual Control Groups (VCGs) as a replacement for Concurrent Control Groups (CCGs) in rat non-GLP dose-range finding (DRF) studies.

COMMUNITY

Lead the future of in silico medicine: join the VPH Society as a supporting member

We are pleased to open the 2027 call for supporting members, inviting organisations that share our vision to take an active role in shaping the future of in silico medicine.

Election of the 2027-28 Executive Committee

The call for nominations for the Executive Committee has recently closed: 9 applications were received and the General Assembly is now asked to cast a vote to finalise the composition.

Join the VPH Society General Assembly at VPH2026

We invite you to join us for the VPH GA taking place on 2 September 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30 CET, during the VPH2026 Conference in Milan. Whether you are a long-standing member or new to the Society, the GA offers an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn about ongoing initiatives, and help shape the future of in silico medicine.

ESB survey on “Musculoskeletal Spine Modeling: Practices, Assumptions & Challenges”

We invite the in silico medicine community working on musculoskeletal spine modeling to contribute to this survey released by the European Society of Biomechanics.


Discover the recently published papers from our community!

THE DIGITAL TWIN THEORY PODCAST

In this episode we speak with Dr. Chen Chen (University of Sheffield) about computer vision and trustworthy AI.

Click here

YOUNG SCIENTISTS

Meet the Mentor at VPH2026: Meet Our Mentors


The full list of mentors for the Meet the Mentor event at the VPH 2026 Conference is now available! All VPH Student Members who expressed their interest during the registration process are invited to select the mentors they would most like to meet for an exclusive exchange opportunity.

Relax and connect with the next generation of the in silico medicine community over food, drinks, and music.

Celebrate with us some of the brightest young scientists in the VPH community.

PhD, postdoc, academic positions, and other opportunities.

Join our Slack channel for students and young scientists!


VPH has launched a public Slack channel for young members to connect, share ideas, and engage with the Young Scientists Committee.

EVENTS

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