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Category: EU Affairs

May 2021

Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence in cancer care

On 27 May, the European Parliament Special Committee on Beating Cancer is holding a public hearing on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer care. This hearing will cover AI in cancer research, cancer care and personalised cancer medicine and issues related to data protection, with 8 leading experts in the field and the European Commission.

Prof. Regina Beets-Tan, ESR President, is involved and will be speaking on the use of AI in cancer imaging.

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May 2021

ESR re-joins the Biomedical Alliance in Europe

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is pleased to re-join the Biomedical Alliance in Europe, becoming the 36th member of the Alliance. The Alliance is a network of leading European medical societies that together include more than 400,000 researchers and health professionals.

Close collaboration in medical research and healthcare is needed to be prepared for the challenges of the future and to keep Europe at the forefront of medical science. The ESR is looking forward to contributing to...

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February 2021

European Society of Radiology applauds publication of ambitious Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan just in time for World Cancer Day

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) welcomes yesterday’s publication of the ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ by the European Commission and applauds the holistic approach, identified areas of action tackling all stages of the disease, the fostering of multi-stakeholder collaboration across all EU countries and the envisaged related EU funding to ensure successful implementation of the ambitious Plan.

The ESR fully supports the Plan’s focus on prevention to reduce cancer incidences through increased action on environmental and lifestyle factors as well...

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November 2020

ESR welcomes the new Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age

The European Society of Radiology (ESR), representing the radiology profession across Europe, warmly welcomes the creation of a European Parliament Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA). The ESR backs the committee’s ambition to both analyse the future impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Europe and bring support to AI that works for the wellbeing of European citizens.

In June 2020, the European Parliament decided to set up AIDA and defined its responsibilities for a long-term approach...


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November 2020

The ESR welcomes the new Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA)

The European Society of Radiology (ESR), representing the radiology profession across Europe, welcomes the creation of the new European Parliament Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA). The ESR supports the Committee’s ambition to influence the future Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan to reduce the incidence of cancer, help patients live a longer and better life, and reduce health inequalities in Europe.

On 23 September 2020, the special committee began its work. They will evaluate opportunities for concrete action, identify legislation and...


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September 2020

European Society of Radiology endorses European Code of Cancer Practice

On 23 September 2020, the European Cancer Organisation released a new flagship initiative aimed at empowering European citizens and cancer patients with ten key overarching rights. These rights set out, in plain language, what cancer patients should expect from their healthcare systems in respect of care and support. The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has endorsed the new initiative and unwaveringly commits itself to putting the patient at the centre of clinical practice.

Being a co-production between patients and cancer...

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August 2020

ESR contributes to the European Parliament cancer study produced by the European Cancer Organisation

The European Parliament published a study that was produced by the European Cancer Organisation on the current state of Europe’s battle against cancer. The European Cancer Organisation, of which the European Society of Radiology (ESR) is a member, represents cancer professionals and patients across Europe united in the fight against the disease. The ESR was delighted to provide input on aspects related to cancer prevention, screening, treatment and the digital transformation of cancer care.

The study titled ‘Strengthening Europe in...

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November 2019

The European Society of Radiology welcomes healthcare push on the EU policy agenda

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) warmly welcomes the ambition of Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen, a medical doctor herself, to push forward healthcare in the EU policy agenda by appointing a Commissioner for Health with a strong mandate and increased attributions. Stella Kyriakides, a health expert and a long-standing advocate for health prevention, was nominated for the post with a clear mandate to promote public health and deepen collaboration on pressing health challenges in the European Union.

As...

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November 2019

ESR supports broad and integrated public-private partnership on health

The ESR welcomes the establishment of a new public-private partnership on health entitled the ‘Innovative Health Initiative’ that succeeds the Innovative Medicines Initiative. In light of strengthening Europe’s leading position in health research, the implementation of a public-private partnership driven by cross-sectoral collaboration between the pharmaceutical, medical devices, digital and biological industry and academia, as well as patients and healthcare professionals, will support medical innovation and create new pathways for personalised and patient-centred care in Europe.

The radiology community firmly...

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November 2019

The ESR multistakeholder event on lung cancer screening gives rise to factsheet

For the Lung Cancer Awareness Month and along with its multistakeholder event on lung cancer screening at the European Parliament on 6 November, the European Society of Radiology joined forces with the European Respiratory Society (ERS) for greater visibility of Lung Cancer in the future “Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan” and put together a factsheet. The event addresses measures to strengthen our approach at every stage of the disease. As for the factsheet, it highlights the benefits of rolling out screening...

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