Partners
CUT, TECHNOLOGIKO PANEPISTIMIO KYPROU - Cyprus
Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is state university in Cyprus which was founded by law in 2004 and accepted its first students in September 2007. CUT research and academic staff is involved in more than 340 projects with a total funding/ contribution over 50m euro and is the second largest and one of the leading research Universities in Cyprus, that has high values regarding its academic character and its emphasis on high quality research in major branches of science and technology. It has a staff of approximately 300 academics, approximately 400 Researchers and Special Scientists, and 219 administrative employees supporting all aspects of teaching and research. Research emphasis at CUT is reflected in the substantial funding provided to academics for the establishment of research centres and laboratories, the support it provides for collaborations with world renowned Universities and Institutions, and the participation of its faculty in several national and European research projects. The research projects are funded under the HORIZON2020, the FP7, the ERASMUS+ and Lifelong Learning Programme, the National Framework Programmes of the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation, the European Territorial Cooperation Programmes (INTERREG), the COST Programme, the LIFE+, the EUROSTARS, EU4Health etc.
The Department of Nursing is nested within the School of Health Sciences and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in nursing and midwifery. In addition, the Department has a PhD program and a wide range of collaborations with research, policymaking and clinical institutions in Cyprus and abroad. The Department is research-active and is the highest-ranked Nursing Department in Cyprus. The Behavioral Science in Health – BSiH research lab is a research centre within the Department that promotes inter-disciplinarily in the area of public health. The project is nested within this research group that includes a range of experts in public health, epidemiology, medicine, nursing, psychology and biostatistics among others.
CSI,Center For Social Innovation - Cyprus
The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) is a Research and Development organization which focuses on
fostering social innovation that can bring about a positive change to local, national, regional, and global contexts. CSI belief, is that the four pillars of Social Interaction, Education, Development and Economic Rationalization coupled with fundamentally sound and sustainable solutions as well as disruption to streamlined solutions to systemic social problems can lead to creative solutions that impact significant change to the social fabric of every society. CSI is working closely to address market, social, economic and cultural challenges with governments, local administrative agencies, non-for-profit agencies, commercial entities, and educational institutions. We identify and address systemic challenges through evidence-based research, state of the art investigation of global, national, regional and local solutions, developing solutions by taking into consideration the local ecosystem, cultural dynamics, meet the stakeholders needs and implementing those solutions as we keep constant vigilance to ensure continual feedback loop and adjustments. The feedback mechanisms and processes we employ allow us certainty in keeping in touch with our stakeholders and continually update our social solutions proposition. CSI team is composed of more than 30 open-minded, fully equipped researchers, educators, VET Trainers, social entrepreneurs, project managers, trainers, and Information Technology Developers. CSI encompasses the capability and capacity to identify social needs, design and implement adjusted initiatives and project and provide for sustainable growth, based on its extensive expertise in successfully completing more than 100 funded projects. CSI is focus on the improvement of the Quality of Life for all and leverages Social Innovation to attain Social Justice, to solve Systemic Challenges and develop solutions that may provide opportunities for individuals and organizations. CSI has years of experience in participating and coordinating European projects.
ADIPER, Adiper te cuida - Spain
ADIPER is a SME specialized in the research and health care services provider to seniors at all stages of aging. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of seniors, from an early period of active aging to the period of dependence and end-of-life care. ADIPER is a forward-thinking innovation organization dedicated to the provision of social and health services throughout Spain. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of seniors and their caregivers through comprehensive and personalized solutions. Our organization has established itself as a benchmark in the field of senior care, providing services and insurance coverage throughout the country. We guarantee the provision of the highest quality services tailored to the specific needs of our users, with a focus on quality and maximum compliance with arbitration rules. We have served more than 20,000 people and demonstrated our commitment and ability to positively impact our communities.
PASYKAF, Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends - Cyprus
Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF) The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF) is a Nonprofit, Charitable Organization (reg. no. 525) which was founded in 1986 by 21 people with cancer experience as well as other devoted friends. From the day of its establishment to date, the Association is carrying out a complex and multifaceted humanitarian network, which aims through its programmes and services, care for persons with cancer experience and their families, throughout the course of the diagnosis. PASYKAF provides a compassionate environment for all the people with cancer experience, by supporting and encouraging them in their course of life. PASYKAF managed to evolve into an organization of thousands of members and supporters, providing professional healthcare and home palliative care services to cancer patients, as well as prevention programs. PASYKAF, through its services, supports people with cancer experience and their families throughout their diagnosis, in all districts in Cyprus. From the very beginning it provides specific and specialized support services, aiming at managing all the factors following the course of the disease and affect the person’s quality of life. Today, PASYKAF operates from 5 offices across Cyprus, offering all its services and programs free of charge. For 38 years, PASYKAF has been dedicated to providing Palliative Home Care and Medical Care, including 24-hour monitoring by doctors and nurses who specialize in palliative care. PASYKAF also offers other specialized services such as Physiotherapy and Lymphoedema Clinics, Psychological Support at individual and group levels, Social Support Services, Bereavement Support Service and patients transportation from all districts to Oncology Centres in Nicosia and Limassol, Nutritional Support Service, and two Hospices: PASYKAF – EDEM in Larnaca with a 12 beds capacity and PASYKAF – Archangel Michael in Paphos with a 9 beds capacity. For more information visit www.pasykaf.org
LSMU, Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas (EN: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences) - Lithuania
The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is a leading institution in health sciences education in the Baltic region. Its Oncology and Hematology Clinic specializes in the treatment of cancer patients and it provides both inpatient and outpatient services.
E.C.O, European Cancer Organisation - Belgium
The European Cancer Organisation aims to reduce the burden of cancer, improving outcomes and the quality of care for cancer patients through multidisciplinarity and multiprofessionalism. As the not-for-profit federation of member organisations working in cancer at a European level, we convene oncology professionals and patients to agree policy, advocate for positive change and speak up for the European cancer community. Every year, we organise the European Cancer Summit.
ICCS, Institute of Communication and Computer Systems - Greece
BEL of ICCS is a pioneer lab in the area of Biomedical Eng. in Greece. The main activities of the Lab cover sectors such as Medical Data Management Systems, Telemedicine and Home Care, Medical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Computational Modelling and Artificial Intelligence applying in healthcare and medicine. The research conducted by BEL in this domain involves the computational modelling of biological processes and the combined processing of multi-parametric patient data with artificial intelligence techniques in order to develop predictive models aiming to assist decision making in both disease diagnosis and treatment. Overall, these models aim to support clinicians in their decision making process, allowing individual healthcare professionals but also healthcare systems in general, to optimise the health services they are offering, for the benefit of the patients, the society, as well as the national and European economy.
MERIC,Medical Education Research and innovation center - Romania
MERIC is advancing healthcare through education, research, and innovation. At MERIC, we leverage our vast local and international expertise to bring transformative changes to medical education, clinical research, and global health.