News - February 24, 2022
On our latest Sounds of Science Podcast, we discuss upcoming developments in the field of rare diseases, a timely matter as Rare Disease Day approaches on 28 February. Rare disease is a topic which is very close to the heart of our organisation, as almost… read more
News - February 23, 2022
EUCOPE’s Alexander Natz discusses the need for a holistic, integrated, and well-functioning EU environment to foster innovation and re-invest in R&D during the EURONEWS Debates. Rare diseases pose a significant challenge to the European health institutions. Due to the relative irregularity that people suffer from… read more
News - October 29, 2021
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) launched a pilot to support the repurposing of medicines. The pilot is being carried out as a follow-up to the European Commission’s Expert Group on Safe and Timely Access to Medicines for Patients… read more
EUCOPE Resources / Events & Meetings / News - October 18, 2021
EUCOPE, in partnership with Sanofi, participated in the European Health Forum Gastein 2021 (EHFG) on 29 September in a session on rare diseases to discuss what is needed to stimulate basic research, clinical development, and access to care across the EU in light of the… read more
EUCOPE Resources / News / Press Releases - July 29, 2021
The European Commission is consulting stakeholders as part of its revision process of two major pieces of legislation, on medicines for rare diseases and paediatric patients. Central to the development of innovative treatments for these specific categories of patients, this revision process represents an important… read more
News - July 27, 2021
As proven by the fight against COVID-19, data and digital health have the potential to drive change and improve efficiency and accessibility in healthcare. To make the most of this enormous potential, the European Commission opened a public consultation on the European Health Data Space,… read more
News / Press Releases - June 11, 2021
The multidisciplinary European Expert Group on Orphan Drug Incentives (OD Expert Group) has developed fourteen innovative proposals along the entire lifecycle of orphan drug development to address the unmet needs in rare diseases. With over ninety percent of patients without a centrally approved treatment option,… read more
News / Press Releases - April 29, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has again made the vital importance of the European pharmaceutical sector apparent, and while regulatory simplification is welcomed, broader business incentives should also be considered to address the EU’s competitiveness. In its response to the EU roadmap/IIA on the “Evaluation and revision of… read more
EUCOPE Resources / News / Press Releases - April 27, 2021
The Genomics Working Group is made up of advanced diagnostics companies that have come together to ensure Europe will be able to draw benefit from the significant advances that have been made in genomic testing. The group aims to facilitate a dialogue around these technologies… read more
News - April 26, 2021
On 7 May, the European Commission opened its public consultation on the revision of EU rules on medicines for children and rare diseases. The consultation, aimed at stakeholders and members of the general public, including patients and doctors, will explore several options to address the shortcomings… read more
