At EUCOPE, our commitment is to lead and engage in partnerships spanning the entire medicine lifecycle to find actionable solutions that benefit our members, the patients they serve and healthcare systems overall. Through our Partnerships in Focus series, we’ll be highlighting different associates that we… read more
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
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
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
The complexities related to delivering some Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) most likely will require highly specialized clinical expertise and infrastructures, which currently do not exist in all EU counties. Therefore, relocating or crossing borders often represent the only solution for many patients. A well-developed… read more
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
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
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
EUCOPE has the pleasure to participate to the 1st International Conference on Rare Diseases organised under the patronage of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic. The event, entitled “Building a Pathway from Diagnosis to Access” will take place virtually on the first and second… read more
As demonstrated by the fight against COVID-19, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to drive change and improve efficiency and accessibility in healthcare. From compounds design in medicines development to faster patient screening and diagnosis to hospital management (to name but a few applications), AI-based… read more
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