ID-CARE Director, Prof. Evelina Tacconelli, selected as a panelist for the European Commission's Research and Innovation Day

ID-CARE Director, Professor Evelina Tacconelli, has been invited by the European Commission to participate as a panelist at the sixth edition of the European Commission's Research and Innovation Days, which will be held in Brussels (and online) on September 16 and 17.

This year's edition, "Together, towards a Research and Innovation Union," comes at a crucial time in the discussions on the next long-term EU budget and key policy actions such as the European Life Sciences Strategy. The event will bring together policymakers, researchers, and business leaders to discuss how research and innovation drive Europe's competitiveness, sustainability, and industrial leadership, supporting EU priorities.

The program includes a keynote address by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and opening remarks by Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva. Speakers include leading figures from European institutions, science, and industry—including Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen and author and science communicator Lucy Hawking.

Professor Tacconelli will be a panelist in the session "Strengthening the EU clinical research ecosystem", on 17 September at 10:00am. The main objective of the session is to facilitate a truly interactive dialogue within the panel regarding the current state of the European clinical research ecosystem. The focus will be on how to support and enhance the clinical research ecosystem, particularly the launching of clinical trials, to increase the EU's share in the global development of clinical trials. This will consider the ongoing efforts from the European Commission, such as launching specific partnerships, funding projects, and developing research infrastructures through the Horizon Europe programme.

More information and a registration link are available here: https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/events/european-research-and-innovation-days_en