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In our new #EATRISMeets interview, we speak with Czech polymer chemist Dr Martin Hruby, Head of the Department of Supramolecular Polymer Systems at the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry.

👉 Read our full interview with Martin here: https://loom.ly/OVGBiaM

#EATRISMeets is an interview series that celebrates the amazing people in the EATRIS community. In our latest interview, we speak with Judita Klosaková, Governor of EATRIS Czech Republic.

👉 Read our full interview with Judita here: https://eatris.eu/eatris-meets/erik-dvorak

#RareDiseaseDay is an opportunity to recognise the 30 million people in Europe living with a rare disease. As a proud partner in @erdera.bsky.social, we are working together to advance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/z_fm_84

📣 A #HorizonEU call for proposals to support projects advancing #ResearchInfrastructures in the EU is opening soon.

€294.9 million in funding will be made available to support projects across 12 topics: https://loom.ly/v7zXVQc

Questions? Attend the Info Day on 18 March: https://loom.ly/ySoaJh8

📣 Last Call! Applications for the Cell and Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases course close on February 28th. The course is free to attend, supported by ERDERA's commitment to advancing rare disease research across Europe.

👉 Apply here before 28 February: https://loom.ly/42A1YaY

From the flagship course, Translational Medicine Explained, to specialised Gene & Cell Development training, EATRIS training events and activities provide researchers with practical tools to move innovations from lab to clinic.

👉 Discover EATRIS training here: https://loom.ly/Tu0Idps

#EATRISMeets is an interview series that celebrates the amazing people in the EATRIS community. In our new interview, we speak with Dr. Aleksi Šedo, Director of the Czech National Institute for Cancer Research.

👉 Read our interview with Aleksi here: https://loom.ly/LFQ4Bas

Navigating drug repurposing isn’t easy, so the @remedi4all.bsky.social Digital Academy is here to help! This free, modular training platform is built to strengthen capacity in medicines repurposing across Europe and beyond.

👉 Start here: https://loom.ly/v051fMM

We are delighted to welcome Claudia Sestito, PhD to the EATRIS community as Scientific Project Manager. It's great to have you on board, Claudia!

👉 Find out more about our community here: https://eatris.eu/people

TRUSTroke will present a "Special Session on Federated and Trustworthy AI solutions for Predicting Clinical Outcomes: From Theory to Real-World Clinical Impact" at BIOSTEC/HEALTHINF 2026 on 3 March in Marbella, Spain.

👉 Find the full session agenda here: https://loom.ly/p7-xxAw

The ECHoS consortium has released its reflections on the 10th European Framework Programme for Research and Development, Horizon Europe and recommendations to the European Commission to maintain investment in #CancerResearch.

👉 Read the position paper and endorse it here: https://loom.ly/anopsuc

A big thank you to the speakers and participants who recently joined the EATRIS digital symposium to discuss New Approach Methodologies (NAM) to accelerate medicines development and repurposing.

👉 Learn more about the EATRIS Small Molecules Platform here: https://eatris.eu/small-molecules/

At EATRIS, we like to foster good partnerships. Our #MatchMaking service is dedicated to bringing together industry (e.g. biotech SMEs, pharma companies) and academia (from one of our 175+ institutes).

👉 Find out more about this service here: https://loom.ly/xPHsaNo

📣 Join the Regulatory Affairs for Biologics webinar on 3 March. Hosted by Bridge Sweden, this webinar will share practical insights into regulatory strategy and key CMC aspects specific to biologics.

👉 Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/_ea0ft0

📣 Build your capacity to train others in #ReproducibleResearch.

Join the next iRise workshop to learn why preregistration matters, how to select platforms, and specify hypotheses, outcomes, analyses, and deviations.

👉 More information and registration here: https://loom.ly/GS_Edno

🌟 11 February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

At EATRIS, we proudly support and empower women and girls in #TranslationalResearch. Diversity drives innovation, and ensuring equal opportunities for women in science is key to advancing medical breakthroughs.

#EATRISMeets is an interview series that celebrates the amazing people in the EATRIS community. In our new interview, we speak with Erik Dvořák, National Coordinator of EATRIS Czech Republic.

👉 Read our full interview with Erik here: https://eatris.eu/eatris-meets/erik-dvorak/

🧠 Health~Holland has awarded €3.2 million to the BRAINS programme to accelerate innovation in brain research and deliver impact for people living with brain disorders.

EATRIS is pleased to join BRAINS as a partner, contributing our translational expertise. 🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/JGPIe_s

🇸🇰 We are delighted to welcome Jan Strnadel to the EATRIS community as National Coordinator of EATRIS Slovakia.

👉 Find out more about #EATRIS_SK here: https://eatris.eu/countries/slovakia/

📣 We're pleased to announce the keynote speakers for the EATRIS Digital Symposium on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to Accelerate Medicines Development and Repurposing, taking place online on 12 February 2026.

👉 Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/upVdWlI

Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) has launched a new call for proposals, looking for your innovative ideas for large-scale, #PublicPrivate consortia that can deliver meaningful impact and tackle Europe’s health challenges.

📅 Deadline: 21 April 2026

👉 Learn more here: https://loom.ly/XhFmHQc

Last chance to secure early bird tickets for #iDR26.

Join us in Brussels on 12-13 May 2026 at the International Drug Repurposing Conference and navigate the future of patient-centric medicines.

👉 Get your early bird ticket before 31 Jan here: https://loom.ly/H_R_KX0

🇨🇿 As part of the EATRIS Czech Spotlight Programme, we present the 9th Advanced In Silico Drug Design (9ADD) Workshop 2026, an international hybrid event led by Palacký University Olomouc.

🗓️ 26–30 January 2026

👉 Learn more here: https://loom.ly/idULneQ

🚀 BE READY Joint Transnational Call 2026 is now open.

The European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness (BE READY) has launched its first Joint Transnational Call, supporting transnational and interdisciplinary research on emerging infectious diseases.

👉 Learn more here: https://loom.ly/1oEgajw

Every quarter, we spotlight peer-reviewed publications that cite or involve EATRIS-supported research. The publications from October to December 2025 are now available!

👉 Browse the full list: https://eatris.eu/publications-citing-eatris

#ResearchImpact #TranslationalMedicine

📢 Registration is now open for Cell and Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases!

The course offers an end-to-end translational overview, from discovery through manufacturing and regulation, to reimbursement and patient access. 

👉 Apply here before 28 February 2026: https://loom.ly/42A1YaY

🚨 Upcoming deadline: submit your abstract for a poster session at #iDR26!

Showcase your work, stories, and experiences to an international audience of professionals and thought leaders in the drug repurposing field.

🔗 Submit your abstract by 16 January: https://loom.ly/FJ0Clno

Discover New Approach Methodologies and their transformative potential for medicines development and repurposing.

Join on 12 February to share case studies, success stories, and lessons learned from regulatory engagement and technology adoption.

👉 Register here: https://loom.ly/upVdWlI

💊 The World Orphan Drug Congress Europe is the largest global event for orphan drugs and rare diseases.

Gain insights from over 250 experts and connect with over 100 exhibitors driving progress across the whole orphan drug lifecycle.

👉 Find out more & register here: https://loom.ly/xlNA9kU

🧠 Join us in Utrecht for the BRAINS Public–Private Partnership Networking Event.

This free event brings together academic researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry to explore new opportunities for collaboration and innovation in brain health.

👉 Register here: https://loom.ly/k-WT8ss