ES:GC2 2013 Conference Report
A comprehensive summary of key findings, outcomes, and recommendations from the European Science: Global Challenges Conference 2013.
Executive Summary
The ES:GC2 2013 Conference successfully brought together over 200 researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals from 25+ countries to address critical global health challenges through collaborative science. The four-day event resulted in actionable frameworks for international partnership and a comprehensive 50-year roadmap for the future of medicine.
Key Outcomes
- • Establishment of global collaboration framework
- • Development of 50-year roadmap for medicine
- • Identification of priority research areas
- • Formation of international working groups
- • Horizon 2020 funding strategies
Priority Research Areas
- • Systems-based medicine approaches
- • Emerging infectious diseases
- • Aging societies and healthcare costs
- • Personalized and preventive medicine
- • Global health infrastructure
Recommendations
1. International Framework: Establish permanent structures for sustained global research collaboration across borders.
2. Funding Mechanisms: Develop coordinated funding approaches leveraging EU Horizon 2020 and international resources.
3. Data Integration: Create interoperable platforms for sharing genomic, molecular, and clinical data.
4. Capacity Building: Invest in research infrastructure and training in emerging science regions.
5. Policy Integration: Bridge research findings with policy implementation for real-world impact.
Full Report
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