About the project

Project name

Increasing of digital knowledge in health care to enhance personalized medicine in the future

Acronym

DIGIMED

Project code

2023-1-SK01-KA210-VET-000165411

The program

Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnerships

Coordinator

MEDIREX GROUP ACADEMY n.p.o.

Beneficiary

MEDIREX GROUP ACADEMY n.o.

Partners

Istenhegyi Gendiagnosztika Labor Kft.
Independent medical diagnostic laboratory Kandilarov

Project implementation period

9/2023 – 11/2024

The location of project implementation

Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria

The DIGIMED​ project

The goal of the project is education and exchange of experiences in the field of healthcare digitalization. Healthcare is a rapidly changing sector, and continual education is essential not only for healthcare professionals but also for the wider public. Education and the exchange of experiences strengthen innovation, improve the quality, and increase the availability of healthcare.
 
DIGIMED will represent collaboration between multiple entities and will focus on innovations in medicine, healthcare, and laboratory medicine.
 
The project will proceed through the following activities:
  • a) between all organizations in this project, a mobility element will be implemented scientists will be sent to partners countries to share knowledge, innovative methods and learned others experiences. Since digitalization is a big part of science, all the lead scientists will learn all the trend in bioinformatics.
  • b) between all organizations in this project, a mobility element will be implemented and leading IT specialists will be sent to each county to improve their knowledge, share know how in basis laboratory diagnostic systems, novel laboratory systems which differentiates in all countries. All the information gained will be used to prepare all partners in the project for future digital transformation and new trends in health care. In more detail, main objective for IT sector will be share and learn or implement each partners specific ways of data analyses, data modeling’s and approaches to artificial intelligence since all the entities possesses big data and would like to contribute to European health care system.
  • c) besides scientists and IT, also other departments will be involved. Marketing and sales play important role in transitions as well. They will focus on improvement in entrepreneurship and to bring bigger population all the important information about digital trends by organizing workshops and other events to adjust to personalized medicine.
The project consortium will thus create a platform for adapting to global trends in IT and personalized medicine and for quickly solving associated problems. By organizing conferences, workshops, and other events, this project will also educate a broader population across several scientific fields.

Addressed areas of healthcare digitalization:

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning

AI aids in early disease detection and prediction through the analysis of imaging data, genetic information, and other health records. Machine learning also enables the development of personalized treatment plans based on individual characteristics, increasing the effectiveness of treatments.

2. Digital Health and Telemedicine

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telemedicine, allowing patients to consult with their doctors remotely, which is especially useful for people in remote or underserved areas. Health monitoring apps enable patients to track their vital signs, calorie intake, physical activity, and more, promoting a healthier lifestyle.

3. Genomics and Genetic Testing

Innovations in DNA sequencing enable faster and more affordable analysis of genetic material, which is significant for diagnosing genetic diseases.

4. Laboratory Diagnostics and Automation

High levels of automation in laboratories, including the use of robotic systems and AI to analyze samples, allow for faster and more accurate test results. This also reduces the risk of human errors and allows laboratories to process larger volumes of samples at lower costs. Modern laboratory information systems automate many administrative and analytical tasks in laboratories, from sample processing to interpretation of results and reporting of findings. These systems simplify workflows, improve accuracy, and help laboratories handle increasing data volumes.