On 27 November, the BioMed Alliance organized a Training Day for clinicians and researchers on key EU healthy policy files including the Health Technology Assessment (HTA), the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR), and the European Health Data Space (EHDS). During the one-day event, clinicians and researchers learned about how EU policies & regulations impact their daily work and how they can contribute to better decision-making as experts. The training day included key speakers from the EU health policy field such as, Rainer Becker (Director for Medical Products & Innovation, European Commission) and Ivana Silva (Healthcare Professionals and Learned Societies Liaison, European Medicines Agency).
The event opened with an introduction to the evolving and complex EU health policy landscape, followed by in-depth discussions on the involvement of clinical experts in regulatory affairs. Speakers provided comprehensive overviews of major legislations and their practical implications for clinical practice and patient care.
Beyond its educational value, the Training Day served as a valuable networking opportunity, bringing together experts from various medical specialties represented within the BioMed Alliance. The event reinforced the importance of expert involvement in shaping EU health policies that align with real-world clinical needs.