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We are an EU public-private partnership funding health research and innovation. By leveraging the skills of a range of scientific fields - from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to medical technology and big data - we fund projects that will address public health needs, improve patients' lives, and boost the competitiveness of Europe's health industries.

 
 
 

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The patients missing from clinical research

Clinical studies do not always accurately reflect the people who will ultimately receive new treatments. Researchers across Europe are exploring how to close the gaps and make clinical research more representative and inclusive.

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20 October 2026
Conference, Expo
The IHI Forum 2026, which will be held in Brussels, Belgium on 20-21 October.
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