Objectives

To advance the scientific excellence and innovation capacity of CING in the fields of RHDs and biomedical informatics, by teaming up with four leading institutions in the EU.

To raise the research profile of researchers at CING and in Cyprus, through a detailed training programme with a focus on Early Career Researchers (ECRs)

To strengthen the administrative skills and develop sustainable research management and support infrastructure at CING

To promote multi-centre, data-driven research in RHDs in Cyprus and beyond, through a demonstration of applying FAIR principles in a national and an international platform, aiming at expanding the proposed approach to other RDs.

To disseminate knowledge to the scientific community, patient advocacy groups, policymakers, and the public

Funding call information

Project title: Fostering F.A.I.R. Data and Standards in Rare Hematological Diseases (HemaFAIR)

HemaFAIR is funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Twinning programme under the call HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02.

Type of action: HORIZON-CSA

Grant Agreement ID: 101159589

EC signature date: 21 May 2024

Start date: 1 July 2024

End date: 1 July 2027