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Launch of MEP Cardiovascular Health Group: A New Era for Cardiovascular Research and Policy

  • 17 April 2025

The European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) announces the launch of the MEP Cardiovascular Health Group, an informal interest group within the European Parliament.

AFFIRMO in action: recruitment phase results

  • 03 March 2025

After months of work, the AFFIRMO project has reached an important milestone by providing crucial data to assess the impact of the new digital care model.

21st EuGMS Congress in Reykjavik

  • 05 February 2025

EuGMS announces the 21st EuGMS Congress, which will take place from September 24th to 26th, 2025 in Reykjavik, Iceland and will focus on the theme “New Landscapes in Geriatric Medicine”.

Dr. Marco Proietti Represents AFFIRMO at SIMI-SIFaCT Winter School 2024

  • 10 December 2024

On 26th November 2025 AFFIRMO researcher Dr. Marco Proietti participated in the SIMI-SIFaCT Winter School 2024 organised by the Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri – IRCCS in Milan, Italy.

New Study Explores Comorbidity Patterns and Fall Risk in Older Adults with Atrial Fibrillation

  • 04 December 2024

The AFFIRMO consortium announces the publication of its latest research paper, titled "Comorbidity patterns and the risk of injurious falls in older people with atrial fibrillation: Findings from a Swedish nation-wide population-based study."

AFFIRMO Project to Showcase at 20th EuGMS Congress in Valencia 

  • 07 August 2024

The AFFIRMO project aims to enhance geriatric care by focusing on the management of multimorbidity in chronic long-term conditions. It emphasizes stakeholder engagement and patient empowerment to optimize health outcomes through personalized care strategies.

European cluster on cardiac disease and multimorbidity management - Three EU-funded projects launch new cluster focused on cardiac disease and multimorbidity management

  • 09 June 2024

The AFFIRMO project, along with ARISTOTELES and TARGET, Horizon Europe funded projects focused on cardiac diseases and associated comorbidities, launched the “European cluster on cardiac disease and multimorbidity management”, a new informal cluster to collaborate and extend the impact of their research.

AFFIRMO Project Partners to Present at the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology

  • 11 June 2024

AFFIRMO project team members at the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology (NKG) in Stockholm! Our partners from WP2 and WP3 will participate and carry out a clustering activity with a symposium titled Risk stratification of multimorbid patients across the care continuum: insights from three EU-funded projects.

Risk stratification of multimorbid patients across the care continuum: insights from three EU-funded projects

  • 10 June 2024

On 14 June 2024 join AFFIRMO's team Mirko Petrovic, Lu Dai and Cheima Amrouch at the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology.

20th EuGMS Congress “From Healthy Ageing to Complex Needs in Older Adults”

  • 07 March 2024

The 20th EuGMS Congress, scheduled to take place in Valencia, Spain from 18 - 20 September 2024, will focus on the theme "From Healthy Ageing to Complex Needs in Older Adults.

Joining efforts to develop geriatric medicine across europe – the experience of eu funded projects

  • 04 March 2024

The AFFIRMO project is excited to announce its participation in a joint webinar alongside European projects focusing on Ageing.

AFFIRMO - the interviews: José Miguel Rivera-Caravaca

  • 09 February 2024

In today's episode of AFFIRMO - the interviews we are happy to introduce José Miguel Rivera-Caravaca - from Universidad de Murcia.

AFFIRMO - the interviews: Caterina Bosio

  • 02 February 2024

Today for the series AFFIRMO - the interviews we are happy to introduce Caterina Bosio - from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

Long Term Care for Older Patients: Challenges in Countries with Еmerging Geriatric Medicine

  • 08 February 2024

The COST Action 21122 event, scheduled to take place on 15-16 February 202$.

Meet the people behind the project with "AFFIRMO - the interviews" series

  • 31 January 2024

Guess what? Big news! We're rolling out AFFIRMO - the Interviews!

Meet the AFFIRMO´s young researcher: Cheima Amrouch

  • 08 December 2023

The AFFIRMO project is happy to introduce Cheima Amrouch, a dynamic and dedicated young researcher contributing significantly to our groundbreaking project.

Join the Global AF Aware Week 2023

  • 20 November 2023

Scheduled from November 20 to 26 this year, Global AF Aware Week aims to generate awareness about Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

AFFIRMO 2nd Newsletter is out!

  • 17 November 2023

We are pleased to introduce the 2nd newsletter of the AFFIRMO project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing the clinical pathway for older patients managing both multimorbidity and Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP FOR PERSONALISED MEDICINE (EP PERMED) OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED TO TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE IN EUROPE

  • 09 October 2023

49 Partners Collaborate to Advance Precision Medicine in the European Research Area

AFFIRMO at the 19th EuGMS!

  • 26 September 2023

Picture this: Helsinki, Finland, 19th EuGMS Congress. Our participation generated a lot of interest and discussion in the work and the wider AFFIRMO project! Read more

AFFIRMO at the ESC Congress 2023

  • 03 September 2023

Cardiologists and researchers convened at the prestigious ESC Congress 2023, in this vibrant scenario, AFFIRMO had center stage.

AFFIRMO 2nd consortium meeting!

  • 03 July 2023

The AFFIRMO 2nd project meeting was held in Liverpool, United Kingdom, on June 28 and 29. These two days were jam-packed with fascinating activities and events!

Health Policy Partnership report calls for a collaborative approach to integrating cloud technology into Healthcare!

  • 26 June 2023

HPP and iHD experts have worked together to develop a report on cloud technology in healthcare.

AFFIRMO at the 28th edition of the EHMA Annual Conference!

  • 14 June 2023

Amazing opportunity for AFFIRMO: the project was showcased at the EHMA 2023 as a case study, read more!

SAVE THE DATE: ESC CONGRESS 2023

  • 05 June 2023

Attend the ESC Congress to have the opportunity to connect, gain new perspectives, create synergies with the global cardiology community and join forces to protect the heart!

Early bird registration for the 18th annual Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC2023) is now open!

  • 02 May 2023

Celebrate the 18th annual Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC2023) and join the most important meeting in the UK for healthcare professionals and all those involved in delivering arrhythmia services, diagnosis, treatment, latest technologies and guidelines!

SAVE THE DATE: Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A), one of AFFIRMO’s partners, is organizing many interesting events in the next months!

  • 27 April 2023

Check here and don't miss out on anything

IMI impact on: Early career researchers

  • 12 April 2023

This online event will showcase how early career researchers' professional development can be boosted by participating in public-private partnerships like IMI projects.

Have Your Say on the EU4Health Programme!

  • 05 April 2023

The European Commission launched a targeted consultation on the #EU4Health Programme

Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A) SVT Healthcare Pioneers DEADLINE EXTENDED

  • 03 April 2023

NEW Deadline Friday 14th April 2023

Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC2023) abstract submissions are now OPEN!

  • 29 March 2023

Check what's in for you!

Save the Date: EuGMS 19th International Congress!

  • 16 March 2023

19th EuGMS International Congress, on the 20th and the 22nd of September in Helsinki (Finland) and online.

The Silver Deal - Person-centred health and care in European regions HORIZON-HLTH-2023-STAYHLTH-01-01

  • 01 March 2023

Find out about new funding opportunities under the Health Cluster

Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A) launches the SVT HEALTHCARE PIONEERS 2023!

  • 28 February 2023

Check what's in for you!

Milestone for the field of personalized medicine

  • 21 February 2023

Groundbreaking research demonstrates the power of using personalised approaches to select and correctly apply pharmaceuticals to patients

Humanizing health care at the heart of Horizon Europe

  • 17 January 2023

The importance of patient-centered holistic health care in the new Horizon Europe Work Programmes

New Open Call on “Research targeting development of innovative therapeutic strategies in cardiovascular disease”

  • 08 January 2023

The EU-funded ERA4Health Partnership, which aims at fostering high-impact transnational research for addressing public health needs, published the Call CARDINNOV.

Clinical complexity and the impact of the ABC pathway in patients with atrial fibrillation

  • 01 December 2022

Clinical complexity and impact of the ABC (Atrial fibrillation Better Care) pathway in patients with atrial fibrillation: a report from the ESC-EHRA EUR Observational Research Programme in AF General Long-Term Registry

Humanising health care: towards a customised approach to diseases

  • 16 November 2022

A humanised care system, which considers each individual patient, emerged as an urgent need during the 2022 edition of the conference “Il tempo della salute”, held at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.

SAVE THE DATE: Health Data Forum - Global Hybrid Summit 2022

  • 17 October 2022

The European Institute for Innovation through Health Data (i-HD) – one of AFFIRMO’s partners, is organising Health Data Forum - Global Hybrid Summit 2022 in Portugal between the 17th and 18th of November.

AFFIRMO at the EuGMS Congress 2022: a great networking opportunity

  • 11 October 2022

The 18th EuGMS Congress was an ideal meeting place for the large and international audience composed of all the experts in the field of geriatric medicine!

SAVE THE DATE: AFFIRMO at the 4th Digital Health Society Summit on the 4th and 5th October 2022!

  • 27 September 2022

Join us at the  4th Digital Health Society Summit on the 4th and 5th October 2022

Save the Date: EuGMS 18th International Congress!

  • 14 September 2022

In less than 20 days, EuGSM – one of AFFIRMO’s partners – will hold an International Congress under the theme “Better Together- Multidisciplinary Team Working”.

Have your say on the development of a new EU Strategy on Global Health!

  • 05 September 2022

An open consultation was launched by the European Commission in preparation for a new EU strategy on global health.

AFFIRMO at the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare 2022

  • 02 September 2022

An occasion to discuss and receive feedbacks on performed research!

The 2022 Heart Rhythm Congress 2022: registrations are open!

  • 25 August 2022

The Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A), one of AFFIRMO’s partners, is organising the Heart Rhythm Congress 2022 (HRC2022), the UK’s largest heart rhythm congress which will take place from 9 to 11 October 2022. There is something for everyone: whatever your role in the healthcare team, there are sessions at HRC that meet your needs and improve your education.

AFFIRMO at the 8th AFNET/EHRA Conference on Atrial Fibrillation

  • 11 August 2022

Gregory Lip from the University of Liverpool - one of AFFIRMOS's partners - is among the authors of a paper on the 8th AFNET/EHRA Consensus Conference on Atrial Fibrillation.

Don’t miss out! IHI call with topics on cardiovascular disease and early feasibility studies

  • 04 July 2022

Within the framework of the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), the European Commission has published some interesting calls for proposals, aimed at improving and protecting the health and well-being of citizens. The open calls, which fall under the Horizon Europe programme, are related to cardiovascular disease research and early feasibility studies.

Updates on AFFIRMO’s implementation: a digital tool to facilitate the interaction patients/caregivers

  • 01 June 2022

As one year has passed since AFFIRMO’s launch in May 2021, the consortium partners are working on the implementation of the project, thus producing the first outcomes.

A new scientific publication from one of AFFIRMO’s partners

  • 11 March 2022

Professor Gregory Y. H. Lip, from the University of Liverpool, is co-author of a recently published scientific paper with interesting insights related to AFFIRMO.

Participate in ESC’s next call for papers!

  • 12 January 2022

Submit your abstract or summary of clinical case by the 4th of February to the European Society of Cardiology

The science underpinning AFFIRMO: The ABC pathway

  • 23 August 2021

The AFFIRMO project aims to move from fragmentation to an integrated care strategy designed to be patient-centred. Discover how the 'Atrial Fibrillation Better Care' (ABC) model can contribute to this goal.

AFFIRMO project is online: join us!

  • 01 August 2021

Interested in the project? Follow AFFIRMO on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

AFFIRMO Kick-off event: A new and integrated approach for multimorbidity

  • 17 May 2021

The AFFIRMO project had its Kick-off meeting on May 2021, 17th involving around 60 people from all around Europe.