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CIFS ran an all-day session at the Week of Health and Innovation (WHINN) in Odense

Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies ran an all-day session at the annual Week of Health and Innovation (WHINN) in Odense, Denmark. CIFS’ program attracted over 40 experts from health and data organisations. We presented strategic foresight and futures studies in the health sector, concepts that are used to reimagine the future of the health sector, such as the Humanome and decentralised clinical trials. Also, we had a panel discussion on the newly started Phase V project on decentralised clinical trials, where CIFS is a contributing partner

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November 24, 2022

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New report out on future medical innovation

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October 17, 2022

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Singapore extends AI beyond clinics

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Digital Health Organisations Who Operate in Europe

Robust organisations comprise a special feature of the European digital health landscape, not known elsewhere. All strong global and pan-European organisations work here

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May 19, 2022

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March 7, 2022

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