Director of @EU_HaDEA, @EU_Commission Executive Agency for health, food safety, digital, industry, space. Posts by me & team. Views are mine.

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Joined March 2012
Europe is warming faster than any other continent, with serious consequences for people, animals and the environment. In this month’s #HaDEASpotlight, read how EU-funded projects are working across sectors to protect both our environment and our health: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spot…
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Another year, another chapter in Europe’s history. Save the date for the State of the European Union on 16 September 2026. President @vonderleyen will deliver her annual address to Europe, setting out priorities for the year ahead. Let’s shape a stronger Europe together. 🇪🇺 More → link.europa.eu/xRM4FD
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Cancer registries data in Europe varies widely in quality and timeliness. To address this, the #EU4Health Joint Action CancerWatch is helping registries obtain richer, faster and reliable cancer data, harmonising standards across Europe. Learn more: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/clea…
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Data is becoming the backbone of Europe’s economy and society. Common European Data Spaces make data sharing more secure, trusted and useful in different sectors. This month’s #HaDEASpotlight shows how EU funding is delivering real benefits: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spot…
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Following #WorldLungCancerDay, we highlight how the #EU4Health SOLACE project supported more equitable and effective lung cancer screening across Europe to help detect the disease earlier, before symptoms appear. Learn more: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/sola…
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📢 Save the date! Join us for the Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space info days on 14 and 15 October. 🔗 hadea.ec.europa.eu/events/ho… More information coming soon. #HorizonEU
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Photonics, the science and technology of light, is key for Europe's competitiveness and technological sovereignty. @EU_HaDEA's projects are employing photonics for sustainable manufacturing, environmental monitoring & space exploration: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spot… #HaDEASpotlight
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Digital twins - virtual replicas of physical objects, processes or systems - are key for European climate neutrality, industrial competitiveness and resilient infrastructure. Discover EU-funded projects driving innovation in this field: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spot… #HaDEASpotlight
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The European Digital Global Gateways are strengthening connectivity within the EU and beyond, and #CEFDigital funding is key in this effort Check out the calls open until 30/06: hadea.ec.europa.eu/calls-pro… And if you are attending Submarine Networks EMEA, visit HaDEA's stand n.2
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Inequalities directly affect cancer survival rates in Europe. Last Friday, I was honoured to open DG SANTE's & HaDEA's webinar on tackling cancer inequalities, with #EU4Health projects showing how the #EUCancerPlan is making a difference on the ground. #EWAC2026
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Early detection can save lives. #HaveYourSay on the first flagship initiative of the #SafeHeartsPlan – the EU Protocol on health checks for cardiovascular diseases 🗓️ Deadline: 19 May 🔗 ec.europa.eu/info/law/better…
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HaDEA’s ‘Spotlight on’ series highlights EU-funded projects supporting key policy priorities. This month, we’re focusing on Europe’s fight against cancer. Read how projects are contributing to a healthier future for all: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spot… #HaDEASpotlight #EUCancerPlan
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Hundreds of EU-funded projects develop or apply AI tools for a variety of goals, from improving healthcare diagnostics, to boosting manufacturing efficiency, enhancing earth observation capabilities and making agriculture smarter and more sustainable. Discover more⤵️
🔦 Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Discover a selection of #EUfunded projects managed by HaDEA contributing to Europe’s AI transformation: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spot… #HaDEASpotlight
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Glad to have started my new role as Director of @EU_HaDEA, which manages EU funding for health, food safety, digital, industry and space - including #HorizonEU clusters 1 & 4 Check out open opportunities and projects managed by the Agency on our website: hadea.ec.europa.eu
🤖 Made with AI
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(1/2) Some roles stay with you long after you leave them. After 17+ years at @REA_research, it’s time for a new chapter. REA became more than a workplace - it’s a community, a mission, a daily rhythm. Grateful for brilliant colleagues & researchers I worked with.
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(2/2) I’m pleased to step into my new role as a Director of @EU_HaDEA, continuing work guided by the values I hold dear. To all my colleagues at REA: thank you for your trust, your commitment and the years of shared purpose.
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Europe 🇪🇺 and Australia 🇦🇺 are opening negotiations on Australia’s association to Horizon Europe. Stronger cooperation means closer collaboration between our researchers and innovators, and more investment in ambitious projects no country can achieve alone.
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For the past 30 years, Marie Skłodowska-Curie’s legacy has become a promise: empower researchers to explore, experiment & achieve breakthroughs. The EU-funded programme for doctoral education & postdoctoral training honouring her name supports curiosity that changes the world.
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"Science is wonderful!" Hands-on experiments & fun activities show kids (and adults) how science powers everyday life. Love for science doesn’t begin at university — it blossoms in childhood. marie-sklodowska-curie-actio…
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Security practitioners, your Horizon Europe funding hub is LIVE! Whether you’re in law enforcement, first response or critical infrastructure, the new #HorizonEU hub has: ✅ Funding opportunities ✅ Success stories ✅ How to join research projects ➡️link.europa.eu/fwKB4t
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