Research & Methodology
Our scientific approach combines cutting-edge surveillance technologies with collaborative frameworks to strengthen public health security across Europe.
Scientific Approach
Integrating human, animal, and environmental health perspectives to create comprehensive surveillance systems.
Developing standardized protocols for data collection, sharing, and analysis across multiple sectors.
Establishing partnerships and MoUs to facilitate seamless information exchange between institutions.
Training programs and infrastructure development to enhance surveillance capabilities across partner organizations.
Milestones
Kick-off meeting
In person Kick off meeting, marking the initiation of the project.
Establishment of Steering Committee and Advisory Board
Establishment of the members of the Steering Committee and the Advisory Board.
Consortium Agreement & MOU’s completion
Consortium Agreement between main beneficiary and Affiliated Entities as well as MOU’s between Main Beneficiary and each Associated Partner.
Closing conference
In person Closing conference, marking the termination of the project.
Technical Reports
A technical detailed report on the project’s activities and finance progress. The first technical report (M24) will include the dissemination plan. Expected at M20, M40 and M60.
Dissemination plan
A document outlining the dissemination actions, the timeline they will be implemented and its partner's expected contribution and role. It will also include a stakeholders’ analysis. The document will be conducted in English and the executive summary will also be available in Greek.
Questionnaire finalization
Design a structured questionnaire to record the existing data structures and repositories and IT infrastructure of the involved sectors and stakeholders.
On-site laboratories visits
Organize on site visits and interviews to gather insights into existing data sources and IT infrastructure.
GDPR framework
A framework on GDPR standards in handling infectious disease data.
Landscape analysis of existing and development of required legal framework initial draft
An initial draft of a report on landscape analysis of existing legal framework and agreements on intersectoral data exchange and recommendations on newly developed agreements.
One Health Information Model (OHIM) and Data Lake are implemented.
The specification of the semantic information model that will facilitate the data integration activities and the One Health Data Lake is completed. Delivery of D2.2.
Pilot Programme completed
Pilot network involving one selected laboratory from each sector (human, animals, environment) based on outcomes from WP2 and WP3. The pilot will start with Salmonella spp. and the selected laboratories will provide data on human, food, animal and water samples. Delivery of D3.2.
Data Integration completed.
The Data Lake will be populated with data retrieved from the various project data sources. Delivery of D3.1.
Workshop on cross sectorial laboratories testing capacities
Organize cross-training workshop to enhance the skills and knowledge of laboratory staff in conducting tests outside their primary domain. Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledgesharing among laboratory personnel.