IMI projects making a difference

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Sign up for our event on IMI’s impact on Ebola
IMI projects have made major contributions to the successful development of Ebola vaccines. Want to find out more? Sign up for our online event on 13 June.
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Meet IHI at the MedTech Forum in Dublin
IHI has a booth at the MedTech Forum exhibition, and the programme includes a session on how medical technology companies can get involved in our work. The event runs from 30 May to 1 June.
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Patients with specific gene could benefit most from certain diabetes drugs
Data gathered during IMI project DIRECT helped scientists to pinpoint genetic variants associated with a good response to diabetes drugs called GLP-1 agonists.
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IMI projects bring urology big data hub to life
Three IMI projects have contributed to UroEvidenceHub, a platform that will provide physicians with personalised healthcare recommendations for patients with urological conditions.
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IMI research shows how smartphone apps can help monitor effects of depression
Using smartphones to self-report and monitor thinking difficulties could help to monitor and manage depression, according to new research from IMI project RADAR-CNS.
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IMI project opens up neurodegenerative disease research
EPND's Cohort Catalogue will help to accelerate the hunt for biological markers of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
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IHI Patient Pool – still time to apply!

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Want to be part of the IHI Patient Pool and help us integrate the patient voice into our activities? You’ve still got time to apply!
Deadline: 8 June 2023
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Catch up on the webinar on the IHI Patient Pool
Missed our webinar on the IHI Patient Pool? The recording and slides are available online.
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Watch the webinar on IMI’s impact on clinical trials
Catch up on the recording of our event on IMI’s impact on clinical trials, and find out how IMI projects are working to improve clinical trials and make them more patient-centric.
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