MULDiMediC Projects, with Medical University of Lodz as its Leader, was recommended for funding from Medical Research Agency in the call for establishment and development of Regional Centres of Digital Medicine.

The initiative aims at establishing infrastructure, stuff and systems with a view to the ultimate foundation of Regional Centres of Digital Medicine Network, which should be translated into extensive research, clinical trials in particular, as well as favourable background for the development of innovative technologies in pharmacy, IT and other healthcare-related areas.

The establishment of  Regional Centres of Digital Medicine shall not only contribute to the improvement in the effectiveness of patient treatment and their access to innovative therapies but it will also increase the involvement of Polish researchers in medical sciences development and help towards meeting the healthcare demands and reduce current obstacles in the healthcare system. It should also facilitate the work for medical specialists and contribute to the development of IT solutions in digital medicine that shall enable medical data analysis.

MULDiMediC project’s target is to create new quality of research into biomedical sciences and clinical medicine. The multi-profile initiative will holistically and consistently enhance the potential of the key specialists hospitals in the province of Lodz. It will increase the opportunities for research in molecular medicine and biobanking as well as creating the actual centre for analysis, testing and implementation of IT, biostatistical and bioinformatics solutions in clinical and research practice.

 

The application received 285 points and the funds of nearly PLN 30 million, which ranked it as nr 19 on the list of applications proceeded for substantial evaluation.

Medical University of Lodz will operate as MULDiMediC Project Leader in the Consortium with:

• Independent Public Health Care Center of Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1 of the Medical University of Lodz,
• Independent Public Health Care Center of the Central Clinical Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz
• Independent Public Health Care Center of the University Clinical Hospital. Military Medical Academy of the Medical University of Lodz,
• University of LodzŁódzkim,
• Stanisław Staszic AGH University in Kraków.

We wish to congratulate and express our appreciation to the whole Team that prepared the application, particularly:

Paweł Zawieja,  Vice-Chancellor for Organisation and Development,

Prof. Wojciech Fendler, Head of the Department of Biostatistics and Translational Medicine,

Mariusz Sawko,  Head of the Information Technology and Telecommunications Centre,

prof. Maciej Chałubiński, Head of the Department of Allergy and Immunology MUL,

HARC Biobank Team,

Jarosław Horodecki, Head of the Research, Strategies and Development Office,

Karolina Słoczyńska from the International Projects Team,

prof. Dominik Strapagiel and Lodz University Biobank Team,

prof. Joanna Jaworek-Korjakowska and the Team from AGH University in Kraków,

Aneta Salamon,  – Clinical Research Support Centre Director

And Teams from MUL University Hospitals.

More information on the call and full ranking is available on: http://bitly.pl/enaIT