Upcoming presentation in the final ERC MISFIRES conference

Next week, the University College Dublin (UCD) will host the final ERC MISFIRES conference, a groundbreaking event exploring the cultural and social dimensions of targeted innovation in healthcare markets. Professor Susi Geiger of the UCD College of Business will organise the conference, which will take place on May 2-3, 2024, at the UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business.

The conference will bring together top social scientists, healthcare advocates, and experts from around the world to discuss various aspects of targeted therapies and their impact on society. Dr Mina Hosseini will present a paper titled "AI, Targeted Therapies and the Future of EU Pharmaceutical Law and Policy" as part of the conference's exploration of emerging technologies in healthcare.

An accompanying art exhibition, "Chronic Illness: A Creative Exploration Art," will be opened by Julia Corey, a spokesperson from Long Covid Ireland. It will showcase the realities of living with Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Professor Susi Geiger, the conference organiser, emphasises the importance of discussing targeted therapies' cultural, social, and economic consequences. "Given the increase in medications that come onto the market at price points far beyond a million Euro per patient, these debates are now vital to hold," she stated.

The event is open to the public and will provide a unique opportunity to engage with experts on the cutting edge of healthcare innovation and policy.

For more information and to register for the conference, please visit https://lnkd.in/d-ixSjtB.

The MISFIRES project, funded by a prestigious €2 million ERC Consolidator Grant, aims to bridge the gap between industry, market participants, and the general public through research conferences, public communications, and outreach events. for more information about this project visit its website.

 

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Webinar (Ireland)

Date: Friday, March 22nd, 2024 Time: 12:15 - 1:30 PM (Irish Time)

Join the Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office for a special webinar on the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call for 2024.

What are MSCA Fellowships?

These prestigious fellowships provide funding and support for postdoctoral researchers to conduct research abroad. They offer a unique opportunity to:

  • Gain valuable experience in a new research environment
  • Develop new skills and expertise
  • Advance your career on a global scale
  • Collaborate with international and interdisciplinary teams
  • Gain insights into non-academic research sectors

Who should attend?

This webinar is ideal for:

  • Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD in any discipline
  • Research supervisors interested in hosting MSCA fellows
  • Irish universities, research institutions, and other organisations interested in learning more about the program

I am honoured to be a keynote speaker at this event along with Professor Michel Destrade from the University of Galway and Dr Francesco Paolo Mancini, Research Programme Manager, MSCA Unit, EU Research Executive Agency

Dr Yvonne Halpin, MSCA National Contact Point and Head of the Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office will host the webinar.

You can watch the recording of this session here

 

Webinar Announcement: Launch of "Healthcare, Quality Concerns, and Competition Law"

Date: Friday, 8 March 2024 Time:15:00 (UK time)

Duration: 90 minutes.

 I’m thrilled to extend an invitation to a fascinating webinar hosted by the British Association of Comparative Law. We are marking the launch of "Healthcare, Quality Concerns, and Competition Law" (Hart 2023) by Dr. Theodosia Stavroulaki of Gonzaga University. The book discusses the competitive dynamics of healthcare across the UK, US and EU. It will be a real pleasure to share a panel with Dr. Stavroulaki to discuss her work alongside Dr. Sandra Marco Colino of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr Mary Guy, the Secretary of the BACL from Liverpool John Moores University, will chair the event.

 

New Publication: "Cooperation between National Competition Authorities: An Overview of EU and National Case Law" Concurrences, January 2024

We're pleased to announce a new publication by Imelda Maher and Mina Hosseini, offering valuable insights into competition law enforcement in the European Union.

Paper Details

Title: "Cooperation between National Competition Authorities: An Overview of EU and National Case Law" Authors: Imelda Maher, Mina Hosseini Published: 18 January 2024 Source: e-Competitions Cooperation between National Competition Authorities, Art. N° 116089

Key Highlights

This study examines recent developments in cooperation between National Competition Authorities (NCAs) across the EU. The paper covers:

  1. The role of the European Competition Network (ECN) in fostering NCA collaboration
  2. Emerging regional partnerships among NCAs
  3. Cooperation during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic
  4. Case studies across various sectors, including digital markets
  5. The impact of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on NCA roles

This publication is essential reading for competition law professionals, policymakers, and researchers interested in EU antitrust enforcement trends.

For more information, please refer to the full paper in e-Competitions here