FEAM NEWSLETTER | July 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of the FEAM Newsletter! Stay informed with FEAM’s latest news, events, and initiatives as we continue to strengthen biomedical policy and academic collaboration in Europe.
SAVE THE DATE: FEAM ANNUAL LECTURE
"AI and Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Shaping Tomorrow’s Priorities"
This year’s Annual Lecture will explore the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity — a timely and critical topic. More details will follow soon, but don’t miss out. Block your calendar now!
25 November 2025, at Palais des academies
Welcoming Our New Treasurer and Intern
Professor Jacob Sosna Appointed Treasurer of the FEAM Board
We are pleased to welcome Professor Jacob Sosna as the new Treasurer of the FEAM Board. A distinguished radiologist and academic leader, Professor Sosna brings extensive experience in medical imaging, academic governance, and research innovation.
Prof. Sosna earned his MD with Distinction from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and completed his radiology residency at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. Following fellowships in Abdominal and Advanced Imaging at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, he returned to Hadassah as Senior Radiologist, Head of CT, and Director of the 3D Imaging Laboratory.
Currently Chairman of Radiology and Director of the Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Division at Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Prof. Sosna has published over 220 peer-reviewed articles and received multiple honorary fellowships, including from the ACR and RSNA. His research has helped advance virtual colonoscopy, dual energy CT, and AI-assisted personalized medicine.
Prof. Sosna also serves as Treasurer of the Israel National Academy of Science in Medicine and is the founding force behind its Young Academy. His vision and expertise will greatly benefit FEAM’s strategic and financial development. Welcome to the Board!
New Intern Joining FEAM – Welcome Roman!
We are pleased to welcome Roman, who will be joining the FEAM team as an intern from July to November 2025. Roman will support our policy and communications activities, contributing to ongoing projects and assisting with the organisation of events and stakeholder outreach. We look forward to working with him and are confident his time with us will be both enriching and impactful.
FEAM Contributes to the Launch of the EU Working Group on Respiratory Care
FEAM is proud to contribute to the newly launched EU Working Group on Respiratory Care, an initiative coordinated by the RPP Group to strengthen EU policy and action on respiratory health.
Launched in May 2025, the Working Group brings together ten key organisations, including scientific societies, patient associations, and healthcare professionals. Its mission is to advocate for better access to respiratory treatments, integrate prevention strategies into upcoming Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines, and promote the long-term management of respiratory diseases in the EU.
Through high-level engagement with policymakers, the group aims to co-develop a Call-to-Action for an EU Respiratory Health Plan. The first phase of work will culminate in the publication and dissemination of this call in early 2026, supporting ongoing ECDC efforts and highlighting best practices to improve respiratory care across Member States
FEAM Forum One Health webinar
The FEAM Forum hosted a webinar ‘One Health in action: advancing cross sector collaboration’ at the end of April. The webinar featured panellists representing Forum partner organisations as well as Professor Tuomas Aivelo, member of the SAPEA working group on One Health governance in the EU. The panellists shared practical examples from their experience working across sectors: from working with other boundary organisations, developing cross-sectoral training for health management professionals, and working with multiple stakeholders involved in the ecosystem of urban rats. They highlighted the importance of broadening policy and research discussions beyond antimicrobial resistance and zoonoses.
Updates from our Members
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The Forum of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the Serbian Medical Society has organized its biannual two-day symposium, where distinguished members of the Academy presented their latest research in various fields of medicine. This symposium ( May 30 – 31, 2025, Belgrade) indicates the exceptional activity of the Academy members and their high scientific research potential. The Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS) has announced the successful completion of the development phase of the Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) at the end of 2024. For the 2025–2028 period, SPHN will focus on consolidating its services and infrastructures, with the long-term goal of becoming a key element of Switzerland’s national data infrastructure by 2029. SAMS will continue to oversee the SPHN Data Coordination Center (DCC), in collaboration with the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. The federal government has committed CHF 20.7 million in funding for this next phase, with additional financial contributions expected from network partners to support the transition toward a sustainable, integrated data ecosystem. Updated Ethical Guidelines for Animal Experiments The Swiss Animal Welfare Act permits the use of animals for scientific purposes under strict conditions, emphasizing the need to respect animal dignity and protect their welfare. To support this, the revised ethical guidelines for animal experiments aim to clarify the interpretation of the law and promote thoughtful, responsible practices among researchers. Originally published in 2005, these guidelines have been updated to reflect advances in scientific knowledge, evolving research methods, and recent changes in the legal landscape. The new edition is available in English, German, and French, and can be downloaded free of charge on their website. As part of its commitment to advancing cross-sector collaboration on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Hepta-Academic Group—bringing together leading institutions including the French Academy of Pharmacy—launches this first episode in a new awareness series. Taking a One Health approach that spans human, animal, and environmental health, this contribution sheds light on the urgent threat posed by antibiotic resistance. With data-driven insights and a focus on real-world consequences, it highlights the need for coordinated action across sectors and borders. Join us in exploring the many dimensions of AMR—starting with its profound impact on patients, healthcare systems, and long-term public health strategies. |
All the Royal Academies of Medicine of Spain Unite at RANME To mark the 10th anniversary of His Majesty King Felipe VI’s proclamation, the Royal National Academy of Medicine of Spain (RANME) hosted a historic gathering on 18 March, bringing together all sixteen Royal Academies of Medicine and/or Surgery from across the country. Each Academy reflected on a decade of contributions to Spanish medicine and society and presented key priorities and achievements from their regions. The event also featured the launch of a commemorative book and an exhibition on medical language, reaffirming the Academies' commitment to collaboration and public engagement in the service of science and health. We are pleased to share the Royal Academy of Veterinary Sciences of Spain’s calendar of activities for June 2025. The programme featured public academic sessions, including inaugural lectures by newly elected corresponding members and presentations by leading experts on key topics in veterinary science and biomedical research. Events were open to both in-person and online participation, offering a rich and engaging scientific agenda. The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, has shared the latest S7-Statement on Climate Action and Health Resilience, published in May 2025. Developed under the leadership of the Royal Society of Canada, this joint statement by the National Academies of Sciences of the G7 countries provides science-based recommendations to guide discussions at the 2025 G7 Summit of Heads of State and Government in Canada.
News from the Accademia Nazionale di Medicina – Upcoming Event on Breast Cancer Our member, the Accademia Nazionale di Medicina (Italy), is pleased to announce the 21st edition of “Meet the Professor” – Advanced International Breast Cancer Course (AIBCC). This high-level international course will take place in Padova on September 11–12, 2025, and will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in breast cancer research and treatment.
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SAPEA Update
The Scientific Advice Mechanism welcomed a new Group of Chief Scientific Advisors in May. SAPEA is currently working on an evidence review report on advanced materials. The SAPEA Board met for their second in-person meeting of the year in Vienna at the end of May.
Upcoming webinar: One Health, One Planet
Join us on 17 July 2025 at 14:00 (Brussels time) for the webinar “One Health, One Planet: Highlighting the environment in One Health policy and practice.” This session will explore the often-overlooked environmental dimension of One Health and its relevance for integrated policy approaches.
Scientific Advice Mechanism conference:
The Building Bridges: Shaping Europe’s Science-for-Policy Landscape conference took place on 26–27 May in Vienna, hosted by the Austrian Academy of Sciences. The event brought together over 250 science-for-policy experts, researchers, and policymakers from across Europe for two days of high-level plenaries, interactive debates, and hands-on sessions focused on strengthening the role of science in policymaking. You can now view video highlights, rewatch plenary sessions, and explore the photo gallery.
Strengthening Science for Policy (S4P) in Europe
On 23 May the EU Council endorsed the new European Research Area (ERA) policy agenda 2025-2027, which puts Science for Policy (S4P) at the centre of EU R&I policy with an action on advancing the European Science for Policy (S4P) Ecosystem. The action aims at (1) improving the cross-cutting integration of knowledge in public policies, (2) strengthening the ‘Science for Policy’ ecosystem, and (3) promoting collaboration among S4P actors. Its implementation will be supported by a Horizon Europe call under the WIDERA work programme 2025.
Advancing science for better health policy in Europe
