Datrix is an innovative SME with a dedicated R&D team. As the project coordinator, Datrix stands at the forefront of AI-driven solutions, specialising in large-scale data modelling and process optimization through artificial intelligence. With a proven track record in leading and managing European innovation projects, Datrix will oversee the project's overall coordination and ensure the smooth execution of all phases. The company will also contribute its expertise to drafting legal agreements and developing both the federated platform and the AI models necessary for the project.
Main role in the project: coordination, development of the legal framework, development of the AI pilots, training and support
Link: https://www.datrixgroup.com
Location: Milan, Italy
Michele Compare
Chief Technology Officer
Marika Savarese
Head of Tech Innovation
Elia Broggio
Data Scientist
Pierluigi Vacca
Partner & CPO
Alessandra Colli
Data Scientist
The Department of Electronic, Information and Bioengineering (DEIB) of Politecnico di Milano is one of the largest European ICT departments. With nearly 1000 members, researchers, collaborators, PhD students, technical and administrative staff, the Department is a vital institution capable of promoting education, fundamental and applied research, and technology transfer to companies. Research is the main focus of DEIB, pursued according to the highest international quality standards
Main role in the project: data management, FAIRification, federated infrastructure, data quality and data architecture design
Link: https://www.deib.polimi.it/
Location: Milan, Italy
Pietro Pinoli
Associate Professor
Anna Bernasconi
Assistant Professor
Cinzia Cappiello
Assistant Professor
Carlo Alberto Bono
Research Assistant
Francesca Pia Panaccione
PhD Student
Arianna Rigamonti
PhD Student
Mattia Sabella
PhD Student
Valencian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence (VRAIN), of the Universitat Politècnica de València is composed of researchers belonging to 7 research groups, with more than 30 years of experience in different lines of research in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Main role in the project: data management, FAIRification, federated infrastructure, development of the AI pilots
Link: https://www.upv.es/
Location: Valencia, Spain
Óscar Pastor López
Full Professor and UPV Project Leader
José Fabián Reyes Román
Postdoctoral Researcher and PMO
Ana Pérez Gómez
Software Developer
Ana León Palacio
Assistant Professor
Lucía Ivana Bernad Palomares
Communication Manager
Focused on communication, dissemination, and exploitation, 81Watts will aim for high visibility and impactful outreach thanks to a cross-disciplinary team of experts (scientific journalists, content creators, video producers, etc.) and a broad network of contacts across Europe. The offered services span from communication planning and execution to brand awareness, event organising, and developing a sustainability agenda including a long term exploitation strategy.
Main role in the project: AI, Federated Learning, KPIs monitoring, communication, dissemination, training
Link: https://www.81watts.com
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Matteo Bregonzio
Chief Technology Officer
Giuliana Folco
Socioeconomic Innovation Director
Yuliia Sobko
Business Developer & Data Analyst
Alfonso Shytani
Data Scientist
The University Hospital of Cologne is dedicated to science-oriented, innovative medicine and undertakes important societal responsibilities in research, education, and patient care. Annually, the University Hospital of Cologne treats over 491,000 patients, of which more than 62,500 are admitted as inpatients. With approximately 12,000 employees from over 100 nations, the University Hospital of Cologne ranks among the largest employers in Cologne and is one of the leading university hospitals in Germany.
Main role in the project: data provider, deployment of the federated research platform, development of AI tools
Link: https://www.uk-koeln.de/
Location: Cologne, Germany
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Persighel
Head of Institute Diagnostics and Radiology
Dr. Ana Groenke
Project Coordinator
René Tielsch-Nebel
Operative Manager
Dr. med. Samer Alkarkoukly
Data Steward
Mayra Elwes
Research Associate
Prof. Dr. Oya Beyan
Head of Institute for Biomedical Informatics
Dr. Adamantios Koumpis
Research and Teaching Officer
Leipzig University is one of Germany's oldest universities and is renowned for its interdisciplinary research and education. Its affiliated Leipzig University Medical Center (UKL) is one of the largest hospitals in Saxony, providing specialized healthcare services and cutting-edge treatments in fields like oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular medicine. UKL serves as the teaching hospital for the university's medical faculty, fostering close collaboration in medical research and education, and playing a key role in clinical advancements. The UKL is Leipzig's largest hospital with 1,451 beds and over 8,000 employees in healthcare, research and teaching. It is one of Germany's most traditional university hospitals and has a modern infrastructure in Europe. Every year, over 400,000 patients receive inpatient and outpatient care.
Main role in the project: data provider, deployment of the federated research platform, development of AI tools
Link: https://www.uni-leipzig.de
Location: Leipzig, Germany
Prof. Dr. Toralf Kirsten
Head of Medical Data Science
Prof. Dr. Timm Denecke
Head of the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Dr. Sina Sadeghi
Senior Scientist
Masha Kaurić
Communication Manager
The General Hospital "G. Papanikolaou" is one of the largest public healthcare institutions in Greece, operating under the National Health System with a capacity of around 1,500 beds across 26 buildings. It offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services, and is home to specialized units such as the cardiothoracic surgery Department, certified for heart and lung transplantation, advanced intensive care units, and a broad mental health network including child and adolescent psychiatry. The hospital is also a major center for oncology, hematology, and clinical research, actively participating in international clinical trials and it serves as a major teaching hospital, collaborating with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) faculty of Medicine.
Main role in the project: gathering and evaluating cancer screening photos, AI pilot testing and practical application
Link: www.med.auth.gr
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. Savvas Petanidis
Principal Investigator Tumor Immunology Group
Prof. Sofia Baka
Professor of Molecular Medicine
Prof. Christoforos Kosmidis
Professor of Surgery
The University of Ioannina (UoI), founded in 1964, is a leading Greek university known for excellence in education, research, and clinical innovation. Its Faculty of Medicine, established in 1977, operates in close collaboration with the University Hospital of Ioannina (UHI)—the largest tertiary hospital in Western Greece with 845 beds—providing advanced oncology diagnostics using CT, MRI, PET/CT, and 3D mammography systems. Within the UNICA project, UoI contributes as both a medical data provider and a research partner through the Human–Computer Interaction Laboratory (HCILab), which specialises in biomedical imaging, AI, and decision-support systems. Combining clinical and computational expertise, UoI advances federated AI model development and supports the European Cancer Imaging Initiative’s goals of data diversity, interoperability, and innovation in cancer care.
Main role in the project: data provider, AI pilot testing and practical application
Link: https://uoi.gr
Location: Ioannina, Greece
Alexandros Tzallas
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Loukas Astrakas
Professor of Medical Physics
Nikolaos Giannakeas
Associate Professor of Signals and Systems
Andreas Miltiadous
Postdoctoral Researcher of Biomedical Informatics
Emmanouil Gionanidis
PhD candidate of Medical Imaging
Alexandros Arjmand
Postdoctoral Research of Biomedical Informatics
The 3rd Regional Health Authority of Greece (3RHA) is a public administrative body under the Hellenic Ministry of Health, responsible for coordinating and supervising public healthcare services across Central Macedonia. It manages 14 hospitals, 1 psychiatric hospital, and an extensive network of health centers and regional clinics, ensuring the effective delivery of primary and secondary healthcare. Its mission is to implement national health policies, strengthen regional healthcare delivery, and promote digital transformation, interoperability, and eHealth innovation within the Greek public health system.
Main role in the project: data provider, AI pilot testing and practical application
Link: https://uoi.gr
Location: Central Macedonia, Greece
Dimitrios Tsalikakis
General Director
Markos Tsipouras
Professor of Digital Signal Processing
Konstantinos Kalafatakis
Clinical Neuroscientist and Research Fellow
Georgios Ntritsos
Senior Biostatistician and Epidemiologist
Katerina Tzimourta
Senior Researcher in Digital Signal Processing
The Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos is the largest healthcare institution in Lithuania. Established in 1940, the Hospital has grown into one of the most prominent hospitals in the country. The Hospital has two founders: the Ministry of Health and the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU). Kauno klinikos is dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare to patients from all over the country and abroad. Kauno klinikos employs more than 1200 physicians and 2400 nurses, who provide care according to the standards of evidence-based clinical practice. The hospital has 38 departments devoted to all medical and surgical specialties, including cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and organ transplant surgery. In recent years, the annual number of outpatient consultations has increased significantly, exceeding 1.3 million visits and 95 thousands hospital admissions.
Main role in the project: data provider, AI pilot testing and practical application
Link: https://www.kaunoklinikos.lt/home
Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Prof. Saulius Lukoševičius
Head of Radiology
Dr. Dalia Rukanskienė
Radiologist, Breast Imaging Specialist
Paulius Jaruševičius
Radiologist/Nuclear Medicine PhD student
Grupo Lusíadas Saúde, founded in 1998, is one of the leading private healthcare groups in Portugal, with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics spanning from the north to the south of the country. The group employs more than 6,000 healthcare professionals across 14 hospitals and 32 clinics, providing high-quality, patient-centred medical care in multiple specialties. Lusíadas Saúde is part of Vivalto Santé, the third-largest private healthcare group in Europe, which reinforces its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in healthcare delivery. Through its digital transformation strategy and strong focus on clinical quality, research, and innovation, Lusíadas Saúde aims to improve health outcomes, enhance patient experience, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare both in Portugal and across Europe.
Main role in the project: data provider, AI pilot testing and practical application
Link: www.lusiadas.pt
Location: Portugal
Sofia Couto da Rocha
Head Innovation & Head Virtual Client
Inês Mendes Rama
Innovation Specialist
Eduarda Reis
Chief Medical Officer & President Clinical Council
The Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo de Ponta Delgada, located on São Miguel Island, is the main hospital in the Azores, Portugal. It is part of the Regional Health Service (Serviço Regional de Saúde – SRS) and serves as a multi-specialty institution offering a wide range of medical and surgical services. The hospital provides specialized care for the local population of São Miguel and Santa Maria Islands and is also responsible for ensuring full coverage of several medical specialties across the entire archipelago. Additionally, it collaborates closely with primary care centers throughout the region.
Main role in the project: data provider, AI pilot testing and practical application
Link: www.hdes.pt
Location: São Miguel Island, Portugal
Zélia Rego
Consultant Degree in Radiology
Leonor Barros
Radiology Resident
Marta Silva
Radiology Resident
University Medical Centre Maribor (UKCMB), founded in 1799, is a public healthcare institution and the second largest hospital in Slovenia providing secondary and tertiary healthcare services in the north-eastern region of the country. It employs around 4,000 staff, including 700 doctors and 2,000 healthcare professionals. Each year, it treats about 60,000 inpatients and nearly 400,000 outpatients. As an ISO 9001-certified hospital, UKC Maribor serves as a major teaching and research center for the University of Maribor’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences, as well as for postgraduate medical training. The hospital actively engages in scientific research, publications and participation in domestic and international projects.
Main role in the project: data provider, AI pilot testing and practical application
Link: https://www.ukc-mb.si
Location: Maribor, Slovenia
Dr. Jernej Lučev
Head of Department of Radiology
Maja Molan
Associate expert at Medical Research Department
Aljaž Hölbl
Associate expert at Medical Research Department
Sergej Černčič
Associate expert at Medical Research Department
The Central City Clinical Hospital of Ivano-Frankivsk City Council in Ukraine provides a wide range of medical services, including surgical, urological, cardiological, and emergency care. The hospital also conducts clinical trials and is equipped with modern facilities for various medical specialisations.
Main role in the project: data provider, AI pilot testing and practical application
Link: https://cmkl.if.ua
Location: Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Dr. Ihor Sokolovskyi
Head of the Radiology Department
Uliana Sydor
Project Manager
Myroslava Smytsniuk
Project Manager Assistance & Financial Manager
The Azores Oncology Centre is a specialised service integrated into the Regional Health Service of the Azores. It operates with administrative, financial, and scientific autonomy and focuses on cancer prevention, screening programs, and managing the regional cancer registry. The centre plays a key role in developing cancer-related strategies and providing both primary and secondary prevention services across the Azores archipelago.
Main role in the project: data provider, AI pilot testing and practical application
Link: https://portal.azores.gov.pt/web/coa
Location: Azores, Portugal
João Macedo
CEO - Project Manager
João Borba
Senior IT officer
Mafalda Bretão
Project Management Assistance