KIMed at the Meeting of the EFRE Research Networks

Relevant research. Strong networks. Creating greater impact for the Free State of Saxony together.

How can we translate excellent research into practical applications more effectively and turn it into tangible innovations for business, society and healthcare?

This was the central topic of the 3rd Meeting of the EFRE Research Networks in Saxony, held on 6 November at Kraftwerk Mitte in Dresden. KIMed was delighted to take this excellent opportunity to contribute our perspectives, strengthen existing relationships and establish new connections.

We were strongly represented by five colleagues from our Dresden team: PI Dr. Eveline Prochaska, Dr. Kathrin Sobe, Dr. Claudia Heine, Marcel Dilje and Fabian Kuhne. The direct exchange across network boundaries was particularly valuable: How can we better pool the expertise of Saxony's research landscape? How can we build bridges between academia, companies and real-world applications? And how can policymakers, researchers and industry work together to strengthen the innovative capacity of the Free State?

This is particularly important for KIMed. We combine scientific excellence with medical practice, technological expertise and an economic perspective to advance AI in medicine – from research all the way to real-world application.

The political significance and high strategic priority of these networks, embedded in Germany's High-Tech Agenda, were also reflected in the presence of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), represented by Dr. Jochen Schneider; the Saxon State Ministry of Science, Culture and Tourism (SMWK), represented by our Minister of Science, Prof. Dr. Heike Graßmann, and Dr. Babett Gläser; as well as the Saxon State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Protection (SMWA).

Our sincere thanks go to futureSAX – the innovation platform of the Free State of Saxony – and especially to Niklas Lange and Jannis Bulla for the excellent organisation, valuable insights and the opportunity to exchange ideas among the seven research networks!

Read more in our LinkedIn post: https://lnkd.in/p/e9eJCxv7