The reason I got involved as PRP in STRATA-FIT project is that the role of patients in research is pivotal in order to improve methodology and give better research outcomes in all phases e.g. in research design, data collection analysis and exploitation to communication.Another reason it’s important to me is to support researchers in every … Continued
AI is a big opportunity and can make an enormous difference in future medicine. I am quite excited about the possibilities that are coming up. But it is also important, to talk about the way AI will be used. It can be a valuable tool, but patients’ needs and their quality of life should always … Continued
STRATA-FIT also participated in the EULAR 2025 Congress, held in Barcelona from 11-14 June. This large event provided an excellent opportunity to showcase our project to rheumatologists, health professionals, patients, and industry partners exploring the latest scientific breakthroughs and practical advancements in the field of rheumatology. Our team set up a booth and the researchers … Continued
The STRATA-FIT consortium recently gathered for our General Assembly meeting on 10-11 June in Barcelona, Spain. The meeting brought together consortium partners both in-person and online, including our invaluable Patient Advisory Panel members. Each partner presented a comprehensive update on their respective work packages, sharing current achievements and outlining key objectives for the coming period. … Continued
Learn more about Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (D2T RA) and our project, that may be relevant to understanding the most common, chronic and inflammatory joint disease. 8 May 2025 . Funded by the European Union (grant agreement no. 101080243). Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those … Continued
This is an overview of the latest project deliverables and achieved, showcasing the progress and efforts made by the STRATA-FIT consortium. Project Handbook The Project Handbook contains an overview of the non-scientific aspects of the project, providing a guide to the consortium. The handbook highlights the:– Governance and Management structure of the project. UMC Utrecht coordinates … Continued
Dear all, As we step into a new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our progress throughout 2024. It’s been a year full of impressive achievements, teamwork, and overcoming challenges. With the constant support and help of Brenda Bley Folly, Chiara Ripepi and the executive team, and all consortium members, we … Continued
Members of STRATA-FIT’s Patient Advisory Panel recently travelled to Brussels, Belgium to participate at the EULAR PARE Conference 2024 (28-30 November), where their contributions demonstrated the power of patient involvement in shaping impactful RMD research. The conference theme, “Fostering the Future of Expanded Patient Involvement in Rheumatology Research” highlighted the growing recognition of patients as … Continued
During the last congress of the Croatian Congress of Rheumatology, Paul Studenic, rheumatologist from the Medical University of Vienna and member of STRATA-FIT presented his views and research on new approaches to improve patient care in Rheumatology through patient-centered and collaborative research. Paul emphasized on involving Patient Research Partners (PRPs), people with lived experience, to … Continued
This demonstration highlights the operational STRATA-FIT vantage6 infrastructure, showcasing real-time data analysis while ensuring stringent data privacy and security standards through federated learning. Integration of Personal Health Train (PHT) Concepts In our federated setup: Stations, represented by nodes at each participating institution, securely hold sensitive patient data. Trains, operationalized as Docker containers, carry specific algorithms … Continued
