Digital tools are transforming cancer care in Europe, from remote monitoring to AI-assisted diagnosis. But this transformation is only possible if healthcare professionals have the right digital skills.
The TRANSiTION project, co-funded by the EU under the EU4Health programme, has spent the last three years addressing this critical challenge. Through a unique EU-wide collaboration, it has built and piloted an 11-module curriculum tailored for both clinical and non-clinical oncology professionals. It has also shaped the broader conversation on digital health training by convening key stakeholders and mapping real-world needs across 14 countries.
This final event brought its legacy to the European Parliament, not just to look back, but to look ahead. It also framed the discussion within the broader context of EU competitiveness and the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), aligning digital oncology workforce development with strategic EU priorities for resilience and innovation.
This high-level event:
- Presented the core outcomes of the TRANSITION project
- Launched final recommendations for integrating digital skills into EU and national cancer workforce strategies
- Called for action from policymakers to support sustainable, accredited digital training in oncology
- Connected TRANSITION’s legacy to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the European Health Data Space, and wider EU workforce initiatives
Participants were also invited to join a Q&A session to share experiences and help shape the way forward. The event was an opportunity to reinforce the EU’s leadership in oncology training, highlight best practices, and build collective momentum for Europe’s progress in cancer care.
Speakers
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Andreas Charalambous TRANSiTION Project Coordinator & Chair Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology
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Loucas Fourlas Member of the European Parliament
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Matthias Wismar Programme Manager at European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
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Nikolina Dodlek Faculty for Medicine and Dental Health Osijek Croatia
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Robbe Saesen Cancer Policy Scientist, Sciensano
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Sabrina Montante Policy Officer, European Commission
Speakers
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Andreas Charalambous TRANSiTION Project Coordinator & Chair Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology
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Loucas Fourlas Member of the European Parliament
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Matthias Wismar Programme Manager at European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
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Nikolina Dodlek Faculty for Medicine and Dental Health Osijek Croatia
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Robbe Saesen Cancer Policy Scientist, Sciensano
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Sabrina Montante Policy Officer, European Commission
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Andreas Charalambous TRANSiTION Project Coordinator & Chair Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology
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Loucas Fourlas Member of the European Parliament
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Matthias Wismar Programme Manager at European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
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Nikolina Dodlek Faculty for Medicine and Dental Health Osijek Croatia
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Robbe Saesen Cancer Policy Scientist, Sciensano
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Sabrina Montante Policy Officer, European Commission
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Richard Price Policy Director, European Cancer Organisation
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Daniela Cabutto TRANSiTION WP4 Coordinator, Open University of Catalonia
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Clara Madrid Alejos TRANSITION WP5 Coordinator, Catalan Institute of Technology
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Silvia Romeo Policy Officer, European Cancer Organisation
Speakers
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Andreas Charalambous TRANSiTION Project Coordinator & Chair Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology
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Loucas Fourlas Member of the European Parliament
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Matthias Wismar Programme Manager at European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
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Nikolina Dodlek Faculty for Medicine and Dental Health Osijek Croatia
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Robbe Saesen Cancer Policy Scientist, Sciensano
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Sabrina Montante Policy Officer, European Commission
Registrations for this event are now closed. If you are interested in following up online, please send an email to Alvaro Jimber at alvaro.jimber@europeancancer.org.
Speakers
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Andreas Charalambous TRANSiTION Project Coordinator & Chair Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology
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Loucas Fourlas Member of the European Parliament
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Matthias Wismar Programme Manager at European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
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Nikolina Dodlek Faculty for Medicine and Dental Health Osijek Croatia
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Robbe Saesen Cancer Policy Scientist, Sciensano
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Sabrina Montante Policy Officer, European Commission
Programme
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12:45 - 13:00 | Opening Welcome and opening remarks by MEP Loucas Fourlas and Richard Price Presentation by Sabrina Montante, European Commission |
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13:00 - 13:10 | Session 1: Overview and background of the TRANSiTION project Key lessons learned from TRANSiTION
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13:10 - 13:25 | Session 2: The Impact of TRANSiTION What TRANSiTION delivered: Curriculum, pilots and reach
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13:25 - 13:45 | Session 3: From Training to Policy – Building Europe’s Digital Oncology Workforce Presentation of TRANSiTION final policy recommendations and the experience of the trainees
Presentations from key policy stakeholders
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13:45 - 13:55 | Q&A session and conclusions Moderated by Richard Price, European Cancer Organisation Final remarks from Loucas Fourlas MEP |
Speakers
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Andreas Charalambous TRANSiTION Project Coordinator & Chair Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology
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Loucas Fourlas Member of the European Parliament
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Matthias Wismar Programme Manager at European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
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Nikolina Dodlek Faculty for Medicine and Dental Health Osijek Croatia
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Robbe Saesen Cancer Policy Scientist, Sciensano
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Sabrina Montante Policy Officer, European Commission
Speakers
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Andreas Charalambous TRANSiTION Project Coordinator & Chair Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology
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Loucas Fourlas Member of the European Parliament
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Matthias Wismar Programme Manager at European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
-
Nikolina Dodlek Faculty for Medicine and Dental Health Osijek Croatia
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Robbe Saesen Cancer Policy Scientist, Sciensano
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Sabrina Montante Policy Officer, European Commission
