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At MIE 2025, experts from the fields of medical informatics, health research, IT, and digital healthcare came together. A particularly notable aspect was the international diversity of participants, with contributions from countries such as the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Korea, and Canada, alongside a strong presence from Germany.
Keynote by Charles Friedman: Building Bridges
In his keynote, Charles Friedman emphasised that healthcare infrastructures should not be seen as isolated "one-man rowing boats" but as a "bridge" connecting various stakeholders. This metaphor underscored the necessity for all parties to work together to create interoperable systems - a central theme that characterised the entire event.
Panel: FAIR Interfaces for Better Interoperability
A key highlight was the panel by NFDI4Health and the GMDS AG FAIR, which addressed the requirements for FAIR application interfaces. The starting point was examples from the Göttingen research data infrastructure as well as the interface extensions of FAIRDOM-SEEK, which were implemented within the framework of NFDI4Health Local Data Hubs. The discussion explored current interface models for the European Health Data Space and the practical challenges faced by the community.
Workshop: Local Data Hubs for a Future-proof Research Infrastructure
NFDI4Health also held a user workshop on the development of Local Data Hubs. The workshop brought together numerous engaged participants and provided valuable insights into the current state and best practices. The interactive demonstrations, in particular, led to stimulating discussions and provided important feedback for future developments.
Conclusion: Key Networking of the Global Health and IT Community
MIE 2025 was a successful exchange on the digital transformation of healthcare. NFDI4Health contributed through its workshops and panels to promote interoperability and a FAIR research data infrastructure. We look forward to the next steps and continued collaboration.
