A Conversations with Reno Debets (Erasmus MC). Cell and gene therapies are at the very centre of healthcare innovation and are responsible for a paradigm shift in the treatment of many diseases. European research institutions contribute significantly to the development of such therapies, yet the number of cell and gene therapies that are introduced to the market remains limited. Current EU regulatory frameworks are not fully adapted to the specificities of these new therapies, thereby challenging optimal patient access and sustainability of these innovative products within European healthcare systems.
On 21 November 2025, the European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA) will gather at Aarhus University Hospital(AUH) for its Members’ Assembly. The meeting also marks the conclusion of AUH’s presidency and the handover to Helsinki University Hospital. We have met AUH’s CEO, Thomas Balle Kristensen, for a talk about the importance of the alliance, AUH’s presidency and the two priority themes: antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and “leading wise choices in healthcare”.
The European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA) is pleased to announce the release of its new Position Paper, “EUHA Consensus Positions on Artificial Intelligence: Proposals for the Responsible Development, Regulation, and Implementation of AI in European Healthcare”. Developed through a series of EUHA member AI expert consultations held throughout 2024 and into mid-2025, the paper acknowledges the great potential of Artificial Intelligence and positions university hospitals as powerful innovation hubs, uniquely equipped to responsibly exploit AI for the benefit of patients and the healthcare sector.
The EUHA Members’ Assembly, scheduled for November 21 in Aarhus, will be hosted by Aarhus University Hospital and will bring together representatives from all EUHA members, eleven of Europe’s leading university hospitals. During the meeting, EUHA representatives will discuss EUHA’s ongoing projects, review the progress of EUHA working groups and networks, prioritise activities and discuss EUHA’s strategy and agenda.
The highly anticipated EUHA Members’ Assembly will take place on June 25 at Erasmus MC. This event will bring together EUHA CEOs to discuss EUHA’s ongoing projects, review the progress of EUHA Working Groups and Networks, and prioritise activities. We met with the CEO of Erasmus MC, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and current EUHA President, Prof Dr Stefan Sleijfer, who shared his perspective on the assembly, highlighting its vital role in shaping EUHA’s direction and agenda.
The EUHA Members’ Assembly, scheduled for June 25 in Rotterdam, will be hosted by Erasmus MC and will bring together representatives from all EUHA members, eleven of Europe’s leading university hospitals. During the meeting, EUHA representatives will discuss EUHA’s ongoing projects, review the progress of EUHA working groups and networks, prioritise activities and discuss EUHA’s strategy and agenda.
Since June 2022, 91 nurses from EUHA hospitals have had the opportunity to exchange best nursing practices through EUHA Focus Visits. Guided by fellow EUHA nurses in a different hospital setting, participants spend a day shadowing colleagues in the wards, gaining firsthand insights into diverse nursing approaches while fostering mutual learning and professional growth.
The European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA) launches the 2025 Seed Funding Initiative, designed to empower EUHA colleagues to form consortia and apply for project funding.
The European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA) is thrilled to announce its expansion, welcoming HUS Helsinki University Hospital as its latest member. This addition brings EUHA’s network to 11 of Europe’s leading university hospitals, solidifying our mission to build a network of sustainable healthcare ecosystems in Europe which achieve the best possible quality of care with the resources available. HUS membership marks a significant milestone for EUHA, reinforcing our commitment to positioning university hospitals as key players in the healthcare system, with demonstrated expertise in healthcare, research, education, and—importantly—innovation.