David Beran, Assistant Professor at University of Geneva specialized in health management and diabetes and a member of JACARDI’s Scientific Advisory Board

31 Jan 25

David Beran: What has impressed me most is the collaboration between outstanding scientists across Europe

In the interview, the Assistant Professor at University of Geneva shares his insights on the connection between evidence-based outcomes and policy making, the anticipated local and global impacts of the JACARDI pilot projects and the importance of collaboration and mutual learning in research.

Janne Sørensen, Diversity Expert at the University of Copenhagen in the Department of Public Health and a member of JACARDI’s Scientific Advisory Board

30 Jan 25

Janne Sørensen: Being aware of one’s own biases is part of a patient-centered approach

The diversity of JACARDI’s experts is a tremendous asset to the project, as it brings many different perspectives to the table, according to Janne Sørensen, diversity expert at the University of Copenhagen in the Department of Public Health.
Silvia Ussai, International Healthcare Manager, a member of JACARDI’s Scientific Advisory Board

29 Jan 25

Silvia Ussai: JACARDI aims to fill the gaps in the management of NCDs

Drawing on over a decade of experience in shaping health policies, she underscores how JACARDI tackles critical gaps towards the reduction of major risk factors leading to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
JACARDI Advisory Board Member Birgit Beger Interview

28 Jan 25

Birgit Beger: An EU Cardiovascular Health Plan is the best way forward

The CEO of the European Heart Network (EHN) and member of JACARDI’s stakeholder advisory board, strongly believes that investment in health is a win-win for society overall. She sees JACARDI’s importance in leveraging knowledge and best practices across Europe.
Alessandro Gallina, Senior Policy Manager for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention at the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and member of JACARDI’s Stakeholder Advisory Board

28 Jan 25

Alessandro Gallina: JACARDI’s strength is in its approach

Alessandro Gallina, Senior Policy Manager for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention at the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) believes JACARDI’s work can significantly advance health equity in Europe by identifying high-burden regions and driving targeted interventions.
Knut Inge Klepp and Linda Granlund, the coordinators of JA PreventNCD

28 Jan 25

Knut Inge Klepp and Linda Granlund: It’s important to find ways to build a community

In this conversation, the coordinators of JA PreventNCD explore the opportunities presented by this unprecedented joint commitment to prevention and the challenges of coordinating such large-scale projects.
Elisabeth Dupont Regional Manager at the International Diabetes Federation Europe (IDF Europe) and member of JACARDI’s Stakeholder Advisory Board

28 Jan 25

Elisabeth Dupont: A joint approach on CVD and diabetes is more than just the sum of the two!

With years of experience in patient advocacy, the Regional Manager of IDF Europe shares valuable insights on policy engagement, stressing the importance of early collaboration with policymakers.

27 Jan 25

Charles Agyemang: The challenge, especially with minority populations, is building trust

Some communities may seem hard to reach, but the real issue is that we don't know how to connect with them, says Charles Agyemang, professor of Global Migration, Ethnicity and Health at the University of Amsterdam.

16 Dec 24

Experts from WHO Europe, JA Prevent and JACARDI gathered for a joint event

Many passionate voices came together on September 10th in Brussels to address the pressing challenges of preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

17 Sep 24

Creation of a Different Landscape for Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes in Europe Through JACARDI Joint Action

Scientific publications by JACARDI   In this post series we share the scientific publications directly linked to the JACARDI project. All publications featured in this series are authored or co-authored by JACARDI partners and reflect research and findings developed within the project framework.   We aim to showcase how evidence supports our joint mission to tackle cardiovascular […]

17 Sep 24

Tackling the challenge of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes across Europe: a joint action by more than 300 public health professionals

Scientific publications by JACARDI   In this post series we share the scientific publications directly linked to the JACARDI project. All publications featured in this series are authored or co-authored by JACARDI partners and reflect research and findings developed within the project framework.   We aim to showcase how evidence supports our joint mission to tackle cardiovascular […]