SYNTHIA is inviting citizens across Europe to take part in an important new survey exploring public perspectives on synthetic data in healthcare. As synthetic data becomes an increasingly relevant tool in medical research and innovation, understanding how people perceive its use is essential.
SYNTHETIC DATA MATTERS, also to you - let us explain in just three key points:
1. It protects your privacy: Synthetic data is generated by advanced algorithms trained on real patient information, but it doesn’t identify any individual. Think of it as a safe, virtual version of real health data.
2. It helps improve healthcare: Researchers and developers can use synthetic data to build better AI, test new tools, and accelerate innovation - without putting sensitive personal data at risk.
3. It still depends on real human data: Synthetic data is powerful, but it’s only as good as the real data behind it. It can’t fully replace real patient experiences - so both are essential for meaningful progress.
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SURVEY - YOUR VOICE MATTERS
SYNTHIA, as a large European Public-Private partnership, is working to make synthetic data safer and more reliable in healthcare. As part of this effort, SYNTHIA Partner @patvocates has co-designed a survey together with the patient community to better understand perspectives and acceptance across #Europe on the use of synthetic data in medicine. With this post we are excited to announce the launch of the survey: “Your Voice Matters: European Survey on Synthetic Data in Healthcare”.
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PARTICIPATE
- Open the QR code in the image and participate in this survey (available in English, Spanish, German, Dutch, and French).
- Please share this post and support our efforts to reach as much European citizens as possible.
Read more about the survey here: https://t.co/RN3Sk1sHhk
#SYNTHIA #PatientVoice #PatientEngagement #SyntheticData #PersonalisedMedicine #HealthInnovation #AIinHealthcare #EUResearch #DataInnovation #IHITransformingHealth #HorizonEU
The HPV vaccine is a once-off vaccine that protects for life.
The best time to get it is in first year of secondary school.
It’s free through the HSE School Vaccination Programme.
On #WorldImmunizationweek learn more: https://t.co/QTZ48pNOcq
#VaccinesWork
HPV is a common virus. There are more than 100 types and most of us will get it at some point.
The HPV vaccine protects against the types that can cause cancer.
Get the facts about the HPV vaccine on #WorldImmunizationWeek 👇
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#VaccinesWork
We are delighted to see Prof John O’Leary, one of the chairs of the Cancer Screening & Prevention section, welcoming everyone at the cancer conference today, offering thoughtful, compelling insights on prevention, leadership and impact across cancer care. #CancerPrevention
Excellent presentation from Dr Jarushka Naidoo at the #internationalcancerconference, sharing vital insights on lung cancer screening in Ireland and its role in earlier detection and improved outcomes. A key contribution to the day’s discussions #Cancercare
Proffered paper highlight at the @CancerInstIRE international cancer conference: Therese Mooney, National Screening Service, reflecting on a decade of population‑based colorectal cancer screening in Ireland, sharing key lessons from four rounds of BowelScreen #cancerprevention
New European guidelines on cervical screening have been published by the European Commission Initiative on Cervical Cancer (EC-CvC). The guidelines are about screening for people who had the HPV vaccine when they were younger.
Read more: https://t.co/QwZgwmRGSE
#ChooseScreening
From 1 April 2026, #BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71.
Programme Manager Hilary Coffey Farrell said: "Please do the test when we invite you. Our new online register makes it easy to request your test kit."
Full press release: https://t.co/JEf10k7nvc
#ChooseScreening
Dr @EmilyHarrold6 on @RTE2fm speaking about the rise in early onset cancer. Great to have this important topic reaching a wider audience 👏🏼 @stjamesdublin @IrishCancerSoc https://t.co/51T5o6jGPP
Today on #HPVAwarenessDay, we welcome the launch of #HPVNetworkIreland, a new national coalition working to strengthen HPV awareness and cancer prevention.
Clinical trials play an important role in developing new drugs and treatments for HPV-associated cancers, helping patients in Ireland access innovative medicines.
#HPVAwarenessDay #CancerPrevention #CancerTrials @irishcancersoc@MarieKeating@cancerinstIRE
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Today is International HPV Awareness Day.
HPV (human papillomavirus) is a common virus. There are over 100 types.
Some high-risk types can cause cancers of the cervix, penis, anus, vulva, vagina and throat. They can also cause genital warts.
#HPVawarenessDay