Our Activities & Learning Approach

EUPATI’s approach to education, capacity building, advocacy, and collaboration fosters mutual recognition of patient involvement’s value, empowering stakeholders to collaborate effectively in the development and evaluation of medicines and health technologies. This drives more patient-centered practices and decision-making in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

At EUPATI’s core is a commitment to provide comprehensive education, offering practical academic training that drives tangible outcomes for both patients and researchers, ultimately shaping the future of health innovation.

Our Activities for Patients

Education and Training

EUPATI provides comprehensive education and training programs designed for patients and patient advocates. These programs aim to enhance their understanding of the medicine development process, regulatory procedures, and health technology assessment. By providing accessible and understandable resources, EUPATI empowers patients to actively engage in discussions and decision-making processes related to medicines and other health technologies R&D.

Knowledge Generation and Dissemination

EUPATI gathers and disseminates scientifically reliable, understandable information about health innovation, making it available to patients and stakeholders through various channels such as publications, toolkits, webinars, online courses, and workshops. By disseminating this information in a clear and understandable manner, EUPATI ensures that patients and stakeholders have access to valuable knowledge that enables informed decision-making and active participation.

Capacity Building

Through its various activities and collaborations, EUPATI builds the capacity of patient organisations and individuals by providing them with tools, skills, and resources necessary for effective engagement. This includes equipping patients with the understanding of terminology, methodologies, and key concepts within health innovation, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to research design, clinical trials, and overall medicines development including regulators and HTA procedures.

Advocacy and Representation

EUPATI acts as an advocate for patient representation in decision-making bodies, regulatory agencies, industry and research institutions. It supports the involvement of patients in advisory panels, research projects, and policy discussions, ensuring that patient perspectives are considered and integrated into the development and evaluation of medicines.

Collaboration and Networking

EUPATI facilitates collaboration and networking among stakeholders, including patients, researchers, industry professionals, regulators, and policymakers. By creating opportunities for dialogue and cooperation, EUPATI promotes a more inclusive approach to health innovation, encouraging partnerships that prioritise patient-centered perspectives.

Our Activities for other Key Stakeholders

Education and Training

EUPATI offers specialised education and training programmes not only for patients but also for stakeholders engaged in health innovation, such as academic researchers, regulators, and industry representatives. These programmes aim to provide stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and tools to understand the importance of patient involvement, how to effectively engage patients, and how to incorporate patient perspectives in their processes.

 

Resource Development

EUPATI develops and disseminates resources, including toolkits, guidelines, best practices, and case studies, tailored for stakeholders involved in health innovation. These resources offer practical insights and guidance on how to engage patients meaningfully throughout different stages of the medicines development process, clinical trials, regulatory procedures, and healthcare decision-making.

Capacity Building and Workshops

EUPATI conducts capacity-building workshops, seminars, and training sessions for stakeholders to enhance their skills in patient involvement. These workshops often focus on practical approaches, fostering a deeper understanding of patient involvement strategies and facilitating dialogue between stakeholders and patient representatives.

Facilitation and Networking

EUPATI conducts capacity-building workshops, seminars, and training sessions for stakeholders to enhance their skills in patient involvement. These workshops often focus on practical approaches, fostering a deeper understanding of patient involvement strategies and facilitating dialogue between stakeholders and patient representatives.

Advocacy and Guidance

EUPATI advocates for the importance of patient involvement in health innovation processes through various channels. Providing guidance and support to stakeholders in navigating ethical considerations, legal frameworks, and regulatory requirements related to patient involvement, ensuring that involvement is conducted ethically and effectively.

Advisory Support

EUPATI offers advisory support to stakeholders seeking to integrate patient perspectives into their health innovation activities. This may involve consultations, advice on patient involvement strategies, and assistance in designing processes that genuinely incorporate patient insights.

Learning and Assessment

  • EUPATI Toolbox

    Our online library offers reliable, user-friendly resources on medecines R&D

  • EUPATI Open Classroom

    Free learning featuring text, infographics, videos, and case studies.

  • The Glossary

    This extra feature provides keyword descriptions as learners progress through content on the Open Classroom.

  • EUPATI Learning Lab

    A tailored training portfolio supports academia and industry in advancing patient involvement skills.