Announcement of Results – EP PerMed Education Call 2025
Call Announcement
The EP PerMed Education Call 2025 was opened on 4 June 2025. The call is closed, but if you are interested in the original documents, you can read them here.
Six outstanding projects have been selected for funding under the EP PerMed Education Call 2025, an initiative designed to support the development of high‑quality educational content for healthcare professionals on the implementation of personalised medicine.
Personalised medicine marks a significant shift away from the traditional “one size fits all” approach. As defined in the European Council Conclusion on personalised medicine for patients (2015/C 421/03), it refers to a medical model that uses the characterisation of individuals’ phenotypes and genotypes, such as molecular profiling, medical imaging, and lifestyle data, to tailor the right therapeutic strategy to the right person at the right time, and/or to determine disease predisposition and deliver timely, targeted prevention. This approach has the potential to transform healthcare systems and significantly improve patient outcomes.
Launched in June 2025, the Education Call provides up to €50,000 per project to support the creation of educational content aimed at equipping healthcare professionals (HCPs) with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to integrate personalised medicine (PM) into their daily practice.
The call attracted 14 high‑quality applications from consortia across Europe specialising in education, healthcare, and personalised medicine. Following a rigorous eligibility check and evaluation process:
Six excellent projects were selected for funding, representing a total investment of €300,000.
Each selected project will develop a course addressing one of the following priority topics:
- Enhance PM knowledge
Target audience: General Practitioners (GPs)
Description: Provide GPs with foundational knowledge of personalised medicine and its relevance in primary care. - Impact of PM in Oncology
Target audience: Specialists in Oncology / Haematology
Description: Highlight the impact and relevance of personalised medicine in oncology and haematology to improve patient care strategies. - Impact of PM in Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Target audience: Specialists in CVD
Description: Demonstrate how personalised medicine can enhance patient care strategies in cardiovascular disease. - Interdisciplinary collaboration
Target audience: All HCPs (GPs, Specialists, Nurses)
Description: Promote collaboration across medical disciplines and with patient associations to effectively integrate personalised medicine approaches. - Implementation of molecular diagnostic approaches
Target audience: Specialists across disease areas
Description: Provide a comprehensive understanding of genetic testing and molecular diagnostics and their application in personalised medicine, supporting their broader adoption in clinical practice. - Improve communication skills of HCPs
Target audience: All HCPs (GPs, Specialists, Nurses)
Description: Strengthen communication strategies for discussing personalised medicine options with patients, including how to explain benefits, risks, and expected outcomes.
The course development phase will run from December 2025 to December 2026, after which the final courses will be made available through the EIT Health Academy.
We are pleased to present these selected projects, which highlight the importance of continuous medical education in advancing the implementation of personalised medicine in everyday clinical practice.
Funded Projects
Simulation-Based Education for Hereditary Cancer Survivorship (GENCareSim)
Module Category: PM applications in Oncology / Haematology
Consortium:
- Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (Project lead)
- Associação EVITA – Cancro Hereditário
- Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO)
- Hospital CUF Descobertas
The GENCareSim module is a 4-week, simulation-based educational programme designed for healthcare professionals involved in survivorship care for patients with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) and Lynch syndrome. It integrates personalised medicine into real-world clinical decision-making through interactive scenarios, focusing on molecular diagnostics, risk communication, and interdisciplinary coordination. Learners engage with branching video simulations, quizzes, and reflective exercises to build competencies in surveillance planning, ethical communication, and care collaboration. The module aims to address gaps in genomic literacy and survivorship training across Europe, aligning with EP PerMed’s strategy for equitable, personalised oncology care.
Personalised Medicine Education for Cardiovascular Health Advancement in Europe (PRECISE-HEART)
Module Category: PM applications in Candiovascular Disease Open
Consortium:
- University of Catalonia (Project lead)
- European Society of Cardiology
- Federico II University Hospital
The PRECISE-HEART module is a 4-week, 20-hour online course designed to educate healthcare professionals on the integration of personalised medicine in cardiovascular care. It covers genomics, multi-omics, biomarkers, AI, digital tools, and emerging therapies, alongside ethical, legal, and policy considerations. The course aims to equip clinicians, researchers, and students with the skills to interpret genetic data, apply precision diagnostics, and implement tailored treatments. Through interactive case studies, simulations, and expert-led content, participants will develop competencies in clinical decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient communication, ultimately fostering the adoption of personalised approaches in cardiovascular practice across Europe.
The General Practitioner’s Initial Guide to Personalised Medicine: From Concept to Application (COMPASS-PM)
Module Category: Introduction to Personalised Medicine
Consortium:
- Protexam GmbH (Project Lead)
- The Polish Society of Family Medicine
The COMPASS-PM course is a 4-week, 20-hour online module designed to introduce general practitioners (GPs) to personalised medicine (PM). It covers foundational PM concepts, molecular diagnostics, clinical applications in cardiometabolic care, and strategies for integration into primary care. The module uses case-based learning, reflective writing, and interactive assessments to support practical application. Its main objectives are to improve GPs’ understanding of PM, enhance decision-making, and foster ethical, patient-centred care. The target audience is GPs at all career stages, with prior experience in managing chronic conditions. The course aims to bridge knowledge gaps and support sustainable PM implementation in European healthcare.
From Genes to Care: Education in Molecular Diagnostics for Clinical Decision-Making (GEN2CARE)
Module Category: Molecular Diagnostics in Personalised medicine
Consortium:
- Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Project Lead)
- MetaMedicsVR
The GEN2CARE module, is a 4-week, 20-hour online course designed for clinical specialists such as oncologists, cardiologists, neurologists, and psychiatrists. It aims to bridge the gap between genomic theory and clinical practice by teaching the interpretation, application, and ethical integration of molecular diagnostics in personalised medicine. The course covers test selection, data interpretation, communication strategies, and ethical considerations. Through interactive simulations, case-based learning, and scenario-driven assessments, it empowers healthcare professionals to confidently apply molecular diagnostics in real-world clinical settings.
Personalised Rehabilitation: the InterdiSciplinary Management of non-specific Low Back Pain (PRISM)
Module category: Interdisciplinary Collaborations for the Integration of Personalised Medicine
Consortium:
- Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation (Project lead)
- Universite Lumiere Lyon 2
The PRISM module, is a 4-week, 18 hour online course designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals. It brings together general practitioners, specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and others to co-develop personalised rehabilitation strategies for low back pain. Through case-based learning, shared decision-making exercises, and teamfocused modules, participants learn to coordinate care, communicate effectively, and integrate diverse clinical perspectives. The course promotes mutual understanding of roles, collaborative planning, and evidence-based practice, empowering professionals to deliver holistic, patientcentred interventions in real-world settings.
From Prediction to Conversation: Effective Communication in Personalized Medicine (ECPM)
Module category: Communication Skills in Personalised medicine
Consortium:
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Project lead)
- MADoPA – Centre Expert en Technologies et Services pour le Maintien en Autonomie à Domicile des Personnes Agées
- Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
The ECPM module, is a 4-week, 16-hour module designed to enhance healthcare professionals’ communication skills in the context of personalized medicine. It focuses on translating complex genomic and predictive data into clear, empathetic, and ethically sound conversations. Through eight modules, participants learn structured frameworks (SPIKES, NURSE, ACT), role-play scenarios, and reflective practices to improve patient understanding, trust, and shared decision-making. Targeted at physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, and allied health staff, the course fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and equips learners to manage emotional, ethical, and informational challenges in clinical communication.