The research seminar opened with center director Espen A. Haavardsholm presenting the comprehensive annual report for REMEDY 2023. Achievements of young researchers and development in the individual projects, as well as public dissemination, financial cooperation, etc., were mentioned with pride. A readable PDF of the annual report for 2023 can be found HERE .
Prof. Per Olav Vandvik from Magic enlightened us with the first REMEDY BMJ rapid recommendation and outlined exciting future plans. Letícia Kawano-Dourado, MD, PhD provided insight into the process and results of Magic's collaboration with REMEDY.
Prof. Daniel Solomon of Harvard University/Brigham and Women's Hospital delved into the nuances of pragmatic studies, sparking a lively debate about how pragmatic is too pragmatic.
– As an editor, I enjoy publishing practice-changing science, he said.
Prof. Maarten de Wit elaborated on the positive effect of user participation in research.
– Involving patients as partners requires resources in the form of time, budget, energy and communication (scientific language), he emphasized.
Prof. Saedis Saevarsdottir discussed the influence of genetics on medical care. How to understand the genetic diversity in humans and its biological consequences? She pointed out that there is a paradigm shift towards a data-driven approach to developing medical care through precision/personalized medicine: Precision medicine selects the optimal therapy from the start instead of the "standard menu" of tested therapies, she said. She emphasized that many factors come into play in finding the best practice for each individual.
Prof. Andrew Garman gave a compelling talk on sustainable healthcare and offered perspectives for a healthier planet. “Emissions are increasing as healthcare expands, and it is important to equip leaders with the information, tools and skills to improve the quality of care while reducing that environmental footprint,” he said.
The recipients of grants from REMEDY's program for young researchers, Marthe Mæhlen , Karen Minde Fagerli, Eirik Ikdahl , and Fatima Heinicke , showcased promising research projects.
Kristian Bjørkdahl, associate professor at the University of Oslo, captivated the audience with his presentation, "Tell, Don't Show: Science and the Art of Storytelling," emphasizing the power of narratives in science communication. Stories are what engage the most, he explained.
Day two began with engaging updates on REMEDY's many activities both within and outside the work packages, highlighting the important collaboration that underlies the impressive activities and results presented by Prof. Ingvild Kjeken, Prof. Hilde Berner Hammer, Prof. Nina Østerås, Silje W. Syversen, Siri Lillegraven, Ida K Haugen, Prof. Sella Aarrestad Provan, Prof. Till Uhlig and others.
Line Melå Jacobsen provided information about CTU and Rikke Helene Moe spoke about the clinical network.
Prof. Daniel Solomon shared experience and practical advice for surviving and thriving as a project manager.
Per Olav Vandvik spoke about the integration of AI into modern healthcare, discussing both the potential and the challenges. Prof. Solomon looked into the implications of AI in academic publishing, asking the critical question: AI - friend or foe when preparing a manuscript?
Professor Ingvild Kjeken gave one of the presentations at the interdisciplinary REMEDY conference.
