The research seminar opened with center manager Espen A. Haavardsholm presenting the rich annual report for REMEDY 2023. Achievements of young researchers and development in the individual projects, as well as public communication, 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 like to publish 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 stressed.
Prof. Saedis Saevarsdottir discussed the influence of genetics on medical treatment. How should one understand the genetic diversity in humans and its biological consequences? She pointed out that there is a paradigm shift toward a data-driven approach to developing medical care through precision/personalized medicine: Precision medicine selects the optimal therapy from the start rather than the "standard menu" of tested therapies, she said. She emphasized that many factors come into play to find the best practice for each individual.
Prof. Andrew Garman gave a compelling talk on sustainable healthcare and offered perspectives for a healthier planet. - Emissions increase as the healthcare system expands, and it is important to equip managers with information, tools and skills to improve the quality of treatments, while reducing the environmental footprint, he said.
The recipients of grants from REMEDY's program for young researchers, Marthe Mæhlen , Karen Minde Fagerli, for Eirik Ikdahl , and Fatima Heinicke , presented promising research projects.
Kristian Bjørkdahl, associate professor at the University of Oslo, captivated the audience with the presentation, "Tell, Don't Show: Science and the Art of Storytelling" and emphasized 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 inside and outside the work packages, and highlighted 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 gave information about CTU and Rikke Helene Moe told 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 in modern healthcare, and discussed both the potential and the challenges. Prof. Solomon asked the critical question: AI - friend or foe when preparing a manuscript?
Professor Ingvild Kjeken gave one of the presentations at the interdisciplinary REMEDY conference.
