Datamed S.A.
Systems Integration & Consulting ServicesResearch & Development
Scientific Partners
As part of its research activity and in its effort to remain at the forefront of technological and scientific developments, Datamed collaborates with a number of scientific bodies and institutions, with the aim of promoting innovation and jointly implementing research projects.
National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Strategic partnership with ICCS and the Biomedical Engineering and Decision Support Systems laboratories, aimed at developing innovative solutions in the field of eHealth.
University of Piraeus
Collaboration with the DataStories Lab and the Computational Biomedicine Laboratory on Big Data management and the development of algorithms for predicting medical conditions.
ELTRUN – Athens University of Economics and Business
Collaboration in the field of e-Business and the development of innovative applications (e.g. RF-Cure).
NKUA
Collaboration with the Medical School on projects such as the National Registry of Childhood Obesity and the Transition project.
National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF)
Collaboration in the field of biotechnology and pharmaceutical research (Promise, Transition projects).
EEMEPY
Collaboration on the development of eHealth applications and the support of clinical protocols and medical screening.
INBIT
Collaboration on solution design and consulting services in Biomedical Technology.
HL7 Hellas
Founding member, focused on interoperability and standards in Health IT.
HHIS
Member of the Hellenic Health Informatics Society, aimed at developing partnerships within the sector.
BRFAA
Strategic partnership for participation in research projects and the promotion of scientific excellence.
Università di Bologna
Collaboration on the RETENTION project with one of Europe's leading universities.
London School of Economics (LSE)
Collaboration on the RETENTION project on health policy and socio-economic research.
University Hospital Essen (Germany)
Collaboration on the RETENTION project with one of the largest university hospitals in Europe.
Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)
Collaboration on the RETENTION project on research in Biomedicine and the life sciences.
Research Projects
Through its extensive participation in research and development projects, Datamed invests in new innovative technologies for the Health sector and IT in general. Since its early years, Datamed has delivered dozens of successful research projects, such as: Topcare, Oresteia, Medisignal, Faethon, Meditrav, Vital Home, Ermis, C-Monitor, Remedies, Telemed, Digital Health
RETENTION
Monitoring of chronic heart disease and follow-up monitoring in and out of hospital after diagnosis.
Management of heart failure patients through continuous out-of-hospital monitoring and Real World Data
Acronym: RETENTION
Grant agreement no.: 965343
Funding: European Union – Horizon 2020 (SC1-DTH-12-2020)
Duration: 1/5/2021 – 31/10/2026
Total budget: 5.983.244,94 €
Summary
RETENTION is developing an innovative digital platform for the management of chronic heart failure. It continuously monitors patients at home, including patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and heart transplant recipients, and leverages real-world data.
The platform collects medical, physiological, behavioural and psychosocial data through a mobile application and wearable medical devices. Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques, it supports clinicians in decision-making and in timely, personalised interventions, aiming at fewer hospitalisations, lower mortality and a better quality of life.
The effectiveness of the platform is being evaluated in a randomised controlled trial (RCT), which started in April 2024 in six European hospitals and includes 390 patients.
Participating Organisations
- Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) – Coordinator
- Datamed Systems Integration & Consulting Services
- Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)
- Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna & IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna (Italy)
- Universitätsklinikum Essen & Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (Germany)
- Servicio Madrileño de Salud (Spain)
- London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom)
- Sphynx Technology Solutions, i2Grow, AEGIS IT Research, Siemens, Eunomia
PEDOBESITY
Development of intelligent multi-level information systems and specialised Artificial Intelligence algorithms for the personalised management of childhood and adolescent obesity.
Development of intelligent multi-level information systems and specialised Artificial Intelligence algorithms for the personalised management of childhood and adolescent obesity
Project code: T1EDK-01386
Funding: NSRF 2014–2020
Programme: EPAnEK – “Research – Create – Innovate”
Duration: 28/6/2018 – 27/6/2021
Budget: 620.111,20 €
Summary
The PEDOBESITY project focuses on the prevention, recording, personalised management and long-term monitoring of childhood and adolescent obesity in Greece, through intelligent information systems and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
In collaboration with the First Department of Pediatrics of the NKUA Medical School, Datamed developed and expanded the National Registry for childhood obesity, integrating an electronic health record, digital services for doctors and patients, as well as mobile applications for children, adolescents and parents.
The project leverages clinical, biochemical, endocrinological and genetic data, with the aim of developing risk prediction algorithms and supporting personalised treatment decisions.
Participating Organisations
- Datamed Systems Integration & Consulting Services
- First Department of Pediatrics, NKUA Medical School, “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital
THINK!MED CLINICAL
An integrated hospital management platform, based on the openEHR standard and developed in partnership with Marand, for the full digital support of clinical work and the patient's electronic health record.
Partnership: Marand (Think!EHR platform)
Standards: openEHR, IHE, HL7/CDA, SNOMED CT, ICD-10
Market: Greece & Cyprus, including specialised hospitals (e.g. Pediatric)
Summary
Think!Med Clinical is the Integrated Hospital Information System that Datamed offers in partnership with Marand, based on the Think!EHR health data management platform. It covers the full spectrum of clinical work within the hospital, from admission and the patient’s electronic health record to medication orders, examinations and ward management, with special provision for specialised hospitals, such as pediatric hospitals.
It is designed in accordance with the international standards openEHR, IHE and HL7/CDA, as well as the SNOMED CT and ICD-10 coding systems, ensuring interoperability with third-party health systems and clinical decision support, while safeguarding the confidentiality of patient data at every stage of processing.
Datamed has adapted the system to the specific needs of the Greek and Cypriot markets.
Partnership
- Datamed Systems Integration & Consulting Services
- Marand — Think!EHR platform
IMPILO
An innovative, open, global social network of health services leveraging Blockchain technology.
An innovative, open global social network of health services leveraging Blockchain technology
Project code: T1EDK-01382
Funding: NSRF 2014–2020
Programme: EPAnEK – “Research – Create – Innovate”
Duration: 31/7/2018 – 31/1/2021
Budget: 870.773,36 €
Summary
The Impilo project concerns the development of an innovative eHealth platform using Blockchain technology, aimed at the secure management, long-term storage and interoperable exchange of medical data.
The platform includes Global Medical Blockchain (GMB), a decentralised health data repository, and the application Impilo, which operates as a global health social network, supporting an electronic health record, doctor–patient communication, appointment scheduling, teleconsultation and the sharing of critical medical information.
The aim of the project is to enhance the security, accessibility and quality of health services, as well as to create a commercially exploitable solution with international prospects.
Participating Organisations
- Datamed Systems Integration & Consulting Services
- ICCS-NTUA – Biomedical Engineering Laboratory
- ICCS-NTUA – Decision Support Systems Laboratory
TRANSITION
Translating the diagnostic complexity of melanoma into rational therapeutic stratification.
Translating the diagnostic complexity of melanoma into rational therapeutic stratification
Project code: T1EDK-01385
Funding: NSRF 2014–2020
Programme: EPAnEK – “Research – Create – Innovate”
Duration: 25/7/2018 – 24/7/2021
Budget: 786.652,17 €
Summary
The TRANSITION project aims to improve the diagnosis and therapeutic management of melanoma through the combined analysis of clinical, imaging and molecular data.
It leverages machine learning technologies and advanced data analysis methods for the early detection of the disease and the development of personalised therapeutic approaches. It also includes the development of an integrated electronic health record and patient registry with built-in clinical decision support tools.
The aim of the project is to strengthen early diagnosis, improve patient prognosis and enable more effective disease management.
Participating Organisations
- Datamed Systems Integration & Consulting Services
- University of Piraeus – Computational Biomedicine Laboratory
- National Hellenic Research Foundation
- “Andreas Syggros” Hospital – NKUA
RF-CURE
Use of RFID technology for consignment stock control and blood bank management.
Use of RFID technology for consignment stock control and blood bank management
Summary
The RF-Cure project leveraged RFID technology to optimise the management of inventory and blood products in a hospital environment.
It was piloted at the General Hospital of Argos, in collaboration with Ubitech and Pnoi, with scientific support from the ELTRUN laboratory of the Athens University of Economics and Business, and was co-funded by the NSRF 2007–2013.
Scope
The project focused on two main scenarios:
- Management of consignment products
- Management of blood products
Benefits
The application of RFID technology contributed to:
- Better traceability and inventory monitoring
- Reduced losses and better cost control
- Faster and more accurate information
- Improved blood donation processes
The study showed that the full potential of RFID is achieved when it is fully integrated with the hospital’s information systems.
PROMISE
Extension of the patient EHR by integrating clinical, molecular and imaging data, to support clinical decisions for melanoma.
Summary
The PROMISE project aims to enhance the Electronic Health Record through the integration of multi-level data (clinical, molecular and imaging), in order to support diagnosis and medical decision-making for melanoma.
The innovation of the project lies in linking the EHR with an intelligent analysis system (Expert System for Melanoma Recognition), which uses advanced algorithms to predict and better understand the disease.
Benefits
- Support for early diagnosis and prediction of melanoma
- Combined analysis of clinical, genetic and imaging data
- Improved accuracy and speed of clinical decision-making
- Identification of new biomarkers and therapeutic targets
Participating Organisations
- Datamed Systems Integration & Consulting Services
- University of Piraeus – Department of Digital Systems
- National Hellenic Research Foundation
- HistoBio Diagnosis (HBD)