As the world continues to navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and embraces transformative advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and personalized medicine, Health Law has emerged as a critical field of study at both EU and international levels. To address the legal challenges posed by these developments, the law is evolving through initiatives such as the AI Act, Data Act, the European Health Data Space, and the forthcoming Pharma Law package.
The Helsinki Health Law Days will serve as a dynamic platform for the exchange of research and ideas at the intersection of Health Law, technology, and personalised medicine. Over two days, participants will engage in presentations and discussions across three key themes:
Key Themes
1. Pharmaceutical Law
- The impact of the forthcoming Pharma Law package on innovation and access to medicines
- Regulatory challenges in addressing antimicrobial resistance
- Reimbursement and early access models
2. Personalized Medicine and Health Technology
- Ethical and legal considerations in the use of AI in healthcare
- Data governance and the European Health Data Space
- Balancing innovation with patient rights in personalized medicine
- Balancing the EHDS with IPRs, trade secrets and regulatory data protection
- Reimbursement of novel health technologies
3. Emerging Trends in the European Health Law
- Comparative perspectives on Health Law in the EU and beyond
- The role of law in addressing health equity and access
- Emerging trends in Health Law in a post-pandemic era
Conference Overview
In addition to keynote presentations and panel discussions, attendees can look forward to networking opportunities and the chance to contribute to a post-conference publication compiling the best presentations into an edited volume.
The conference will be held at the University of Helsinki, a prestigious institution in a city known for its historical ties to health law, as exemplified by the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki. Taking place in late summer, the event offers a perfect blend of academic insight and cultural enrichment, as the city awakens from its seasonal hiatus and Finnish nature and culture offer their best face.
Contact Information
For any questions, please contact the organizers at healthlaw@helsinki.fi.
We look forward to welcoming you to Helsinki and to fostering a vibrant dialogue on the future of health law in Europe.