PHEMS: Transforming data-driven research and innovation activities in pediatrics
The PHEMS project, led by HUS Helsinki University Hospital, aims to develop a decentralised health data ecosystem that can overcome barriers to cross-border collaboration on health data.
€7 m
in funding
3
years
11
partners
7
countries
Key numbers
About the project
The PHEMS project consortium aims to transform data-driven R&I activities in pediatrics. The groundbreaking idea is to develop a decentralised health data ecosystem that can overcome barriers to cross-border collaboration on health data, enabling an ecosystem without central data repositories, and safeguarding sensitive personal health data within hospitals. Project will develop new technologies to facilitate authorised access to health data at multiple locations, advancing federated health data analysis with next-generation anonymisation as well as shared rules and governance structures.
Impact of the project:
Enhancing outcomes in pediatric care and accelerating the use of innovative technologies such as AI. The project's success signifies a brighter future for children's health across Europe. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for Spinverse as it demonstrates our ability to support transformative projects with a profound societal impact.
Funding instrument Horizon Europe

Spinverse’s role
Spinverse partnered with the consortium to prepare a proposal for the Horizon Europe funding. With our support, the consortium successfully secured €7 million grant from Horizon Europe programme and the UK research funding agency.
The grant enabled the project to start in October 2023 with a plan to run until September 2026.
Our partnership with Spinverse has been highly beneficial. Their help in project preparation has been invaluable. I am eagerly looking forward to the significant, positive influence this project will impact on pediatric healthcare.
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