HEALTH & AGEING LAW LAB
The Health and Ageing Law Lab (HALL) is a subgroup of the Interdisciplinary Research group on Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), focusing on the articulations of law, science, technology, ethics & society. HALL is a team of researchers who specialise in themes linked to matters of health and ageing. In particular, its members conduct research in multi-disciplinary areas such as privacy and data protection; use of advanced technologies in healthcare, pharmaceutical development and research; e-Health and m-Health; and healthy ageing. HALL aims to explore synergies between these researchers and as a result, provide for a co-ordinated research focus and output.
The group is chaired by Professor Paul Quinn who has expertise in the use of health data in the health care setting, in matters of public health and in innovative research involving big data. The group has successfully participated in several EU H2020 projects (FASTER, PROTEIN, TECHCARE, PERSONA, VALUE-AGEING, PICASO, FACILITATE, TENDER) aimed at developing the solutions for the health and ageing issues. Currently, HALL is also engaged in several Horizon Europe Projects (CYMEDSEC, SmartCHANGE, Planet4Health, SUN). HALL researchers provide their legal expertise to the projects and thus contribute to the state of the art in these areas.
The group has an interdisciplinary focus and enjoys collaboration with healthcare professionals (including at the University Hospital, Brussels (UZ Brussel), with research scientists, software engineers and a range of societal actors.
Recent news
HALL researcher Oğuzhan Yeşiltuna was recently interviewed by the Turkish Psychiatry Association about online disinformation, freedom of expression and health
HALL researcher Oğuzhan Yeşiltuna was recently interviewed by the Turkish Psychiatry Association (Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği) about online disinformation, freedom of expression and health.
Final event in ARC2 project for SMEs: Meet Olivia, your GDPR compliance assistant
On October 28, 2024, project partners of the ARC II (Awareness Raising Campaign for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) project held a hybrid wrap-up meeting in Florence, Italy. The event was graciously hosted by the University of Florence.
Introducing Olivia: A Comprehensive Digital Tool for the GDPR Compliance based on the ARC II project
We are excited to announce the launch of Olivia, a groundbreaking digital solution developed to assist organizations in navigating the complexities of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance.
Events
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ARC II final event- presenting Olivia GDPR compliance assistant
Join us as we present the results of the EU-funded project ARC II - Awareness Raising Campaign for SMEs.
Practical info-HELT TALKS - SESSION 2
We are thrilled to announce the second edition of HELT Talks, with Erik Vollebregt, partner at Axon Lawyers and Sciences and IP lawyer, to discuss the current and upcoming challenges of the Medical Devices Regulations of the European Union.
Practical info-HELT TALKS – Session #1
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first edition of HELT Talks, with Prof. Dr. Thomas Berlage and Prof. Dr.
