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
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.
HALL LAUNCHES NEW EVENT SERIES : HELT TALKS
We are excited to announce the launch of HELT Talks, a new monthly series of free events focused on the intersection of health, law, and technology.
HALL is taking part in a VUB Interdisciplinary Research Programme
We are delighted to announce that HALL is taking part in a VUB - Interdisciplinary Research Programme (IRP) concerning the theme of healthy and Active Aging.
Events
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.
Practical info-Post-lunchtime talk with Andrea Martani on "Opt-in vs opt-out for secondary health data usage in biomedical research: can the European Health Data Space learn from Switzerland?"
On 6th May at 14:00, Dr. Andrea Martani will visit the Health and Ageing Law Lab (HALL) and share his research titled "Opt-in vs opt-out for secondary health data usage in biomedical research: can the European Health Data Space learn from Switzerland?".
Practical info-SUMMER SCHOOL IN LAW, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZED BY HALL AND EKFZ
The Health and Ageing Law Lab at Vrije Universiteit Brussels and the EKFZ for Digital Health at Dresden University of Technology are joining forces to organize a summer school catering to law, health, and technology enthusiasts in Brussels, Belgium.
