Clinical Centre University of Sarajevo (KCUS)
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Vision - To become a leading regional hub for: Clinical excellence; Translational research; Health workforcedevelopment while actively accelerating the EU integration of the Western Balkans through health innovation andinternational collaboration.
Strategic Goals in EU Engagement - Expand Participation in Horizon Europe, EU4Health, Erasmus+, IPA III, and COSTActions; Build Health Innovation Ecosystems across Southeast Europe through trials, pilots, and capacity-building;Lead Digital Health Transformation via AI diagnostics, EHRs, and eHealth solutions; Support Workforce Mobilitythrough training and structured EU exchange schemes; Shape Evidence-Based Policy by co-producing knowledgewith ministries, academia, and NGOs.
Facilities & Capabilities - π₯ 40+ clinical departments, 1,300 beds, and 3,000+ medical professionals 𧬠Advancedimaging, molecular diagnostics, and AI-ready data systems π§ Centres of excellence in neurology, oncology,mental health, infectious diseases, and ICU π§ͺ A fully functional Clinical Research Office and accredited BioethicsBoard π Proven capacity for pandemic preparedness, telemedicine, and digital health platforms π Access todiverse patient cohorts for multicentric RCTs, observational studies, and real-world evidence generation
*EU Projects & Experience -*π― Participant to Horizon 2020 IMPULSE (GA 779334) β digital mental health in LMICs,also in IPA III, SIDA, GIZ, and WHO-funded health reforms π Host of bilateral medical exchanges (Austria, Germany,Sweden) π» Coordinated national rollout of telemedicine and EHRs π Preparing for Horizon Europe topics on mentalhealth, phage therapy, and AI diagnostics
Roles & Contributions in EU Projects- KCUS adds high value across both scientific and implementation workpackages:π§ͺ Clinical Pilot Site for EU-wide trials and digital health validationsπ WP Leadership & Expertise: ClinicalTrials & Site Coordination, Workforce Training & Skills Transfer, FAIR Data Management & Biomonitoring, AI ToolImplementation, Health Economics & Uptake Modelling, Ethics, Patient Involvement & Policy Dialogueπ Use-CaseProvider for cross-border healthcare solutions in EU accession areas π§ͺ Living Lab for Health Innovation engagingclinicians, carers, and patients
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Clinical Centre University of Sarajevo (KCUS)