Project cooperationUpdated on 14 January 2026
Enhancing Life Beyond Treatment: Partner with IPO de Lisboa to Improve Quality of Care for Older Cancer Patients
Grant Writer and Advisor at Research Centre of the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Lisbon Francisco Gentil
Lisbon, Portugal
About
IPO de Lisboa is dedicated to improving the quality of life for older cancer patients through innovative, patient-centered solutions. As part of Horizon Europe’s cancer mission, we aim to address physical, psychological, and social challenges faced by elderly patients during and after treatment. We are seeking to join a consortium that tackles strategies and technologies that ensure better care, comfort, and dignity for this vulnerable population.
IPO de Lisboa offers:
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Clinical Expertise in Geriatric Oncology: Deep understanding of older patients’ needs and treatment complexities.
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Access to Patient Data & Real-World Evidence: For designing and validating interventions.
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Multidisciplinary Care Teams: Integrating oncology, psychology, nutrition, and rehabilitation.
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Innovative Concept: A potential idea focused on personalized care pathways and digital tools to monitor and support older patients’ well-being.
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Ethical & Regulatory Guidance: Ensuring compliance with EU standards and patient safety.
Stage
- Design - setting the project scope
Topic
- HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-04: Earlier and more precise palliative care
- HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-07: Improve the Quality of Life of older cancer patients
Type
- Offering Expertise to Consortias
Organisation
Research Centre of the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Lisbon Francisco Gentil
R&D Institution
Lisbon, Portugal
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Tânia Cruz
Grant Writer and Advisor at Research Centre of the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Lisbon Francisco Gentil
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- Completing the consortia
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Co-founder at Gratiago
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- Completing the consortia
- HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-04: Earlier and more precise palliative care
- HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-01: Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer Research
- HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-07: Improve the Quality of Life of older cancer patients
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Reinhard Eckert
Research Service at Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria