Medical research often relies on accessing large and diverse datasets from different regions to ensure the results are comprehensive and unbiased. This session will explore the opportunities, needs, and challenges involved in sharing medical data across borders. The European Health Data Space (EHDS) offers a framework to enable such international collaboration, but how does it function in practice? What are the potential constraints in other jurisdictions? Join a panel of experts as they discuss strategies to promote global cooperation in medical research, while navigating the complexities of international data sharing. 

Key questions 

• What are the primary challenges in transferring health and medical data internationally for research purposes? 
• How can we facilitate international data transfers for medical research in practice? 
• How can we create frameworks that ensure responsible and ethical international data sharing, while protecting patient privacy? 
• What are the best practices in global health and medical research collaborations, and how can these be applied to future initiatives?