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Summary of the ELIXIR Heads of Nodes meeting, 6 February 2025
We would like to thank Heads of Nodes for joining us for the meeting this week, which took place via Teleconference on 6 February.
During the meeting, Heads of Nodes engaged in discussions regarding ELIXIRs role as an EOSC Node, as well as the improved coordination across ELIXIR activities.
Updates included the ELIXIR ELSI Policy revision process, planning for Horizon Europe Calls in 2025, including INFRADEV-01 and INFRADEV-03, as well as updates on the ELIXIR Scientific Programmes 2019-23 and 2024-28.
The Hub has taken note of the provided feedback, which will be taken into consideration regarding current and future activities.
The full meeting summary with an overview of the discussions is currently being prepared and will be circulated in the Key Contributors Update once finalised.
For any questions about the meeting or the Heads of Nodes Committee, please contact Jo Wingender (joana.wingender@elixir-europe.org).
Summary of ELIXIR Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) meeting
The annual ELIXIR SAB face-to-face meeting took place this week from 11-12 February 2025. We would like to thank our SAB members and Heads of Nodes for joining us for the meeting in Hinxton.
An overview was presented on the activities of the Science Tier of the ELIXIR Scientific Programme 2024-28, namely Human Data and Translational Research and Cellular and Molecular Research activities. Feedback was also provided by the SAB on the ELIXIR Biodiversity, Food Security and Pathogens Strategy. Further updates included the revision of the ELIXIR ELSI policy, as well as the revised ELIXIR International Strategy.
Four ELIXIR Nodes underwent a Periodic Node Review, including ELIXIR Finland, France, Norway and Spain. We would like to thank Heads of Nodes for joining the meeting.
The SAB is currently preparing the General Report, which will be circulated in the Key Contributors Update once finalised. The Node Evaluation Reports for the Nodes that underwent a Periodic Node Review will be sent to Heads of Nodes once finalised.
For any questions about the meeting or the SAB, please contact Jo Wingender (joana.wingender@elixir-europe.org).
Key Dates and Meetings
6 February 2025 | 11:00-14:00 (CET)
20 February 2025 | 14:00-16:00 (CET)
20 March 2025 | 11:00-14:00 (CET)