Excited to showcase the eCAN Joint Action at CBMS 2026! Together with colleagues from the eHealth Lab – Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and the Lab of AUTH Medical Physics & Digital Innovation Lab, we presented the eCAN Plus Joint Action beta prototype, introducing the project’s vision, objectives, and the initial steps towards strengthening digital health services for cancer care. The showcase provided an opportunity to discuss how telemedicine, teleconsultation, and remote patient monitoring technologies can support healthcare professionals and cancer patients, while fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within the digital health community. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and engaged in insightful discussions about the future of digital health and cancer care. #eCAN #CBMS2026 #DigitalHealth #CancerCare #Telemedicine #RemoteMonitoring #eHealth #CUT #AUTH #EuropeanProjects Find and Share this also on Linkedin:
The eCAN Plus at the “Understanding cancer in the digital age: data, innovation and equity” Event 2026
The eHealth Laboratory actively participated in two major Events, held in Cyprus, under the EU Cyprus Presidency, on April 27th 2026. There, the team presented the work carried out within eCAN Plus, on strengthening Digital Cancer Research Capacity and contributing to the European Health Data Space. An interesting talk was delivered by Dr Efthyvoulos Kyriacou, leader of Work Package 8 – Capacity Building for Effective Telemonitoring and Patient Follow-up, of the project, responsible for the technical infrastructure. There, the framework aims to provide real-time monitoring and personalised care by utilizing mobile applications and wearable technologies, all while adhering to data privacy and cybersecurity regulations. Dr Kyriacou participated also in Panel 4 – Building Cancer Research Capacity, introducing eCAN Plus JA and discussing topics that the project seeks to resolve, such as data fragmentation and interoperability, the need to advance the clinicians’ digitals skills and the adoption of digital tools by healthcare professionals, as well as the AI readiness, all under the prism of the scale that concerns each EU Member State, depending on the access to resources and the amount of data available; Cyprus is a small island that could benefit from further collaborations with partners from across Europe and its participation in this project. Find this part of the panel discussion, below: Find also a Linkedin Post:
SmartPLAIGO – Final Workshop (RSCy 2026)
Eratosthenes CoE, the eHealth Laboratory, at Cyprus University of Technology, and Stremble LTD, closely collaborated to develop SmartPLAIGO, an impactful digital ecosystem, that covers a wide range of EMS operational and administrative tools, that are used daily by EMS Personnel (Ambulance crews, dispatchers, administration), in Cyprus, aiming to reduce: a. the response time for life-threatening incidents, and b. the operational overhead of the Ambulance personnel, and thus improve patients’ life. In the recent Workshop, on the 28th of April, and hosted by the RSCy 2026 Conference, in Paphos, the SmartPLAIGO consortium officially presented the project results and discussed on future directions, which are to expand the developed tools beyond EMS, and beyond Cyprus. The digital solutions have been developed in close collaboration with EMS personnel, by building to an extent, on previous expertise (AVARIS emergency handling platform), and has been already deployed and validated in multiple pilots, ranging from small and simple to very demanding environments. The #SmartPLAIGO solutions smoothly integrated into the existing processes of the Ambulance Department, at SHSO, supporting EMS operations in real-time, and also showcasing the long-term potential. The tools overall have received positive feedback across all scenarios, and proven to be efficient, adaptable, scalable, and easy to use, exactly what EMS teams need. A big thank you to all collaborators, and contributors of #SmartPLAIGO, especially the Ambulance Department of SHSO for their continuous support and expertise!
SmartPLAIGO deployed at XM Marathon 2026 -Limassol
Digital communication among the teams supporting the XM Limassol Marathon, on the 22nth of March 2026 is becoming more effective through the SmartPLAIGO system. This has been another successful implementation, that significantly enhances the work of the Ambulance Service (CY SHSO) and contributes to immediate and well-coordinated response! All SmartPLAIGO teams, from ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, the eHealth Lab and Stremble LTD, were stationed in a well-prepared covered dedicated area. Find or Share this Post on Linkedin:
SmartPLAIGO deployed at TUI Marathon 2026 – Paphos
SmartPLAIGO was successfully deployed today, to support the operations of the ΟΚΥπΥ (SHSO CY), during the TUI Marathon 2026, in Paphos. The eHealth Lab group and SmartPLAIGO team, from ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, were there, and alongside the SHSO CY Ambulance and Emergency Staff, they set up all the required equipment, close to the city’s Castle, and managed to address multiple minor injury cases, maintaining fast real-time communication. SmartPLAIGO will be deployed again, for the XM Marathon 2026, in Limassol. The ultimate aim is to have SmartPLAIGO permanently included into the SHSO CY process. Find or Share this Post on Linkedin:
Athens Digital Health Week 2026 – eHealthLab and ΟΚΥπΥ (SHSO CY)
The eHealthLab@CUT team participated in the Athens Digital Health Week 2026, which took place in February 16th-20th. Our systems AVARIS and SmartPLAIGO were presented during Athens Digital Health Week 2026 by our collaborator Riana Constantinou, Head of the Ambulance Department of the Cyprus SHSO (State Health Services Organisation – OKYπΥ). The presentation took place in the session “Telemedicine and Telecare in Practice: From Access to Integrated Care”, which highlighted innovative digital health solutions supporting emergency medical services and pre-hospital care. The session also provided an opportunity to discuss potential collaboration between the Greek National Emergency Aid Center (EKAB), the eHealth Lab of the Cyprus University of Technology, and the Ambulance Department of the Cyprus SHSO. We look forward to strengthening cross-border collaboration between Cyprus and Greece, advancing digital innovation in telemedicine, emergency response, and integrated healthcare services. Find or Share this Post on Linkedin:
MoU between CUT and Stremble Ventures LTD
In the context of cultivating relationships and their joint effort to promote a multi-level collaboration, CUT and Stremble Ventures LTD, agreed to expand scientific, educational, and other collaborations. The agreement was signed on the 18th of December 2025, in Limassol. The collaboration encompasses: Exchange of information and know-how on issues of common interest Joint Participation in research and development programs Joint cultural, scientific, educational events and activities Consulting and scientific services and studies Placement of students in workplaces The eHealth Laboratory at CUT, with its Leaders, its Senior and Junior Researchers, is a strong enabler of this collaboration. The know-how, the practical and actionable innovative ideas and recognized research will come together with the proven experience and work of the experts at Stremble, who are active in the market and industry for >14 years, following efficient roadmaps towards the implementation of digital solutions that can achieve societal impact. In our collaboration with Stremble Ventures LTD, key studies and digital solutions under development are in the areas of eHealth, mHealth and Telehealth Solutions, as well as in Bioinformatics. Looking forward to this collaboration towards shared impactful goals! Find or Share this Post on Linkedin:
AVARIS System: CUT and SHSO CY Launch Strategic Collaboration!
The State Health Services Organization (SHSO) of Cyprus and the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), through the eHealth Laboratory, are moving forward with a strategic collaboration for the AVARIS System, a platform that is designed to digitize, optimize and streamline processes of the National Ambulance Services (EMS). AVARIS supports the Full Emergency Response workflow, from the moment an emergency call is received from the Ambulance Call Centre to the safe transport of the patient to the Hospital. This official establishment of the collaboration acknowledges the work accomplished to date, and marks a further step towards strengthening Healthcare delivery, in our country, through technology, research, and innovation. As a laboratory, we would like to sincerely thank our collaborators from the Ambulance Services for their trust, commitment, and close collaboration throughout this effort. Their expertise and commitment are of paramount importance both during the development and throughout the continuous improvement and maintenance of AVARIS. We are proud of the important contribution of the PhD candidate and collaborator of our laboratory, Stelios Mappouras, whose work substantially supports the implementation of this collaboration. Find or Share this Post on Linkedin:
New Publication – When do emergencies happen?
This study has shed light on the true numbers and the periodicity of the demand for ambulances in Cyprus, coded based on priority and other factors, and reflected the impact on the Emergency Medical Services and emergency departments. Temporal patterns of ambulance demand, such as seasonal, weekly, and hourly variations were presented and analyzed. The study concluded that the demands follow temporal patterns on a daily, weekly, and seasonal basis, depending on a variety of factors (social behavior, traffic conditions, daily routines and/or biological rhythms). The results might help design new response plans for emergency services, to improve their preparedness and achieve a more efficient use of resources. Find more on this study here. Find or Share this Post on Linkedin:
TRANSiTION Project – Closed!
The TRANSiTION Project, that has been running over the last 2.5 years, aimed to develop a training curriculum, using innovative ways, in order to contribute to the advancement of digital skills of the cancer care professionals, in Europe. The project officially closed with a central high-level event, that took place in Brussels, on the 23th of September 2025. There, TRANSiTION Partners from around Europe met at the European Parliament to discuss how the project’s outcomes align with the current EU priorities on health innovation, resilience, and workforce development. The main project outcomes were successfully presented, while the final recommendations to embed digital skills into national and EU workforce were launched. A part of the session was a call for action, from policymakers, in order to guarantee a sustainable, accredited digital training in oncology. Equally important was the connection of TRANSiTION’s results to other central EU initiatives, such as the European Health Data Space. Find or Share this Post on Linkedin:
