The ACCESS-AD General Assembly meeting in Amsterdam, 2nd – 3rd March 2026, brought together the bright minds of a powerhouse consortium led by Siemens Healthineers, Gates Ventures, Amsterdam UMC, and King’s College London, uniting industry leaders with top-tier academic institutions to redefine the future of Alzheimer’s care. A Mission for Equity and Innovation The energy at the meeting was driven by a singular, clear vision: a future where a timely diagnosis and effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease are accessible to everyone, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. The ACCESS-AD mission is to bridge the gap between scientific breakthroughs and everyday clinical practice. By implementing accessible diagnostics and digital decision-support tools, the project aims to move patients away from fragmented care toward a connected, equitable, and personalized clinical pathway. Insights from the CERTH-ITI Team Our team from CERTH-ITI – represented by Spiros Nikolopoulos, Thanos Stavropoulos, and Lampros Baltadoros – was deeply engaged throughout the two-day event. Through a series of plenary sessions and focused breakout groups, we aligned on work package objectives and gained valuable perspectives on the EU Innovative …
We are pleased to announce that a new research article from our lab has been published in Corporate Communications: An International Journal. The study investigates how different types of price discounts influence consumers’ purchase intentions using eye tracking (ET) and electroencephalography (EEG) in a realistic supermarket simulation. 🧠 What We …
Last week, partners from across Europe met at the Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) in Thessaloniki for a hands-on clinical trial workshop as part of the MELIORA project. The goal was clear: bring together clinicians, researchers and engineers to fine-tune the digital tools and protocols that will soon …
The PREDICTOM Consortium held its second annual plenary meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, from Monday, 22 to Tuesday, 23 September 2025.The meeting, this year hosted by CERTH, kicked off with a warm welcome followed by engaging discussions through the triple+ IHI initiative, with participation from PROMINENT and AD-RIDDLE projects. Partners explored …
The MuseIT project concluded with a two-day final event in Sweden (2-3 September 2025), bringing together researchers, artists, cultural institutions, and policymakers to celebrate the project’s achievements. The event showcased how technology, creativity, and co-design can broaden access and inclusion to cultural heritage and enable richer multisensory experiences. Over the …
EEG for Art and Marketing – Two Paths to Understanding Human Preference Our research group presented two papers that explore the intersection of electroencephalography (EEG) signal analysis, user preferences, and machine learning at the 25th International Conference on Digital Signal Processing (DSP 2025). Both studies aim to deepen our understanding …
Our latest publication in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, study explores muscle synergies during gait in subacute stroke patients, offering insights into motor control and recovery mechanisms. Key Findings This study analysed muscle synergies in subacute stroke patients’ gait, comparing paretic and non-paretic limbs with healthy individuals, and explored the consistency …
We have published a significant study in the Journal of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, demonstrating the potential of electroencephalography (EEG) to reliably track changes across the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) spectrum. Our findings suggest that analyzing brain activity through EEG-based connectivity patterns could provide a cost-effective and noninvasive method for earlier …
In a move that marks a significant step towards social inclusion, ‘Diamantis Masoutis’ a well known intensive retail chain in Greece, is inaugurating its first store in Attica, specifically designed to serve individuals with visual impairment. The store, located at 202 Dimosthenous Street in Kallithea, opened its doors on Tuesday, …
This interactive experience explores the multifaceted evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on human life, with a particular focus on its role in shaping well-being and decision-making autonomy. By placing cutting-edge AI technologies at the focus of discussion, the goal of this experience is to highlight their …
On Friday, February 21, 2025, ANATOLIKI S.A. held the Regional Dissemination Event for the PROACTsme Project, “Applied Data-Science and AI for proactive SME service” (INTERREG EUROPE), at the Alexander Innovation Zone in Thessaloniki. PROACTsme aims to improve e-Government capabilities and create smarter public services through digital transformation. The project focuses …
Our work, titled “A discovery portal for smart health-related data exploration and management based on a hybrid Service-and-Data-Oriented Architecture” was presented at the 2024 11th International Conference on Software Defined Systems (SDS), introducing innovative approaches for enhancing the way Living Lab healthcare data and metadata is discovered, explored, and managed. …
The results of the RADAR-AD study, which explored the potential of digital technologies to enhance the assessment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), have been published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy. Led by Fraunhofer, this publication marks a key milestone for the consortium, presenting the first analysis results from the entire set …
As we start the new year, we’re reflecting on our team’s recent experience at CONVERSATIONS 2024, a premier international workshop dedicated to chatbots & human-centered AI. Held on December 4-5, 2024, in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece, the event brought together AI professionals and researchers from around the globe …
We are thrilled to announce that the RAISE Project is participating in two exhilarating Datathons happening this Sunday, December 8, hosted by two of the most prestigious institutions in Northern Greece: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and University of Macedonia. This is a fantastic opportunity for data enthusiasts to showcase their …
At the “18th International Conference on Metadata and Semantics Research Athens” held from 19 to 22 November 2024, Sofia Gkevreki – Research Associate, delivered a noteworthy presentation on health tourism that captured the audience’s attention, entitled: “A Health Tourism Ontology Framework for Versatile Applications.” This research highlighted how semantic technologies …
We are thrilled to announce that our “Health Tourism Hub” project will be featured at the upcoming PHILOXENIA-HOTELIA 2024 exhibition! This renowned event is set to take place from November 14th to 16th, gathering leaders and innovators from the tourism and culture industries under one roof to foster new connections …
The PREDICTOM Consortium held its first annual plenary meeting in Erlangen, Germany, from Monday, 30th September to Tuesday, 1st October 2024. Partners from across Europe and beyond gathered to review the project’s progress and discuss upcoming milestones. The meeting, hosted by Siemens Healthineers, featured presentations from other IHI projects (AD-RIDDLE …
Our paper, “Intelligent Conversational Agent for Medical Information”, has been published by Springer Nature, marking a significant achievement in the field of healthcare solutions. This research was presented at the 29th International Conference on Natural Language & Information Systems, held at the University of Turin, Italy, from June 25-27, 2024, …
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our paper, “The Visual Saliency Transformer Goes Temporal: TempVST for Video Saliency Prediction,” has been accepted for publication in IEEE Access. In this work, an innovative model designed to enhance video saliency prediction by extending the capabilities of the Visual Saliency …
