Advancing healthcare through interdisciplinary research, innovation and public policy.

A thriving economy depends on a healthy population. Yet ensuring access to safe, effective and affordable healthcare remains a major challenge for societies worldwide.

The Healthcare pillar of the Solvay Public Policy House brings together expertise from different disciplines to address these challenges and support the development of innovative, sustainable and patient-centred healthcare solutions.

By connecting scientific research, economics, technology and public policy, the pillar aims to provide evidence-based insights to policymakers, healthcare professionals and stakeholders across the health ecosystem.

Areas of expertise

The Healthcare pillar focuses on several key areas:

  • Personalised healthcare: Developing therapeutic and preventive solutions tailored to individual patients' needs.
  • Digital health and artificial intelligence: Exploring innovative technologies and AI-driven tools to improve healthcare delivery.
  • Health data and analytics: Leveraging data-intensive approaches to inform research and decision-making.
  • Health economics and policy: Investigating healthcare systems, economic models and strategies to improve access, affordability and sustainability.
  • Pharmaceutical and medical innovation: Examining innovation models and strategies for the development of vaccines, treatments and emerging therapies.

Research, education and innovation: the I3h Institute

The pillar's interdisciplinary approach is closely reflected in the activities of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Innovation in Healthcare (I3h).

The Institute brings together expertise from life sciences, economics and other disciplines to advance healthcare innovation and address major challenges facing health systems.

Its activities encompass scientific research, publications, collaborative projects, educational programmes, seminars and conferences, fostering dialogue between researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.

Discover the I3h Institute

Explore its latest research, publications, projects, educational initiatives and events on its dedicated website.

Visit the I3h website

Leader of the pillar


Hilde Stevens
Co-director of I3H Institute
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We aim at educating the next generation of healthcare professionals and developing scientific knowledge to efficiently contribute to the development of innovative technologies and strategies.


 
Mis à jour le 22 octobre 2026