Thessaloniki Action for HeAlth & Wellbeing Living Lab - Thessahall

28/04/2025

Our Research Associate and PhD Candidate, Despoina Petsani took center stage at the Campus Living Lab event hosted by Uniwersytet Jagielloński (Jagiellonian University), where she delivered a keynote spotlighting — our Living Lab vision for driving innovation, advancing health, and strengthening communities.

Despoina also brought her expertise to a panel discussion, exchanging ideas on how University Living Labs can bridge the gap between research and real-world change. 🌍

We’re proud to see ThessAHALL gaining international momentum — and even more energized about the road ahead.

10/04/2025

🔍Discover ENoLL Members: Champions of Innovation

This week, we spotlight Thessaloniki Action for HeAlth & Wellbeing Living Lab - Thessahall: Effective Member of ENoLL and the first Living Lab in Greece!

Since 2014, Thess-AHALL has been fostering collaboration across sectors like oncology, urban resilience and environmental change🤝

💡What makes Thess-AHALL unique?
✅Citizen-led and participatory approach to co-creation
✅Focus on Active & Healthy Ageing, digital health and quality of life
✅Integration of AI, Big Data and emerging technologies

🌟 Recent projects include:
📱Live It Project – Digital inclusion for individuals with cognitive disabilities
🏥VITALISE Project – Expanding researcher access to Health & Wellbeing Living Labs through harmonised Living Lab infrastructures
🤖 Captain Project – AI-powered smart home assistant for older adults
🧬 ONCODIReu – AI-driven cancer prevention and risk analysis

💙Thess-AHALL is shaping the future of innovation and wellbeing and transforming Thessaloniki into a real-world testing ground!

Read their story on our website: https://tinyurl.com/3ph3hwr5

05/02/2025

🛑🎥 ΖΩΝΤΑΝΗ ΜΕΤΑΔΟΣΗ🛑🎥

Το AUTH Medical Physics & Digital Innovation Lab στο 9ο ετήσιο συνέδριο της ΕΛΛΟΚ - Ελληνική Ομοσπονδία Καρκίνου!

Παρακολουθήστε ζωντανά τη συνεδρία «Καινοτομία και συνεργασία στην έρευνα για τον καρκίνο: Ζωντανά εργαστήρια και δια βίου προσεγγίσεις» υπό τον συντονισμό της Υπεύθυνης Ευρωπαϊκών Προγραμμάτων της ΕΛΛΟΚ κα. Κατερίνας Νικηταρά.

Στη συνεδρία συμμετέχει ο Μεταδιδακτορικός Ερενητής Antonis Billis & η Υποψ. Διδακτόρισσα και ερ. συνεργάτιδα Despoina Mantziari αναδεικνύοντας τις δράσεις του Thessaloniki Action for HeAlth & Wellbeing Living Lab - Thessahall και τα καινοτόμα προγράμματα PECan - Partners of Experience in Cancer & LifeChamps-H2020.

Η Ελληνική Ομοσπονδία Καρκίνου-ΕΛΛΟΚ διοργανώνει στις 3, 4 & 5 Φεβρουαρίου 2025, το 9ο Ετήσιο Συνέδριό της, το οποίο θα διεξαχθεί στο ξενοδοχείο Wyndham Gran...

03/10/2024

🎗️🚀 At this year's Open Living Lab Days, we took things to the next level with the workshop “Transformative Potential of Living Labs in Oncology: Empowering Patient Advocacy and Cancer Prevention”!

Our 🌟 team, led by Research Associate and PhD student Despoina Mantziari, Postdoctoral Research Associate Antonis Billis, and Director Prof. Panagiotis Bamidis, alongside an outstanding group of experts, showcased how Living Labs have the potential to transform the future of cancer care.

Drawing from the insights of the LifeChamps-H2020, 4P-CAN, ONCODIR, ONCOSCREEN & PECAN projects, they demonstrated how Living Labs can drive innovative breakthroughs in patient advocacy and cancer prevention. 💡🔬

This is just the beginning—Living Labs are set to drive life-changing solutions for patients and revolutionize healthcare as we know it. 🌟

02/10/2024

What a blast our team had at this year's Open Living Lab Days by ENoLL - European Network of Living Labs in ! 🚀🎉

Kicking off Day 0, our dynamic duo, Research Associates and PhD students, Despoina Petsani & Despoina Mantziari, led a super interactive "Hands-on session: Co-design of LL infrastructures WITH & FOR stakeholders." It was all about rolling up sleeves, brainstorming, and co-creating some amazing ideas together! 🧠💡

And huge kudos to our very own Post Graduate Research Associate, Evdokimos Konstantinidis, who wrapped up an incredible 3 years as President! Your leadership and passion have inspired us all, Evdokimos! 🙌💙

Stay tuned—there’s more wraps coming your way!

02/10/2024

🎯 Harmonizing Living Lab Services and Terminology to Promote Coherence within the Network at the in 🎯

With insights fueled by the success of our project, our PostDoc Research Associate, Evdokimos Konstantinidis (VITALISE Project Coordinator), our Research Associate & PhD student Despoina Petsani, and our Lab Director, Prof. Panagiotis Bamidis (VITALISE Project Scientific Coordinator) joined forces with brilliant minds to explore how we can unify Living Lab services and terminology across various ENoLL Working Group (WG) topics like Health & Wellbeing, Mobility, and Agrifood. 🍃🚀. 🔄📚

The project, which wrapped up in a huge success this past spring, set the foundation for these exciting discussions on enhancing collaboration and coherence across the network. Together, we’re paving the way for seamless Living Lab innovation! 💡🌟

01/05/2024

The Director and the Research Associates of AUTH Medical Physics & Digital Innovation Lab extend their wishes for a Happy Orthodox Easter to you and yours.

11/10/2023

Today at the SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, Professor Panagiotis Bamidis, & AUTH Medical Physics & Digital Innovation Lab director, had the privilege of showcasing our innovative initiatives at the "Universities as drivers of innovation in European regional ecosystems" session, moderated by Marleen Wynants in the framework the European Week of Regions and Cities. 🇪🇺

We emphasized the power of collaboration for a healthier community and the pivotal role of universities in driving change within European Innovation Ecosystems. 🎓🚀

🌱 By adopting a multi-disciplinary, challenge-based educational approach and embracing a multiple helix model of innovation, we're shaping a polycentric and networked model of innovation. 🤝🌐

Join us in our mission to connect urban and rural areas, helping municipalities adopt innovative solutions for a brighter, healthier future. Together, we can make a difference! 💪🏡💡

03/10/2023

📢 Recently, we had the immense pleasure of hosting a distinguished guest at - Ms. Marie Simpson from DHI Scotland! 🌟

Ms. Simpson, representing the prestigious Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), shared valuable insights about the groundbreaking work they are doing. As part of the Scottish Funding Council's Innovation Centre Program, DHI strives to foster transformative collaborations between universities and businesses. 🤝

During her visit, Ms. Simpson had an amazing opportunity to showcase the remarkable achievements of DHI. It was truly inspiring to learn about their innovative projects and the positive impact they are making in the field of digital health and care. 💡
The vibrant exchange of ideas between DHI and sparked the potential for a meaningful partnership. We are excited about the possibility of collaborating with to drive further innovation and create a positive change in our community. 🌍Stay tuned for more updates🙌

28/09/2023

📣 Join us for The Deep Dive Session by ENoLL - European Network of Living Labs on October 17-18 in , a must-attend 2-day training introducing you to the world of co-creation and experimentation in Living Labs. 🌍

This unique program focuses on technology-oriented Living Labs, teaching you the ropes of desirability, feasibility, and viability in your projects. 🚀 Discover the crucial ‘checks’ for successful innovation management: Focus, Differentiation, and Coherence.

Collaborating with Imec and LiCaLab, Day 1 will take place at Imec offices in . Here, you'll immerse yourself in a trusted environment, testing groundbreaking products, services, and business models. 💡
Day 2 will be held in the vibrant neighborhood "Niefhout" in Turnhout with LiCaLab. Experience firsthand how urban environments become real-life testbeds for revolutionary ideas and solutions. 🏙️

Hurry, spots are limited! Register now:https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Hxu-O83EeECCf1fzwld3SbMmIBwZ05RDlTmpI-EKe3NURFhYU05HMVZSQkYxTkdKUVlURUtPQUJOMy4u
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! 📝💪

28/09/2023

📢 Join us for an immersive learning experience in the field of Living Labs! 🌍💡

Discover the Virtual Learning Lab 2023 - Autumn Edition by ENoLL - European Network of Living Labs, a 9-week course designed to equip you with the fundamentals and latest innovations in Living Lab methodology. 🎓✨

🗓️ Starting on October 10, connect with expert trainers and fellow participants from around the world every Tuesday until December 5. 🌐🤝 Gain practical knowledge through interactive sessions, real-life case studies, and hands-on assignments that bridge theory with practice. 📚🔬

🌱 Don't miss the chance to co-create your own Living Lab under the guidance of experienced trainers and living labbers. 🤝✨ Enhance your expertise and become part of an innovative network that champions collaboration and experimentation for sustainable solutions. 💪💡

🔗 For more information and registration, visit 👇🏻
https://openlivinglabdays.com/virtual-learning-lab/

Registrations for the VLL close on October 6!
📲🌐 Join the Living Lab movement today! 🌍💡