We are delighted to share that Igor has been elected to the Oncology Advisory Board (Onkologiebeirat) of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection for the 2026–2031 term. Established in 2009, this key multi-professional and honorary body serves as a vital bridge between scientific expertise and health policy in...
“More knowledge equals better health.” If only it were that simple. When we discuss health literacy, the conversation often revolves around the individual – their ability to find, understand, and apply health information. But this perspective overlooks a much more critical question: How understandable and usable is our healthcare system itself? We believe that health...
We’re pleased to share that Honja has been chosen as a Young Forum Gastein scholar for the European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) 2026. The upcoming conference, themed “Health for a stronger European Union: High time for action!”, will gather policymakers, researchers, and emerging professionals from across Europe to exchange perspectives on current priorities in health...
On May 27th, the Community Health Lab joined 28,000 protesters on the streets of Vienna to send a clear, unequivocal message to policymakers that budget cuts and disinvestment in higher education are a direct threat to our collective future. As a team deeply committed to health justice and dismantling structural inequities, we believe that academic...
On May 5, GG members and students from the “Street Medicine” elective organized by Igor and Tobi at the Medical University of Vienna visited the Chancenhaus Obdach Wurlitzergasse, an institution of the Fonds Soziales Wien Obdach. The visit allowed our team to gain first-hand insights into the intersection of social services and healthcare for people...
On April 28–29, the ListenIn consortium convened in Bregenz for a two-day meeting hosted by aks Gesundheit. The meeting brought together project partners to review progress and align on the next phase of the project. A key focus was the upcoming start of the empirical component, which will utilize a PhotoVoice approach to capture lived...
Honja had the opportunity to participate in this year’s European Cancer Summit, organised by the European Cancer Organisation. The Summit brought together experts, patient advocates, and policymakers from across Europe to discuss current developments in cancer policy and reflect on the future of cancer care. Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi opened the event with the introductory keynote...