The European MAG SUDOE project has taken a new step in its strategy for the transfer and consolidation of results with an institutional meeting held with Portugal\u2019s Directorate-General of Health (DGS) on June 23, 2026, in Lisbon.
\nThe meeting brought together representatives from the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) and the Portuguese Society of Public Health (SPSP) with DGS officials, with the aim of presenting the project\u2019s progress and exploring opportunities for strategic collaboration for its implementation within the Portuguese healthcare system.<\/p>\n
Driving innovation in genetic counselling<\/strong><\/p>\n During the meeting, the project team presented an overview of MAG-SUDOE, highlighting in particular the development of a structured mentoring intervention aimed at professionals in genetic healthcare. This initiative seeks to strengthen skills, professional support, and the quality of services in this field\u2014key elements for personalized medicine and patient-centered care. A strategic collaboration for sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the main objectives of the meeting was to formally invite the Directorate-General of Health to join the project as an associated partner, thereby consolidating a strategic alliance to translate scientific results into public health policies. Positive results and new opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n The meeting was very positively received by DGS representatives, who expressed strong interest in the methodology and potential impact of the project. Advancing towards greater public health impact<\/strong><\/p>\n This meeting represents an important step in strengthening the connection between research, clinical practice, and health policies\u2014one of the core pillars of the MAG-SUDOE project. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The European MAG SUDOE project has taken a new step in its strategy for the transfer and consolidation of results with an institutional meeting held with Portugal\u2019s Directorate-General of Health (DGS) on June 23, 2026, in Lisbon.
\nThe importance of mentoring as an innovative training tool was also emphasized, given its ability to promote continuous learning and improvements in clinical genetics practices.
\nIn the words of Milena Paneque, project coordinator and researcher at i3S: \u201cMentoring in genetic counselling is a fundamental tool to support professionals in their ongoing development and to ensure high-quality care. With MAG-SUDOE, we aim to facilitate the transfer of this knowledge to the healthcare system, contributing to its sustainability and to a greater impact on public health.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nDGS\u2019s participation would facilitate the implementation, scalability, and sustainability of the intervention developed by MAG-SUDOE, contributing to its integration into Portugal\u2019s National Health System and strengthening genetic counselling services.<\/p>\n
\nThe dialogue made it possible to identify new opportunities for collaboration and to gather key input on the challenges and needs of the healthcare system, which will help adapt and optimize the intervention within the national context.
\nThe discussion of the project and its potential benefits for the healthcare system encouraged further reflection on how to leverage the mechanisms already in place within the system to enable a faster and more efficient implementation. The value of this project was recognized, and the necessary mechanisms were activated to ensure the continuity and strengthening of this partnership between the involved entities.<\/p>\n
\nThrough initiatives such as this, the consortium continues to work toward transforming scientific evidence into concrete solutions that promote professional development among specialists and improve the quality of healthcare across the SUDOE area.<\/p>\n
\nThe meeting brought together representatives from the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) and the Portuguese Society of Public Health (SPSP) with DGS officials, with the aim of presenting the project\u2019s progress and exploring opportunities for strategic collaboration for its implementation within the Portuguese healthcare system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4918,"featured_media":69848,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"class_list":["post-69849","noticia-proyecto","type-noticia-proyecto","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n