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Author: Irene Gebuis

Introducing the Principal Architect for INDICATE

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We’re excited to welcome Arie as the Principal Architect for our European data infrastructure project, INDICATE!

His experience as Cloud Architect & Lead Architect with complex, large-scale data environments is a tremendous asset to INDICATE.

In this role, Arie supports the Technical Lead in the development of the Enterprise Architecture of INDICATE. He designs and reviews the business, data and application, technology, and security architecture of INDICATE. In addition he helps planning and governance of the deployment of the federated data infrastructure.

With Arie on board, we’re taking another strong step toward building a future-proof European data infrastructure. Welcome, Arie!

Julie Benbenishty

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Position: Work Package 5

I am Julie Benbenishty I work as a nurse with a PhD degree in an ICU in Jerusalem Israel. I am an educator, clinician and researcher. In addition, I am the deputy chair of the European Federation of Critical Care Nurses. 

With all of the above experience, I am working in WP5 Dissemination, Exploitation, and Communication with my colleagues to promote the INDICATE project and develop educational modules for clinicians and researchers to be able to learn about and utilize INDICATE data to it’s best advantage. In every aspect of the development of the INDICATE project, I try to include nurses, nursing data and research so the nurses’ voice can be heard. My goal is to achieve as much nursing exposure to INDICATE as possible.

Alicia San José

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Position: Work Package 5

Alicia San José, RN, PhD, is a distinguished nursing professional with a global perspective shaped by years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Sweden. Certified sworn translator (English/French), Dr. San José is an effective communicator and advocate for high-quality healthcare within an international environment. 

A passionate educator and researcher, Dr. San José is committed to advancing nursing practice through innovative curricula, simulation-based learning, and impactful international collaborations. Dr. San José is a board member of the European Federation of Critical Care Nurses (EfCCNa).

As a participant in the INDICATE project, a pan-European initiative to create a federated infrastructure for ICU data, Dr. San José contributes to Work Package 5 (Dissemination, Exploitation, and Communication), focusing on data user on-boarding, provision of digital skills training, and educational resources.

Her expertise in nursing education, research, and international collaboration is essential to realizing INDICATE’s vision of a data-driven healthcare ecosystem.

Establishment of the Ethics Advisory Board

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The Ethics Advisory Board members will advise us on ethical issues to ensure that our project complies with ethical standards and regulations.

Ethics Advisory Board members

Atia Cortés, Recognized researcher at the High Performance in AI group of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS). Atia specializes in the ethical, legal, socio-economic, and cultural aspects of AI, contributing to various EU-funded projects and initiatives.

Stefan Buijsman, Associate Professor Responsible AI at TU Delft, The Netherlands. Stefan’s research focuses on transparency and explainability of AI, and he leads the WHO Collaborating Centre on AI Governance and the TU Delft Digital Ethics Centre.

Ania Henley, is a Citizens and Patients Involvement Expert Advisor with over 25 years of experience in finance, clinical audits, and research data systems. She advises the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions at Imperial College London, supporting patient-derived quality of care initiatives. She has served as Deputy Chair of the EIT Health Board on Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues, contributing to the Data Saves Lives initiative and the European Patient Forum. At Imperial, she co-chaired the HEALTHYSTATS committee, helping develop a new way to communicate clinical trial results, published in BMJ Open Access, and supported the REACT COVID-19 studies.

Establishment of the External Expert Advisory Board

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Our INDICATE External Expert Advisory Board is in place! These four experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our project.

Michael Beil from NHS Highland, UK is Visiting Professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. His role within the External Expert Advisory Board is ICU domain expertise. Michael specializes in predictive modeling and AI in clinical practice, focusing on reinforcement learning and human-machine interfaces.

Marc Pont is Data Architect for the Zuyderland hospital in The Netherlands. His role within the External Expert Advisory Board is Data architecture expertise. Marc is passionate about improving healthcare data landscapes with open solutions, focusing on data architecture, AI, analytics, and research.

David Van Laere is CEO of Innocens BV and former Neonatal Intensive Care Specialist. His role within the External Expert Advisory Board is Start-up representative. David leads a team developing AI technology to detect early signs of infections in neonates, leveraging his extensive experience in neonatal care and machine learning.

Filip Haegdorens, is Assistant Professor in Nursing and Healthcare at the Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium. His role within the External Expert Advisory Board is Nurse representatives. Filip is a nurse researcher dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative technologies, clinical decision support systems, and healthcare workforce modeling.

Data Driven Healthcare

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Date: June 5, 2025
Location: De Doelen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Spoken language: Dutch

At the Data Driven Healthcare event, you’ll hear all about the latest developments in the field of Healthcare & AI. The question of how to approach this responsibly is essential and will not be left out.

Which challenges in healthcare can we solve with data and AI — and which ones can’t we? How do you approach this? And what are the dilemmas healthcare institutions need to take into account?

In a panel discussion — featuring, among others, INDICATE Co-Lead Michel van Genderen — these topics will be explored. Different perspectives and interests will be represented in the conversation.

Register here