The project was implemented in time period 1.01.2021 - 31.12.2023. Project activities were realized within 6 WPs, under which the following tasks were implemented:
(WP1) Ethics requirements were prepared and followed;
(WP2) 5 lectures were given, 2 practical workshops were organized, 3 soft skill seminars were delivered, 1 one-day transferable skills workshop for ESR was offered;
(WP3) 4 short study visits were completed; 8 researchers for upcoming study visits were recruited, 6 researchers were recruited for the upcoming training stays, 4 incoming staff exchange visits were completed, 6 manuscripts acknowledging the project were published and 2 project applications including at least two consortium partners were obtained;
(WP4) A list of networking events was prepared, management training for 4 PIs from IHG PAS was organized in UGENT and its result disseminate among other IHG PAS staff members;
(WP5) Outreach event “Hematology day” was organized for a broad public (in 2021 was dedicated to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia topic), the project logo and brand book, promotional material, website, social media channels were launched; project activities' communication was carried out through press releases, thematic articles, information at branch portals, and cooperation with PR services. The dissemination activities were addressed to a different audience: the scientific community, media, schools and pupils, students, authorities, the general public.
(WP6) Consortium agreement prepared and signed; project team meetings and consortium meetings were organized; communication with project partners (daily basis) and project officer was conducted, project progress monitoring was implemented and deliverables and milestones were tracked, Data Management Plan and has been prepared and annual report of parters' activities submitted.
The increasing of knowledge in the field of hemato – oncology and other aspects necessary to implement research, such as laboratory skills and techniques, soft skills etc. through lectures, workshops and seminars was developed. The mobility of staff resulted in gaining an overview of scientific topics covered in the partner institution, the used methodologies, and the equipment currently lacking in the IHG PAS. Additionally, it supported the transfer of knowledge, good practice exchange and discussions about the studies on hematological malignancies. Through outreach activities, the visibility and recognition of IHG PAS, as well as the consortium partners, was increased. Moreover, the knowledge regarding hemato-oncology research and its meaning for health in the general public was disseminated. The efforts of the consortium members led to the project being implemented as efficiently as possible during the pandemic times.
