DATAETHICS Winter School 15-20 Dec 2024 – Call for applications (deadline 4 Oct 2024)

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Winter School organized by the Eurolife network. This intensive program will take place from 15-20 December 2024 in Obergurgl & Innsbruck, Austria and focus on the critical theme: “Big Data Divide and Governance of BBD Platforms.

The target Audience is students from Eurolife institutions, including advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and early-stage researchers in life sciences. The call for applications is now open.

THEME SUMMARY

Biomedical Big Data is revolutionizing healthcare and research, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation. However, it also raises significant ethical, social, and legal challenges that must be addressed to ensure responsible and equitable use. This Winter School will explore these issues in depth, with a particular focus on the concept of the “Big Data Divide” and the governance mechanisms required to manage BBD platforms effectively.

More information is available on our Eurolife and DATAETHICS pages: https://www.dataethics-eurolife.eu/2024/09/09/dataethics-announces-its-winter-school-2024/ and https://eurolifeuniversities.org/5791-2/