Slovenian Newspaper Dnevnik Highlights the IFIGENEIA Project
An article published in the Slovenian Newspaper Dnevnik on April 24, 2026, presents the IFIGENEIA project and the role of Slovenian partners in the project. It explains how the project connects research with industry and supports innovation in healthcare. The article also draws attention to the growing demand for radioisotopes.
Growing Demand for Radioisotopes
Demand for radioisotopes continues to rise across Europe. Ageing populations and the increasing burden of chronic diseases drive this trend. At the same time, Europe still relies heavily on imports. This dependency creates supply risks and can delay patient treatment.
Slovenian Partners Driving Innovation
The project brings together leading Slovenian organisations:
- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine,
- Jožef Stefan Institute,
- Cosylab d.d.,
- Slovenian Academy of Engineering,
- Slovenian Innovation Hub, European Economic Interest Grouping.
These partners actively develop new technologies and strengthen collaboration between research and industry. They contribute accelerator expertise and support the exploitation of results, as well as dissemination and communication activities. Their work supports knowledge transfer and accelerates innovation in radiopharmaceutical development.
Focus on Local Radioisotope Production
IFIGENEIA plays a role in advancing local radioisotope production. Project partners work on advanced technologies, including linear accelerators. These solutions reduce reliance on imported materials. They also improve supply stability across Europe.
Building a Strong Innovation Ecosystem
The project connects researchers, companies, policymakers and society in a shared innovation ecosystem. This collaboration speeds up the development of new solutions and strengthens the healthcare sector. It also improves access to modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Read the Full Article
The full article is available online in Slovenian: https://www.dnevnik.si/novice/posel/inovacije-most-med-znanostjo-in-gospodarstvom-2797732/
Published in Dnevnik, April 24, 2026.