Innovative study designs and research methods are crucial in the current framework for new effective drugs identification and development covering serious and unmet medical needs of special population

Life science and new technologies’ advancements, such as Artificial Intelligence, are crucial to improve the patients’ life, however at the same time the highest level ethical rules have to be met and regulations continuously updated

Data Science application has a key role in the progress enhancement in pharmaceutical and health products field. Keeping pace with the progress require that all research data are Findable-Accessible-Interoperable-Reusable

Patients, including also those affected by rare diseases, are a relevant part of the research efforts and are entitled to have an easy and fast access to any scientific results that could improve their expectancy and quality of life

Improving the patient involvement, in all the steps of the research and development process, can impact on patients' needs and disease outcomes. Raising awareness is a key point to engage patients and citizens in the healthcare field