徐之昇

【國際研討會】參與 2025 OHDSI Europe Symposium｜深入觀察歐洲健康資料標準化與政策整備趨勢

 

徐之昇老師於 2025 年 7 月代表臺灣觀察性健康資料研究學會（OHDSI Taiwan Society），前往比利時 Hasselt 參與 OHDSI Europe Symposium。本次會議於歷史建築改建的哈瑟爾特大學舉行，為期三天的議程從實作訓練、學術交流到高層論壇，全面展現歐洲推動健康資料標準化與跨域合作的系統思維。

 

📌【會前課程】聚焦於 OMOP-CDM 資料標準化、ETL 流程與 ATLAS 工具實作，讓參與者不僅強化技術力，更深化對「開放科學」與「社群協作」核心價值的體認。

📌【大會演講】主題為「全球協作、在地實踐」。歐洲各國節奏一致推動 RWE 發展，包括英國 NHS 融入 Study-a-thon、芬蘭導入 Swarm Learning 模型、英國 AMR 專案連結政策與數據落地，突顯跨領域整合與資料實作的高度成熟。

📌【壁報展示】展出多元研究主題，從資料治理、方法創新到臨床應用，完整體現 OHDSI 社群的研究深度與國際視野。徐老師團隊也展示了利用 OMOP-CDM 進行的研究成果：「Cardiovascular Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Advanced CKD」。

📌【焦點論壇】探討歐盟健康資料空間（EHDS）建構下的關鍵挑戰與合作機會。論壇由 EMA、比利時衛生部、Erasmus MC、J&J 等領袖參與，聚焦於資料流通與隱私信任的平衡，並強調 Federated Analysis、Data Quality Accountability、Public-Private Partnership 等核心概念。台灣若欲參與 EHDS，必須在法律、倫理、技術與治理等面向超前部署。

 

本次 OHDSI Europe Symposium 深具啟發性，也為 OHDSI Taiwan 與歐洲進一步研究合作鋪路。我們將持續鏈結全球資源、深化在地實踐，推動臺灣健康資料研究走向國際。

 

[Attending the 2025 OHDSI Europe Symposium | In-Depth Insights into Health Data Standardization and Policy Developments in Europe]

 

In July 2025, Professor Jason C. Hsu represented the OHDSI Taiwan Society at the OHDSI Europe Symposium held in Hasselt, Belgium. Hosted in a historic site now transformed into classrooms at Hasselt University, the three-day event featured hands-on training, academic exchanges, and high-level policy discussions—offering a comprehensive view of Europe’s coordinated efforts in health data standardization and interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

📌 Pre-Symposium Workshops
Focused on OMOP-CDM data standardization, ETL workflows, and hands-on practice with OHDSI tools such as ATLAS. Beyond technical training, the sessions reinforced the core values of open science and global collaboration.

📌 Main Conference Talks
Centered on the theme “Global Collaboration, Local Implementation.” Highlights included the UK’s integration of Study-a-thons into NHS operations, Finland’s exploration of Swarm Learning combining AI and federated methods, and the UK’s national AMR project that bridges public policy and real-world data—demonstrating the maturity of cross-sector implementation across Europe.

📌 Poster Showcase
Posters covered diverse topics ranging from data governance and methodological innovation to clinical applications—reflecting the depth and breadth of research across the OHDSI community. Professor Hsu’s team also presented their study: “Cardiovascular Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Advanced CKD: A Real-World Cohort Study Using OHDSI-OMOP-CDM.”

📌 Focus Forum
The high-level forum “Bridging Policy and Practice: OHDSI’s Role in the European Health Data Space” brought together leaders from the EMA, Belgium’s Ministry of Health, Erasmus MC, and Johnson & Johnson. Discussions addressed how to enable health data flow across borders while safeguarding privacy and public trust. Key concepts included Federated Analysis, Data Quality Accountability, Public-Private Partnership, and EHDS Readiness. For Taiwan to participate or align with EHDS in the future, groundwork in legal, technical, ethical, and governance domains must begin now.

 

The 2025 OHDSI Europe Symposium offered rich insights and new opportunities for international cooperation. OHDSI Taiwan will continue leveraging global resources and strengthening local implementation—advancing Taiwan’s role in the global real-world data ecosystem.