Policy Officer, DG SANTE, Belgium
Dr. Lia Martina is a Policy Officer at DG SANTE, working on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation, with a focus on MyHealth@EU and the deployment of AI in healthcare. She holds a PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences from the University of Ghent, where she conducted groundbreaking research on antimicrobial pathways and immune-related diseases. Her early career centered on translational oncology research, contributing to biomarker discovery for Hodgkin lymphoma in pediatric patients. With a diverse background spanning biomedical science, digital health, and EU policy development, Dr. Martina plays a key role in shaping cross-border health data exchange, AI-driven healthcare innovations, and regulatory frameworks to advance public health in Europe.
