InnoStars Talks

InnoStars Talks is a series of insightful discussions with inspiring health innovators brought to you by EIT Health in collaboration with Emerging Europe, a management advisory and the premier source of English-language business information about the region.Check our EIT Health InnoStars website at https://eithealth.eu/in-your-region/innostars/ for more info about the EIT Health RIS Innovation Calls and other opportunities and stories.

InnoStars Talks is a business podcast hosted by EIT Health InnoStars, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

EIT Health InnoStars hosts InnoStars Talks, a business show with 23 episodes published.

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  InnoStars Talks with BrachyDOSE’s Neringa Šeperienė on the future of real-time radiation monitoring

  Dec 8, 202524 minS0

  <p>In this episode of InnoStars Talks, we sit down with Neringa Šeperienė, co-founder and CEO of BrachyDOSE, a Lithuanian medtech startup reinventing how clinicians measure radiation during brachytherapy. Her team has developed a flexible, single-use sensor paired with predictive algorithms — offering oncologists real-time dose data, fewer side effects, and a smoother clinical workflow.</p><p>👉 What does it take to bring hardware from lab bench to hospital ward?<br>👉 How did Lithuania’s Data Pilot Initiative accelerate BrackyDose’s development?<br>👉 Why is the Baltic medtech ecosystem suddenly booming?</p><p>Tune in to hear how a young company from Lithuania is...

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  InnoStars Talks with Takeda’s Milena Argirovic on how Eastern Europe leads in healthcare innovation

  Aug 22, 202524 minS0

  <p>In this episode of InnoStars Talks, we speak with Milena Argirovic, Country Head at Takeda for Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Montenegro. We explore how a region often seen as “lagging behind” is becoming a testing ground for bold innovation, data-driven solutions, and global partnerships.</p><p>👉 Can Big Pharma be truly agile?<br>👉 Why is Serbia a perfect pilot for the European Health Data Space?<br>👉 What advice does Milena have for early-stage innovators?</p><p>Tune in to hear how Takeda is bridging East and West—and shaping the future of personalised care.</p>

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  InnoStars Talks with GE Healthcare's Lehel Ferenczi on AI in healthcare–are we ready to trust it?

  May 14, 202533 minS0

  <p>Can technology save lives? In our latest episode of InnoStars Talks with Lehel Ferenczi from GE Healthcare we tell the real story behind AI in diagnostics, treatment, and prediction - and why trust is the final frontier.</p><p>From early cancer detection to smarter ultrasound tools, this conversation reveals how data, design, and discipline are reshaping patient care—one algorithm at a time.</p>

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  InnoStars Talks with Monika Stepanova on combating counterfeit medicines

  Mar 10, 202525 minS0

  <p>How can technology combat the global threat of counterfeit medicines? </p><p>Monika Stepanova, CEO and co-founder of Lightly Technologies, shares how her Czech start-up is pioneering a portable solution to detect fake drugs—helping law enforcement agencies and public health authorities tackle a crisis that is rapidly escalating worldwide.</p><p>Discover how Lightly Technologies’ patented UV fingerprinting method not only identifies counterfeit substances but also cross-matches drug shipments globally, a breakthrough innovation in forensic analysis. Monika also reflects on the challenges of hardware development, navigating government partnerships, and scaling impact-driven innovation—along with the invaluable support received from EI...

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  InnoStars Talks with Rita Rocha on New Era In Medical Education

  Feb 19, 202531 minS0

  <p>How can we prepare future healthcare professionals for a rapidly evolving industry? Dr Rita Rocha, Coordinator of the Innovation and Value Creation Office at NOVA Medical School, shares how the institution is redefining medical education by fostering technology literacy, data analysis, ethical decision-making, and innovation.</p><p>Discover how NOVA’s global partnerships—including Harvard Medical School, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, and EIT Health—are shaping a new generation of healthcare leaders. Plus, explore the ASSIST Project, which is driving AI-powered medical devices and accelerating start-up technologies from pre-clinical assessment to market entry.</p>

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