JA PreventNCD Executive Committee & External Expert Advisory Board Meetings

This fall the JA PreventNCD is hosting its first External Expert Advisory Board (EEAB) meeting and its second in-person Executive Committee (ExCo) in Menorca, Spain. The meetings will take place at the Menorca School of Public Health on 24-25 September  

The EEAB is composed of international and multidisciplinary experts in the field of cancer and NCD Prevention. The advisory board’s task is to strenghten the scientific rigor of the efforts conducted within the JA PreventNCD and to contribute to optimal relevance.The ExCo is a delegated body responsible for the day-to-day scientific and technical coordination of the Joint Action. It consists of the Project Coordinator, Scientific Coordinator, the Coordinator’s Project Manager, Work Package (WP) leaders and their co-leaders. The body is chaired by the Scientific and Project Coordinators, and has monthly online meetings, in addition to two in-person meetings.  

The meetings are important milestones for the JA PreventNCD project as they are an opportunity to assess the progress of the first eight months of the work. WP leaders will share their accomplishments, address challenges and present future plans. This gathering is especially significant as it marks the first joint in-person meeting with the EEAB. The EEAB’s expert feedback will play a pivotal role in refining strategies and aligning policy objectives. Furthermore, key internal reporting requirements will be addresses and the discussions will focus on the next phase of the project.  

Furthermore, hosting the JA PreventNCD ExCo and EEAB meetings at Menorca School of Public Health aligns with the objectives and goals of fostering collaboration, enhancing scientific quality and promoting interdisciplinary approaches to cancer and NCD prevention. The school’s long-standing reputation for promoting public health policy and training professionals from diverse fields contributes to an atmosphere of learning, reflection, and strategic planning during these important meetings. 

Stay tuned for updates and outcomes!