- 2019-06-05
- EMN Traceability in Laboratory Medicine,
- European Metrology Networks,
Building up a metrology-based infrastructure for clinical measurands
To meet this need, the European TraceLabMed network was established to build a coordinated metrology-based quality infrastructure in an area that affects almost every European citizen. David explains, “We will not only contribute by improving patient safety, but also by supporting the European IVD industry. One of our main aims is to connect with stakeholders to exchange information on needs and experiences about progress in metrology-based data assessment.” Rainer similarly views this as a vital element of the network, as research activities can have a much higher impact on society when stakeholder needs are the driving force. “We’ve initiated the network with the support of existing relationships to stakeholders. The EMN fosters top down research, which minimises the latency between getting scientific results and applying them. In addition, existing projects and services can be advertised via the network opening the possibilities of new business relations.” he says.
Within three years, Rainer is sure that the EMN will be recognised as sustainable, stakeholder-oriented focal-point, demonstrating its importance for European metrology and industry in the landscape of traceability for laboratory medicine.
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