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Sustaining Innovation in Prostate Cancer Research through the UEH

Advancing Prostate Cancer Outcomes Through Big Data Research

From PIONEER to PIONEER+

Public-Private Partnership

A public-private partnership under the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) bringing together academia and industry.

Big Data Focus

Aimed to improve outcomes and care for prostate cancer patients through the use of big data and real-world evidence.

Comprehensive Platform

Developed a comprehensive data platform integrating clinical, genomic, and patient-reported data across Europe.

PIONEER+ Lasting Impact

Federated Data Infrastructure

Established a federated data infrastructure to securely analyse prostate cancer datasets across multiple institutions and countries.

Core Outcome Sets

Defined core outcome sets for prostate cancer, emphasizing outcomes that matter most to patients.

EAU Guidelines Integration

Developed tools and evidence that directly feed into EAU Guidelines and decision-making pathways.

Harmonisation and Interoperability

Making effective use of harmonised datasets for real-world research applications, laying the foundation for breakthroughs in urological care.

Sustainability through the UroEvidenceHub

Following the end of the IMI funding period, PIONEER+ sustainability arm ensures the continued use and expansion of:

Data Models & Ontologies

Data models and ontologies for prostate cancer research and clinical practice.

Federated Analytics Tools

Federated analytics tools built for multi-institutional collaboration and secure data sharing.

Outcome Standardization

Outcome standardization frameworks, including PROMs for consistent measurement across studies.

Training & Governance

Training, governance, and open science initiatives to support the research community.

Why it Matters

Continued Access

Researchers and clinicians across Europe can continue using PIONEER+ tools and models to drive meaningful insights.

Guideline Relevance

PIONEER+ data continues to inform the development and refinement of EAU clinical guidelines.

Sustainable Innovation

The PIONEER+ infrastructure is not a finished project—it's a living foundation for future discovery and improvement in prostate cancer care.

Continue the PIONEER+ Legacy

All PIONEER+ innovations are now being maintained and evolved within the UEH ecosystem, supporting ongoing innovation and clinical application.

Contact: datainnovation@uroweb.org

PIONEER+ was supported by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) under grant agreement No 777492.
Sustainability and ongoing development are now managed through the EAU UroEvidenceHub.