The MAYA project is holds its plenary meeting in Gdańsk to review the progress made during its first year

The consortium behind the European MAYA project met on 16 and 17 June in Gdańsk, Poland, for the plenary session marking the project’s first year. This meeting provided an opportunity to assess the key progress made during the first year of work and to define the next steps in the development, validation and implementation of its digital solutions for the cardiovascular health of adolescents and young adults who are cancer survivors.

MAYA aims to contribute to a future in which adolescent and young adult cancer survivors can better manage their cardiovascular health and lifestyle habits from the comfort of their own homes, with the support of innovative digital tools specifically designed to address the long-term cardiotoxic effects resulting from cancer treatments.

During the meeting, the consortium was given a preview of a highly advanced prototype of the smart mirror that will form part of the iCARE health hub, a solution that will integrate digital monitoring technologies and an AI-powered conversational agent. This tool aims to support users in monitoring modifiable risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, facilitating personalised interventions designed to improve their cardiovascular health and quality of life.

Another key point discussed during the meeting was the review of the clinical protocol, which will enable the solution to be validated with approximately 300 participants. This review is a crucial step in ensuring that the study is conducted in accordance with sound scientific, clinical, ethical and methodological criteria.

In addition to technical and clinical advances, the plenary session provided an opportunity to work on new initiatives relating to the dissemination and communication of the project, the management of ethical issues, and the integration of a team of co-researchers to provide external support for the project. The involvement of these individuals will help to strengthen the user-centred approach, incorporating the experience and perspective of those who can contribute directly to the design, development and validation of the MAYA solutions.

The meeting in Gdańsk has therefore marked an important milestone in consolidating the results of the first year and aligning the consortium around the project’s upcoming challenges. CETEM, as part of the consortium, is continuing to work on the development of innovative technologies that support more personalised, accessible and preventive care for young cancer survivors.

Find out more about MAYA here or on the project website.