Keywords
public health, evidence-based policymaking, health policy
Irina Lopes is a Biomedical Engineer with a background in digital health, medical device regulation, public health policy, and evidence-based policymaking.Throughout her career, she has contributed to regulatory affairs and clinical studies in digital health start-ups, particularly in digital physiotherapy and breast cancer detection. In these roles, she emphasized public health relevance, data quality, and scientific rigor, while fostering innovation in patient-centered healthcare.
She later broadened her expertise at the European Commission and the European Union Drugs Agency, where she worked on strengthening the EU’s response to pressing public health challenges, including pandemic preparedness and drug-related harms. These experiences have provided her with a solid understanding of EU health policy and the critical role of evidence-based policymaking.
Irina has co-authored several scientific publications on digital health, telerehabilitation, and public health, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing insights with the scientific and policy communities. Passionate about bridging engineering and policy, she is dedicated to designing sustainable, innovative, and inclusive health solutions. Her ultimate goal is to leverage her technical expertise and policy experience to improve population health outcomes, promote equitable access to healthcare, and support evidence-based decision-making in public health at both European and global levels.
