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European Project ONCATS – Oncology Care Assessment through Trusted Solutions

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A new National project transforming cancer care in Portugal with real-world data.

The ONCATS project addresses the growing challenges of cancer care, particularly the rising number and high cost of oncological treatments, by leveraging real-world data (RWD) to support evidence-based decision-making. It aims to create Portugal’s first Federated Data Space dedicated to Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in oncology, offering a secure, privacy-preserving, and interoperable environment for data sharing and analysis.

The Consortium

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Promptly Health

As the coordinating entity of the ONCATS project, Promptly Health leads the creation of Portugal’s first federated oncology data space. Core responsibilities include:

Building secure, privacy-preserving infrastructure for real-world data access

Harmonizing data using OMOP-CDM to ensure quality and interoperability

Integrating **privacy-enhancing technologies **for safe collaboration

Providing user-friendly tools to support evidence-based cancer care

With deep expertise in data environments and real-world evidence, Promptly is helping Healthcare Organizations unlock the value of their data and collaborate in meaningful real-world data research and innovation across Europe.

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Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto - IPO Porto

As a leading clinical partner in ONCATS, IPO Porto shapes the project’s strategic direction and ensures its relevance to real-world oncology care. Key roles include:

Defining clinical and economic use cases for pilot studies

Identifying high-impact patient cohorts and treatment areas

Selecting key clinical, sociodemographic, and economic variables

Supporting analytical frameworks for real-world effectiveness and economic evaluation

Contributing to the development of the federated network and leveraging HTA expertise

Through its leadership, IPO Porto helps ONCATS drive better decisions, safer treatments, and more efficient cancer care.

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Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra

As a core ONCATS partner, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra is key to launching Portugal’s first federated oncology data space. Their work focuses on:

Providing the infrastructure for secure, decentralized analysis of real-world oncology data

Leading communication to engage healthcare professionals and the wider community

Coordinating clinical data harmonization using OMOP-CDM

Promoting patient-centered, data-driven oncology care

This active role highlights their commitment to research, innovation, and improved decision-making in cancer care across Portugal.

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Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto - FMUP

As ONCATS’ academic and research partner, FMUP leads the Data Analysis and Evidence Generation, while contributing across all project areas. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting real-world data analyses on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of oncology technologies

Developing health economic models and refining analytical frameworks

Supporting use case definition, outcome selection, and HTA methodologies

FMUP brings scientific leadership and expertise in health data and decision sciences, ensuring methodological rigor and real-world impact throughout the project.

Supported by Portugal 2030

Portugal 2030 is a strategic partnership between Portugal and the European Commission, supported by EU cohesion policy funds. It aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation across sectors. With €23 billion in funding, it supports projects that strengthen the economy and public services.

COMPETE 2030 is a key programme under Portugal 2030 that supports innovation, digitalisation, and competitiveness, especially in less developed regions. It funds research, technology adoption, and industrial transition to boost economic growth.

The programme promotes greener and more social development aligned with EU priorities. Projects like ONCATS fit its goals by advancing data-driven healthcare innovation. Under COMPETE 2030, ONCATS develops a secure, federated data network for oncology, enabling real-world evidence analysis while protecting privacy. This enhances decision-making in cancer care and optimizes resource use.

It exemplifies digital transformation in healthcare aligned with COMPETE 2030’s mission.

  • Compete 2030 background
  • Portugal 2030 (2)
  • EU Funded