The INNMEDSCAN Project Conference took place from 31
August to 2 September 2026 in Alcúdia, Mallorca, Spain,
as part of the international ODAE – Open Dialog in
Applied Engineering 2026 conference. The event was
organised by CASCATA, in collaboration with the
INNMEDSCAN Project Coordinator, COFAC/Lusófona
University.
INNMEDSCAN is focused on advancing medical imaging
technologies, particularly through innovative solutions
for hybrid PET/MRI systems. By combining expertise in
photon detection, optoelectronics, medical imaging and
related technologies, the project aims to contribute to
improved detector performance and sensitivity and,
ultimately, to the development of more effective
diagnostic technologies.
A key element of the conference was the active
participation of Team Leaders from across the INNMEDSCAN
consortium, reflecting the multidisciplinary expertise
and international collaboration at the core of the
project.
The scientific programme included contributions from
Prof. Azer Sadigov (National Nuclear Research Center,
Azerbaijan), on advanced detector technologies for
modern nuclear medicine; Prof. Ercan Yilmaz (Bolu Abant
İzzet Baysal University, Türkiye), on the development of
GaN-HEMT-based sensors for tomographic scanner
applications; Prof. Ziraddin Sadigov (Institute of
Radiation Problems, Azerbaijan), presenting a new
detector concept aimed at improving the Time-of-Flight
parameter in hybrid PET-MRI scanners; and Prof. Michael
Holik (Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech
Republic), addressing precise time measurement in
single-photon detection experiments.
Further contributions were presented by Prof. Ondrej
Urban (University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech
Republic), on Radiation Hardness Assurance testing of
electronic subsystems; Prof. Artem Shylo (Nanomaterials
Research & Development Sp. z o.o., Poland), on
surface and interfacial phenomena in zirconia
nanostructured systems and their implications for
advanced detector technologies; and Prof. Andriy
Lyubchyk (Cascatachuva Lda., Portugal), on solid-state
ceramic-based devices and humidity-driven signal
generation.
Together, these presentations highlighted the range of
scientific expertise brought together within INNMEDSCAN
and provided an opportunity to exchange results,
approaches and perspectives across the
consortium.
As part of ODAE 2026, the INNMEDSCAN Conference also
benefited from interaction with researchers involved in
other EU-funded projects, including EWALD (101086250),
DETMED (101129879), E-NOSE (101182748), and H-SAFE
(101232577). Workshops, scientific sessions and
discussions across the different projects created
opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and new
connections in areas ranging from applied engineering
and advanced materials to medical
technologies.
The event also provided a valuable environment for
early-stage researchers and PhD students, enabling young
scientists to present their work, exchange knowledge
with experienced researchers and expand their
international scientific networks.
With the INNMEDSCAN Project concluding on 30 November
2026, the conference represented an important milestone
in the final stage of the project. Bringing together
Team Leaders and researchers from across the consortium
provided an opportunity not only to share scientific
progress and achievements, but also to reinforce the
international collaborations and knowledge exchange
developed throughout the project.
On 26 June 2026, the INNMEDSCAN project organised an
international technical workshop in Azerbaijan, in
collaboration with the Horizon Europe DETMED project,
bringing together consortium members and industrial
partners to discuss the transition of innovative
photodetector technologies from research to industrial
manufacturing.
The workshop focused on the production of advanced
silicon photodetectors based on patented technologies
developed within the project consortium. Discussions
explored strategies for integrating these innovative
designs into industrial manufacturing, supporting the
development of next-generation solutions for medical
imaging, nuclear instrumentation and scientific
research.
Representatives from the Azerbaijani partners SETM, the
Nuclear Research Department (NRD) and the Institute of
Radiation Problems (IRP) were joined by experts from
Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University (BAIBU, Türkiye), IST
Micro (Türkiye) and Intel Well Electronics Technology
(China). The workshop provided an important platform for
strengthening collaboration between research
organisations and industrial manufacturers, fostering
knowledge exchange and promoting the industrial uptake
of cutting-edge detector technologies.
Participants reviewed the complete manufacturing
workflow, covering fabrication technologies, process
optimisation, wafer processing, packaging solutions,
quality assurance and production scalability. The
meeting also included an assessment of previously
manufactured photodetector prototypes, helping to
identify technical challenges and define engineering
solutions to further improve detector performance,
manufacturing yield and long-term reliability.
The workshop represents an important milestone for the
INNMEDSCAN project, reinforcing its commitment to
accelerating the transfer of innovative photodetector
technologies towards industrial implementation. By
strengthening collaboration with international research
organisations and manufacturing partners, the project
continues to advance the development of next-generation
photodetector modules for hybrid PET/MRI systems while
contributing to the translation of research excellence
into real-world technological innovation.
On 18–19 June 2026, the INNMEDSCAN project, in
collaboration with the DETMED project, organised the
Summer School on “Advanced Radiation Detection and
Nuclear Technologies”, at the Institute of Radiation
Problems, Nuclear Research Department, in Baku,
Azerbaijan.
The two-day programme brought together 19 Master's
students from universities and research institutions
across Azerbaijan, providing them with advanced training
in radiation detection, nuclear technologies and medical
imaging. The initiative was designed to strengthen
participants' scientific knowledge while enhancing the
technical skills required to address emerging challenges
in these rapidly advancing fields.
Combining expert lectures with hands-on laboratory
sessions, the Summer School offered a dynamic learning
environment where participants explored key topics,
including radiation detection, detector electronics,
gamma-ray spectroscopy and medical imaging technologies.
The programme also encouraged direct interaction with
experienced researchers, promoting scientific exchange
and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Beyond its educational dimension, the Summer School
reinforced cooperation between universities, research
institutions and European research projects, creating
valuable opportunities for networking and knowledge
sharing. By investing in the next generation of
researchers, the initiative contributes to strengthening
scientific capacity and supporting innovation in
radiation technologies and medical imaging.
The Summer School reflects INNMEDSCAN's commitment to
promoting research excellence, international
collaboration and capacity building within the framework
of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges (MSCA)
programme. Through initiatives such as this, the project
fosters the exchange of knowledge, supports researcher
development and contributes to the advancement of
next-generation radiation detector technologies with
potential applications in healthcare and beyond.
The agenda is available
here.
The INNMEDSCAN 2nd Workshop was held on September 3–4,
2025, in Ölüdeniz, Turkey, as part of the international
event ODAE – “Open Dialog in Applied Engineering 2025”,
organized by the Coordinator COFAC/Lusófona
University.
Integrating the INNMEDSCAN Workshop within the ODAE 2025
framework provided a valuable opportunity to present and
disseminate the project’s results to a wider
international and multidisciplinary audience, including
other EU-funded consortia. The event was organized
primarily as an in-person conference, with the option of
online participation, thereby ensuring broad
accessibility and engagement across Europe and
beyond.
ODAE 2025 brought together scientists, researchers, and
engineers from different countries to exchange knowledge
on recent developments in engineering and their
application to societal and healthcare-related
challenges. The event also served as a platform for
cross-project exchange, facilitating the dissemination
of results from several EU-funded initiatives, including
DETMED (101129879), PhytoAPP (101007642), CATCHER
(101046307), EWALD (101086250), E-NOSE (101182748), and
HSAFE (101232577).
The conference emphasized progress in applied
engineering and related scientific domains. Its
objectives included promoting interdisciplinary
dialogue, fostering collaboration, and supporting the
sustainability of EU-funded projects. In addition, the
event contributed to the training of young researchers
and PhD students, several of whom presented their
work.
The INNMEDSCAN Workshop was structured across two
days:
• September 3rd – Scientific Lectures
within the ODAE 2025 program:
o “Advanced
Capabilities of Next-Generation SiPMs in Radiation
Spectroscopy”, by Prof. Azer Sadigov (NNRC, AZ)
o
“Improvement and Development of the GaN-HEMT-Based
Sensor for Tomographic Scanner Applications”, by Prof.
Ercan Yilmaz (BAIBU, TK)
o “Electronics for SiPM
sensors in timing performance demanding application”, by
Prof. Michael Holik (CVUT, CZ)
o “Study of
spectral sensitivity of MAPD”, by Prof. Dmitro Stratilat
(INR NAS, UA)
• September 4th – Consortium Round
Table, coordinated by the project coordination team,
dedicated to reviewing overall project progress.
Discussions covered project management, deliverables,
mobility statistics, as well as communication and
dissemination activities.
On 10th of June, the Mid-term Meeting of the INNMEDSCAN
project took place in Prague, Czech Republic. INNMEDSCAN
is a project funded by the European Executive Research
Agency of the European Commission, and coordinated by
Professor Svitlana Lyubchyk from Lusófona University.
The INNMEDSCAN project aims to develop a highly
requested equipment in medical markets, a Hybrid
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Positron Emission
Tomography (PET-MRI) Scanner. For this, the partners aim
to design and produce a novel highly sensitive
semiconductor-based photodetector, followed by the
elaboration of the working prototype detector´s module
suitable for elaboration of next generation of the
hybrid PET-MRI scanners.
In the mid-term meeting, the main advancements of the
project were presented by all the teams of the
Consortium related to the Work Packages (WP) of their
responsibility, namely: Innovative Detectors Design and
Production in Pilot Scale; Evaluation of the working
Parameters of innovative Photodetectors; Electronic
module’s Components Manufacture and Testing and Software
development; Assembled the Detector’s Module for
innovative PET/MRI Hybrid Scanners; Prototype Detector’s
Module Testing & Validation. Moreover, the progress of
Lusófona University’s coordination team on project
management was also presented, with a focus on the
communication and dissemination plan of the project and
the data management plan.
All teams from the Consortium were represented in the
meeting, either in presence or online, namely: COFAC
(Portugal), Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University (Turkey),
Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic);
University of West Bohemia (Czech Republic);
CascataChuva (Portugal); Institute for Nuclear Research
of NAS of Ukraine (Ukraine); National Nuclear Research
Center CJSC (Azerbaijan); Institute of Radiation
Problems of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
(Azerbaijan).
On the 15th of March the Kick-off meeting of the
INNMEDSCAN project took place in the Lusofona University
in Lisbon – a project that is funded by the European
Commission Executive Research Agency, and Coordinated by
Professor Svitlana Lyubchyk of Lusófona University.
The INNMEDSCAN main objective is to develop a highly
requested equipment in medical markets, a Hybrid
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Positron Emission
Tomography (PET-MRI) Scanner. For this, the partners aim
to design and produce a novel highly sensitive
semiconductor-based photodetector, followed by the
elaboration of the working prototype detector´s module
suitable for elaboration of next generation of the
hybrid PET-MRI scanners. With this, the goal is to
provide an innovative technology that ensures a more
complete diagnosis of patients, thus contributing to the
development of modern methods of medical diagnostics.
This project counts with the participation of multiple
European and international partners (research
institutions and universities), that were present at the
meeting, such as: Bolu University (Turkey); Technic
University of Prague (Czechia), Plzni University
(Czechia), CascataChuva LDA (Portugal), Institute of
Nuclear Research NASU (Ukraine), National Nuclear
Research Centre (Azerbaijan), Institute of Radiation
Problems (Azerbaijan).
At the meeting, several conditions inherent to the
partnership between the organizations were discussed, as
well as future networking events necessary for the
continuation of the project. This meeting was also
especially important for coordinating the partners and
the tasks to be carried out by each one of them to reach
the important milestones in the field of research, as
well as to discuss the future steps to be taken in the
project.
