The LIH IT Department provides a robust and secure Information System fostering the creation of an integrated, interoperable and federated data environment to advance data-driven healthcare.
In order to support the institute’s translational and data-driven research activities, a secure, streamlined and harmonised IT information system is crucial to guarantee data exchange effectiveness between LIH and its clinical and research partners. The integration and convergence of LIH Information Technology resources and infrastructure are key in ensuring the implementation of an interoperable and standardised information system. This will ultimately allow Luxembourg’s research community as well as national and international stakeholders to access integrated clinical and research data and enable the development of data-driven health solutions to advance precision medicine and patient care.
In this context, the mission of the LIH IT Department is to provide a robust and secure Information System fostering the creation of an integrated, interoperable and federated data environment to advance data-driven healthcare.
For the IT BIS (Business & Interoperability Solutions) unit, its specific mission is to:
As for the IT Support unit, this covers mainly:
In addition, the IT Support unit supports LIH in implementing its strategic and scientific activities through the provision of several IT services, such as the development of specific tools.
The main activities of the IT BIS unit are as follows:
Support: Ensure LIH activity & service continuity
Maintenance: Ensure IT solutions match LIH efficiency needs
Systems & Data engineering: Ensure LIH business needs are continuously met
The main activities of the IT Support unit are as follows: