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Wellcome Trust

Wellcome

Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation that funds science and health research.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Roser Domenech Amado (Director Health and Food Safety)

4 Dec 2025 · Exchange of views on EHDS, AMR and global health

Meeting with Florika Fink-Hooijer (Director-General Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority)

4 Dec 2025 · Introductory meeting with Wellcome Trust

Meeting with René Repasi (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

27 Nov 2025 · Horizon Europe

Meeting with Carole Mancel-Blanchard (Head of Unit Research and Innovation) and The Russell Group of Universities and

14 Nov 2025 · Exchange of views on UK participation in Horizon Europe and the next Framework Programme, FP10

Wellcome Trust Urges EU to Lead Global Science Diplomacy

3 Nov 2025
Topic — The framework aims to improve coordination and synergies in European science diplomacy efforts.
Message — Wellcome calls for strategic partnerships with lower-income countries and stronger multilateral cooperation. They recommend integrating science diplomacy training into the next major research program.12
Why — A unified framework would lower international collaboration barriers for the foundation's global research.3
Impact — Developing nations lose leadership opportunities if the EU fails to establish equitable research partnerships.4
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Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

5 Sept 2025 · - Compétitivité des entreprises - Marché intérieur - Protection de la souveraineté et du pouvoir d’achat - Relation US/EU

Wellcome Trust Demands Health Focus in EU Climate Resilience Plan

4 Sept 2025
Topic — This consultation concerns an integrated framework for managing climate risks and resilience across Europe.
Message — Wellcome calls for integrating health impacts into budgeting and increasing research investment for adaptation. They also advocate for prioritizing health equity and addressing climate-related mental health risks.123
Why — Increased EU investment in climate-health science would amplify the impact of Wellcome's own research funding.45
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Meeting with Ekaterina Zaharieva (Commissioner) and

25 Jun 2025 · - Startup and Scaleup Strategy and Scaleup Europe Fund - Life Sciences Strategy

Meeting with Ekaterina Zaharieva (Commissioner) and

10 Jun 2025 · WT participation in EU projects

Meeting with Morten Løkkegaard (Member of the European Parliament) and Gates Foundation and Novo Nordisk Foundation

8 Apr 2025 · FP10 (event)

Meeting with Tilly Metz (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Apr 2025 · Global health

Meeting with Alexandra Hild (Cabinet of Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva), Andreas Schwarz (Cabinet of Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva)

30 Jan 2025 · Presentation of Wellcome Trust, exchange on Framework Programme and scaling up

Meeting with Martin Seychell (Deputy Director-General Directorate-General for International Partnerships) and

29 Jan 2025 · Exchange of views on the global health architecture and the key role of research on health

Meeting with Marc Lemaitre (Director-General Research and Innovation)

28 Jan 2025 · To discuss on FP10.

Meeting with Sara Cerdas (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Mental Health Europe - Santé Mentale Europe

31 Aug 2023 · Saúde Mental

Meeting with Johannes Noack (Cabinet of Commissioner Johannes Hahn)

10 Jul 2023 · Meeting with the Wellcome Trust re the UK programme association

Meeting with Sara Cerdas (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

29 Jun 2023 · Saúde Mental

Wellcome Trust urges health-focused 2040 climate targets

21 Jun 2023
Topic — The EU is consulting on a 2040 target for climate neutrality.
Message — Apply health-focused standards to all future climate targets. Leverage research funding to drive evidence-based climate policies. Accelerate decarbonization to improve air quality and diets.123
Why — This reinforces Wellcome’s scientific priorities and global health advocacy goals.4
Impact — Fossil fuel industries face faster phase-outs to protect public health.5
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Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

17 Feb 2023 · Situation of and opportunities for the health research comm

Wellcome Trust urges EU to double mental health research funding

15 Feb 2023
Topic — This consultation addresses the EU's strategy for promoting and improving mental health policies.
Message — The organization requests that the EU double its investment in mental health research by 2030. They also recommend launching a dedicated mental health research mission and integrating health into all policies.123
Why — Increased EU investment would accelerate Wellcome's goal of achieving breakthroughs in mental health treatments.45
Impact — Proponents of unproven mental health interventions lose out as funding shifts toward evidenced-based research.67
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Meeting with Sara Cerdas (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Jul 2022 · Climate Change and Health

Meeting with Mohammed Chahim (Member of the European Parliament)

18 May 2022 · Introduction + CO27

Meeting with Sara Cerdas (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Apr 2022 · Alterações climáticas e saúde

Meeting with Pierre Delsaux (Director-General Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority)

28 Feb 2022 · HERA : in particular its global role

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner)

18 Feb 2022 · EU budget and ongoing cooperation in the area of health and research

Meeting with Ines Prainsack (Cabinet of Commissioner Stella Kyriakides)

5 Oct 2021 · VTC meeting on pandemic treaty, vaccine donations and cooperation at the G20.

Meeting with Ines Prainsack (Cabinet of Commissioner Stella Kyriakides)

7 Jun 2021 · Exchange on ACT-A, COVAX and vaccine sharing.

Meeting with Stella Kyriakides (Commissioner)

16 Dec 2020 · Exchange of views with Jeremy Farrar from Wellcome Trust on the work of ACT-A esp. on COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics.

Meeting with Renaud Savignat (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

16 Nov 2020 · Coronavirus response and Wellcome Trust role

Meeting with Renaud Savignat (Cabinet of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen)

16 Nov 2020 · COVID-19 response

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

30 Sept 2020 · COVID 19

Meeting with Per Haugaard (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen) and Gates Foundation and

30 Jun 2020 · Global Goal Unite event

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

19 Jun 2020 · COVID-19

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen) and Gates Foundation and

9 Jun 2020 · COVID 19

Meeting with Adrienn Kiraly (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel), Chiara Salvelli (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

19 May 2020 · Covid-19

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

17 Jan 2019 · Partnerships

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

28 May 2018 · Health research/partnership with foudations

Meeting with Ann Mettler (Director-General Inspire, Debate, Engage and Accelerate Action)

25 Jan 2018 · EU Science Policy

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

15 Sept 2017 · Lunch with CEOs of research funding foundations

Meeting with Giulia Del Brenna (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

28 Mar 2017 · Role of foundations in research collaboration

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

7 Mar 2017 · Working in partnership with foundations