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Advancing monitoring, evaluation and learning in life-sciences innovation projects: the case of Oncode Accelerator

Financed by the National Growth Fund Oncode Accelerator, this project aims to develop and implement a monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework for Oncode Accelerator and similar large-scale innovation projects in the life sciences domain. The focus will be particularly on examining the impact of large-scale innovation projects on policy and regulatory change. To achieve this, the project will draw on theoretical perspectives from Mission-Oriented Innovation Policy (MOIP), theory-based evaluation, and social innovation,  emphasizing the importance of societal outcomes such as inclusivity, equity, and access. The project will progress through several cycles of developing, implementing, and refining the M&E framework, alongside reflexive assessments of how M&E activities are adopted within and direct innovation practices.

Jose J. Gepanaga hails from the Philippines. He earned his MSc in Management of Bioeconomy, Innovation, and Governance from the  University of Edinburgh as a UK Chevening Scholar. Prior to that, he was a Program Manager at the Philippine Department of Science and Technology-  Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), leading the following R&D programs: OMIC Technologies for Health (OMICS), and Biomedical Devices Engineering for Health (BIOMED). His research interests include Health Technology Governance, R&D Project Management, ‘OMIC’ Technologies, Research-to-Translation Studies, Impact Assessment of Emerging Health Technologies, and Non-Economic Valuation of Innovations.