MAYA
smart Mirrors supporting healthier lives of Adolescents and Young Adults after cancer
Start date 1 June 2025 End date 31 May 2029
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MAYA aims to empower Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) cancer survivors to manage their cardiovascular (CV) health through digital tools that address cardiotoxic-related late effects of cancer treatment. The project envisions using the iCARE health hub, which integrates a smart mirror and an AI-powered conversational agent, to deliver personalised care and continuous monitoring. The ultimate goal is to improve cardiovascular outcomes and overall quality of life for AYA survivors by managing modifiable risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, with an expected reduction in the risk of major cardiac events by 30-40%.
MAYA will achieve these objectives through advanced AI-driven data analysis, real-time biomarker tracking, and participatory research methods including social innovation, multistakeholder engagement, and Living Labs. SI-Lab is involved in the definition of methods for real-time biomarker estimation, based on body and face morphology and risk prediction based on them.
The project will test the developed solutions in real-world settings through clinical studies involving AYA cancer survivors in multiple European countries. By focusing on personalised interventions and continuous health monitoring, MAYA directly aligns with the objectives of the Horizon Europe Cancer Mission’s goals of improving long-term health outcomes and quality of life for cancer survivors. Additionally, the project contributes to the work programme’s emphasis on innovation in healthcare and equity across diverse healthcare systems.