By Months: Irja Lutsar

Total Months: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

12.2024

12 Speeches

The speaker exhibits profound expertise in pharmaceutical regulation and clinical trials, utilizing technical terminology (e.g., CAR-T therapy, hospital exemption, the Agency of Medicines, placebo). The analysis concerning amendments to the Medicines Act and the resulting safety risks is particularly detailed, citing examples of contamination-related adverse effects and referencing specific legal statutes. They are capable of presenting complex committee deliberations objectively, while simultaneously incorporating their own expert judgments.
11.2024

12 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in healthcare policy, referencing their background as a medical professional and utilizing technical terms such as "activity-based budget" and "metrics." They show detailed knowledge of the precise wording of draft legislation (e.g., Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Abortion Act) and the funding formulas used for local governments. Furthermore, they possess knowledge regarding the work processes and consensus decisions of the Social Affairs Committee.
10.2024

8 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the social and healthcare sector, particularly concerning drug market regulation, supply shortages, and the financing of mental health services. Specific terminology is used (e.g., half-life, radiopharmaceuticals, co-payment, outpatient network), and extensive reference is made to commission discussions and ministry analyses. Data protection issues in social work are emphasized separately.
09.2024

4 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense financing strategies and cyber threat assessment, stressing the potential for human casualties should systems fail. His/her knowledge is particularly thorough regarding the regulation of medical devices, where he/she references specific tools (insulin pumps, dosage calculators) and the specialized competence of institutions (the State Agency of Medicines), which is grounded in medical education.
06.2024

4 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates clear expertise in public health, medical education, and data management systems (registries). They cite 15 years of personal experience working with the HIV infection registry and are capable of analyzing complex ethical and legal issues related to the retrospective evaluation of COVID restrictions. They use technical terminology, such as "Public Health Emergency of International Concern," and refer to specific professional associations (the Estonian Society of Infertility Treatment and Embryology).
05.2024

7 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the social sector and demography, using comparative examples (Austria, France, India) regarding the impact of birth rates and family benefits. The speaker is analytical on the topic of labor shortages, questioning the logic of the current situation and demanding data-driven analysis. Furthermore, the speaker relies on expert knowledge, proposing the creation of a scientific advisory council to solve the economic crisis.
04.2024

3 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates expertise in data management and regulatory obstacles, stressing that sufficient data has been collected, but the problem lies in its accessibility. They also possess knowledge of public health crisis management, specifically referencing the HIV and COVID-19 crises and the necessity for rapid and easily understandable health information. Their expertise focuses on the practical challenges inherent in policy implementation.
03.2024

4 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in healthcare policy and the structure of the medical system, focusing specifically on workforce shortages, the allocation of residency positions, and quality of care audits. They use specific terminology (e.g., general practitioners, remote consultations, evidence-based practice, hybrid work) and reference the positions of the National Audit Office and the Minister of Health. Their professional awareness also extends to topics such as pharmaceutical price negotiations and the historical conflict surrounding the role of pharmacies.
01.2024

9 Speeches

High authority and deep expertise are evident in the fields of science funding, scientist career models, and especially the regulation of medicine and vaccines. Technical terminology is utilized (e.g., genotoxic studies, blinded studies, core funding, knowledge transfer), and reference is made to international studies, data from the Agency of Medicines, and EU directives. The speaker is able to explain complex scientific and regulatory processes (e.g., why placebo groups are discontinued).