This call (PJ-01-2019), which aims to support the development of rare disease (RD) registries for European Reference Networks (ERNs), belongs to the 3rd Health Programme. Patient registers and databases are key instruments for developing clinical research in the field of rare diseases, for improving patient care and health planning. They are the best way to […]
EU announces record €550 million contribution to save 16 million lives from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria
The EU announced a commitment of 550 million euros to the Global Fund during the G7 summit in Biarritz. The Fund is an international partnership to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria worldwide. Its work has already saved 27 million lives since its creation in 2002. European Commission President Juncker said on this occasion: “The EU […]
How to prevent the spread of germs in hospitals
Researchers have developed an antimicrobial adhesive material that could be used on hospital walls and floors to minimise contamination. Infections that are caused by microorganisms like bacteria, viruses and some parasites, particularly drug-resistant ones known as superbugs, are a major threat to health worldwide. Their existence in hospitals leads to increasing mortality, patient suffering and […]
PhD grant for the use of genomic tools in pigs resistant to infectious diseases
This call offers a 3-year doctoral fellowship at the University of Lleida (Spain) in the field of the use of genomic tools in selected pigs resistant to infectious diseases. This is an offer for a PhD scholarship (3 years) to be performed in the frame of a Research Project funded by the Spanish Reserach Ministry. […]
Creating the fabrics and cosmetics of the future with nanotechnology
Using nanocapsules, several scientific and commercial partners develop innovative dermatological products and garments that provide thermal comfort and have antimicrobial and anti-aging properties. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to wear your favorite garment comfortably in winter and summer without worrying about the temperature? What if there was a cream with natural ingredients and […]
H2020: Secure Societies: Technologies for first responders
This call (SU-DRS02-2018-2019-2020), which aims to develop new technologies for the rapid and accurate detection of pathogens, belongs to the Secure societies – Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Resilience is essential if authorities are to take appropriate action in response to major disasters, both natural […]
H2020: Secure Socities: Demonstration of novel concepts for the management of pandemic crises
This call (SU-DRS05-2019), with the aim of demonstrating novel concepts for pandemic crisis management, belongs to the Secure societies – Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Large-scale pandemics constitute an ever growing threat in today’s globalized society, given the increasing flows of goods and people among […]
European Health Insurance Card: keeping you safe abroad
You have bought tickets, booked that nice hotel by the sea, your neighbour has agreed to take care of your cat – everything is ready for that long-awaited holiday. But wait, aren’t you forgetting something? Ask for your European Health Insurance Card; just in case something goes wrong. What is the European Health Insurance […]
Timely testing saves lives: on the World Hepatitis Day
Each year on this day, there is an opportunity to reflect how far we have come on the path to eliminating hepatitis globally, but also, to think how much more needs to be done to achieve this goal by 2030. Figures There is a large number of people still living in the EU/EEA with Hepatitis […]