EFSA’s GMO Panel has launched an open consultation on its draft scientific opinion on the evaluation of existing EFSA guidelines for their adequacy for the molecular characterisation and environmental risk assessment of genetically modified insects with synthetically engineered gene drives. In line with the mandate of the European Commission, this opinion assesses, through a problem […]
New project to improve biological detection, identification & monitoring equipment
A new phase in EDA’s testing and evaluation project of biological detection, identification and monitoring (DIM) equipment was launched on 26 February at a kick-off meeting at the Agency. Aims Dubbed ‘T&E Bio DIM Phase 2’ (2020-2023) the project aims to deliver improved testing and evaluation capabilities to ensure the performance of biological DIM systems […]
Jornada Informativa PRIMA 2020: proyectos de cooperación en países en vías de desarrollo.
Título: Jornada Informativa PRIMA 2020: proyectos de cooperación en países en vías de desarrollo Autor: Centro de Documentación Europea de Almeria Duración: 00:47 Resumen: Jose Manuel Durán, Delegado Norte de África y Oriente Medio del CDTI, nos habla de la importancia de las iniciativas como PRIMA para los países en vías de desarrollo. Fecha de […]
Jornada Informativa PRIMA 2020: La Red Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
Título: Jornada Informativa PRIMA 2020: La Red Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Autor: Centro de Documentación Europea de Almeria Duración: 02:28 Resumen: Cristina Cabeza de la Agencia del Conocimiento y encargada de la Red Enterprise Europe Network (ENN) nos cuenta el apoyo que ofrece la Red a la cooperación tecnológica internacional y a los investigadores y empresas […]
H2020. Creation of a European sustainable network for large-scale clinical research studies for infectious diseases
This H2020 calls aims at creating a sustainable Europe-wide network for harmonised large-scale clinical research studies on infectious diseases. Challenge Infectious diseases pose a serious threat to human health and there are many challenges and needs to efficiently protect citizens across Europe and beyond. There is still a need to understand how antibiotics and other interventions work […]
Equality plans and future challenges in universities and research centers
On February 21st, 2020, the seminar “Plans for Equality. Current situation and future challenges” was held at the University of Almeria, open by Mr. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, former President of the Government of Spain, alongside with Mr. Carmelo Rodríguez Torreblanca, Rector of the University of Almería and Dª. Adela Muñoz Páez, Professor of Inorganic […]
EFSA: Commodity risk assessment for High Risk Plants (plants for planting for ornamental purpose)
EFSA is looking for organizations to entrust support tasks in the area of Plant health Commodity, more specifically, commodity risk assessment tasks for high-risk plants (plants for planting for ornamental purposes). Objective This call for proposals aims to identify organisations for which tasks falling within the plant health mission of the Animal & Plant Health unit can […]
H2020. Centres/Networks of European research and innovation
The aim of the call is to enhance the evidence base and provide sound policy and technological options in order to develop adapted governance structures at various relevant levels. Specific Challenge To extend the network of (currently three) centres in the world’s most dynamic and innovative countries and regions that connect and support European researchers […]
13th European Pesticide Residues Workshop
The European Pesticide Residue Workshop (EPRW) – hosted every second year in a different European city – has become, after twelve successful editions, the premier meeting for the presentation and discussion of the latest concepts and developments in the area of pesticide residues in food and drink. EPRW 2020 will put together more than 500 […]