EFSA has launched its latest thematic grant call for proposals in the following areas: Evaluating the impact on/by gastrointestinal tract microbiomes (human and domestic animals) in assessments. Capacity building for evaluating the impact on/by environmental microbiomes (plants, wildlife, soil) in assessments. Hotspots for introduction of plant pests: an integrated analysis to better prepare for pest invasions. EFSA […]
The University of Almeria supports the manufacture of 3D protective equipment to combat COVID-19
Diego Luis Valera, Vice-rector of Research and Innovation at the University of Almeria, informs us that since last Friday a group of “makers” are working intensively in Almeria on the 3D printing of screens for facial protection against COVID-19. The group has been joined by volunteers with their own printers and there are currently 72 […]
COVID-19: research package to be better equipped in future
Crisis-response measures should be combined with a long-term commitment to EU research programmes, says Research MEP. Working on new meassures EC proposes significant budget package to fight pandemic EP Research MEP welcomes emergency measures We have to invest more in research and be ready for the next crisis Horizon Europe rapporteur Christian Ehler (EPP, DE) applaud […]
European projects: The prostheses that could alleviate amputees’ phantom limb pain
New prosthetic technologies that stimulate the nerves could pave the way for prostheses that feel like a natural part of the body and reduce the phantom limb pain commonly endured by amputees. Silvestro Micera, a professor of translational neuroengineering at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland, has spent the past 20 years figuring out […]
Public consultation on the GMO and environmental risk assessment of GM insects
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 […]