The fourth edition of EU Datathon, the open data competition, was launched on 19 February. To take part, you should propose the development of an application that links and uses open datasets, of which at least one from the thousands made available by the EU institutions, agencies and bodies. For more detailed information, see the rules […]
La Caixa express call: Research Projects in COVID-19
Boost your bio-health innovation to bring it closer to society. Submit your biomedical innovation to the CaixaImpulse Express Call and get the impulse you need to address this global challenge. Requirements Is your project a potential candidate? Please review the following requirements: For the Projects: Projects must include clearly targeted technologies to prevent, treat, monitor, […]
Covid-19: How unprecedented data sharing has led to faster-than-ever outbreak research
Advances in gene sequencing have allowed scientists to trace and monitor the COVID-19 pandemic faster than any previous outbreak. When the new coronavirus (formally known as SARS-CoV-2) was identified in China in January, scientists around the world were ready to respond. The virus’s entire genetic makeup, or genome, was published online within days. By comparison, during the […]
EFSA grant opportunity: microbiomes and plant pests
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 […]
COVID-19: Research Executive Agency business continuity measures
The Research Executive Agency (REA) is taking several measures to minimise the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this challenging moment, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the staff and of the people to work with remains our top priority. The majority of the staff is working remotely since Monday 16 March, like all […]