Month: February 2019

Events – Steel and Coal: a New Perspective – Research and Innovation in Action – 28 March 2019, Brussels, Belgium

The European Commission is organizing a Conference entitled ‘Steel and Coal: a New Perspective’ at DG RTD on 28 March 2019 in Brussels. After a European political introduction, the first keynote speeches will deal with Steel and Coal in a forward-looking perspective. The speakers will address the themes of architecture,

Research Headlines – Understanding freedom of movement in the EU

Free movement of persons is a fundamental principle of the European Union, but intra-EU transit comes with economic, social and political challenges. The EU-funded REMINDER project is investigating public opinion and the impact of free movement – helping to inform EU policy. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Preventing parasites with new vaccines

Preventing parasites in poultry, cattle and other livestock is a major concern for Europe’s farmers. As current treatments prove less effective or desirable, EU-funded scientists are working on new vaccines to keep animals healthy and safeguard our food supply. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Remote control of transplanted cells in Parkinson’s

Cell-replacement therapies, including stem cell transplant, give hope to patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. An EU-funded project aims to improve the outcome of such therapies, using magnetic manipulation of cells at the site of transplantation. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – The easy way to the right e-infrastructure services

E-infrastructures are fast becoming essential tools for researchers and industry, providing digital services in data management, computing and networking. An EU-funded project has developed a comprehensive online catalogue of European e-infrastructures to help users make informed choices about what is available. Powered by WPeMatico