Year: 2019

Research Headlines – CAR-T cell therapy advances treatment for multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a rare and incurable type of cancer that affects cells in the bone marrow called plasma cells. An EU-funded project is using revolutionary cell technology to tackle multiple myeloma, developing a viable and commercially attractive treatment for it and other rare diseases. Powered by WPeMatico

Scientific Advice Mechanism – The European Commission’s Chief Scientific Advisors call for a wider, evidence-based policy response to pre-empt the growing risks of microplastic pollution

While considerable uncertainty surrounds the ecological and health risks of microplastic pollution, these risks will increase in the future if microplastic pollution continues at its present rate. Widespread ecological risks are likely in the coming decades, but the absence of population-wide studies means that it is not yet possible to

Third Call for Modular Projects : Opening of the full application phase

For a detailed description of contents of Programme specific objectives and types of projects, including information on possible actions, beneficiaries and target groups, please refer to the relevant Terms of Reference of each Specific Objective open for this Call for proposals. Please be reminded that: Only the candidates for modular

Events – The role of communication and education to increase the acceptance of bio-based products – 8 July 2019, Helsinki, Finland

The workshop is organised in the context of the conference European Bioeconomy Scene 2019, and will focus on the experiences and challenges of: • awareness raising and communication on the circular bioeconomy, and • increasing the acceptance of bio-based products. It will promote the discussion and sharing of best practices

Research Headlines – Constructing building blocks for new colloidal materials

Colloid chemistry is vitally important to many industrial processes such as the manufacture of paint, paper, ceramics, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, foods and composites. An EU-funded project is improving the synthesis of complex structures within colloids, with the aim of creating new and innovative materials. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Capital for early-stage software companies

A EUR 15-million equity investment under the InnovFin-EU finance for innovators initiative backed by the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme and extended by the European Investment Fund (EIF) is helping Polish seed and venture capital firm Innovation Nest turn promising European software companies into global players. Powered by WPeMatico