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The event will provide insight on the FLYSEC project results and their alignment with the implementation of the joint IATA/ACI Smart Security programme, while contributing to the overall picture of the EU research portfolio and agenda by inviting key cluster projects in the relevant area of airport, border and risk
The last special workshop of the EU funded Best Paths project will show the results of the Demonstration 5, which is developing a new superconducting direct current cable enabling power transmission of several gigawatts. The workshop, organised by Nexans, IASS Potsdam and ASG Superconductors, will also discuss the future European
Management and treatment of neurological diseases is one of the biggest challenges facing medicine today. EU-funded researchers are developing computational tools to improve understanding of how such diseases progress as a means to help treat patients. Powered by WPeMatico
At an award ceremony in Brussels, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation Carlos Moedas and MEP Eva Kaili announced the four winners of the 2018 EU Prize for Women Innovators, funded under Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme. Powered by WPeMatico
An EU-funded project aims to identify and maximise the potential of novel vaccines to end the global tuberculosis epidemic. These could save lives, stem the spread of infection and shorten treatment for the often deadly, airborne disease. Powered by WPeMatico
Why does the body attack itself? EU-funded researchers have discovered new details about how faults in a specific gene trigger such activity, increasing our understanding of the roots of autoimmune diseases like arthritis and lupus and raising hopes of finding new treatment approaches. Powered by WPeMatico
For patients with rare genetic mutations of the debilitating disease cystic fibrosis, there are few options for effective treatment. EU-funded researchers are working to meet their needs, using new developments in personalised medicine to advance the testing of novel and promising drugs. Powered by WPeMatico
Official Austrian EU Council Presidency Conference Background and goals The purpose of the conference is to bring valuation (i.e. the provision of added value through SSH) and impact contributions of SSH research to transformative, mission- and challenges-oriented national and European research and innovation agendas to the forefront, to openly reflect
An EU- and industry-funded project has developed a mobile app enabling patients and healthcare professionals to more easily report suspected adverse drug reactions. It has also analysed social media to assess drug safety. Both initiatives have shown potential for strengthening the monitoring of medicines. Powered by WPeMatico
An EU-funded project has established a data-collection and evaluation infrastructure to monitor iodine deficiency across Europe. The project’s database and EU-wide monitoring system will feed into national efforts to ensure Europeans get enough iodine to stay healthy. Powered by WPeMatico