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European Science Foundation calls for more and better medical imaging research
The European Science Foundation (ESF) has called for greater collaboration across Europe on research on medical imaging. In October 2007, the medical section of the ESF, the European Medical Research Councils (EMRC), published a science policy briefing on “Medical Imaging for Improved Patient Care”, based on a workshop attended by key experts in the field of medical imaging. This policy briefing emphasises the great potential of medical imaging, outlines European issues and challenges and presents policy recommendations. More (pdf)
5. February 2008
Collaboration needed for strengthening medical research in Europe
Public spending on medical research in Europe should be doubled over the next ten years to ensure health and welfare for Europe’s citizens and to nurture a thriving European medical research industry. There should be greater collaboration between European institutions in medical research and... Category: EMRC, CEO Unit, Media Centre, Homepage, Press Releases 2008
18. January 2008
Stem cell research aims to tackle Parkinson’s disease
New ways to grown brain cells in the laboratory could eventually provide a way to treat Parkinson’s disease Category: EMRC, EUROCORES, Media Centre, Homepage, Press Releases 2008
14. January 2008
Minister predicts role for stem cell biologists in re-shaped pharmaceutical industry
Stem cell research should have a bright future and could play an important role in tomorrow’s pharmaceutical industry, Spain’s Minister for Health told an international conference of stem cell biologists on January 11. Professor Bernat Soria, himself a distinguished cell biologist, was speaking at... Category: EMRC, EUROCORES, Media Centre, Homepage, Press Releases 2008
10. January 2008
The construction of heart modelling leads path to new therapies
Heart disease is still a major killer, especially in the western world, but new therapies based on stem cells and other techniques could now be imminent. Progress is being held back however by the difficulty testing new therapies on human heart tissue, with animal models being only of limited value... Category: EMRC, Exploratory Workshops, Media Centre, Homepage, Press Releases 2008
6. December 2007
A New Manifesto For Medical Research In Europe
Public spending on medical research in Europe should be doubled over the next ten years to ensure the health and welfare of Europe’s citizens and to nurture a thriving medical research industry, according to an influential panel of distinguished scientists. In addition there should be greater... Category: EMRC, Media Centre, Homepage, Press Releases 2007
30. October 2007
The winding road from farm to fork: ESF - COST to hold conference on Food Systems
Food is a basic human need. But in an advanced society, it gets to us in complex ways. On November 5-6, the European Science Foundation (ESF) and the European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) will gather experts on the food systems to consider the scientific and... Category: EMRC, LESC, Soc, Hum, Forward Looks, Media Centre, Homepage, Press Releases 2007
22. October 2007
Improving Europe’s Image
The European Science Foundation calls for greater collaboration across Europe on research in medical imaging. New imaging technologies will result in improved and cost-effective healthcare, the ESF says, but there needs to be closer cooperation between doctors, scientists and industry if Europe... Category: Media Centre, EUROCORES, EMRC, Homepage, Press Releases 2007
22. October 2007
AN EYE FOR AN EYE: Using stem cells to treat damaged eyes and a rare skin disorder
Stem cells can be used to grow new corneal tissue and, together with gene therapy, treat a rare genetic skin disorder Category: Media Centre, EUROCORES, EMRC, Homepage, Press Releases 2007
17. October 2007
New Stem Cells by Reprogramming
By ‘de-programming’ existing specialised cells it might be possible to create cells which resemble embryonic stem cells, bypassing many of the ethical and moral objections to using human embryos Category: Media Centre, EMRC, Homepage, Press Releases 2007
17. October 2007
Stem Cell Research Marches On
Stem cell research proceeds apace, but many challenges lie ahead Category: Media Centre, EUROCORES, EMRC, Homepage, Press Releases 2007
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