Prevention, early detection and effective therapy in melanoma
Dr Bettina Ryll from the Melanoma Patient Network Europe gives a patient advocacy perspective
Physics: Optical microscopy in 3D
Dr Chunqiang Li, PhD from the Physics Department at University of Texas at El Paso explains the fascinating area of physics, optical microscopy in 3D
Fighting antimicrobial resistance: Exploring new tools to beat bad bugs
Based on fundamental research, young scientists at the IBPC explore new approaches to fight against the global threat of antimicrobial resistance, according to two seasoned experts from Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique – CNRS
Diabetes: A commitment to growing international research, education and innovation
Janet Jarvis from Leicester Diabetes Centre tells us about their international research, education and innovation in the field of diabetes
Pesticides: A contributing factor to the increase in asthma?
Pamela J. Lein at the University of California, Davis discusses the evidence suggesting that pesticides are risk factors for asthma
The governance of emerging nano-risk in the semiconductor industry
Dr Dimiter Prodanov from IMEC sheds light on the governance of emerging nano-risk in the semiconductor industry in this summary workshop report.
Making innovation happen in Europe
Martin Kern, Interim Director at the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, tells us about making innovation happen in Europe
The importance of research into aplastic anaemia (AA)
Grazina Berry from Aplastic Anaemia Trust explains why research into aplastic anaemia (AA) is so important.
Combatting the increase in skin cancer throughout Europe
The mission of the European Skin Cancer Foundation (ESCF) is placed under focus by Open Access Government, in combatting the increase in skin cancer incidence across Europe, including malignant melanoma
Transmission Kikuchi diffraction (TKD) in the scanning electron microscope (SEM)
Alice Bastos da Silva Fanta, senior researcher at the Center for Electron Nanoscopy explores the world of Transmission Kikuchi diffraction (TKD) in the scanning electron microscope (SEM), a technique, she argues, that came to stay
Language development: Learning from what children say
Mabel L. Rice, Distinguished Professor of Advanced Studies at the University of Kansas argues that children’s utterances provide valuable clues about how their language develops and hallmark areas of grammar weaknesses in those with Specific Language Impairment (SLI)
Cohesion Policy beyond 2020: Commission renews ‘Stairway to Excellence’ initiative
Today the Commission is renewing the initiative 'Stairway to Excellence', to continue to provide tailored support and expertise to regions lagging behind in terms of innovation
Physics: Inside quantum matter and beyond
Román Orús from Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg University takes us on a journey through the complexity of quantum systems
Inter- and transdisciplinary research on yam systems for improved food security in West Africa
Professor Emmanuel Frossard from ETH Zurich and his collaborators from Switzerland and West Africa experiment in the YAMSYS project, a novel approach for improved soil and crop management in yam systems
Timber frame construction: An evidence-led choice that is growing rapidly in popularity
Gareth Barber, Managing Director of the Stable Company presents the case for timber frame construction, exploring this truly exciting and high-tech material – and why further research is crucial
Nanomedicines: Depicting human health risks hindering clinical translation
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan shares her expertise on the world of nanomedicines, with a special focus on depicting human health risks hindering clinical translation.
European Commission research budget labelled ‘most ambitious ever’
Carlos Moedas, the EU’s Research Commissioner proposed a €94.1 billion research budget to member states, pushing for increased spending on basic science and plans for a new innovation council to drive transformative ideas throughout Europe
Understanding the characterisation of sustainable materials
Moniek Tromp, Van t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, Sustainable Materials Characterisation sheds light on sustainable materials and their benefits
How data processing from space can help save the earth
Michał Baćkowski, Managing Director, KP Labs part of FP Space shares his expert perspective on how data processing from space can help save the Earth
Rediscovering observations of the environmental factors affecting tissue regeneration in aquatic species
Graciela A. Unguez, PhD, Professor of Biology and student Bahiyyih Mitchell at New Mexico State University explore the environmental factors affecting tissue regeneration in aquatic species
