Advancing nutrition science: innovation and collaboration

We spoke to the President of The Nutrition Society, Professor Julie Lovegrove, about the importance of nutrition science. The Nutrition Society was established in 1941. The invitation letter first sent to researchers interested in nutritional science suggested scientists convene to...

The European Investment Bank: providers of climate finance

The EIB provide finance and expertise for sustainable investment projects that make a strong impact on people’s lives in Europe and beyond. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the lending arm of the European Union. The EIB are the biggest...

Hardware security and safety: semiconductor IC chips and VLSI systems

Learn about Kobe University and their research into the design and evaluation of semiconductor IC chips and VLSI systems for better safety and security. The graduate school of Science, Technology and Innovation at Kobe University are currently looking at the...

Immunology research: let’s talk about vaccines

The British Society for Immunology’s Chief Executive tells us about creating a healthy environment for immunology research. The British Society for Immunology’s mission is to promote excellence in immunological research, scholarship and clinical practice in order to improve human and...

Explore partnerships in ophthalmic biotechnology

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders – what do you know about ophthalmic biotechnology. The ophthalmic biotechnology hub, C20/20, creates an advance range of ophthalmic products. C20/20 is...

Promoting neuroscience in Europe with FENS

Founded in 1998 at the first Forum of European Neuroscience, the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) is the voice of neuroscience in Europe. FENS currently represents 43 European national and single discipline neuroscience societies with more than 20,000 member...

Dr Ann Moen on the global influenza strategy

Dr Ann Moen, Chief of the WHO’s Influenza Preparedness & Response Unit (IPR), explains the importance of their latest strategy: the Global Influenza Strategy 2019-2030. Influenza is a serious global health threat that impacts all countries: every year, there are...

Nanotechnologies – almost there – what’s next?

The Joint Research Centre’s Dr Elke Anklam spoke to SEQ about how the European Commission is supporting nanotechnologies. In June, Innovation News Network travelled to Bucharest, Romania, to attend the 2019 instalment of the EuroNanoForum, a conference that brought together...

Ordered nanocylinder arrays in solar cells

Ultrathin layers and ordered nanocylinder arrays in solar cells made from alternative materials. With his ERC Grant 'Solacylin', Professor Julien Bachmann and his team at the University of Erlangen control interfaces in photovoltaic devices for optimised performance on the basis...

Zellweger UK: A glimmer of hope

Peroxisome biogenesis disorders in the Zellweger spectrum (PBD-ZSD) are a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders caused by mutations in PEX genes responsible for normal peroxisome assembly and functions. Peroxisomes are membrane-bound organelles found in nearly all eukaryotic cells. They contain...

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