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Call to create stronger mechanisms and structures for translational medicine
Europe needs a better framework for translating biological research into new drugs and treatments. It’s essential to collaborate and share best practice said experts at a workshop on advancing translational medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw
Entrepreneurship awards scooped by Danish, Swiss, French and UK spin-outs
The winners of the 5th annual Academic Enterprise Awards have been announced at a conference that brought together Europe's innovation leaders to discuss the importance of research, innovation and entrepreneurship
Call to redouble efforts to end gender imbalance in research
After ten years of policy initiatives - and despite female graduates outnumbering males – the EU is far from gender equality in R&D. "This is regretful for women researchers and bad for Europe," says Research, Innovation and Science Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn
It’s time to change the academic mindset and engage with industry
The Medical University of Warsaw has eyes on becoming a leading university at the heart of a high tech cluster. The route to this future is through partnership with industry – and with peers - says Slawomir Majewski
Help older people access the Internet
With more and more services available over the Web, those without access are at an increasing disadvantage. An EU-funded programme is plotting a route across this digital divide, helping SMEs develop products and empowering older people
Harmonise clinical trial regulations to boost medical research - and save lives
Complex and inconsistent clinical trial regulations are causing delays and raising costs for academic clinicians conducting international studies. Governments need to harmonise trial approval processes, says the OECD
Life Sciences Archive
Call to create stronger mechanisms and structures for translational medicine
Europe needs a better framework for translating biological research into new drugs and treatments. It’s essential to collaborate and share best practice said experts at a workshop on advancing translational medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw
Cambridge University spin-out raises $11M to commercialise novel anticoagulant drug

XO1 Ltd, a recently formed biotech spinout from the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, has raised $11 million in a...

DNA constructs antenna for solar energy
An artificial light-collecting antenna system. Binding a large number of light-absorbing molecules ("red balls") to a DNA molecule, which is...
UCL: 'Chase and run' cell movement mechanism explains metastasis
A mechanism that cells use to group together and move around the body – called 'chase and run' - has...
It’s time to change the academic mindset and engage with industry
The Medical University of Warsaw has eyes on becoming a leading university at the heart of a high tech cluster. The route to this future is through partnership with industry – and with peers - says Slawomir Majewski
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Cambridge University spin-out raises $11M to commercialise novel anticoagulant drug
XO1 Ltd, a recently formed biotech spinout from the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, has raised $11 million in a...
DNA constructs antenna for solar energy
An artificial light-collecting antenna system. Binding a large number of light-absorbing molecules ("red balls") to a DNA molecule, which is then...
UCL: 'Chase and run' cell movement mechanism explains metastasis
A mechanism that cells use to group together and move around the body – called 'chase and run' - has been...
Horizon 2020 Special Coverage
Live reporting: GE’s Minds+Machines event
Science|Business will be reporting live from GE's Mind+Machines Europe 2013 event in London.
Battersea Power Station, London - 19 June 2013
The race to produce low-carbon cars – which technology will win?
Many technologies are under development, from electric cars and fuel cells to cellulosic biofuels, but none yet are cost-effective and market...
British Residence, Park Royal, Brussels - 21 June 2013
Futures Webinar with Big Data expert John Wood [partner event]
Gain insight and expert perspective on the challenges and opportunities created by Big Data applications across research, healthcare and business with...
Online Webinar - 24 June 2013
Unlocking the value of Personalised Healthcare in Europe
This new study shows ICT investments could cut healthcare costs for key ailments by more than 35%.
Bigger and Simpler: A short guide to the EU's €80 billion Horizon 2020 programme
A two-year political fight formally began in Brussels on 30 November with the publication of the European Commission's plan for Horizon 2020, its omnibus R&D programme. It promises less red tape, broader benefits, and more jobs and economic growth.
Biofuels: The Next Generation
Key ideas and recommendations to accelerate the deployment of sustainable biofuels have emerged at the second in a series of three high-level academic policy debates on the energy R&D challenge, The Energy Difference
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