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£4m Boost for NHS (UK) Science Researchers

A new research fellowship scheme opened today will provide £4 million in funding over the next three years for healthcare scientists to undertake research to improve patient services and treatment. Funded by the Department of Health and supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), the scheme will fund areas of research that will have direct patient benefit.

New Tool for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer

An EU-funded study has demonstrated a new technique that could be used for the early detection of breast cancer. Scientists from Finland, France and Germany used three-dimensional X-ray analysis to obtain a high-resolution, high-contrast image of the breast that is extremely sensitive to changes in the tissue, such as those that might be caused by a tumour. Their findings mark a significant improvement in the state of the art of X-ray mammography.

The European Research Council (ERC) is Supporting Young Researchers

The European Research Council (ERC) is leading the way in the provision of financial support to some of Europe's finest researchers. Funding provided by the ERC, a total of EUR 7.5 billion, not only supports research but further stimulates pioneering research in groundbreaking new areas, areas that may not have been financially viable without ERC support.

Health Protection Agency Launches a New Online Education and Training Service

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) from UK launched a new online education and training service for health care professionals, named eHealth. The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited online training is funded by the Department of Health and covers the management of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) injuries and incidents.

EU Funds for Research: Lost in Translation?

The Commission launched the "Practical Guide to EU funding opportunities for Research and Innovation" to help all stakeholders to find their way into the different existing EU funding. Central to the realisation of the goals of the Lisbon Agenda is the need to promote the knowledge economy, in particular through research, technological development and innovation (RTDI).

Philips and University Medical Center Utrecht to Collaborate in Innovations in Major Disease Areas

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting out a long-term research partnership with the University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, the Netherlands' biggest university hospital. Philips and UMC Utrecht will seek to develop new solutions for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of major disease areas.

A European Research and Innovation Strategy for ICT: Time Horizon 2020

In search of the best strategies to boost Europe's leadership in ICT (Information and Communications Technology) research and innovation in the next decade, the European Commission today launched a public consultation. Contributions from industry, ICT experts, policy-makers and the wider public will be fed into a new strategy for ICT research and innovation, to be unveiled next year.

Research and Development News

£4m Boost for NHS (UK) Science Researchers

New Tool for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer

The European Research Council (ERC) is Supporting Young Researchers

Health Protection Agency Launches a New Online Education and Training Service

EU Funds for Research: Lost in Translation?

Philips and University Medical Center Utrecht to Collaborate in Innovations in Major Disease Areas

A European Research and Innovation Strategy for ICT: Time Horizon 2020

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