Agreement Reached on Research Assessment Reforms
Agreement Reached on Research Assessment Reforms
The document, which was facilitated by the European Commission, establishes new benchmarks regarding how research assessments should be performed.
The document, which was facilitated by the European Commission, establishes new benchmarks regarding how research assessments should be performed.
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New EU Protocol Aims to Improve Clinical Trial Transparency
Sophie Fessl, PhD | Feb 16, 2022 | 4 min read
A new regulation and registry covering investigational medicinal products mandates reporting and supports multinational trials.
Maria Leptin Appointed President of European Research Council
Shawna Williams | Jul 7, 2021 | 1 min read
The funding agency for basic research had been led by an interim president for more than a year.
EU Advisor Recommends Regulatory Exemption for Gene Editing
Catherine Offord | Jan 18, 2018 | 2 min read
Crops produced using mutagenic technologies such as CRISPR should generally be exempt from regulatory laws governing GMOs, according to the published opinion.
Notable Science Quotes
The Scientist | Aug 1, 2016 | 2 min read
Brexit's effect on science, melding disciplines, and more
Brexit’s Effects on Science
Tracy Vence | Jun 24, 2016 | 2 min read
Researchers raise concerns related to collaboration, funding, and regulatory decisions.
EC Science Advisers Announced
Tracy Vence | Nov 10, 2015 | 1 min read
The European Commission names seven scientists to top science policy–advising positions.
Scientists Decry Axing EU Head Scientist Post
Bob Grant | Nov 17, 2014 | 2 min read
Researchers in Europe are universally dismayed over the decision to eliminate the European Commission’s Chief Scientific Advisor role.