EMBL and the Swedish Science for Life Laboratory sign agreement to build new collaborative links EMBL and the Swedish Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) have signed a memorandum of understanding to face global challenges and find effective solutions to improve planetary and human health together. Image credit: Arina Rybina/EMBL
Data science and medical genomics, human and microbial ecosystems, infection biology and planetary biology – these topics are at the core of a memorandum of understanding that has recently been signed between EMBL and the Swedish Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab).
“The remarkable alignment between the research interests and long term goals of EMBL and SciLifeLab indicates how valuable this formalised collaboration will be,” says EMBL Director General Edith Heard. “Some of the most pressing challenges we face today are global, and effective solutions to improve planetary and human health require scientists to work together across count
Canada hosts the world for key research conference
The International Conference on Research Infrastructures will discuss how researchers can collaborate to build bridges to a sustainable world Canada Foundation for Innovation
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OTTAWA, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) If there is one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear, it is that when researchers around the world come together to share information and data on a common problem, they can quickly make strides in tackling global emergencies. What is also clear is how important it is for researchers to have access to the state-of-the-art labs and facilities they need to generate that knowledge.
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EMBL and Portugal gather leading international experts to showcase progress in the fight against COVID-19 and share lessons for the future Thousands of participants from across the globe came together to engage with leading figures from healthcare, academia, and industry. Credit: Holly Joynes/EMBL
On 27 April, participants from more than 100 countries gathered to discuss key lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of an enterprise implemented by Portugal during its presidency of the Council of the EU, EMBL and Portugal brought international experts together for a virtual conference. A wide range of topics were covered, including immunology, infectious diseases, and the molecular biology of viruses. The conference provided a valuable opportunity to ensure that important lessons are not lost in the rush towards a world where life is no longer so dominated by COVID-19.