ARVO2020 cancelled because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ARVO has decided to cancel the Annual Meeting to have taken place May 1 – 7 in Baltimore, Md, USA
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New Technologies for Outcome Measures in Uveal Melanoma
Basel Series of Special Interest Focus Groups (SIFG) - „New Technologies for Outcome Measures in Uveal Melanoma” In Collaboration with the European Ocular Oncology Group and the International Society of Ocular Oncology
Top scientists to identify future members of European Research Council’s Scientific Council
European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel has invited six high-level scientists to identify future members of the European Research Council's (ERC) governing body, the ERC Scientific Council.
EU and Japan step up cooperation in science, technology and innovation
European and Japanese researchers and innovators will be able to cooperate more easily on global challenges such as health, climate change, digital transition and ageing societies, and to coordinate their efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
NIH’s new sexual-harassment rules are still too weak, say critics
The agency has outlined actions it may take to deal with bullies and harassers, but it still relies on universities to report bad behaviour.
An official entity: European Innovation Council Equity Fund for high-impact innovation
The EIC Fund, which will provide equity from €0.5m to €15m to breakthrough innovation companies selected for EIC Accelerator blended finance support (grant and equity), has become an official entity.
A revolutionary new treatment alternative to corneal transplantation
"Our work has led to an effective and accessible solution called LiQD Cornea to treat corneal perforations without the need for transplantation," said Griffith. She is also a full professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Université de Montréal.
Take our postdoctoral-researcher survey
Results from the inaugural study will reveal crucial information about the deepest worries, hopes and triumphs of postdocs around the world.
Top experts propose potential EU missions for further consultation with Europeans
High-level independent experts proposed potential EU missions: bold goals to be achieved within a set timeframe aimed at tackling some of our greatest global challenges.
EIC presents roadmap for Europe to lead in the technologies and industries of the future
European Innovation Council Advisory Board presents roadmap for Europe to lead in the technologies and industries of the future
Joint statement on scientific advice to European policy makers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
European Commission’s independent Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA), the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) and Peter Piot, special advisor to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, published a joint statement on scientific advice to European policy makers concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
New ARVO Trustee Leopold Schmetterer
Leopold Schmetterer, Visiting Professor Translational Retinal Research at IOB, has been elected as new Board of Trustees member for Physiology/Pharmacology (PH) at ARVO, the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world.
Is deep learning the future of diabetic retinopathy screening?
Deep learning could have an application in the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases. Here’s what clinicians need to know.
Botond Roska wins highly competitive ERC / Horizon 2020 grant
Professor Botond Roska, Co-Director of the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) and Professor at the University of Basel, Faculty of Medicine, has won a € 2.5 million Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
Two new Arena Centre for Research-Based Educational Associate Fellowships awarded at the IoO
Congratulations to Silvia Dragoni and Victoria Tovell for being awarded the Arena Centre for Research-Based Education Associate Fellowships (AFHEA) for teaching and learning support activity.