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European Respiratory Journal
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EDITORIAL - ERS is founding member of a new Alliance for Biomedical Research in Europe
The Alliance for Biomedical Research in Europe (BioMed Alliance) was founded on December 9, 2010 by the four leading European medical academic societies: the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European CanCer Organisation (ECCO).
Update on Alliance activities and ongoing EU discussions
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In this update the following overview will be provided :
- Feedback on Common Strategic Framework meeting;
- Importance of qualified reviewers and tour opportunity to suggest project evaluators;
- IMI workshop in Brussel 15 june 2011;
- Dissemination of Alliance for Biomedical Research in Europe;
- Annual Meeting - opportunity to input to agenda;
- New Vice-President.
European Journal of Immunology
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Why an Alliance for biomedical research is needed
Biomedical research in Europe is facing unprecedented challenges. Funding and support for research are far below that which has long been promised and is needed for sustained European competitiveness and innovations in biomedicine. New insights and therapeutic strategies are desperately needed to cope with the specific health-care problems of the ageing population. These challenges must be addressed at a European level but, unfortunately, European support currently falls short.
The Lancet - World Report
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European societies form biomedical alliance
A new European alliance of biomedical researchers has been launched to boost research funding and keep Europe competitive as China’s research investment soars. Tony Kirby reports.
Although the USA remains its main competitor, European biomedical research is facing a new threat from Asia, especially China, whose investment in research is increasing greatly. China’s thrivin economy means it can prioritise and substantially expand investment in biomedical research and development (R&D). But in Europe, austerity measures from the global financial crisis are forcing widespread cuts, leaving researchers there struggling simply to maintain the status quo.
Major European Medical Societies form Alliance to improve Stagnant research funding
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In a recent Brussels meeting, Dr Ruxandra Draghia-Akli, Director of the Health Directorate at Research Directorate-General of the European Commission, expressed deep concern about current EU funding earmarked for health projects. In response, major health-related societies across Europe have created an alliance to improve funding of biomedical research across the EU.
Nature News
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Medical researchers from across Europe have come together in an effort to get their voices heard in debates on research funding and policy.