Six new scientific clusters to support Danube strategy2013-05-16
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 May 2013 The European Commission and scientists and policy makers from the 14 Danube Region countries have today launched six scientific clusters to support economic development in the region.

Speech - Conference on Researcher Careers and Mobility2013-05-14
Description:European Commission Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Speech - Irish Presidency / Dublin 14 May 2013 Minister Sherlock, Professor MacCraith, Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to begin by placing this conference in the context of the current economic climate.

Speech - The role of EU research, innovation and science policies in supporting the development of the Irish economy2013-05-08
Description:European Commission Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Speech - Opening Speech to Seanad Éireann / Dublin 8 May 2013 A Chathaoirligh, a Sheanadóirí, I am delighted to have the opportunity to address you today.

Speech: SET Plan Conference2013-05-07
Description:European Commission Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science SET Plan Conference Opening session / Dublin 7 May 2013 Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honour to open this sixth Conference of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan.

€150 million for brain research launches EU 'Month of the Brain'2013-04-30
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 April 2013 At the start of its 'European Month of the Brain' initiative, the European Commission has earmarked some €150 million of funding for 20 new international brain research projects.

Questions and answers on 'European Month of the Brain'2013-04-30
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 30 April 2013 What is the European Month of the Brain? The 'European Month of the Brain' is an initiative of the European Commission which will take place throughout May 2013. Everyone with an interest in brain research and healthcare is invited to join and contribute...

Spotlight on Africa's life source – first Soil Atlas of Africa2013-04-26
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 April 2013 The European Commission has today presented the first Soil Atlas of Africa, highlighting a vital natural resource which provides food, fodder, fuel wood, reduces flood risk and protects water supplies.

EU research project develops new malaria test tool2013-04-24
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 April 2013 An EU-funded research project aims to start testing a new diagnostic tool for malaria one year ahead of schedule. The pioneering smartphone-like device uses cutting-edge nanotechnology to detect not only the malaria infection but also any drug resistance from a pinprick of...

Contribution of EU research to fight against Malaria2013-04-24
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 April 2013 Why is the EU devoting resources to Malaria research? Malaria is one of the world's most deadliest diseases, killing one person roughly every minute. There are more than 200 million new cases every year, most of them in children and pregnant women in...

Joint Statement by Commissioners Andris Piebalgs (Development), Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (Research and Innovation) and Tonio Borg (Health and Consumer) on the eve of the World Malaria Day2013-04-24
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 April 2013 Millions of people living in highly endemic areas continue to lack access to effective malaria prevention, diagnostic testing, and treatment. As a result, this disease kills more than 660,000 people a year, most of them children under the age of five.