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A Broader Approach to Tackling Global Diseases

Last September saw COST delegates meet with representatives from the South African Medical Research Council (MRC). Spreading the word on COST activities and increasing scientific collaboration across continents, they hope to broaden the scope of biomedical research and find global solutions to worldwide diseases.

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09 March 2010
Training School on Climate Change and Agriculture - Applications Welcome

COST Action 734 is organising a training course on climate change and impact to agriculture for young experts in one of the related disciplines. The Meteorology and Water Management Department of the University of Pannonia, on behalf of COST Action 734, invites interested parties to submit their applications.

04 March 2010
COST Blood-Brain Barrier Policy Paper Available

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) plays a major role in the normal function of the brain as well as in the pathology of brain disorders. A COST workshop organised to review progress, consider research needs and propose a strategy for future research in the area now led to a policy paper.

04 March 2010
Venture philanthropy: socially-driven business that funds research

On 3 March 2010 the COST Office hosted a seminar on venture philanthropy as a new approach to funding for research. Beate Trück from the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) and Wim Post from the Noaber Foundation presented the most recent trends in venture philanthropy.