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Interreg Europe 2021-2027: second draft of the cooperation program

The second draft of the next Interreg Europe cooperation program for the period 2021-2027 is available online. The document includes sections devoted to the overall strategy of the program, the characteristics of the operations, the target groups, the communication and the implementing provisions. Those interested in commenting on this version are invited to submit their […]

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EFSA

The University of Brescia in the list of competent organisations of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

The University of Brescia has been accreditet in the list of the Competent Organisations pursuant to art. 36 of the founding regulation of EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), which establishes the legal basis for cooperation between EFSA and the competent bodies designated by the Member States. Member State organizations accredited to EFSA carry out various

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HIV

Impact of Covid-19 on HIV patients: a study conducted by the Department of Infectious Diseases demonstrates the importance of support with telemedicine

An observational study conducted by the Department of Infectious Diseases of the University of Brescia at the ASST Spedali Civili in Brescia on 3.875 HIV-infected patients with an average age of over 51 years highlights the importance of follow-up through telemedicine. The research draws attention to the impact of Covid-19 in the care of HIV

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ricerca unibs bicocca

Sars-CoV-2: Italian researchers identify new therapeutic perspectives

A research coordinated by the University of Milan-Bicocca conducted together with the University of Brescia, indicates that methotrexate is able to block the duplication and proliferation of the virus in vitro, and therefore has the potential to limit damage in milder patients or early symptoms. The clinical trial will start as soon as possible Milan,

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Gravidanza e covid

Covid-19 and pregnancy: the first definitive evidence of the possibility of transmission of the infection from mother to fetus through the placenta

Brescia research published in Ebiomedicine – The Lancet The so-called “vertical transmission”, although rare, occurs through the passage of the virus from circulating maternal cells to the chorionic villi of the placenta. Positive clinical evolution with rapid recovery of both mother and child. Brescia, 1 September 2020 – A team of researchers from Brescia coordinated

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Francesco Scolari

Nephrology and Covid-19: risk factors for kidney transplant recipients. In the study of the University of Brescia, the largest cohort of patients described so far

Brescia research published in the American Journal of Transplantation. Mortality greater than 25% of patients. Immunosuppressive therapy modified during SARS-CoV2 infection. Brescia, 21 August 2020 – In a study coordinated by the Nephrology of the University of Brescia, directed by prof. Francesco Scolari, the risk factors of unfavorable evolution in kidney transplant patients affected by

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ERC

ERC, Jean-Pierre Bourguignon appointed President on an interim basis

The European Commission appointed Jean-Pierre Bourguignon as interim President of the European Research Council (ERC). Professor Bourguignon’s position, starting from July 27, will end as soon as the new President is chosen and appointed. After driving the ERC from 2014 to 2019, the reconfirmation of Jean-Pierre Bourguignon comes at a crucial time when strong leadership

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LIFE

LIFE 2020 call: 1500 environmental projects presented in response to calls for traditional projects

Within the LIFE program – environment subprogram – over 1,500 concept notes were presented by the whole EU in response to call for proposal for traditional projects, deadline between 14 and 16 July 2020. The proposed projects have a total cost of over 5.1 billion euros, broken down as follows: environment and resource efficiency (56%

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SARS

Covid-19, SARS, MERS and pandemic influences: comparability of transmissibility, hospitalization and mortality rates

The University of Brescia participates in the international study published in the prestigious Lancet Infectious Diseases magazine. Brescia, 21 July 2020 – An international study of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), which sees among the authors Prof. Francesco Castelli, Professor of Infectious Diseases of the University of Brescia and Director

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ERC

Friends of the ERC – a petition against a budget cut

One of the greatest European success stories in the last decade is the European Research Council (ERC)<https://erc.europa.eu/>. Thanks to its focus on excellent science and bold ideas, and its independence from political intervention, ERC grants have become one of the most prestigious research grants in the world. Considering the current European debate on the next

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