Our research has been featured on the JST website!
We revealed that a droplet on a soft substrate can behave like a solid sphere.
Read more here 👇 jst.go.jp/pr/announce/...
#JST #ResearchHighlight #FluidMechanics #Droplets #SoftMatter #FundamentalResearch #UniversityResearch
I am looking forward to working with all of them into the future. It was a true honor to represent the @led3hub.bsky.social and @leidenscience.bsky.social at this event alongside Madeline Kavanagh. (11/11)
#Leadership #Chemistry #ChemBio #ScienceCommunication #FundamentalResearch #NextGenLeaders
Marta Agostinho talks during the “Knowing Everything About Nothing: The Importance of Basic Research for the EU” at the Zagreb Science Communication Forum 2025.
“Knowing Everything About Nothing: The Importance of Basic Research for the EU” at the Zagreb Science Communication Forum 2025.
EU-LIFE Exec Dir @meagostinho.bsky.social joined the Zagreb #SciComms Forum to discuss how to communicate the value of #FundamentalResearch, how national strategies & research institutes can better engage communities, and why it matters:
Communication is essential to strengthen support for science!
Zagreb Scicomm Forum Marta Agostinho Executive Director of EU-LIFE
🧐 Is Europe underestimating the power of #FundamentalResearch?
@meagostinho.bsky.social, EU-LIFE Executive Director, will be a panellist in a session about why EU must keep backing curiosity-driven science at the #Zagreb Science Communication Forum 2025, hosted by @institutrb.bsky.social
#ZSCF2025
What a great recognition for our inspiring scientist and professor Karin de Visser: she received the Josephine Nefkens Prize 2025. Congratulations Karin! 🎉
#NKI #fundamentalresearch #cancerresearch #oncology #breastcancer #cancerimmunology
Fundamental research for European competitiveness. Biotech innovation experts express their views on the essential role of discovery-driven research for European competitiveness.
🧐 Read more about why #FundamentalResearch is key to Europe’s competitiveness in our latest booklet, featuring insights from #biotech and #innovation leaders across Europe: eu-life.eu/newsroom/pub...
Breaking the chain: uncovering a hidden weakness in PARP-resistant cancers ➡️ www.nki.nl/news-events/...
#fundamentalresearch #cancerresearch #NKI #breastcancer #ovariancancer
Accidental Innovation Happens - Alex OConnor
#research #belllabs #fundamentalresearch
"Fundamental research is crucial for innovation. As a Tech Transfer Officer, I observe that most major innovations originate from basic research. Marie Curie's pioneering work on radioactivity, for instance, paved the way for medical advancements. Investing in fundamental research fuels future innovations," said Jérémie Weber, Deputy Director of Technology Transfer Office, Institut Curie (France)
📣 This month, we invite 5 #KnowledgeValorisation experts to voice the value of #FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
5️⃣ Jérémie Weber, from @institutcurie.bsky.social in France ⬇️
"Discovery-driven research lays the foundation for breakthroughs by pursuing knowledge without immediate commercial goals — just as decades of fundamental work in structural biology and machine learning made AlphaFold possible. Our future competitiveness depends on daring to explore the unknown and transform bold curiosity of human minds into innovation that changes the world," said Kornelia Mikula, Head of the Technology Transfer Office IIMCB - International Institute of Molecular & Cell Biology in Warsaw (Poland)
📣 This month, we invite 5 #KnowledgeValorisation experts to voice the value of #FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
4️⃣ Kornelia Mikula, from @iimcb.bsky.social in Poland ⬇️
"Fundamental Research was the starting point of our journey at ACTOSens. Without years of studying molecular interactions in academic labs, we would not have developed our biosensor platform for STI diagnostics. It was basic science that allowed us to see what others missed – and turn it into a practical, life-improving technology," said Karel Lacina, Founder & CEO, ACTOSens (Czech Republic)
📣 This month, we invite 5 #KnowledgeValorisation experts to voice the value of #FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
3️⃣ Karel Lacina, from #ACTOSens in Czech Republic ⬇️
The European research community is deeply concerned by the Commission’s proposal to introduce directionality to the #MSCA.
Instead, we call for:
🔹More funding – invest in what already works
🔹Address the structural challenges that research careers are facing
#FundamentalResearch #ResearchMatters
"Innovation in life sciences begins when knowledge meets purpose and thrives where scientific excellence meets entrepreneurial mindset. It takes trust, timing, expertise and passionate people to unlock the impact of scientific discoveries into societal value by building bridges between research and the real world to tackle unmet medical needs." Marzia Fumagalli Head of IEO-TT, Innovation & Excellence in Oncology - Technology Transfer Office IEO - Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (Italy)
📣 This month, we invite 5 #KnowledgeValorisation experts to voice the value of #FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
2️⃣ Marzia Fumagalli, from the European Institute of Oncology #IEO in Italy ⬇️
"The rapid development of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 stemmed from decades of fundamental research. Key discoveries, from viruses to RNA modification and delivery, many recognized with Nobel Prizes, laid the foundation. Research institutions identified and patented breakthrough technologies, setting the competition and guiding companies toward a swift, life-saving solution." Eylem Aydogdu Lohaus Business Development Manager & IP Adviser Technology & Business Development Office CRG - Centre for Genomic Regulation (Spain)
📣 This month, we invite 5 #KnowledgeValorisation experts to voice the value of #FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
1️⃣ Eylem Aydogdu Lohaus, from @crg.eu in Spain ⬇️
Mu3e read-out system (photo/©: Niklaus Berger)
EU funding for #FundamentalResearch in #ParticlePhysics at #MainzUniversity: Around EUR 180,000 for participation of the #ClusterOfExcellencePRISMA in the tSPECT and Mu3e experiments and the international NEMESIS and BEYOND consortia 👉 press.uni-mainz.de/eu-funding-f...
#physics
📰 "This is actually an opportunity, and it's very fortunate there is this prioritisation of the #EULifeSciencesStrategy," said @meagostinho.bsky.social
EU-LIFE wants the @ec.europa.eu to double the budget for #FundamentalResearch in @erc.europa.eu & to raise the budget for #EIC programmes & #MSCA ⬇️
Profs or researchers who may be considering a move out of the US send me a message. #Canada has a long history of #fundamentalresearch and support for education. Multiple schools and organizations are working on making opportunities.
Meanwhile, in Europe people are doing...
"In the Contract it has just signed with the French government, the #CNRS sets out its priorities for the next five years, based on one commitment: to conduct #FundamentalResearch at the highest #international level and to put it at the service of #society."
George A. Garinis from the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of FORTH @imbb-forth.bsky.social and other innovator leaders from EU-LIFE institutes explain why #FundamentalResearch is key for #innovation and #EUcompetitiveness.
📣 In this critical moment for #research & #innovation in EU, when the new Competitiveness Fund and Framework Programme #FP10 are being developed, it is crucial that politicians understand the essential role of #FundamentalResearch in the creation of #startups and for #EUcompetitiveness in general ⬇️
"Discovery driven research is vital for innovation as it provides new knowledge and insights needed to develop transformative solutions. With that spirit of innovation, Aphea.Bio creates natural solutions based on microbiology that serve as effective alternatives to chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers," said Isabel Vercauteren.
Today we feature Isabel Vercauteren, CEO & Co-founder at Aphea.bio, a science-driven company that creates natural solutions that serve as effective alternatives to chemical pesticides & synthetic fertilizers.
#FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
EU-LIFE #innovation ➡️ eu-life.eu/innovation
“Fundamental research is crucial for advancing cell and gene therapy, as it uncovers the mechanisms of treatment success or failure. At T-knife, investing in research and innovation enables the development of more advanced next-generation cancer therapies, enhancing patient outcomes and becoming leaders in the field,” said Elisa Kieback.
Today we feature Elisa Kieback, Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder at T-knife Therapeutics (Germany), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel #therapeutics to fight #cancer.
#FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
EU-LIFE #innovation ➡️ eu-life.eu/innovation
"Fundamental research drives innovation by revealing new ideas and untapped possibilities. It lays the foundation for breakthroughs that tackle real-world problems and pave the way for a brighter, more sustainable future," said George Garinis.
Today we feature @garinis.bsky.social, Group Leader at @imbb-forth.bsky.social. The #GarinisLab studies the role of #DNA damage on mammalians in the premature onset of age-related diseases, such as #cancer
#FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
EU-LIFE #innovation ➡️ eu-life.eu/innovation
These examples from our research programme show how #FundamentalResearch provides key insights into health & disease. Understanding how cellular communication can go wrong helps explain rare conditions & improve diagnosis. #RareDiseaseDay highlights why advancing knowledge matters. #ScienceForRare
"Years of exploring the nitty-gritties of CRISPR genome engineering in the ivory tower of academia indeed brought about our Eureka!, but also – and this is pivotal – critically enabled us to roll out the technology platform needed for building our company and address key health challenges of the genomic era: which mutations cause cancer and how can therapies be developed," said Morten Frödin.
Today we feature Morten Frödin, Founder & COO at #Biophenyx, the 1st company in the world that quantitatively determines how genetic sequence variants (“what is coded?”) impact cell phenotypes (“what happens?”)
#FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
EU-LIFE #innovation ➡️ eu-life.eu/innovation
"Fundamental research is key to better understanding the pathophysiology of diseases, bringing innovative treatment modalities and stimulating a translational approach to treat symptoms. Without strong support for basic research, translational research and company creation are likely to stagnate, hindering new solutions for patients," said Adrien Clavairoly.
Today we feature Adrien Clavairoly, Principal at #AdBio Partners (France & Spain), a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage #LifeSciences companies in Europe, scouting, building & developing #startups
#FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
EU-LIFE #innovation ➡️ eu-life.eu/innovation
“Muna Therapeutics, a biotech company based in Denmark, Belgium and the US, discovers and develops medicines that protect the brain and slow or stop the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, which affect cognition, behavior and quality of life for millions of patients and their loved ones around the globe. Muna’s most advanced potential medicine for Alzheimer’s disease was enabled by more than 25 years of discovery-led research conducted by scientists and clinicians across the EU and around the globe, and will be in human safety testing in 2025,” said Rita Balice-Gordon, CEO Muna Therapeutics.
Today we feature @ritabg.bsky.social, CEO #MunaTherapeutics (Denmark, Belgium & US), a company that develops #therapies that slow or stop devastating neurodegenerative diseases incl. #Alzheimer’s & #Parkinson’s
#FundamentalResearch for #EUcompetitiveness
EU-LIFE #innovation ➡️ eu-life.eu/innovation
🔬 #FundamentalResearch is key for #EUcompetitiveness
🔬 #FundamentalResearch is key for #EUcompetitiveness and to address global societal challenges 🌍 #Innovation leaders from the #biotech sector highlight the crucial role of #research for their work ⬇️
Since 2014, EU-LIFE institutes have contributed to #EU innovation ecosystem with over 80 #startups!
Great to be @ria.ie for the fundamental biomedical research symposium. Lots of honest discussion on challenges and opportunities in #FundamentalResearch in Ireland. Increased and regular funding, sustainable core infrastructure, enhanced engagement with industry and diversity of careerpaths are key.
