The EU supports scientists, researchers and innovators in pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Discover some of the groundbreaking work in sectors such as pharmacology, pharmacy and microbiology.
Project examples
Parkinson’s disease – a severe neurodegenerative disorder with no current cure – is estimated to affect more than 1 million people in the EU and rising. A research initiative is investigating a new vaccine platform that produces far stronger immune responses than existing vaccines and better diagnostics for earlier detection.
The ultimate aim is to pave the way to a new generation of treatments for Parkinson’s and other non-communicable diseases and improve lives for millions.
Each year, 20 million or more people in Europe are estimated to fall ill from eating contaminated food, with increasingly complex and globalised food supply chains creating an additional challenge.
A range of academic, research and industry organisations from across the continent develop cutting-edge digital tools addressing this issue. Their mission is to provide a proactive system for detecting and managing emerging hazards.