Navigation Links
Launch of second European Cancer Research Funding survey
Date:9/18/2007

Brussels: The second European survey [1] analysing how cancer research is funded shows that contrary to public perception Europe is a major contributor to the global cancer research effort.

Prof Richard Sullivan, chair of the European Cancer Research Managers Forum (ECRM), launched the organisations second survey, which looks at the overall 3.2 billion cancer research spend for 2004, at the European Parliament today (Tuesday 18 September).

Contrary to public perception, a phenomenal amount of cancer research is carried out in Europe, evidenced by the huge amount of cancer research papers being published here, said Prof Sullivan. This is important, as many policy makers assume the global funding for cancer research is overwhelmingly concentrated in the USA. Our data indicate that this is not true and the effort is a truly global one. The possibilities for fruitful partnerships not only exist, but should be the basis for future long-term policy. We should not fail next generations in losing this opportunity.

He stressed that with over 100 major funders in both Europe and the USA, who each spend more than 1 million a year on cancer research, as well as a number of important representational bodies, there has never been such a golden opportunity for a more co-operative approach in the field, particularly towards the funding of trans-national research programmes.

Prof Sullivan added that whilst global levels of cancer research expenditure on cancer research as a percentage of GDP continue to show differences between the USA and Europe, this gap has substantially narrowed.

A major part of this survey has been its ability to estimate the cancer research funding flowing through national healthcare and university systems in Europe, but there has also been a real increase in some Member State funding whilst the USA shrinks in real terms.

However Prof Sullivan made an urgent plea for less bureaucracy which he s
'/>"/>

Contact: Josie Bate
josie@bateonline.co.uk
44-079-711-01404
European Cancer Research Managers Forum
Source:Eurekalert

0

GOOD

Page: 1 2 3 4

Related medicine news :

1. Novel "CYCLOSPORINE CAPSULE FORMULATION" to be launched
2. Glaxo launches pills to help smokers quit in 7-12 weeks
3. Action Plan Against Drug Deaths Launched
4. New Health Scheme Launched In India’s Biha
5. Ajanta Launches Worlds First Once-A-Day Nimesulide Oral Formulation
6. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories launches Hyalosy
7. Sun Pharma to launch chiral version of omeprazole soon
8. Asmanex Twisthaler launched by Schering-Plough for treatment of asthma
9. New initiative launched to fight malaria by repelling mosquitoes
10. Clarithromycin tablets to be launched in India soon
11. Guide for physicians launched to help them identify alcohol disorders
Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
(Date:5/23/2013)... Symptoms of borderline personality disorder often mimic traits ... But researchers in Canada say they have identified ... personality disorder: a tendency to misinterpret emotions expressed ... processing facial emotions and will see a negative ... a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor at the ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... HealthDay Reporter , , THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay ... teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a ... with ,meth mouth, or ,coke mouth, it is startling ... or less the same," said Dr. Mohamed Bassiouny, a ... of Dentistry in Philadelphia. Methamphetamine, crack cocaine and ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... -- Although a study in 2012 suggested a ... problems associated with Alzheimer,s disease, three groups of ... duplicate those findings. The teams said their ... since the drug involved in the study, bexarotene ... blood-lipid abnormalities, pancreatitis, headaches, fatigue, weight gain, depression, ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... shown that an immune regulatory molecule called IL-21 is ... infections. , The results are published in the ... IL-21 could be important in the development of antiviral ... the first author of the paper. The senior author ... Center and a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar. , ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... IL (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 ... comprehensive solutions and educational resources for the autism, ... that it is opening its first global autism ... the Philippines in August. This new world-class program ... best of Western evidence-based practices to treat and ...
Breaking Medicine News(10 mins):Health News:People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions 2Health News:People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions 3Health News:Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims 2Health News:Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims 3Health News:Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment 2Health News:Vaccine blackjack: IL-21 critical to fight against viral infections 2Health News:Special Learning, Inc. to Expand its Services for Individuals with Special Needs with Opening of New Special Education School in the Philippines 2Health News:Special Learning, Inc. to Expand its Services for Individuals with Special Needs with Opening of New Special Education School in the Philippines 3
... with God, affects medical choices, study finds , FRIDAY, Dec. 18 ... cancer could be just as important as taking care of their ... what was important to them at the end of their lives, ... being at peace with God, the study found. , "Medicine ...
... ... the nostrils help deliver scent molecules into the nose to the olfactory bulb, where ... From there, they are forwarded to areas of the central nervous system that mediate ... ...
... ... used across a range of enterprise activities , ... Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) December 18, 2009 -- Applied Predictive Technologies ... in the world, has signed an agreement to license APT,s Test & Learn Management System. ...
... Make your ... certificates and his own name-brand prescription-strength line of skincare products for Christmas. ... Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 17, ... your shopping done! Online gift certificates are now available at www.ravalmd.com and ...
... , , NEW YORK, Dec. 17 The Hebrew University ... Tropical Diseases has received a $5 million grant from the ... The project will be led by Professor Alon Warburg, ... and will include experts from Hebrew University,s Robert H. Smith ...
... , ... , EDF calls for dirty heating oil phase out by 2020 ... of the city,s heating oil soot pollution is created by burning the dirtiest ... City, according to a new report released today by ...
Cached Medicine News:Health News:Spiritual Needs Rank High as Death From Cancer Nears 2Health News:Spiritual Needs Rank High as Death From Cancer Nears 3Health News:Adoodle Announces New Advisory Board and Readies the Launch of the New NOXO Behavioral Modification Products 2Health News:Adoodle Announces New Advisory Board and Readies the Launch of the New NOXO Behavioral Modification Products 3Health News:Adoodle Announces New Advisory Board and Readies the Launch of the New NOXO Behavioral Modification Products 4Health News:Adoodle Announces New Advisory Board and Readies the Launch of the New NOXO Behavioral Modification Products 5Health News:Adoodle Announces New Advisory Board and Readies the Launch of the New NOXO Behavioral Modification Products 6Health News:Adoodle Announces New Advisory Board and Readies the Launch of the New NOXO Behavioral Modification Products 7Health News:Adoodle Announces New Advisory Board and Readies the Launch of the New NOXO Behavioral Modification Products 8Health News:Adoodle Announces New Advisory Board and Readies the Launch of the New NOXO Behavioral Modification Products 9Health News:Banfield, The Pet Hospital Signs Agreement to License APT's Test & Learn Management System 2Health News:Banfield, The Pet Hospital Signs Agreement to License APT's Test & Learn Management System 3Health News:Streamline Your Holiday Shopping With Online Savings At Ravalmd.com 2Health News:Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grants $5 Million For Infectious Disease Research At The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem 2Health News:Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grants $5 Million For Infectious Disease Research At The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem 3Health News:9,000 NYC Buildings Burning Dirty Heating Oil Identified in New Report 2Health News:9,000 NYC Buildings Burning Dirty Heating Oil Identified in New Report 3Health News:9,000 NYC Buildings Burning Dirty Heating Oil Identified in New Report 4
(Date:5/23/2013)... 23, 2013  Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: ... Drug Application (IND) to evaluate OMS824 in Huntington,s ... and Drug Administration (FDA). OMS824 selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase ... the brain linked to a wide range of ... schizophrenia. OMS824 has shown promising results in animal ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... 2013 SynCardia Systems, Inc. ( www.syncardia.com ), ... Canada and CE ( Europe ) approved ... Centre in Scotland , which boasts ... SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart powered by the ... Bodyworks Exhibition, one of the most advanced exhibitions of ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL ) announced today ... Conference in New York.  James Winschel, Sr. ... be making a presentation on PAREXEL and discussing business ... A live webcast of the presentation will ... at www.PAREXEL.com in the Upcoming Events portion ...
Breaking Medicine Technology:Investigational New Drug Application Cleared by FDA for OMS824 in Huntington's Disease 2Investigational New Drug Application Cleared by FDA for OMS824 in Huntington's Disease 3Investigational New Drug Application Cleared by FDA for OMS824 in Huntington's Disease 4Glasgow Science Centre Features SynCardia Total Artificial Heart in $3 Million Exhibition 2Glasgow Science Centre Features SynCardia Total Artificial Heart in $3 Million Exhibition 3PAREXEL International To Present At Jefferies Healthcare Conference 2
... Surgery Foundation Announces Speakers, Moderators and Panelists for 2nd International Symposium on MR-Guided Focused ... CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. , June ... to speak at the 2nd International Symposium for MR-guided Focused Ultrasound, which will be ... , , , ...
... , SANTA BARBARA, Calif. , June 25 ... Diabetes Research Institute (Sansum) announced today the achievement of a milestone ... Foundation (JDRF). , , ... The world,s most flexible artificial pancreas system platform, currently being used ...
Cached Medicine Technology:Leading Experts to Speak at Focused Ultrasound Symposium 2Leading Experts to Speak at Focused Ultrasound Symposium 3Leading Experts to Speak at Focused Ultrasound Symposium 4Leading Experts to Speak at Focused Ultrasound Symposium 5Leading Experts to Speak at Focused Ultrasound Symposium 6JDRF Reaches Milestone in Artificial Pancreas Project in Partnership with UC Santa Barbara and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 2JDRF Reaches Milestone in Artificial Pancreas Project in Partnership with UC Santa Barbara and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 3JDRF Reaches Milestone in Artificial Pancreas Project in Partnership with UC Santa Barbara and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 4JDRF Reaches Milestone in Artificial Pancreas Project in Partnership with UC Santa Barbara and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 5JDRF Reaches Milestone in Artificial Pancreas Project in Partnership with UC Santa Barbara and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 6
... a national reference laboratory and a worldwide ... ARUP offers an extensive test menu of ... clinical and anatomic pathology. Owned by the ... more than half of the nation's university ...
... ARUP Laboratories is a national reference laboratory ... research and development. ARUP offers an extensive ... medical tests in clinical and anatomic pathology. ... Laboratories' clients include more than half of ...
... ARUP Laboratories is a national reference ... laboratory research and development. ARUP offers an ... unique medical tests in clinical and anatomic ... ARUP Laboratories' clients include more than half ...
... is a national reference laboratory and a ... development. ARUP offers an extensive test menu ... in clinical and anatomic pathology. Owned by ... include more than half of the nation's ...
Medicine Products: