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13-Jun-2025

Museomics highlights the importance of scientific museum collections

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

At a symposium in Paris, a University of São Paulo professor of zoology explains how new technologies allow for the use of degraded DNA from specimens preserved for decades, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the conservation of b

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

13-Jun-2025

Science and innovation for a sustainable future

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

At VivaTech in Paris, research center coordinators showcase the advances made at the University of São Paulo in agriculture, climate, energy, computing, artificial intelligence, and health.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

13-Jun-2025

Drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse gas emissions

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

University of São Paulo researchers are developing an aircraft equipped with sensors that can detect and measure the concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane in the environment; the project was presented at FAPESP Week France in Toulouse.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

13-Jun-2025

BGI Genomics successfully concludes first Southeast Asia training workshop

BGI Genomics
Meeting Announcement

BGI Genomics has successfully wrapped up its inaugural Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) Interpretation of Genetic Diseases Training Workshop for Southeast Asia, marking a significant milestone in international genomics education.

Held at the BGI Center in late May, the workshop brought together emerging healthcare professionals and researchers from Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam for a week of intensive, hands-on learning.

12-Jun-2025

The American Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Research Foundation launch new educational collaboration

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Meeting Announcement

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and Cardiovascular Research Foundation^® (CRF^®) are pleased to announce a new educational collaboration to foster shared learning, drive innovation, and strengthen connections across the cardiovascular community.

Meeting: TCT 2025: Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics

11-Jun-2025

Scientific collaboration between São Paulo and France increases the impact of research conducted in both regions

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

According to data presented by the Foundation’s director, the average citation impact of all articles published by French scientists who do not collaborate with São Paulo colleagues is 1.37. The average for São Paulo researchers is 1.02, which is above the world average. However, articles published last year by researchers from both regions in partnership had an average impact of 5.2.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

11-Jun-2025

First ever ESC Cardio-Oncology Conference to take place in Florence, Italy: Heart-related side effects of cancer treatment demand urgent attention

European Society of Cardiology
Meeting Announcement

1 in 3 cancer patients may experience serious cardiovascular side effects from treatment. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC), through its Council of Cardio-Oncology is launching a dedicated conference to focus on the growing epidemic. Taking place on 20 and 21 June in Florence, Italy, the conference will emphasise multidisciplinary collaboration. Highlights include joint sessions with related organisations, as well as interactive workshops, and case-based sessions.

10-Jun-2025

FAPESP goes to France to expand international research collaboration

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

Researchers affiliated with São Paulo’s universities, research institutions, companies, and science and technology-based startups participate in another edition of FAPESP Week in Toulouse and Paris.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

10-Jun-2025

International oncology experts meet in Kenya to address regional cancer needs

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Meeting Announcement

National Comprehensive Cancer Network and African Cancer Coalition take part in American Cancer Society Global Academy Regional Workshop to improve cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa.

10-Jun-2025

AI meets Forestry: EU Project SWIFTT webinar explores insect damage detection in European forests

Da Vinci Labs
Meeting Announcement

The SWIFTT project invites forest professionals, researchers, and remote sensing experts to its upcoming webinar, “Leveraging AI Models for Insect Damage Detection in European Forests,” taking place online on 11 July 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST (Paris Time).

Funder: Horizon Europe

9-Jun-2025

American Psychological Association 2025 Convention, Aug. 7-9, Denver

American Psychological Association
Meeting Announcement

APA 2025, the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, will be held Aug. 7-9 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The meeting will feature hundreds of sessions – including main stage events, keynote lectures, symposia and posters – and will have a limited virtual component. Media registration is now open and complimentary for credentialed reporters.

9-Jun-2025

Fostering Integration: SELINA’s 5th project Workshop on the Azores unites partners to strengthen collaboration

Pensoft Publishers
Meeting Announcement

Between 12–15 May 2025, the SELINA partners, including scientists, decision-makers, and ecosystem service experts, gathered in Ponta Delgada, Azores for the 5th SELINA thematic Workshop, hosted at the University of the Azores. The event brought together approximately 80 in-person attendees and 10 online participants, marking the first in-person SELINA Consortium meeting in nearly a year, a timely and welcome opportunity to reconnect and refocus the project’s collaborative efforts.