Éanna Kelly

European Commission health chief calls for more power to organise health systems for crises, while parliament’s budget chair issues warning on China

After switching R&D resources to focus on COVID-19, Mariya Gabriel suggests upcoming EU long-term budget will defend €94B earmarked for research from 2021-2027

The resumption of normal life is being attempted, but scientists warn that a new surge in infections can’t be ruled out

ERC confirms it is seeking return of €190,000 in first case of fraud recorded at agency

The crisis is an opportunity to explore alternative visions for society, says RIKEN’s newly appointed international director

EU-Africa clinical research programme has helped prepare a continent that is only too familiar with the ravages of infectious disease

The pandemic has ‘fast-tracked conversations’ about online learning and R&D, says University of Cape Town vice-chancellor. But despite a few positive forces unleashed by the virus, South Africa is facing many negatives

Pandemic overshadows new government strategy, but target is to publish mid-summer. The response to the crisis will be to double-down on the country’s key science and innovation strengths

New details on long-term budget redraft sees EU executive call for ‘standalone health programme’ in proposed reversal of decision by previous administration

Proposals made to EIC last month had a value of over €10B – more than its provisional budget for 2021 - 2027