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Leveraging the best available science for a stronger EU

Ensuring that the EU institutions base their decisions on the best available (scientific) evidence is critical to protecting citizens, restoring public confidence in EU decision-making and to shaping a regulatory framework conducive to innovation and economic growth, writes Dirk Hudig, Secretary General of the European Risk Forum.

KI is establishing a centre in Hong Kong for regenerative medicine

Karolinska Institutet’s first overseas branch – the Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine in Hong Kong – is due to open in October. The centre represents a solid reinforcement of KI’s research in the field and is expected to open doors for collaborations in Hong Kong and other parts of Asia – but the way there is paved with challenges