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É um dos raros portugueses do Portugal contemporâneo de quem se pode dizer, realmente, que foi um cidadão do mundo.

Faleceu uma figura única – tão única, de facto, que desafia a descrição. João Lobo Antunes foi médico, mas também foi um investigador.

I don’t believe in change for the sake of change, but I am a firm believer in making sure that we constantly strive to become more effective - and if this means change then I’m all for it! This is why I have decided bring up-to-date my service’s online presence so that it reflects better the philosophy that underpins the goals I have set.

I was deeply saddened by the news of Shimon Peres’ passing.

Message for World Alzheimer's Day 2016 by Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, and Vytenis Andriukaitis, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

Openness and the sharing of knowledge, investment insights and business advice are all the norm in Silicon Valley. Here in Europe, many have tried to create similar environments with varying success – whether it's promoting clusters, or providing incentives for industry-research cooperation.

By Torbjørn Røe Isaksen, Minister of Education and Research, and Carlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation The Kavli Prize was awarded on Tuesday 06th September 2016. The laureates' work demonstrates that excellent research backed by broad science cooperation can change the world.

PERSONALISED MEDICINE HOLDS THE PROMISE OF PROGRESS

One year ago this same day, I had the pleasure of meeting Eléonore Laloux and Robin Sevette two amazing kids with Down Syndrome that I will never forget. Their smile and energy filled the room as I have never seen before.

Hoje faleceu o Prof. António Quintela. Um grande vulto da engenharia hidráulica em Portugal e um dos homens que mudou a minha vida.

Le Portugal, et la communauté scientifique en général, perd un de ses fervents défenseurs.

Ao tomar conhecimento do desaparecimento da Dra. Maria de Jesus Barroso, apresento as minhas sentidas condolências à sua Família.

Joint blogpost of Commissioners Günther Oettinger and Carlos Moedas on the occasion of the "Opening up to an ERA of Innovation" conference

I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the late Professor Mariano Gago, internationally respected researcher and champion of European science.

The human brain is one of life's most beautiful and complex mysteries. We are all wired differently. We each bring our own thoughts, passions and emotions to life in a different way, but what is most remarkable is how little we know about this vital organ. How little we know about the very thing which sets us apart and, at the same time, unites us as human beings.

Recebi hoje a triste notícia do falecimento do Luís Ochôa, correspondente da Antena 1 em Bruxelas, um pioneiro da rádio pública em Portugal. Quero aqui apresentar o meu profundo pesar e sinceras condolências à sua mulher e às suas filhas. O Luís Ochôa era um jornalista ímpar e um defensor da causa europeia que nunca esqueceremos.

It is a known fact that growing resistance to antibiotics is one of the biggest challenges to public health today. We need to find new ways to prevent new outbreaks of common infections that have been treatable for decades.