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EC Joint Research Centre releases new reference materials for the quality control of COVID-19 antibody tests
Antibody tests verify whether an individual has previously been infected by the virus. The reference materials enable laboratories to check whether the antibody tests in use are functioning correctly. They also help ensure that results obtained with various tests are comparable. This can also contribute research on immunity against the virus and help monitor the efficiency of experimental vaccines.
- 11 November 2020 - The European Commission invests heavily in preparedness and response to infectious disease outbreaks - Research and Innovation factsheet
- 5 November - €128 million granted on research to address pressing needs and the socio-economic impact of the pandemic
- 27 October 2020 - EXSCALATE4CoV project launches clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment
- 30 September 2020 - €459 million invested in coronavirus projects so far in 2020
- 18 September 2020 - Commission supports international clinical research network for COVID-19
- 14 September 2020 - MedTech Open Innovation Testbed open call for SMEs tackling COVID-19
- 11 September 2020 - Commission supports research on convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19
- 8 September 2020 - EIT Crisis Response Initiative: €60 million awarded to 207 projects
- 22 July 2020 - EU supports vaccine research with additional €100 million
- 28 July 2020 - Commission launches a Manifesto to maximise research results
- 15 July 2020 - Studies outline efficiency of containment measures and inform public responses
- 6 July 2020 - Commission and EIB provide CureVac with a €75 million financing for vaccine development and expansion of manufacturing
- 17 June 2020 - Commission unveils EU vaccines strategy - Research and innovation supporting vaccine development for COVID-19
- 10 June 2020 - EU strengthens action to tackle coronavirus disinformation
- 8 June 2020 - EU grants €314 million to innovative companies to combat the virus and support recovery
- 14 May 2020 - ERA corona platform offers one-stop shop for research and innovation funding
- 4 May 2020 - Coronavirus Global Response, €1 billion will be mobilised to fight virus
- 6 March 2020 - 18 new research projects awarded €48.2 million - Factsheet
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