In the age of genomics and big data, our systems could hold the key to fighting disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the second biggest cause of disability in young people in the EU. It is a chronic disorder of the central nervous system where the immune system attacks the cells...

The Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, in collaboration with the University of Miami, and the Miami Scientific Italian Community, is organizing a workshop on the EU Research and Innovation Funding possibilities, followed by a networking session where refreshments will be served. This event will take place at the University...

Dear affiliates, colleagues, friends, We are delighted to invite you to the ISSNAF Annual Event 2015 that will place at the Italian Embassy in Washington D.C. on October 27–28 with the participation of prominent Italian scientists and researchers active in North America, as well as representatives of the Institutions and...

Electronic systems in cars, aircrafts, printers, appliances and biomedical devices are all embedded systems, electronics that perform a specific task as opposed to, for example, a computer that is multipurpose. Improved reliability and energy efficiency will address pressing needs. Complex components and devices can have many embedded systems. For example,...

Parkinson’s disease ranks amongst the most common neurodegenerative disorders. European researchers are working on the first therapeutic vaccines that could improve disease outcome. Parkinson’s disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are two neurodegenerative disorders associated with a progressive decline in motor and cognitive functions as well as behavioural changes....

The market for wireless sensors enabled by Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is rapidly growing in the healthcare and lifestyle sectors, but several challenges and issues persist with their operation. An EU initiative is working on an optimised BLE solution to address drawbacks. BLE provides considerably reduced power consumption and cost...