Articles tagged with Scientific Collaboration
The National Science Foundation observatory will bring advanced electron microscopy, artificial intelligence, and powerful computing networks to researchers nationwide. The goal is to make imaging capabilities accessible to many scientists across the country, answering vital questions about the natural world.
A new analysis from Cure reveals that universities can engage with industry through four distinct pathways, with bottom-decile institutions outperforming top-ranked universities in commercialization and entrepreneurship. The study found that universities can build meaningful partnerships by leveraging their strengths in specific areas,...
African water conflicts are driven by uncertainty over water availability under extreme climate conditions, rather than an absolute lack of water. Advanced water modeling can provide a shared foundation for managing transboundary water resources and resolving disputes.
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center have identified a brain mechanism that may help explain how pregnancy changes the motivation to seek certain highly palatable foods. The study found that serotonin neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus become less active during pregnancy, increasing food-craving-like behavior in animal...
The commission, composed of 30 global experts, aims to assess and strengthen the value of academic institutions to society, build public trust, and support their contributions to society. The group will analyze foundation and implications of academic responsibility and provide actionable recommendations.
A new AI tool has been developed to predict treatment and survival outcomes in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer treated with immunotherapy. The tool consistently outperformed standard clinical biomarkers, achieving high accuracy scores in predicting survival outcomes.
Industry leaders gathered at M2IND to discuss manufacturing challenges and technologies for US industry, focusing on alternatives to traditional methods. Key findings include a need for resilient supply chains, expanded critical material options, and faster qualification processes.
Francesca Filbey, Ph.D., joins Center for BrainHealth as Deputy Director of Research, focusing on advancing research priorities, strengthening collaborations, and expanding impact. With expertise in addictive disorders and a strong track record of scientific excellence, Filbey aims to accelerate brain health research and its applications.
Critical Path Institute (C-Path) has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, demonstrating its commitment to protecting sensitive information and partner trust. This certification reflects the organization's structured risk-based information security management system.
The RadiCaL study, the first randomized trial of a radiopharmaceutical in kidney cancer, found that adding radium-223 to the standard of care does not improve skeletal event-free survival. Patients who received the combination treatment lived a median of 28.3 months, compared with 19.7 months for those who received cabozantinib alone.
A decade-long review of Kids First DRC shows how shared data expands research opportunities across diseases, institutions, and scientific disciplines. The resource has supported findings with potential to improve diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment in pediatric care.
The panel discussed how advances in engineering are unlocking new scientific missions and driving breakthroughs. Emerging technologies, such as commercial capabilities and artificial intelligence, are reshaping the mission landscape.
The Alliance QUANTUM trial is testing whether post-transplant consolidation therapy with teclistamab improves survival in patients with primary plasma cell leukemia. Plasma cell leukemia is a rare but aggressive blood cancer with poor long-term survival rates.
The partnership will create a blueprint for fusion testbed and shared technology development, addressing key gaps in the DOE Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap. The collaboration combines ORNL's expertise in fusion science with REV's technical knowledge and specialty in capital and ecosystem development.
Twenty NII papers were accepted at ACL 2026, including two that won the Best Theme Paper and Outstanding Paper awards. These achievements lay the groundwork for developing trustworthy AI and advancing research in explainability and transparent AI.
The Biggs Institute is leading a $2.5 million national, multi-site study to improve detection and diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. The study will enroll 125 participants and evaluate multiple possible new tools and methods to accurately identify individuals who have accumulated abnormal alpha-synuclein in the brain.
The symposium marked the hospital's designation as a research-oriented hospital, featuring discussions on collaborative research ecosystems at various levels. Participants engaged in sessions covering future directions, strengthening regional and industry collaborations, and real-world cases of research commercialization.
The proposed OMB rule change would fundamentally alter how federal research funding is allocated in the US, compromising research independence and restricting international collaboration. PLOS argues that costs linked to making research available should be assessed against public and economic value, rather than being unallowable.
Darwin's Ark has established the world's largest community-powered pet research initiative, combining genetic data with owner information to explore questions about pet health, behavior, ancestry, and evolution. Researchers can collaborate by submitting a request form, accelerating discoveries that benefit animal and human health.
NII and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay form a collaboration to advance the research and development of transparent and reliable large language models. BharatGen, an India-based AI initiative, contributes to building an open and inclusive AI ecosystem.
The Journal of Regeneration aims to explore regeneration across diverse disciplines and kingdoms of life, covering research from molecular genetics to clinical translation. The journal seeks to examine recurring principles shared between animals and plants, including cellular plasticity and epigenetic remodelling.
Researchers from Kyushu University Museum discovered a new wasp species, Eupelmus curvator, in Japan using social media-facilitated observations. The study provides the first formal scientific description of the male species and highlights the potential of digital collecting for biodiversity research.
The Indonesian Academy of Sciences has launched an open access journal, Journal of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences, with Taylor & Francis to bridge research and policy. The multidisciplinary journal features original research, opinion pieces, and a policy forum, making it an authoritative source for policymakers and practitioners.
The partnership aims to consolidate and expand scientific partnerships in strategic areas, with a focus on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and energy transition. FAPESP and UKRI will co-chair the Transatlantic Platform and explore joint research centers to advance this exceptional partnership.
A new Frontiers in Science article explores how AI can accelerate scientific discovery in soil science by creating digital soil twins and trialing climate adaptation strategies. Researchers will discuss the potential of multi-agent AI systems to enable autonomous hypothesis generation, experimental design and data analysis during a fre...
A new study highlights the potential of AI tools in soil science, enabling researchers to better understand soil ecosystems and adapt to climate change. The system successfully generated hypotheses on how soils store carbon and what controls their storage limits, with outputs aligning with expert research.
Two Curtin University researchers, Keith Hampson and Masood Mostofi, have been honored for their contributions to industry collaboration and research impact. Their work has led to the development of technology to automate drilling fluid management during mineral exploration, making the process more efficient, safer and cheaper.
Korea University College of Medicine has established a full-cycle physician-scientist training system from undergraduate studies to graduate school, fellowships, and professorships. The institution will further improve the path of physician-scientists with support from the Korea Health Industry Development Institute.
A study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that older scientists produce fewer disruptive new ideas than younger ones, creating a 'nostalgia effect' that influences scientific advancement. As scientists age, their papers tend to cite older research in new combinations rather than introducing wholly new concepts.
The UK-led OpenBind initiative has released its first publicly available dataset and predictive AI model, accelerating the discovery of new medicines using artificial intelligence. The release showcases high-quality, standardized experimental data and a trained predictive model, enabling researchers worldwide to drive the next generati...
The EU is launching a major initiative to expand scientific cooperation globally, building on earlier dialogue with 57 countries. The project aims to develop practical guidance for fairer and more effective collaboration between nations.
Researchers identified ten previously unknown symptoms strongly associated with eclampsia, including twitching and impaired speech. These symptoms were rare among women without seizures but frequently occurred before an episode, increasing the risk of seizures.
A new blueprint for creating research agreements enables respectful research with Tribes and on Tribal lands. The guidance defines rights of Tribes and researchers, aiming to avoid extractive practices and protect data sovereignty.
The China–Italy laboratory medicine collaboration has been strengthened through a high-level meeting at Ruijin Hospital. The partnership aims to enhance the journal's global influence through international editorial collaboration, overseas offices, and high-quality academic content.
Sergio Bernardini discussed journal development and international collaboration with the editorial team, emphasizing proactive academic publishing and global outreach. He encouraged thematic issues, forums, and collaborations to engage the laboratory medicine community.
The Accelerating Cancer Cures Research Symposium brings together Damon Runyon scientists and industry partners to foster communication and collaboration. The symposium features updates on research aimed at developing more precise targeted therapies for cancer treatment.
Early-stage drug development has nearly doubled globally over the past decade, driven by a shift from a US-dominated system to a two-hub structure. This change may have implications for scientific workforce development, investment, and patient access to new therapies.
A new book by Swansea University researchers argues that attention impairments, rather than memory dysfunction, are a key aspect of dementia. The authors suggest that recognizing these changes could lead to earlier identification, improved diagnosis, and better care for those affected.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have created a detailed cellular roadmap of human brain development, utilizing data from nearly 200 studies and 30 million cells. The atlas provides insight into genetic links and pathways involved in conditions like autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer's disease.
The BrainHealth Network connects researchers across the country to understand brain health improvement through advanced MRI imaging and data analysis. The network leverages a comprehensive multimodal brain imaging dataset, including a longitudinal study of 100,000 healthy participants over 10 years.
The ARU Arm AI Lab will provide researchers and students with access to advanced Arm AI technology, focusing on real-world applications in healthcare and life sciences. This partnership will also support emerging talent and drive innovation, building on existing collaborations and industry projects.
The Alliance trial explores the combination of zanubrutinib and sonrotoclax for CLL treatment, aiming to send cancer into remission and allow patients to stop treatment earlier. The study has the potential to be life-changing for patients and their families, reducing the burden of ongoing therapy and improving quality of life.
The partnership aims to accelerate biomedical innovation through joint research programs, faculty collaboration, and expanded student training opportunities. Researchers will have access to shared laboratory infrastructure, reciprocal faculty affiliations, and joint grant proposals.
Researchers at Texas A&M University and DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory developed a hybrid foam with a 3D-printed plastic skeleton, offering tunable, lightweight and ultra-durable properties. The composite combines ordinary foam with plastic struts, allowing it to absorb more energy and withstand greater forces.
Researchers have developed a new method for cleaning oil spills using massive fire whirls, which can burn through crude oil nearly twice as fast as in-situ fire pools. The results show that fire whirls produce 40% less soot and consume up to 95% of the fuel, leaving fewer harmful particles behind.
Aviv Regev, a pioneering computational biologist, will deliver a keynote address on tissue stem cells at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting. Her work has transformed our understanding of cell and tissue function in health and disease.
A bibliometric analysis of global advances in cell and gene therapy reveals uneven progress, with US and China leading the field. Japan's contributions are significant but lack qualitative influence.
Insilico Medicine received a USD 5 million milestone payment from Menarini Group after completing first-in-human dosing in a Phase 1 study of MEN2501, a small molecule inhibitor targeting cancers with chromosome instability. This achievement follows the completion of a successful Phase 1 clinical trial.
Florida Atlantic University will be the first university in Florida to host a large, dedicated quantum computer on site, aiming to accelerate and solidify the state's position as a leader in quantum computing. The university will collaborate with D-Wave Quantum Inc. to advance quantum computing education, research, and applied innovation.
A new wireless fetal heart rate monitoring device improved perinatal mortality by 60% and detected abnormal fetal heart rates 8-10 times more frequently than standard techniques. The technology also reduced the risk of stillbirths and neonatal deaths, but its effectiveness was limited by late introduction in pregnancy.
The Konrad Adenauer Synergy Research Project explores how the 1990s shaped today's international order, shedding light on humanitarian norms, geopolitical alignments, and global governance institutions. The project aims to inform decision-making and strengthen responses to global challenges.
The PerMiCCion consortium is studying the microbiome to develop personalized prevention and treatment strategies for early-onset colorectal cancer. They identified a characteristic 'oncogenic microbiome' that promotes inflammation and influences immune response.
Overleaf is introducing a new AI assistant that combines advanced capabilities with its intuitive editor. The tool helps researchers spend less time coding and more time producing high-quality work. The new features are available in Overleaf Labs and provide a research-focused writing assistant and a first-of-its-kind citation reviewer.
Dr. Anna Gloyn has been awarded the fifth Transatlantic Alliance Award for her pioneering research on genetic mechanisms of diabetes and precision medicine. Her collaborative work with colleagues across Europe and the United States has significantly advanced our understanding of the genetic basis of diabetes.
Researchers identified three generalized pathways for creating actionable climate knowledge that is scalable. These pathways involve getting a lot of people involved and using approaches like crowdsourcing food production at potlucks to broaden participation.
The Vaccine Innovation Center, Korea University College of Medicine, recently hosted an invited training program for Ethiopian health ministry officials as part of the IVI's 2025 Vaccine Development and Production Education initiative. The program aimed to enhance international capacity to respond to infectious diseases and improve glo...
Avram Miller, a renowned scientist and innovator, has been appointed as the first IIT Fellow, marking a new initiative to recognize leading figures in science and innovation. The program aims to foster collaborations with prominent experts worldwide, strengthening IIT's global reputation.
A PhD student at Lehigh University is working with Siemens to develop real-time monitoring and control tools for hyperscale data centers. The goal is to create a localized power network that can operate independently of the main grid, reducing power demands from artificial intelligence and increasing energy efficiency.
The Crete Declaration outlines how scientific cooperation can be transformed into actionable policy and robust innovation. It aims to strengthen Europe's resilience and global leadership by sharing data and expertise, developing innovative solutions, and promoting evidence-based policies.
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) has announced the winners of the 2026 ESE Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to improving knowledge and expertise in endocrinology. This year's winners include Martin Reincke for his work on neuroendocrinology and Maria-Christina Zennaro for her research on hypertension.