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EUROPEAN POLICY: Science in Europe.

K Simons, C Featherstone

Science (New York, N.Y.)

|August 31, 2007

Summary

The European Union

Area of Science:

Molecular life sciences research in Europe.

Background:

The European Union (EU) is expanding and maturing.
Current EU science support structures are inadequate.
A need exists for significant reform in European scientific policy.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the identified shortcomings in EU science support.
To establish a unified voice for molecular life scientists in Europe.
To advocate for improved research conditions across Europe.

Main Methods:

Creation of the European Life Scientists Organization (ELSO).
Consolidating molecular life scientists into a cohesive organization.
Engaging in policy advocacy for research enhancement.

Main Results:

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ELSO aims to unite molecular life scientists.
ELSO is working towards better European research conditions.

Conclusions:

The European Union requires a substantial reform of its science support systems.
The European Life Scientists Organization (ELSO) represents a key initiative to improve molecular life science research conditions in Europe.