07/01/2021
FEAM calls for the inclusion of health workers as a priority target group for COVID-19 vaccines In a statement published today, 7 January, the Board of the Federation of the European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) called for the inclusion of health workers as a priority target group for COVID-19 vaccines. In particular, the FEAM Board […]
COVID-19 / FEAM
18/12/2020
FEAM wishes you happy holidays and a successful new year Dear Friends, 2020 will always be recorded as an atypical year. The year when the whole world stopped due to a virus. Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic forced public health and biomedical research back to the core of debates and decisions at all levels of society […]
FEAM
10/12/2020
During the last three months, FEAM has grown. A new academy, two new FORUM partners and two new team members have joined our family. In our December newsletter, find out more about the activities and events we are preparing for next year. Don’t miss out on the latest news from our academies and partners.
Academies / FEAM / FEAM Forum / SAPEA
03/12/2020
FEAM join EU project to shed light into the broad socio-economic and behavioral impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic The European Union wants to support broad and multi-disciplinary responses to the current crisis. For this purpose, the European Commission is funding PERISCOPE, which stands for “Pan-European Response to the Impacts of COVID-19 and future Pandemics […]
COVID-19
02/12/2020
FEAM supports UK’s participation in Horizon Europe The Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) has shown its support to the participation of the United Kingdom (UK) in the next EU’s research programme, Horizon Europe. In a letter sent to the European Commission yesterday, 1 December, the Federation stressed the importance of the UK’s contribution. […]
Academies / Brexit
01/12/2020
World AIDS Day – 1 December Like during HIV/AIDS epidemics emergence in the early 80’s, with COVID-19 pandemic we are facing a humanitarian crisis, including a health, social as well as civil security crisis. During the fight against this pandemic, we cannot lower our arms in preventing all viruses dissemination, including HIV. We must fight against the huge increase in social inequalities, both within and between countries. Our […]
Awareness Day / COVID-19 / HIV infection
18/11/2020
World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020 | 18-24 November + European Antibiotic Awareness Day Antimicrobial resistance is a clinical major global problem resulting in deaths of people of all ages. The discovery of antibiotics was one of the greatest medical discoveries for mankind, but has been severely challenged by inappropriate and excessive use. This serious situation […]
Awareness Day
05/11/2020
Cross-sectoral Roundtable 16 October 2020, 10.00 am – 11.30 am (CET) About the workshop Data sharing is crucial for research. For biomedical research, pooled data from individuals is often needed to identify complex pathways and obtain replicable results. Optimal use of data for research can support healthcare professionals and policy makers in improving the […]
ITHD
23/10/2020
FEAM is inviting tenders to conduct a strategic review of its role in European policy advice, its ways of working and financial model, in the context of the changing landscape for policy advice in the EU. Tender: up to 25 000 € Deadline for submission: Tuesday 10 November 2020 For more information about the Call […]
Calls for tenders
14/10/2020
Working Together Against Cancer: Breaking Down Barriers & Saving Lives Every year, the European Cancer Organisation brings together leading oncology specialists, patient advocates, politicians and policy-makers to discuss the main issues impacting cancer policy, for the benefit of citizens, cancer patients and healthcare professionals across Europe. The virtual European Cancer Summit 2020 will include sessions […]
Cancer
12/10/2020
FEAM is recruiting a Policy Officer to support the implementation of FEAM’s policy programme We are looking for a talented and motivated Policy Officer to join the FEAM Secretariat team in November 2020 (6 months, full-time, renewable subject to performance and confirmation of funding). Deadline for application: 16th of October 2020 For more information about the job […]
Human genome editing
01/10/2020
Brussels, 1 October 2020 Implications of the ECJ decision on the “Shrems II” for international sharing of health data for research A letter expressing concerns at the impact of recent developments relating to the General Data Protection Regulation (including the ECJ decision in the “Shrems II” case) for international sharing of health data for research […]
Academies / Brexit / Data protection / FEAM / Research
22/09/2020
In its September 2020 Newsletter, FEAM welcomes its 22nd Member Academy from Israel and new partners in its European Biomedical Policy Forum, and provides highlights of recent policy activities including on the 2020 pharmaceutical strategy for Europe, migration and health, and COVID-19 and pandemics-related activities.
Newsletter
16/09/2020
Brussels, 15 September 2020 Timely patient access to affordable medicines FEAM welcomes the opportunity to respond to the open consultation on the Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the importance of strengthening the EU’s health research and biomedical R&D landscape. While biomedical innovation has now received an additional boost in the EU’s […]
Academies / Brexit / Cancer / Clinical trials / Communicable diseases and health threats / FEAM / Research
10/08/2020
August 2020 FEAM is hiring! We are looking for an enthusiastic intern to join the FEAM Secretariat team in September/October 2020 (3 months, full-time, paid internship). Deadline for application: 31 August 2020 For more information about job description and application process, click here.
Job vacancy
29/07/2020
By GEORGE GRIFFIN LONDON, 29 July 2020, 08:29 Before Covid-19 ever reared its ugly head, migrants across Europe were suffering from overcrowded conditions and a lack of basic healthcare in refugee camps. In the ensuing chaos surrounding Covid-19, they have been neglected by the media and policymakers alike. Yet the migrant crisis is far from […]
Academies / Communicable diseases and health threats / Health inequalities / Migration and Health
24/07/2020
24 July 2020 The COVID-19 outbreak is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease of zoonotic origin caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2). The outbreak was firstly identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and it […]
COVID-19
09/07/2020
08 July 2020 FEAM joins MEPs & other Stakeholders to call for European leadership in health research In an open letter to the European Commission, 48 Members of the European Parliament and health stakeholders, including FEAM, have joined forces to call for strengthened leadership to overcome silos and promote cooperation in health research. The letter […]
Communicable diseases and health threats / COVID-19 / FEAM / Research
12/06/2020
12 June 2020 The EU needs stronger public health powers and better coordination of health research, according to members of the Board of European academy network FEAM The COVID-19 pandemic has lead profound wounds across all the EU. Initial responses were described as slow and uncoordinated, not only at EU level, but also globally. Scientific […]
Communicable diseases and health threats / COVID-19 / FEAM / Research
02/06/2020
Brussels, 2 June 2020 In a first-time report, the European Academies of Science (EASAC) and Medicine (FEAM) call upon European lawmakers to protect biomedical science from false claims. “Stem cell and gene-based therapies hold great medical promises. But we are alarmed over a trend to lower requirements of evidence. Also, we see an increasing problem […]
Regenerative Medicine