October 14, 2026

COST Action News

A new scientific article linked to COST Action Medi-CaSE (CA23151) has been published in the journal Diseases. The paper, titled “Cancer Screening and Prevention in MENA and Mediterranean Populations: A Multi-Level Analysis of Barriers, Knowledge Gaps, and Interventions Across Indigenous and Diaspora Communities,” reviews evidence from 724 studies on cancer screening in the Middle East,…

Medi-CaSE has officially launched the 2026 Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs), supporting short-term research visits among COST countries to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange in cancer screening and early diagnosis. ​ The call focuses on early detection and screening of cancer, with particular emphasis on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer. Applications are open from…

Researchers and innovation professionals are invited to join a six-part online webinar series focusing on standardisation and its importance for research and innovation. The webinars will take place from 19 February to 26 March 2026, every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 CET. The series is organised within the framework of the EU Standardisation Strategy and…