Editors? highlights

Abstract

The European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology considers itself to be the forum for clinical and basic scientists in our specialty in Europe. In this context we would like you to be aware of a European organisation where you can find support for your research: the European Science Foundation (www.esf.org) promotes high quality science at a European level. It acts as a catalyst by bringing together leading scientists and funding agencies to debate, plan and implement pan-European initiatives. The Medical Sciences cover such fields as immunology, human genetics and functional genomics, biotechnology, diagnostic and therapeutic medicine, communicable diseases, clinical studies and public health. The Standing Committee, the European Medical Research Council (EMRC), has the overall responsibility for initiating and coordinating scientific activities in those fields and for providing expert advice on issues of science policy. A number of publications are available, which give an insight into activities on the European level. One of the European Clinical Trials has been the investigation “Thromboprophylaxis Using Low molecular weight heparin In Pregnancy (TULIP)”. Activities and results are outlined in detail on the internet. Another group of researchers under the chairmanship of Dr Jacques Sizun came together to conduct “Research on Early Developmental Care for Extremely Premature Babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (ECD)”.