AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPredictive Psychiatry Funding: The Wellcome Trust is backing the FUTURE-D consortium with nearly €6m to spot early warning signs of severe depression and tailor treatment sooner, with the project starting in autumn 2026. Serbia-EU Health Infrastructure: Serbia’s Veterinary Specialist Institute Kraljevo has been named the country’s first WOAH reference laboratory for lumpy skin disease, boosting international standing after the disease was previously eradicated. STEM Outreach: Merck’s Curiosity Cube™ is bringing hands-on synthetic biology lessons to students across Southern Africa, aiming to spark STEM careers locally. Water Safety in Belgrade: Belgrade declared a water emergency after two municipal wells went offline for repairs; officials say drinking water remains safe while work and testing ramp up. Energy & Tech Diplomacy: Serbia’s FM Marko Đurić met Finland’s leaders in Helsinki, securing renewed support for Serbia’s European path and discussing cooperation. Animal & Environment Watch: A Belgrade case highlighted how a political billboard can disrupt protected Alpine Swift nesting sites, triggering rapid public and scientific action. Regional Tech-Policy: A European Horizon Europe project, SE-HYDRO, launched to balance hydropower flexibility with river ecosystem protection using AI-based energy management.
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