The European Research Council (ERC) was created to encourage excellent research in Europe. ERC starting grants give young talented researchers the opportunity to develop a research group. At present, there are still too few opportunities in Europe for young scientists to initiate and lead their own research, which is extremely unfortunate as it results in top researchers leaving the region to develop their careers elsewhere. Adrian Liston studies autoimmune diseases. The immune system is our body's defense system and allows it to fight off foreign substances and micro-organisms...




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