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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today we launch @efsa.europa.eu’s vision on the scientific priorities needed to inform future EU and national research and innovation investments. 🇪🇺🔬 efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/... @efsa-plants.bsky.social @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🌱 Today we discussed the Xylella fastidiosa Pest Risk Assessment Scientific Opinion. Great to have EFSA Chief Scientist Carlos Gonçalo das Neves (@cgdasneves.bsky.social) with us, highlighting the vital role of plant health in One Health. 🌍🌿@efsa.europa.eu

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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#OneHealth Champion Award just received by @cgdasneves.bsky.social from @efsa.europa.eu at the closing cerimony of @wohcongress.bsky.social Amazing conclusion! #WOHC2026

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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#NowOngoing at #WOHC2026 the plenary session "#OneHealth Governance: where does the EU stand?" "to reduce fragmentation [...] we need to converge in the way we work, in building competences, in the way we communicate, particularly to the people" @cgdasneves.bsky.social @wohcongress.bsky.social

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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#NowOngoing at #WOHC2026 the session "#FoodSystems, Agriculture and #PlantHealth" chaired by Junxia Song from @fao.org and @cgdasneves.bsky.social from @efsa.europa.eu with a great set of speakers... 👀look at the event programme here ➡️ globalohc.org/minisite/9WO... @wohcongress.bsky.social 🌱🦇🌡️💧

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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Very proud to bring to this amazing congress also #PlantHealth voice, with a presentation on our #EIOS community for #HorizonScanning about emerging plant threats. Congratulations to @cgdasneves.bsky.social for his inspiring keynote at the plenary opening @efsa.europa.eu @wohcongress.bsky.social

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World One Health Congress @wohcongress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🔴 Live from #Lisbon 🇵🇹 #WOHC2026 @CarlosG_Neves @EFSA_EU keynote ends with a personal message 💬: "Together can address the challenges 🇪🇺 Europe is facing. We can do this with our common language: #Science. This language is under threat, we must protect it. Carpe Diem!"

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Whole Genome Sequencing is a key scientific development essential for better and more agile food safety risk assessments. That is exactly what we @efsa.europa.eu and partners will be discussing this September at this meeting ⬇️ ... so join and tune in! Together we are stronger! 💪

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🔬🤝 Strong science is the foundation of effective policy — and it is strongest when we work together. Europe’s biggest challenges don’t fit into silos or stop at borders. Progress depends on #cooperation, #trust, and shared #evidence.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 29/04/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi. Meeting with staff and management, the visit discussed shared priorities, challenges, and cooperation to support food safety across the EU. #AnimalHealth #FoodSafety; @ec.europa.eu

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 08/04/2026

From words to action at the #OneHealthSummit in Lyon 🇫🇷🌍 Day 2 focused on turning science into concrete commitments. A high‑level panel on food systems, nutrition & pollution, moderated by our Chief Scientist @cgdasneves.bsky.social, highlighted #OneHealth link b/t people, animals & environment.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 06/04/2026

#OneHealth in action at the Scientific Symposium of the One Health Summit in Lyon. Today our Chief Scientist @cgdasneves.bsky.social joined global discussions on emerging diseases, AMR, pollution and sustainable food systems, in the lead‑up to #WorldHealthDay. oneplanetsummit.fr/en/one-healt...

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

#PFAS are a complex global challenge. On 17 Nov 2025, @efsa.europa.eu united agencies, scientists & stakeholders to share insights & drive action. 🌍🧭🌱 🏛️🎓 Collaboration is key. Check our report! efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... Together we are stronger 💪

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Workshop on the latest advancements of PFASs risk assessment

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Day of Collaboration in Brussels – Strengthening Europe’s Health Together 🇪🇺🐾🦠 Today in Brussels, a true tradition continued: the @efsa.europa.eu Food Safety Authority (EFSA) joined Europe’s Chief Veterinary Officers for a day of rich, forward-looking discussions.

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

⚖️ Today is International Women’s Day 2026 and this year’s theme, “Balancing the Scales” reminds us that progress toward gender equality requires constant attention and action. #IWD2026 #WomenInScience

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 04/03/2026

🌐 99th #AdvisoryForum kicks off online under @cy2026eu.bsky.social Our Nikolaus Kriz opens two days focused on engagement, partnerships and scientific activities. Highlights: 🔹 “One Substance One Assessment” 🔹 Strategic planning 🔹 New Approach Methodologies 🔹 Focal Point Framework #EU2026CY

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 26/02/2026

Today, our senior management met with the leadership of @woahglobal.bsky.social in Paris to advance cooperation on #OneHealth, #datasharing and epidemic intelligence. Together, we are continuing to strengthen the science that protects animal, human and environmental health. 🌍🤝🇪🇺 #AnimalHealth

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

From words to actions! @efsa.europa.eu @ecdc.europa.eu @EU Health and Food Safety and Member States team up showing that the #ONEHEALTH approach makes sense and works to fight the battle against the dramatic problem of #AMR in our continent! Together we are stronger 💪

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 10/02/2026

Veterinary #DrugResidues in EU Food | Latest update with 2024 data Our review shows high compliance across meat, dairy, eggs & honey. Hormones, antibacterials, anti-parasitics & more are tracked to keep the EU food chain safe. 🔍 See the full report & explore the results ⬇️ 🔗 link.europa.eu/qRPX6p

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Veterinary drug residues in food: what’s the latest in the EU?

In EFSA’s yearly report on residues of veterinary medicinal products in live animals and animal products.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 28/01/2026

📍 Today in Brussels at the 2026 ERC Annual Conference “𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩”. Our Chief Scientist @cgdasneves.bsky.social joined a high-level roundtable on bridging research and policy, highlighting how frontier research supports health resilience and a stronger #OneHealth approach.

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Join Europe tomorrow as the @erc.europa.eu takes the lead on an important discussion on #OneHealth across the work of this powerful engine of science and discovery. 💪 Happy to represent @efsa.europa.eu on the final session high-level round-table. Join us online 👉 link.europa.eu/K4YCvc

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

As we step into 2026, wishing all @efsa.europa.eu colleagues, partners and friends across Europe and beyond a healthy and successful New Year 🎉🌍 #Foodsafety remains a cornerstone of trust, resilience and competitiveness in Europe’s food systems 🥗🔬🏭 — built through cooperation across borders 🤝🇪🇺

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 18/12/2025

How do 100+ experts advance risk assessment together? At the 8th EFSA Stakeholder Forum in Brussels, participants discussed how to advance risk assessments while maintaining uncompromised food safety. Video highlights are now online — key insights & takeaways 👉 youtu.be/rGt6dC7LveA #EFSASHF25

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

In a world where animal, human & environmental health are deeply interconnected, and change is accelerating, #Preparedness is an essential part of #OneHealth. Today, @efsa.europa.eu published a new opinion on the risks linked to HPAI. The time to work together is NOW. Together, we are stronger. 💪

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 09/12/2025

EU agency scientists came together at #EUANSA 2025 to strengthen science for policy, tackle misinformation, and support research engagement, delivering trusted advice across Europe. We were happy to chair this year’s meeting and foster collaboration & impact. #FoodSafety; @cgdasneves.bsky.social

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 09/12/2025

Changing diets & ageing populations may be driving a rise in serious infections across Europe. One health is key to addressing public health risks from foodborne diseases. Read EFSA & @ecdc.europa.eu latest One Health #Zoonoses report: 🔗 link.europa.eu/wGhqWv #OneHealth | @cgdasneves.bsky.social

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Serious Listeria infections rising in Europe, EU report warns

Every year, thousands of people across Europe fall ill after eating contaminated food, with eggs, meat and ready-to-eat (RTE) food products among the most frequent sources of infection. The report sho...

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

When Europe comes together, we build a stronger Union, a safer food ecosystem, and a more resilient @efsa.europa.eu Huge thanks to the @eu2025dk.bsky.social and @DTU for hosting the 98th EFSA Advisory Forum in Copenhagen.

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 26/11/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧, @fao.org 𝐀𝐃𝐆, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧, 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐅𝐒𝐀 The visit reinforced long-standing cooperation & opened new opportunities for collaboration in animal health, food safety & data-driven monitoring #OneHealth | @cgdasneves.bsky.social

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧, 𝐅𝐀𝐎 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐳, 𝐄𝐅𝐒𝐀’𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧, 𝐅𝐀𝐎 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐧ç𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐄𝐅𝐒𝐀'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 24/11/2025

The 2025 EFSA Stakeholder Forum has concluded - thank you to all who joined us! Today’s rich exchanges on innovation, data and preparedness will help shape EFSA’s next strategic cycle. We look forward to continuing the dialogue together. → link.europa.eu/FhPMFF #EFSASHF25

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

At #ESCAIDE we’re spotlighting a concrete example of #OneHealth in action 🇪🇺: The European Cross-Agency One Health Task Force — turning words into real collaboration across Europe. @efsa.europa.eu @ecdc.europa.eu @echa.europa.eu @eea.europa.eu @ema.europa.eu @escaide.eu

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Super happy to see the @erc.europa.eu spotlight #OneHealth for its 2026 conference. This focus couldn’t be more timely. Honored to be invited to speak on behalf of @efsa.europa.eu and excited to engage with the European scientific community. erc.europa.eu/news-events/...

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ERC Annual Conference: Frontier research for One Health

Human, animal, and environmental health are inseparably linked - making the One Health approach vital for today’s global challenges.

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Building bridges across countries and domains is not just #onehealth in action is also building our most important project Europe 🇪🇺 Well done to @efsa.europa.eu colleagues in ENREL Victoria Villamar et al. 💪

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 07/11/2025

Inspiring days in Copenhagen at the International #OneHealth Conference 2025: animal, plant and environmental health policymakers and experts came together for a more resilient Europe. One Health in action! link.europa.eu/dKPyFY #EUOneHealth2025 @eu2025dk.bsky.social @cgdasneves.bsky.social

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 03/11/2025

🌍 One Health. One Planet. Our Responsibility. On #OneHealthDay, we join EU and regional partners to act where human, animal & environmental health meet. Protecting one means protecting all. 🔗 link.europa.eu/dKPyFY

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

A great day in Dushanbe, as Tajikistan Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan — officially launched their #OneHealth Program. 🙏to the organisers — World Bank, CAREC, Tajikistan, and the Quadripartite partners ( @who.int @fao.org , @WOAH, @unep.org ) — for their vision and invitation.

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

From all of us at @efsa.europa.eu allow me to say Happy 8️⃣0️⃣🎂 anniversary @fao.org colleagues in Rome and across the 🌍🗺️ Together we are stronger!

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

This week I joined the International Conference on Food Contaminants 2025 (ICFC25) in Madeira 🌍 — focused on emerging contaminants & planetary health. Honored to give the opening keynote on behalf of @efsa.europa.eu on why #OneHealth is key to tackling these complex challenges. #ICFC25

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Spent my birthday a little differently this year 🎂 — in beautiful Madeira 🇵🇹! Honored to open the 17th #PortFIR meeting on behalf of @efsa.europa.eu discussing the future of #foodsystems & #foodsafety. Thanks to Instituto Nacional de Saúde Ricardo Jorge and Madeira's Government for organising 💪

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

A huge thanks to the @fda.gov and their Brussels office director, Katie Serrano, for visiting the @efsa.europa.eu Science🔬 is a common currency that allows us to work together to protect the health of our 🙋people, 🐄animals, 🌾plants, and 🌍ecosystems.

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Thanks to all my @efsa.europa.eu colleagues who helped make this #GCRSR25 a really great event. A lot of our work shared, many new ideas collected, old collaborations strengthened and new ones established. Thanks 🇨🇭for a great week! Together we are stronger! 💪

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

It was a pleasure representing @efsa.europa.eu at the high-level Biosolutions Summit, part of the @eu2025dk.bsky.social #EU2025DK presidency. Our core message: biosolutions must always be safe solutions. 🥧Food safety is the key pillar for innovation to thrive.

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

It was a pleasure representing @efsa.europa.eu A at the high-level Biosolutions Summit, part of the eu2025dk.bsky.social #EU2025DK presidency. Our core message: biosolutions must always be safe solutions. 🥧 Food safety is the key pillar for innovation to thrive!

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🗳️En rett og en plikt oppfylt ✅🏛️fremtidige felles utfordringer krever at alle er med! 🗳️ Sammen er vi sterkere! 🇳🇴 #norge #stortingsvalget2025 #demokrati 🗳️ A right and a duty full filled ✅ future common challenges need all on board! 🗳️ Together we are stronger! 🇳🇴

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

New month.... old routines 😇. Back to Brussels this week and ahead for me and @efsa.europa.eu: some nice discussions with all Member States Chief Veterinary Officers , plus a great panel debate on a new report on Meat Alternatives by the @easac.bsky.social 🔗 easac-events.eu/event/meat-a...

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 01/09/2025

Today we welcome Nikolaus Kriz as our new Executive Director With over 30 years of expertise in science, public health, and EU collaboration, Dr Kriz is committed to advancing food safety through innovation, partnerships, and empowering our team. → europa.eu/!W698Yq #EFSA #FoodSafety

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Nikolaus Kriz assumes role as EFSA’s new Executive Director

An Austrian veterinary surgeon with more than 30 years of international experience, Dr. Kriz has dedicated his career to science, public health, and European cooperation. He previously held senior pos...

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

A MUST READ! As biotech evolves and innovative food solutions emerge, it's crucial for regulatory science to keep pace. This ensures risk assessors as we @efsa.europa.eu can support managers with the best science, avoiding bottlenecks for new solutions. efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/...

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Carlos Gonçalo das Neves @cgdasneves.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

How we educate future professionals is the 🔑 to collective success in transforming our food systems. Today, as Chief Scientist at @efsa.europa.eu , I had a great chat with "our" @Università degli Studi di Parma 🇮🇹 (yes, I'll claim them—we share this wonderful city! 😇).

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