Alexander Monzon Represents ML4NGP COST Action at AccelNet 6th Annual Meeting in Washington DC

We are thrilled to announce that Alexander Monzon, Action Chair of the ML4NGP COST Action, was invited to participate in the AccelNet 6th Annual Meeting organized for the AccelNet Principal Investigators. This annual event, hosted in Washington D. C., brought together leaders from funded AccelNet projects, offering an exceptional platform for networking and collaboration on a global scale.

The AccelNet initiative, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), shares many common goals with the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Actions, including fostering international collaborations and advancing multidisciplinary scientific research. AccelNet focuses on enhancing international network-to-network partnerships to address some of the world’s most pressing research challenges, while COST facilitates networking among researchers across Europe and beyond to drive scientific and technological advancements. Both organizations are committed to promoting international cooperation to tackle complex scientific challenges which led to the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding in mid-June, to formalise this partnership.

Four COST Actions – ML4NGP, FLAVOURsome, ReThinkBlue and OneHealth Drugs – were selected to attend the AccelNet 6th Annual Meeting, reflecting the growing global relationship between NSF AccelNet and COST Association. This meeting represented a valuable opportunity to build synergies and explore new pathways for collaboration in Data Sharing and Management. The participation of our Action Chair in this meeting opened the door to potential collaborations that are expected to enhance the research capacity and international networking opportunities of our COST Action.

The event was a valuable opportunity to learn more about the AccelNet initiative and understand how these research networks are implemented in the US. It allowed us to share experiences with colleagues and identify common challenges. A series of breakout sessions were organized, where we exchanged insights on Data Sharing & Management in International Collaborations, as well as collaboration. Additionally, it was a great opportunity to engage with AccelNet program directors and NSF representatives to discuss the funding opportunities they are prioritizing to tackle upcoming global challenges.

Alexander Monzon

ML4NGP Action Chair

The invitation to this meeting marks a critical step in expanding the boundaries of European scientific research and increasing its visibility on the global stage. We were very proud to see Alexander Monzon representing ML4NGP in Washington, and we look forward to the potential partnerships and advancements that will emerge from this important gathering.