European Scientists Release Infectious-Disease Strategy

Whatever the implications of the recent negatives votes on the EU Constitution, Europe's scientists are working together to combat the spread of infectious diseases that are blind to political borders.

Eurosurveillance notes the publication of a report outlining infectious-disease priorities established by a panel of medical experts. Top priorities include:

preparing for avian (bird) flu

continued research into antibiotic resistance

catch up with US policy development to counter bioterrorist threats