Le Sommelier - An Innovation exclusively for the customers of Xalkiadakis Super Markets, in collaboration with the Institute of Computer Science of FORTH. The Information Systems Laboratory of the Institute of Computer Science (ICS), of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), has developed the original “Le Sommelier” wine recommendation system, in order to help users choose wines harmoniously combined with their meal, but also to get additional information about each available wine.

The Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of FORTH joins EU-LIFE as a new Associate MemberIn July 1st 2020, the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) was officially accepted as an Associate Member of EU-LIFE. EU-LIFE is an alliance of leading European research institutes in the life sciences with a mission to promote excellence in research, by implementing and disseminating best practices in the organization and operation of scientific establishments. Its members operate with similar principles of excellence, external reviews, independence, competitiveness and internationality.

Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis elected Member of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Governing BoardNektarios Tavernarakis, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), and Professor at the Medical School of the University of Crete, was elected Member of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Governing Board.

FORTH participates in the National Network for Genetic Cardiovascular Diseases Study And Prevention Of Sudden Death In The Young On The Basis Of Precision MedicineThe Institute of Computer Science and the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the Foundation for Research and Technology (FORTH) participate in the “National Network for Genetic Cardiovascular Diseases Study And Prevention Of Sudden Death In The Young On The Basis Of Precision Medicine” that is funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology through public funds. The Network started its operation in July 2019 and has a duration of 2 years.