1. The projects MREFS- food EMRS- health Risk network Paul Pechan@ifkw.lmu.de Project coordinator, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich

2. Partners LMU as coordinator plus 25 associated members CEH Dialog Gentechnik EBU EMBL ProBio NCC UNESCO U. of Limerick U of Stuttgart VUM

3. Priority areas to be addressed Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health Nanotechnology Aeronautics Food quality and safety Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems Citizens and governance in a knowledge based society Specific activities covering a wider field of research

4. Project content areas Food quality/safety (nutrition, contaminants..) Allergies Obesity/diabetes Heart/circulatory Genetic disorders (as related to above) concentrating on reseach facts, knowledge, future prospects,technologies ------------------------------------------------------------------- Risk assessment, regulations, ethics, societal and economic aspects

5. Our aims Educate Empower Inspire

6. Deliverables Short films on health and food biotechnology research, including safety and socio-economic issues An internet based repository of films and background readings on specific science topics A Rapid Response Science Network (RRSN) for an ongoing dialogue between scientists and the public Ten focus meetings bringing together key stakeholders to discuss practical ways to bridge the gap between science and the society and enhance project deliverable impact Creation of networks of users Preparation of four risk related case studies

7. Content creation and communication

8. Challenges Reflect the needs of stakeholders Satisfy the overall objectives of the EC Respect the needs of the stakeholders Effectively address the target groups Represent the achievements of the EU scientific community The above influences content, presentation style and platforms utilized.

9. Possible cooperation 1.Identify the needs 2.Become part of the content review process 3.Use it!

11. Case study of GMOs Engagement of scientists in a dialogue linked public meetings at science museums Making of a film on GMOs objective yet acceptable to media wide distribution, good reviews Preparation of a book addressing professionals Preparation of teaching modules for schools