About Our Network
- ABOUT EUREC, COORDINATOR OF SIMPLIFY
EUREC is committed to shaping the future of ethical review and research across Europe. By connecting research ethics bodies and experts, EUREC fosters a culture where ethical considerations are at the forefront.
We promote cooperation and capacity building among RECs, partnering with organisations that support ethics governance to raise awareness, share knowledge, ensure consistent reviews, and tackle emerging ethical challenges. Additionally, EUREC is involved in pioneering research projects focused on research ethics, research integrity, and responsible research and innovation.
For more information see the EUREC Website
- Our Partners
ALLEA (All European Academies) is the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, representing academies from across Europe and bringing together leading scientific and scholarly expertise. Through collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and borders, ALLEA promotes excellence in research and scholarship while addressing issues of societal importance.
Committed to academic freedom, research integrity, and evidence-based policymaking, ALLEA serves as an independent voice for science and the humanities. By fostering cooperation and supporting informed dialogue, ALLEA contributes to tackling global challenges and strengthening the role of knowledge in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.
EARMA (European Association of Research Managers and Administrators) is the leading European network for research managers and administrators, supporting professionals involved in the management of research and innovation. It brings together a diverse community of practitioners, institutions, and experts to strengthen capacity, share knowledge, and promote best practices across the research management profession.
Committed to excellence in research support, EARMA fosters collaboration, professional development, and knowledge exchange across Europe and beyond. Through its training activities, conferences, and strategic initiatives, EARMA contributes to building a strong, skilled, and connected research management community that enhances the quality and impact of research.
ENAI (European Network for Academic Integrity) is a European network dedicated to promoting integrity in education and research. It brings together educators, researchers, institutions, and practitioners committed to fostering academic integrity and addressing challenges such as academic misconduct, plagiarism, and the responsible use of emerging technologies.
Through collaboration, training, and knowledge exchange, ENAI supports the development of policies, tools, and good practices that strengthen integrity in higher education and research. By building awareness and capacity across institutions and countries, ENAI contributes to a culture of trust, fairness, and responsibility in academia.
ENRIO (European Network of Research Integrity Offices) is a European network of research integrity bodies and organisations dedicated to advancing integrity and ethical standards in research. Bringing together expertise from across Europe, ENRIO fosters collaboration, dialogue, and the exchange of knowledge and best practices in responsible research conduct.
Committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and trust in research, ENRIO serves as a platform for cooperation and shared learning on research integrity issues. By supporting common approaches and strengthening a culture of responsible research, ENRIO contributes to ensuring high-quality, trustworthy, and ethically grounded research across Europe and beyond.
The Embassy of Good Science is an open, collaborative platform dedicated to promoting research integrity and responsible research practices. It provides accessible guidance, training materials, and case-based resources to support researchers, educators, and institutions in navigating ethical challenges in research.
Developed through European collaboration, the Embassy of Good Science fosters knowledge exchange and capacity building in research integrity across disciplines and countries. By making standards, tools, and good practices openly available, it contributes to strengthening a global culture of responsible, transparent, and trustworthy research.
- OUR STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY BOARD
Gian Maria Greco is Chair of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), where he has held several leadership roles in science policy, science communication, career development, and inclusion. He holds PhDs in Philosophy and Translation Studies and has held academic positions at several European universities. His policy work focuses on freedom of scientific research, research assessment, AI in science, inclusive research ecosystems, and ethics and integrity in research and innovation. He serves as representative for Stakeholder Group 4 (Individual Researchers and Innovators) in several ERA Actions including those on the European Science for Policy Ecosystem and on integrity and ethics in R&I, and is a member of international bodies working on responsible AI, research careers, and research assessment.
Mads P. Sørensen, PhD, is a Professor at the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy at Aarhus University. His current research focuses on social theory and research on research, including research integrity, research ethics, and research policy. His work seeks to contribute to a better understanding of the research ecosystem, and he continues to engage in international collaborative projects that address pressing integrity and ethical challenges in academia. Over the last couple of years, he has been especially interested in how generative AI is changing research practices and how the use of generative AI in research should be governed and regulated. Mads has been awarded multiple national and international research grants, and his research leadership experience includes successful coordination and leadership roles in major Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 projects, such as SOPs4RI, TRUSTparency, and HYBRIDA. These projects have focused on enhancing research integrity, improving the reproducibility of scientific results, and embedding ethical considerations into the research process.
Sandra Bendiscioli leads EMBO’s policy work, bringing long-standing experience in research assessment, research integrity, and institutional change. She serves on the DORA Executive Board, represents EMBO in CoARA, and coordinates internal efforts to strengthen evaluation processes for EMBO funding schemes.
A consistent part of her work has been creating space for thoughtful discussion and practical progress. For ten years, she led workshops on responsible research with EMBO members and institutes across Europe, helping institutions reflect on and improve policies related to research integrity and assessment. She also convenes workshops on wider policy issues, including biomedical engineering and environmental sustainability in research.
James Morris is a Senior Policy Officer at Science Europe. He joined Science Europe in 2019 and has a background in marine and molecular biology. He was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions post-doctoral fellow at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Southampton, UK.
At Science Europe, he leads the organisation’s work on the topics of research culture and research assessment and has developed policy positions and recommendations aimed broadly at improving conditions for researchers and the research endeavour. He was a member of the Drafting Team for the CoARA Agreement.
- Partner Members
EUREC
Lisa Häberlein studied Philosophy and Educational Science as well as Ethics for Teachers and Professionals at the University of Vienna. Until September 2020, she worked as a research associate at the Academic Center for Sciences and Humanities of the University of Applied Sciences Coburg, responsible for developing dialogical learning materials on good scientific practice as a work package leader in the EU-funded project Path2Integrity. She worked on the ROSiE and ETHNA System projects, where she contributed to supporting responsible research with practical tools. Together with Nicole she coordinates the SIMPLIFY project, including partner collaboration and alignment of activities across networks, cooperation with ERA Action #18, and support for the implementation of pilots and engagement with the wider SIMPLIFY community.
EUREC
Nicole Föger holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and has focused on research integrity and research ethics since 2010. Her previous roles include Managing Director of the Austrian Agency for Research Integrity, Chair of the European Network of Research Integrity Offices (ENRIO) and membership on the Governing Board of the World Conferences on Research Integrity Foundation (WCRIF). Additionally, she has contributed to several EU-funded projects on research integrity and research ethics as coordinator, project partner or member of the advisory board. Together with Lisa she coordinates the SIMPLIFY project, including partner collaboration and alignment of activities across networks, cooperation with ERA Action #18, and support for the implementation of pilots and engagement with the wider SIMPLIFY community.
EUREC
Daniel Pizzolato holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from KU Leuven and a Master of Bioethics from the same institution, along with a Master’s degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies from the University of Padua. Since 2018, He has been involved in EU-funded project focusing on research integrity and ethics. Daniel is involved in partner collaboration as well as the network collaboration within EUREC, support for the implementation of pilot institutions, SIMPLIFY community management and cooperation with ERA Action #18.
EUREC
Elena Lazutkaite is an interdisciplinary researcher with a background in animal sciences and a PhD in critical theory from the University of Nottingham. She conducts policy-oriented research in areas such as agriculture, AI, sustainable development, and climate change. Elena coordinates the EUREC working group on legal & policy issues for RECs. The Working Group promotes collaboration among medical and health-related RECs across Europe through webinars, position papers, and other networking activities. Its goal is to support the harmonisation of ethical standards while addressing emerging challenges.
EUREC
Jurate Lekstutiene is a researcher in the field of research ethics with a background in law and bioethics. She holds master’s degrees from Vilnius University (Lithuania) and Clarkson University (USA), as well as a PhD in Public Health (Research Ethics) from Vilnius University. For more than a decade, she worked at the Lithuanian national ethics committee and has contributed to a range of EU-funded projects in the fields of research ethics and law. Jurate supports the coordination of the EUREC Working Group on Broadening the Scope of RECs. The Working Group promotes collaboration among research ethics committees reviewing research in the social sciences, humanities, and emerging technologies, and works to strengthen ethics governance frameworks in response to rapidly evolving research landscapes.
EUREC
Lisa Le Guen holds a Master’s degree in European and International Studies, specializing in the Mediterranean region. Since 2020, she has gained extensive experience in the management of international projects, with a particular focus on financial management, coordination and donor requirements. In 2026, she joined EUREC as Administration Project Manager at the EUREC Office. Within SIMPLIFY, she supports the team with project coordination and financial monitoring.
EUREC
Dirk Lanzerath is the Secretary General of EUREC and a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Bonn. With a rich academic background in both philosophy and biology, he is a leading expert in research ethics and integrity. Dirk is the Managing Director of the German Reference Centre for Ethics in the Life Sciences (DRZE) and serves on numerous ethics committees. Additionally, he is a board member of the Embassy of Good Science, where he contributes to promoting ethical practices in scientific research.
ALLEA
Dr Bethany Schmidt, Science Policy Officer at ALLEA
Bethany manages ALLEA’s portfolio of research ethics and integrity initiatives, including coordination of the Research Ethics and Integrity Council (REIC) and the revision process of the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity.
EARMA
Janina Bau is a Policy and Project Officer at EARMA (the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators), where she contributes to several EU-funded projects focusing on research ethics and integrity, environmental ethics, and the evolving role of research management within the European Research Area. She is actively involved in projects including RM Roadmap, RM Framework, RE4GREEN, PATTERN, and iRECS, and supports the development of open-access training resources in the field of research management.
Alongside her project work, Janina contributes to EARMA’s policy and advocacy activities and stakeholder engagement, with a particular focus on dissemination and engagement activities within Horizon Europe projects. She also collaborates with EARMA’s Ethics and Research Integrity Officer Network (ERION), contributing to exchanges and initiatives at the intersection of research management, ethics, and research integrity.
Janina holds an M.Sc. in Political Science from the University of Antwerp and a B.A. in European Studies from the University of Passau.
EARMA
Teodora Konach is the Head of Professional Development at EARMA (the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators), where she leads the team responsible for professional development, recognition initiatives, and EU-funded programmes.
She has an academic background in legal and cultural studies. Since 2019, Teodora has collaborated as an external expert and evaluator with the European Commission’s Research Executive Agency (REA), the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), and the Council of Europe.
She has been actively involved in several EU-funded projects related to research ethics and integrity, open science, and training, including SOPs4RI, ROSiE, IRECS, RE4GREEN, and PATTERN. Currently, she is co-leading the EARMA-coordinated EU-funded projects RM Roadmap and RM Framework, which aim to advance a structured, community-driven approach to professionalising research management across Europe.
ENAI
Dita Henek Dlabolová is a Project Manager at ENAI. Within SIMPLIFY, she coordinates ENAI’s contribution to the project and oversees the planning and implementation of its activities and outputs. She is also responsible for ENAI’s cooperation with ERA Action #18.
Dita is also coordinator the Academic Integrity Support Portal, ENAI’s online platform providing support for individuals affected by academic misconduct and questionable practices in research and education.
ENAI
Veronika Krásničan is the Executive Director of ENAI. Within SIMPLIFY, she contributes to the project through ENAI’s community management, maintaining links with ENAI’s member institutions and supporting their engagement with the project. She is also Head of the ENAI Working Group on Educational Materials.
ENRIO
Nina is Project Manager at ENRIO (European Network of Research Integrity Offices), where she coordinates ENRIO’s involvement in the SIMPLIFY Horizon Europe project and ERA Action 18 on Research Ethics and Integrity. Working closely with ENRIO members and European research integrity stakeholders in the framework of SIMPLIFY, she facilitates collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the implementation of more coherent and effective research integrity (RI) structures and practices.
Nina is passionate about the impact of AI at the intersection of research and RI as well as the roles RI offices play across different countries and how effective RI support systems can be developed and strengthened.
If you have any questions or would like to explore opportunities for collaboration on research integrity within SIMPLIFY, please do not hesitate to get in touch with her!
ENRIO
Marianne is the Head of Office at ENRIO (European Network of Research Integrity Offices), where she serves as a key contact for ENRIO’s general activities. She facilitates policy development, engagement with ENRIO members and strategic collaboration with stakeholders across Europe, supporting ENRIO’s contribution to a more coherent and effective European research integrity landscape. Marianne represents ENRIO in the ERA Forum and in ERA Action 18 on Research Ethics and Integrity. Together with Nina, she oversees ENRIO’s contributions in the context of ERA Action 18 and the SIMPLIFY project.
Before joining ENRIO in 2026, she served as network manager for different member associations and worked at INRIA, where she was closely involved in a European network focused on trustworthy and responsible AI.
Marianne is particularly interested in strengthening research integrity to safeguard the credibility of scientific research and public trust in science, and in promoting the exchange of good practices across Europe.
ENRIO
Bert is the President of ENRIO (European Network of Research Integrity Offices). Since 2014 he coordinates the operations of the Flemish Commission for Research Integrity, the second-advice body for research integrity complaints across Dutch-speaking Belgium, a member organisation of ENRIO. He was appointed as Belgium’s National Contact Point for ERA Action 18 on Ethics and Integrity and serves as sponsor in the Action’s Steering Team.
Bert has a background in pure mathematics and has a long-standing interest in quality of science, AI in research, research assessment and paper mills. In previous years, he coordinated the Young Academy of Belgium (Flanders) and established the Belgian Reproducibility Network. In 2026, he leads the Focus Track of the World Conference on Research Integrity 2026 towards a Global Reporting Standard for AI Disclosure in Research, under the auspices of COPE, STM, the Global Young Academy and the International Science Council.