4 years (November 2025 – October 2029)
Independent network; not directly funded, open to sponsorship or partner support
Funded by the
COST Association (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), following official COST rules and procedures applied to all participating Actions.
Global network (Europe, USA, Latin America, India, Australia, etc.)
European framework including COST Member Countries, Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs), Near Neighbour Countries (NNCs), and International Partner Countries (IPCs). Collaboration is encouraged globally while maintaining a European coordination focus.
Task Forces and Interest Groups focusing on harmonization and research topics
Working Groups (WGs) aligned with the Action objectives and deliverables.
Online meetings, thematic workshops, publications, and informal networking events
Structured networking: organization of events (meetings, workshops, training schools), mobility support through grants (Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs), ITC (Inclusiveness Target Country) & YRI (Young Researcher and Innovator) Conference Grants), and dissemination activities.
President (Dr. Marlies Gijs), Scientific Advisors, Task Force Leaders
Chair (Dr. Marlies Gijs), Vice-Chair, Core Group, Management Committee, WG Leaders
Open to anyone interested in tear fluid research
Researchers can join the Action by registering via the e-COST platform and applying to join Action CA24112 (TEAR-Precision).
Promote global collaboration and harmonization in tear research
Strengthen European collaboration and coordination in tear fluid biomarker research, while remaining open to contributions from researchers worldwide.
