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Satellite pictures from cities in Niger showed that there may be a relation between human migration and measles outbreaks. In poor regions night time glow reveals population density. Satellite pictures were taken from 4 cities in Niger during dry season. In three of them night glow had increased during dry season and also the number of reported measles cases, whereas in the 4th city with similar weather conditions but little seasonal migration, no increase in reported measles cases was observed.
Claude Muller says that a better insight into what makes measles seasonal is important to improve vaccination strategies target vaccination better and to make sure less virus gets through the inter-epidemic season. Ways to better control measles had also been discussed during the Global Technical Consultation to assess the Feasibility of Measles Eradication held on July 2010 in Washington and in May 2011 in Atlanta. Claude Muller was one of worldwide 8 experts at the CDC/WHO Expert Committee for Measles Eradication. A number of questions were raised about research priorities that needed to be addressed in order to facilitate measles regional and global control goals, including a global measles eradication goal.
As a WHO Collaborating Center and WHO European Reference Center for Measles and Rubella, the Department of Immunology has a high profile with WHO and within the WHO Laboratory Network. Staff members of the Institute serve since more than 15 years as consultants to International Organizations such as WHO, United Nations Development Fund, the World Bank, the European Union, the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC), National and Subnational Governments in Africa and Asia.
EFGCP is a non-profit organisation established by and for individuals with a professional involvement in the conduct of biomedical research. Its purpose is to promote good clinical practice and encourage the practice of common, high-quality standards in all stages of biomedical research throughout Europe. As a board member, Dr. Chioti will contribute to drive the mission of EFGCP, seeing her experience and knowledge of the main aims of interest to EFGCP, which are also in line with the vision of the CIEC and CRP-Santé.
This role, combined with the recent membership of the CIEC to the European Clinical Research Infrastructures Network (ECRIN ), will allow to further promote the highest standards in good clinical practice in Luxembourg and beyond. It is also an excellent opportunity for CRP-Santé and for Luxembourg to be in the driving seat regarding biomedical research in Europe.
The objective of the symposium is to identify research priorities, policies and programs to facilitate the development of evidence that can support the adoption of high value personalized medicine technologies for oncology in Europe. Internationally renowned leaders in personalized medicine and health economics will present research and commentary on the most pressing needs at the intersection of these two disciplines.
Further details: aurelia.derischebourg@crp-sante.lu
This committee deals with all the strategic and organizational aspects of ISCB-sponsored and -affiliated conferences and outreach activities. This includes the organization of the ISCB annual meeting: the International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB).
The development of the STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries campaign was initiated in early 2007. Members of the Society's Board of Directors, including STOP Sports Injuries co-campaign chair and renowned orthopaedic surgeon, James R. Andrews, MD, decided that overuse injuries in young athletes WERE becoming a critical issue for its members to address. The initiative not only raises awareness and provides education on injury reduction, but also highlights how playing safe and smart can enhance and extend a child's athletic career, improve teamwork, reduce obesity rates and create a lifelong love of exercise and healthy activity. In addition, a Council of Champions has been established that includes business, sports and medical leaders to bring this message to and actively engage youth sports parents, coaches, athletes and healthcare providers.
Further details on the Stop Sports Injuries campaign on: http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/