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The category “Outstanding Promotion of Scientific Culture” rewards those individuals – researchers and non-researchers alike – who contribute to communicating science to the general public and, through their actions, bring science and technology to the attention of young people. CRP-Santé was selected for an award in this category thanks to the work of Danièle Moes, Anne-Marie Ternes and Monika Dieterle for the “Experimental Cosmetics” workshop and the Science Café “Wissenschaft in der Werbung” presented during the Researchers’ Night 2010. Before the ceremony, the CRP-Santé team had the opportunity to summarize the work which was previously done and received a 5.000 € recognition. CRP-Santé has also received a diploma for supporting the promotion of scientific culture within different events as the Researchers, or the Science festival.
FNR awards have also rewarded the outstanding publications for 2010. Last year CRP-Santé had received a prize in this category thanks to the work from Dr. Niclou and the Norlux Neuro-oncology team.
This agreement shows the confidence of the WHO-TDR in the data management process and tools which have been set up for 5 years at the Centre for Health Studies.
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About the research unit:
The Laboratory of Immunogenetics and Allergology (LIGA), within the Department of Virology, Allergology, and Immunology, utilizes techniques of applied and basic research with the aims of improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of patients with allergic and immune-mediated diseases. Research is performed in close collaboration with the national unit of Immunology and Allergology at the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, with activities generously supported by the Ministry of Research and Higher Education and the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR).
Basic research within LIGA focuses on several areas, including:
• Characterization of major animal allergen families
• Analysis of the cellular immune response
• Analysis of the interactions between the nervous and immune systems
• Study of the functional cellular modification in TAP deficiency
Research for improving patient diagnosis and care includes:
• Development of assays to detect sensitization to food and respiratory allergens
• Development of assays to detect and trace allergens and proteins of animal origin
• Transfer of molecular biology techniques to the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg.
We encourage the submission of abstracts reporting applications to fundamental biological research, health and biotechnologies. Abstracts can include either original unpublished work or published after July 2011. We will also welcome posters presenting reviews of specific methods, tools or applications. Posters presenting research-based initiatives at universities or other public research institutions will be considered.
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This important event will give you the opportunity to discover the progress of clinical research in Luxembourg, accomplished thanks to the participation of researchers, clinical investigators and their patients, but also to the involvement of healthy volunteers.
The day will tackle the different aspects of clinical research, while highlighting all the importance of a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach.
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