Next-generation digital tools for mobility in research & health
Beatrix Vereijken and Lynn Rochester share how Mobilise-D develops digital technology to measure mobility in daily life to transform clinical research and health.
Sex, language & coevolving informatics
Chris Girard, Associate Professor at Florida International University, shares his expertise on sex, language & coevolving informatics.
Finding innovative ways to deal with bacteria
Professor of Evolutionary Biology Ashleigh S. Griffin discusses harnessing the power of evolutionary process instead of fighting it, particularly regarding bacterial cells and cooperation.
Can mice be an effective model animal for Covid-19?
Examining existing approved compounds to treat Covid-19 can significantly speed up the development of drugs.
The global cost of visual impairment
250 million people suffer from visual impairment at a global cost of $3 trillion, Translational Imaging Innovations explain.
Sustainable plant & crop production systems in Europe
Professor Laura Grenville-Briggs shares her stance on working together to counter the threat of oomycete diseases, focussing on trans-sectoral approaches to support sustainable plant and crop production systems in Europe.
‘Wave reserves’ in surfing promote coastal ecosystem protection
‘Wave reserves’ used in surfing often promote the conservation of valuable coastal areas and the ecosystems that live around them.
ATTRACT as a funding experiment for innovation (3/4)
In two previous pieces from the October 2021 and January 2022 issues of Open Access Government, we have elaborated on how to extend the ATTRACT experiment into a sustainable tool for accelerating breakthrough innovation across Europe.
NORCHILD: Unique early childhood education & care
Elin Eriksen Ødegaard, Director & Professor in Early Childhood Pedagogy from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, lifts the lid on NORCHILD, a unique research school for early childhood education & care.
Removing the blindfold on antimicrobial resistance
Here, several academic experts explain what we need to know about removing the blindfold on antimicrobial resistance - by strengthening clinical microbiology laboratories in resource-limited settings.
Addressing inequalities early in life
The trajectory of a human’s life course is by no means determined at birth. Nevertheless, the circumstances a child is born into and events taking place during the early childhood, or even gestation, shape life-course trajectories.
A new wave of molecular cancer therapeutics
Hernando Lopez-Bertoni, explores the new wave of molecular cancer therapeutics and states the case for learning the mechanisms as a pro, so one can target them as an artist.
TheraVision: An oncolytic virus platform technology for a personalised virus-immunotherapy
Prof Dr Susanne M Bailer, Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, explains the possibilities of an oncolytic virus platform technology.
Medical cannabis & the future of cancer treatments
Dr Stephen Barnhill MD, CEO of Apollon Formularies Plc, examines medical cannabis and the future of cancer treatments across the UK and the European healthcare sectors.
Honeybee viral strains & transmission between honeybee colonies
Ivan Toplak, Professor from the University of Ljubljana, Veterinary Faculty, reveals what we know about honeybee viral strains and transmission between honeybee colonies.
Exosome therapy for brittle bone disease
Pascale V Guillot, Associate Professor at University College London, investigates the possibility of exosome therapy for those living with brittle bone disease.
Tropical peatland restoration will not harm palm oil farmers
Restoring tropical peatlands - which support bird diversity - would not affect the livelihoods of palm oil farmers.
The role of universities as Corporate Parents in Scotland
Clarifying what kind of support is provided by universities in Scotland, as ‘Corporate Parents’, to children and young people who have experienced social care in the UK in comparison with Japan.
Scalable and accessible mental health for all
Nicola Hemmings, workplace scientist at Koa Health, and Dr Claire Vowell, lead psychologist, discuss how mental health conditions exist across a continuum and address what organisations can do to better support those who do not have a mental health diagnosis.
Learning with technology in public and higher education
Dean Emeritus Katy Campbell, University of Alberta, discusses the future of girls and women in STEM education.