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Sepsis and the killer platelets
Dermot Cox BSc, PG Dip Ed, PhD, Pharmacology Lead from the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences – RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences, discusses sepsis and the killer platelets.
Can AI create antibiotics combating drug-resistant bacteria?
Researchers have used Artificial intelligence to kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Understanding T lymphocytes inner workings to harness therapeutic potential
Leslie J. Berg, PhD from the University of Colorado, Anschutz School of Medicine, sheds light on understanding the inner workings of T lymphocytes to harness their therapeutic potential.
Effective vaccines for non-communicable diseases – A pipe dream?
Markus Mandler, Founder and CEO of Tridem Bioscience, explains how the company’s cutting-edge vaccine platform is revolutionising treatment approaches and vaccines for non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Ecological sustainability for the future of all life on Earth
The Born Free Foundation’s Head of Conservation, Dr Nikki Tagg and Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, say that ecological sustainability is an essential element for the future of all life on Earth.
Keeping food fresh: Sunflower extract proves key in keeping blueberries fresh
To tackle the perennial problem of mouldy blueberries, researchers have discovered a natural solution within sunflower extract.
Anaerobic digestion: A sustainable solution for combatting food waste
Despite the recent government review of net zero policies, food waste's environmental impact persists, highlighting the importance of anaerobic digestion.
Wastewater surveillance for infectious disease preparedness
The University of Oklahoma Wastewater Based Epidemiology (OU WBE) team highlights successes from their three years of wastewater surveillance in Oklahoma & how this surveillance approach can be used as next-level monitoring for infectious disease preparedness.
Katrin Gaardbo Kuhn, MSc MBBS PhD – University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Hudson...
Katrin Kuhn has more than 20 years’ experience in infectious disease epidemiology
Dr. Kuhn was one of the original founders of the Centre on Climate Change and Planetary Health at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine where she completed her postgraduate degrees and worked for several years.
Following this, she...
Lessons from the COVID pandemic to fight against sepsis and common infections
Michael Wong, Founder and Executive Director at Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety and Amy Campbell, Quality Nurse Specialist at ECU Health and Chair at PPAHS Sepsis Advisory Board, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the fight against sepsis.
Leveraging genomic data for effective pandemic preparedness and response
Decoding pathogens’ genetic material is fast becoming an invaluable tool to support pandemic preparedness and responses to global public health threats, Anona Bamford tells us more
Dispersing the misconceptions of molecular iodine in medical uses
There are many uses for molecular iodine (I2) for infection prevention. Dispelling misconceptions about its toxicity, Dr. Jack Kessler, Chief Scientist at I2Pure, discusses the reality of I2 across medical indications and seeks to grow its application.
Gnotobiotic pig models: Illuminating the enigma of human norovirus infection and immunity
Dr Lijuan Yuan and her team have studied human noroviruses (HuNoV) in gnotobiotic pigs for over 15 years. Here, she explains how such research is advancing our understanding of HuNoV pathogenesis, infectivity, and immunity.
Could biodiversity decline be fueling spreading viruses?
Researchers reveal the interconnected nature of environmental changes, biodiversity decline, and the spread of pathogens.
Microbiome of the skin: The good and the bad
Chronic wounds are a significant burden to patients and health systems; Manuela Martins-Green from the University of California tells us how her research in understanding the dynamics of wound healing could aid new approaches to wound care.
Antimicrobial food packaging: Challenges and achievements
Dr Kay Cooksey, Professor and Cryovac Chair at Clemson University, shares the potential of antimicrobial food packaging in mitigating microbial growth and the obstacles that have hindered the development of commercially available products thus far.
Maternal care deficiency: Affecting development and health of carpenter bees
York University researchers have discovered that while most bees are solitary creatures, there is a remarkable exception in the form of tiny carpenter bee species when concerning maternal care.
Bacteriophages: Nature’s remedy for tackling superbugs and antimicrobial resistance
Given the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance, Gunther Vanwezer, CEO of Vésale Bioscience, explains how bacteriophages offer a promising natural solution and outlines the company’s efforts to become a pioneer in the development of innovative, personalised and sustainable phage-based therapy solutions.
Turning root fungus from harmful to helpful
The mould and diseases caused by root fungus can impact the preservation of fruits and vegetables, potentially shortening their shelf life. However, could certain fungi be altered to benefit their host?
Why research on immune system disorders is critical to improving patient outcomes
The immune system is the body’s natural defence against antigens such as bacteria and viruses, but in some cases, it can malfunction. We explore the prevalence of immune system disorders, the associated unmet medical needs, and therapeutic research.
