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Accreditation: The building block(chain)s of delivering confidence
Jeff Ruddle, Strategic Development Director at United Kingdom Accreditation Service, illuminates us on an aspect of accreditation that concerns the building block(chain)s of delivering confidence.
Removing the barriers to ensure a thriving UK hemp industry
Rebekah Shaman, Managing Director at British Hemp Alliance, explains what we need to know about removing the barriers to ensure a thriving UK hemp industry.
Reducing the burden of colorectal cancer across Europe
Monique van Leerdam, leading colorectal cancer expert and Member of the United European Gastroenterology Public Affairs Committee, discusses what action can be taken to reduce the heavy burden of colorectal cancer across Europe.
COVID-19 research: Health of older people in poorer countries
Global health experts question why COVID-19 research is not becoming policy for the older population in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Rishi Sunak budget: The tampon tax has been abolished
The anticipated budget released by Chancellor Rishi Sunak abolishes the 5% tampon tax in the UK: Read more about period poverty on OAG.
The stewards of the Arctic: A changing region requires cooperation
Einar Gunnarsson, Ambassador Arctic Affairs, Iceland and Chair of the Arctic Council’s Senior Arctic Officials, sheds light on why the changing region of the Arctic requires cooperation.
British Science Week: Instilling a love of science in the young
In recognition of British Science Week, Emily Whyte, Co-Founder at Mini Professors, highlights the importance of instilling a love of science in the young minds of today.
Cannabis (hemp): The effect of terpenes in CBD full extracts
Cannabis (hemp) contains up to 150 different terpenes. They not only determine the smell, but they also have valuable properties for the body as studies show. Katharina Zedlacher, from BioBloom GmbH, discusses the effect of terpenes in CBD full extracts.
Eye health: Testing the safety of stem cell therapy for age-related macular degeneration
Kapil Bharti, PhD, Senior Investigator and Head of the Ocular and Stem Cell Translational Research Section at the National Eye Institute (NEI), explains testing the safety of a stem cell therapy for age-related macular degeneration in this special focus on eye health.
International Women’s Day: UN review the global situation for women
Let’s discuss the UN Women report, “Women’s Rights in Review 25 years after Beijing,” which documents how gender equality is functioning on International Women's Day.
The environment: A focus on deposit return schemes to increase recycling
Rebecca Pow MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs in the UK, states the case for real change when it comes to the environment, including introducing deposit return schemes to increase recycling and clamp down on litter.
The “Forever” Chemicals: Per-/Polyfluoro Alkyl Substances (PFAS)
Peter Andrew and Pamela J. Lein explain the ongoing situation of the “Forever” Chemicals, Per-/Polyfluoro Alkyl Substances (PFAS).
The plastic crisis: What’s the big deal with microplastics?
Pamela J. Lein, PhD, Professor at the University of California, Davis, sheds light on the plastic crisis and explains what the big deal is with microplastics.
Europe deserves more and better research & innovation in cardiovascular disease
Prof Lina Badimon, Chair, ESC Advocacy Committee 2018-2020 Director, Cardiovascular Program (ICCC) – IR, Hospital de la Santa Crue I Sant Pau, argues that Europe deserves more and better research & innovation in cardiovascular disease.
Scotland due to pass bill to eradicate period poverty
Scotland are due to set a global precedent with their bill to eradicate period poverty via free sanitary products.
Leading a normal life with a Noonan Syndrome child: Benji Ballard’s story
Katie Ballard, a trustee of the Noonan Syndrome Association, shares her story of son Benjamin after receiving a life-changing diagnosis of Noonan Syndrome and cardiomyopathy.
Martin Seychell – European Commission
Since 2014, Mr Seychell has been Deputy Director-General for Health in the Health and Food Safety Directorate-General (SANTE), responsible for directorates dealing with public health and health systems and products.
Why does the European Commission care about the digital transformation of healthcare?
Martin Seychell, Deputy Director-General for Health at the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE), explains why the European Commission cares about the digital transformation of healthcare.
Charlie Dempster – Mathys & Squire
Charlie has experience of drafting and prosecuting patent applications at the European Patent Office (EPO) and UK Intellectual Property Office. He has coordinated the prosecution of global patent portfolios in a wide variety of countries including the US, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, India and Australia. He also...
Potato late blight in Europe
Didier Andrivon delves into the disease that once killed 1.5 million individuals in Ireland: Potato late blight, also known as Phytophthora Infestans.