04/06/2025
A new study published in Nature Communications Medicine Journal has revealed that many Gambians had already developed strong immune responses to before the arrival of the Delta variant, despite the low number of reported cases.
The study, led by researchers at MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine provides new insights into how African populations responded immunologically to early waves of COVID -19.
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15/05/2025
Did you know you can still sign up to our short course with early bird discount?
Our annual short course 'introduction to mathematical models of the epidemiology & control of infectious diseases' is an exceptional and interactive course for professionals delivered by leading experts who advise policy decision makers globally.
💼 Two-week short course
📅 Early bird applications end 31st of May (fees £2565, from 1 June £2850)
✏️Find out more & apply https://www.infectiousdiseasemodels.org/
15/05/2025
OPPORTUNITY! Always wanted to do an MRes in Epidemiology? Applications are now open with part funding of £10,000 towards your MRes fees now available for successful applicants!
💼 MRes in Epidemiology, Evolution & Control of Infectious Diseases
📅 Application deadline 12th of June 2025 (start October 2025)
✏️ Find out more ➡️ https://www.imperial.ac.uk/mrc-global-infectious-disease-analysis/opportunities/mres-in-epidemiology-evolution-and-control-of-infectious-diseases/
02/04/2025
Huge congratulations to Dr Gina Cuomo-Dannenburg PhD who has been named a 2025 Schmidt Science Fellows.
During her Fellowship, Gina will be researching the link between extreme weather and the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus and dengue. Her research will enhance outbreak prediction and strengthen public health preparedness.
Schmidt Science Fellows, an initiative of Schmidt Sciences in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, supports early-career researchers who are trailblazers and pioneers, with the ambition to make the world a better place.
Fellows receive funding for postdoctoral research and join a network driving interdisciplinary breakthroughs.
Working with the scientific community, Schmidt Sciences aims to break down barriers across interdisciplinary science and accelerate research that positively impacts global communities.
Read more 👇
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/262573/imperials-gina-cuomodannenburg-elected-prestigious-schmidt/
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