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Earlier this month, the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024 brought together 700+ delegates from 60+ countries to further global collaboration in pandemic sciences.
Watch our full conference highlights 👇
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#PandemicSciences24
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Are you interested in applying for a DPhil that focusses on pandemic research? buff.ly/4fHGfI2 @PSIOxford is offering a scholarship for @Oxford_NDPH's DPhil in Population Health to work with PSI Investigators on a PSI-related project, apply by 3 Dec.
@LeverhulmeTrust
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🏛️ Join teams at the Oxford Martin School, @OxfordBiology and @PSIOxford! We're hiring up to 5 Pandemic Sciences Research Fellows in AI & Epidemiology, Phylodynamics, Climate & Infectious Diseases, and Global Health Data Science.
🗓️ Closes Dec 6 - Apply: i.mtrbio.com/despridvgn
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Are you thinking about pursuing a #PhD in #ethics and #health?
@Ethox_Centre is particularly welcoming DPhil applications exploring ethics in relation to infectious disease threats & pandemics - with @PSIOxford
Deadline 3 Dec 2024
ndph.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us/…
Our research is made possible thanks to the generous support of our funders.
Earlier this month we welcomed colleagues from the Moh Family Foundation to share our latest research updates & celebrate the foundation’s support for pandemic science.
More 👇
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A 17-country study has revealed that #LongCovid affects functioning and quality of life globally.
70% of study participants in HICs and 42% in LMICs reported fatigue, headaches, breathlessness & more, up to 12 months after discharge.
Read more: psi.ox.ac.uk/news-and-opinio…
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💉Scientists at Pirbright and @PSIOxford have taken a significant step towards developing a universal influenza vaccine.
A new study shows that T-cell responses induced through aerosol immunisation can offer significant protection.
Read the story ➡️ pirbright.ac.uk/news/study-e…
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Data generated from the implementation of control measures during COVID-19 is filling epidemiology knowledge gaps & preparing us for future outbreaks.
Thanks to @adamjkucharski from @LSHTM_CEPR for opening our new PSI seminar series yesterday.
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Join PSI's @ajpollard1, Director of @OxfordVacGroup @OxPaediatrics in a new podcast series with leading experts in science and healthcare.
Listen to Episode 1 of 'Trusting the Science' featuring Dr Anthony Fauci, available now ⬇️
psi.ox.ac.uk/news-and-opinio…
NEW | @OxfordVacGroup have launched their new season of The Oxford Colloquy - conversations with leading experts in science and healthcare.
Listen now as Dr Anthony Fauci, Chief Scientific Advisor to 7 US Presidents, joins Prof Sir @ajpollard1 ⬇️
podcasts.ox.ac.uk/doctor-ant…
PSI's Pandemic PACT programme has launched a vital resource for tracking and understanding research on new or re-emerging global health threats, including #mpox and #H5N1.
Visit the Pandemic PACT website to learn more 👇
pandemicpact.org/outbreaks
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For 10+ years, ISARIC & @WHO have been developing case report forms (CRFs) for infectious disease outbreaks.
In @MDPIOpenAccess, our researchers analyse how a data-driven approach to designing CRFs can lead to a more informed public health response ⬇️
doi.org/10.3390/epidemiologi…
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🆕@WHO Dashboard showing key figures for #Mpox globally and for the African Region
Surveillance, testing, sequencing, reporting & field investigations are critical for better understanding of the dynamics of the outbreaks & to guide response efforts👇
worldhealthorg.shinyapps.io/…
Outstanding quality of short talks and posters at the #PandemicSciences24 conference 🌎
👏 Congratulations to all the award winners for the best poster and oral presentation nominations across seven topics.
Looking forward to hearing more great ideas next year!
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📢#Job opportunity!
@Ethox_Centre are recruiting for a Post Doc in Ethics & Infectious Disease - working with @bermaninstitute @PSIOxford @Oxford_NDPH - deadline for applications 5 Sept 2024.
Full details ⬇️⬇️
ethox.ox.ac.uk/news/job-oppo…
In @Nature: As early results from a clinical trial in the DRC suggest that the drug tecovirimat does not accelerate recovery for clade I #mpox, PSI's Professor Piero Olliaro says the final results could still provide hope for some groups.
Read more 👇
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PSI Public Engagement Officer Ashleigh Cheyne (@ACheyne33) will be presenting the UK perspective on community engagement during this event on public engagement for research in Pakistan👇
Join online for unique insights on public engagement in South Asia: us06web.zoom.us/j/8403400127…
Curious about patient and public engagement in Pakistan?
Our Public Engagement Officer @ACheyne33 will be sharing her experience at this event organised by the Critical Care Medicine Research Group at Ziauddin University.
Happening on 17 Aug, 8-10 am BST ⬇️
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🕛 Closing soon: What are the most important clinical problems for epidemic-prone infectious diseases?
Share your thoughts by 16 August to help ISARIC researchers target #diseases that require urgent attention ⬇️
isaric.org/research/research…
#PandemicSciences24 showcased:
➡️ 112 poster presenters
➡️ 68 parallel session speakers
... all highlighting groundbreaking research and global collaboration in pandemic sciences.
Thank you to all our contributors for sharing your expertise 👏
📢NEWS: We've joined with @Ethox_Centre to support a new @HSMOxford exhibition in Oxford "A Healthy Future for All?"
The exhibit explores how the innovations we saw during COVID-19 are now delivering healthcare benefits for us all.
Plan your visit ⬇️
hsm.ox.ac.uk/a-healthy-futur…
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Global scientific collaboration is vital in preparing for pandemic threats 🌍
77 people from low & middle-income countries shared their expertise at #PandemicSciences24 thanks to generous bursary support from @TheFluLab, @gatesfoundation, @CEPIvaccines, @lifearc1 & @moderna_tx.
Apply for this PSI-based role before 8 August 👇
CLOSING SOON: We are #hiring a Clinical Project Administrator to support the development of ISARIC's research agenda. The position is based in Oxford, UK.
*Apply by 8 August*
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/46ERyNq
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