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02 Oct Annual global health meeting explores provocative ideas, inspires future research
When it comes to addressing health concerns, global collective action has never been more important than it is right now. That’s the key message from plenary speaker Prof. Mike Merson at the Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute (APH) annual global health meeting. The event took...
26 Sep Collaboration key to training students to become future global health experts
As the old expression goes, there is truly strength in numbers – especially when it comes to training the next generation of global health leaders. Students in the Research Master’s in Global Health program recently completed the Addressing Disease Burden in a Global Context course...
11 Sep New framework seeks to expedite early TB diagnosis and treatment around the world
A new framework is helping researchers and manufacturers more efficiently design and evaluate new diagnostic tests for people with early-stage tuberculosis (TB), potentially saving thousands of lives. TB is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause from a single infectious agent,...
24 Aug “Unexpected” study findings may unlock key to prevention and treatment for patients with reoccurring tuberculosis
A study presented at the recent AIDS2018 conference suggests there may be multiple risk factors that cause reoccurring tuberculosis (TB) infections – not just HIV, as initially thought. Cape Town, South Africa has a very high prevalence of reoccurring TB in its citizens – over...
30 Jul Researchers, advocates and politicians address world’s deadliest infectious disease
Delegates at the recent TB2018 conference came from around the world to work towards a common goal: make tuberculosis (TB) history. More than 400 researchers, public health specialists, advocates, physicians and politicians attended TB2018 on Sunday, July 22 at the RAI Convention Centre. The event...
23 Jul Peter Reiss appointed Ridder in Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw
The Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development congratulates Professor Peter Reiss for being appointed Ridder in Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw (Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion). Peter was appointed on Monday evening during an opening reception for the AIDS Conference at...
12 Jul Our contribution to AIDS2018
The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health issue in the world. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, it continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science, advocacy, and human rights. The 22nd...
10 Jul Final report for INTEREST 2018 now available
The 12th International Conference on HIV Treatment, Pathogenesis and Prevention Research (the INTEREST meeting) was held in Kigali, Rwanda from May 29 – June 1, 2018, bringing together nearly 600 participants from 32 countries. The annual event is co-organized by the Amsterdam Institute for Global...