Mark your calendars for the 11th International Symposium on Phlebotomine Sandflies (ISOPS), set to take place from September 9-13, 2024, at the Bernardin Congress Centre in Portorož, Slovenia.
Continue readingCall for Stakeholders | In-person workshop for co-creation
Mark your calendars for the 11th International Symposium on Phlebotomine Sandflies (ISOPS), set to take place from September 9-13, 2024, at the Bernardin Congress Centre in Portorož, Slovenia.
Continue readingUnveiling the Secrets of Sandflies: Transitioning from Obliviousness to Expertise
“People never notice anything.” wrote J.D. Salinger in The Catcher in the Rye.
I would also like to take this opportunity to tell you an anecdote about ignorance from my own life which, when I remember it, still fills me with a sense of unease and guilt towards my grandmother even after so many years.
Continue readingInspiring the Next Generation: CLIMOS Educates Children on Leishmaniasis
On the 23rd of March, the CLIMOS project had the honor of leading an enlightening lecture on leishmaniasis tailored specifically for children aged 8 to 10. Hosted at the prestigious Center for Talented Minds in the Czech Republic, this event aimed to educate young minds about the threats posed by parasites to both humans and our beloved pets.
Continue readingCLIMOS at the Austrian Entomological Society Colloquium
Katharina Platzgummer and Edwin Kniha from the Medical University of Vienna made a significant mark on March 16th at the colloquium of the Austrian Entomological Society in Innsbruck by presenting CLIMOS with an informative poster.
Continue readingAn interview with CLIMOS Project Coordinator
I was inspired to take on the role of CLIMOS coordinator as it will allow me together with the other 28 partners to develop innovative solutions that have tangible impacts on public and animal health following a One Health approach. This project not only aligns with my academic background but also represents a significant step towards enhancing preparedness and mitigating the spread of sand fly-borne diseases in a changing world.
Sand flies are tiny, hairy-winged insects that belong to the Phlebotominae subfamily. They can be found in warm and tropical climates worldwide.
CLIMOS data results links climate change to shifts in sand fly distribution, escalating leishmaniasis concerns.
When we think of arthropods carrying infectious diseases, mosquitoes, and ticks often come to mind. However, there’s a third vector that’s relatively unfamiliar but equally relevant: sand flies.
Sand flies are tiny, hairy-winged insects that belong to the Phlebotominae subfamily. They can be found in warm and tropical climates worldwide.
Continue readingClimate Health Cluster at the Research Perspectives on the Health Impacts of Climate Change Conference
The European Climate Health Cluster attended the ‘Research Perspectives on the Health Impacts of Climate Change’ Conference in Brussels, on 19 and 20 February.
Continue readingExploring Successful R&I in Europe 2024: A Dive into Transdisciplinary Sectors
A pivotal event unfolded as industry leaders, innovators, and experts convened at the 11th European Networking Event, themed “Successful R&I in Europe 2024.” Amidst this gathering, I had the privilege to contribute as a speaker in the parallel workshop session focused on Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment, expertly organized by ZENIT GmbH.
Continue readingInternational Symposium on Phlebotomine Sandflies Returns in 2024 with the support of CLIMOS Project
Mark your calendars for the 11th International Symposium on Phlebotomine Sandflies (ISOPS), set to take place from September 9-13, 2024, at the Bernardin Congress Centre in Portorož, Slovenia.
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