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.
Continue readingCLIMOS will participate at Research Perspectives on the Health Impacts of Climate Change conference
Due to the advancement of emerging technologies and the advent of Big Data as a fundamental part of modern life, there have been significant changes in how data is collected and analysed. As it happens to the life cycle of the sand fly species Phlebotomus papatasi, data also undergoes a detailed process of development and evolution to extract valuable information that can support decision-making.
Continue readingThe Data Lifecycle – a Key Asset for the CLIMOS Project
Due to the advancement of emerging technologies and the advent of Big Data as a fundamental part of modern life, there have been significant changes in how data is collected and analysed. As it happens to the life cycle of the sand fly species Phlebotomus papatasi, data also undergoes a detailed process of development and evolution to extract valuable information that can support decision-making.
Continue readingPredictive surveillance and AI for global health defence against SFBD
CLIMOS leverages the power of cutting-edge data and AI technologies to revolutionize the fight against sand fly-borne diseases, particularly those caused by Leishmania parasites and Phleboviruses.
Continue readingCLIMOS Project: Preventing the impact of climate change on sand fly-borne diseases
Phlebotomine sand flies can be found in various regions around the world, primarily in warm and tropical climates. However, climate change is dramatically altering their geographical landscape. Milder winters and warmer temperatures extend their reach into new regions, prompting earlier and intensified sand fly activity. This shift increases the risk of sand fly-borne diseases in areas where they were previously non-existent.
Continue readingOpen science and dissemination for Global Public Health: The CLIMOS Project’s innovative approach.
In today’s world, at every step we can find different platforms that display information related to the impact on human health. The number of platforms grows from year to year, which is good, but it also brings with it questions about the relevance of those platforms and their survival after commissioning and the first year in operational mode.
Continue readingCLIMOS consortium gears up to define its workshops and training events
Spreading awareness about leishmaniasis is vital, especially as sand fly geographical distribution expands due to climate change, there’s a concerning lack of public knowledge, particularly in the areas where new occurrences are emerging.
Continue readingThe CLIMOS project was showcased at 23rd Turkish Parasitology Congress
CLIMOS project, represented by Yusuf Ozbel and Seray Toz hailing from the Ege University in Turkey, participated in the 23rd National Parasitology Congress 2023.
Continue readingCLIMOS Scenario Planning
Climate change has and will continue to transform the flora and fauna of Europe, and along with this, hosts of new diseases are likely to spread to domestic animals and to people. It is also likely that diseases spread by sand flies, such as leishmaniasis, will rise. Sand flies that have become endemic in southern Europe are already migrating to the European North as the climate is becoming warmer.
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