LUMC Global

🎉 Exciting News! Congratulations to LUMC Global PhD fellow, Sagni Girma, on the publication of his insightful work in Maternal and Child Health Journal! His research is making a valuable contribution to the field, exploring incidence, causes and outcomes of postpartum hemorrhage in Eastern Ethiopia. 🌍👏 This is a great example of the global impact that LUMC Global fellows are making. Read more about the study below #ResearchExcellence #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth #LUMCGlobal" Mohammed Yuya Habtamu Bekele Assefa Desalew Thomas van den Akker Tienke Vermeiden, MA PhD Joanne Verweij Abera Kenay Tura Marian Knight MBE University of Oxford Leiden University Leiden University Medical Center

In our continuing series championing women scientists from around the world, we are featuring Dr. Jacqueline (Koko) Mutai from the Wilder Lab at Oregon Health & Science University Read about her journey and exciting research: https://lnkd.in/e6cR9ERj

Global Health education at home – Sept 2024 we started our yearly #LUMC Year-3 Half Minor #GlobalHealth for medical students. Visiting students (n=6) from Indonesia working with Dutch students (n=12) in Leiden, while collaborating online with Tanzanian students (n=12) from KCM University College (#KCMuC). During 4 weeks the students had to prepare several (online) assignments in small groups. This gave them the opportunity to explore and compare clinical practise and public health approaches between the three different countries. Great collaboration with Dr. Jeremia J Pyuza and @Elichilia Shaothe of KCMuC. LUMC Global

🌍 Journeys Abroad: LUMC Students Share Their Exchange Experiences 🌍 In the fifth edition of the LUMC Global interview series, five (bio)medical students share their exciting stories about their time abroad, the challenges they faced, and how these experiences have shaped their academic journeys. From Lotte de Haan and Delilah van Swieten experiences at Karolinska Institute in Sweden to Christophe Weizenbach time in London, Puck Versteegh cultural exchange in Indonesia, and Florian Sneekes semester in Scotland—these students highlight the personal and academic growth that comes with studying abroad. 🌏✈️ Their advice? Be open-minded, prepared, and ready to embrace new learning environments! Read the full interview to find out how these international experiences transformed their perspectives on research and medicine. Leiden University, Leiden University Medical Center, Karolinska Institutet, Hammersmith Hospital, University of Indonesia, Universitas Hasanuddin, The University of Edinburgh, Signe Olander, Sascha Wanna, Sem Teeken, Suze Kruisheer, Medische Faculteit der Leidse Studenten #GlobalHealth #StudentExchange #AcademicGrowth #LUMCGlobal #StudyAbroad #BiomedicalScience #Medicine #InternationalExperience 

Ethical, social and legal considerations of Biomedical Big Data (BBD) handling: ‘Big Data Divide’ and governance of BBD Platforms - 15 - 20 December 2024, hosted by the Eurolife DATAETHICS Network in Obergurgl & Innsbruck, Austria.   Information about this upcoming Eurolife DATAETHICS Winter School 2024:   https://lnkd.in/eMtha8Zv https://lnkd.in/eprU7U4e   Biomedical Big Data is revolutionizing healthcare and research, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation. However, it also raises significant ethical, social, and legal challenges that must be addressed to ensure responsible and equitable use. This Winter School will explore these issues in depth, with a particular focus on the concept of the “Big Data Divide” and the governance mechanisms required to manage BBD platforms effectively.   Key Topics ·       Ethical Considerations: Understanding the moral implications of BBD use, including privacy concerns, consent, and data ownership. ·       Social Impacts: Exploring how BBD can widen or bridge gaps in healthcare access and research opportunities. ·       Legal Frameworks: Examining current laws and regulations governing BBD, with a focus on international standards and the challenges of cross-border data sharing. ·       Big Data Divide: Addressing the disparities in data access and use between different regions, institutions, and communities. ·       Governance of BBD Platforms: Discussing best practices for the management and oversight of BBD platforms to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability.   The call is open to candidates from the Eurolife institutions only. Deadline for applications: 4 October 2024. The grant covers the participation fee and accommodation. It does not cover the travel costs.   The candidates should submit their application as a Pdf to dataethics@med.uni-goettingen.de The applications will be centrally managed by the UMG, evaluated by each Eurolife partner shortlisting 3 Candidates for selection.  

Leiden University Fund (LUF) – Grants for participation in a conference abroad now open to all PhD-students. https://lnkd.in/esUb9358 LUF provides funding for students and researchers at Leiden University (including LUMC), including grants for participation in a conference abroad. From 16 September 2024 onwards, the conditions for this specific conference abroad grant has been broadened from ‘non-salaried PhD-students only’ to ‘all PhD-students’. Please check the full conditions on the LUF website.

🌍 Are you interested in the evolving landscape of global health, particularly in the transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases? Join us for an insightful session where #Indonesian and #Dutch experts come together to discuss innovative solutions for better health outcomes. 🚀 👉 25th of September from 9.00-10.15 (CET)  | Read more and registration: https://shorturl.at/sVm0d Leiden University, Leiden University Medical Center, University of Indonesia, Universitas Airlangga, Universitas Hasanuddin, Hermelijn Smits, Maria Inge Lusida, Mikhael Manurung, Joris Rotmans, Wahyuni Sitti, Suze Kruisheer, Maria Yazdanbakhsh, Pancras Hogendoorn, Vincent van Unen, Noel de Miranda, Dicky L Tahapary

LUMC Global Lead Suze Kruisheer and the Leiden University Medical Center Head of the International Office Sascha Wanna will be heading to Toulouse for the EAIE: European Association for International Education Conference in September! We’ll be connecting with education, research and health professionals from around the world and exploring new opportunities. Want to chat about international (medical) education and research? Find us at the conference – we’d love to meet you and explore potential collaborations.    #EAIE2024

🎉 Exciting Announcement: Join Us for the #FAIR Data Conference & Training in Leiden! 🎉 We are thrilled to invite you to the FAIR Data, FAIR Africa Conference and Training at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), The Netherlands! This prestigious event spans from Monday, August 19th to Wednesday, August 28th, 2024. Conference Highlights (August 27, 2024): Location: LUMC, K-01-103 | CZ 1 | R768, building 1 Theme: Internationalisation of the Health Data Space Speakers: Leading experts including Mirjam van Reisen, Prof Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, Dr Reginald Maudlin Nalugala, and many more! Sessions: From state-of-the-art FAIR open engineering to leadership by the Africa University Network on FAIR Open Science. Training Highlights: Dates: August 19th - 28th, 2024 Topics: FAIR data stewardship, semantic web, decentralised data governance, and more. Format: Hybrid (physical and online attendance) Keynote Speakers: H.E. Fortune Charumbira, Julia Duncan-Cassell Don't miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your knowledge and network with professionals from around the globe! : https://shorturl.at/m6gkI We look forward to seeing you in Leiden for an event filled with innovation, collaboration, and advancement in FAIR data practices! 🚀 Let's make data FAIR together! Acknowledgement of funders: NWO (Dutch Research Council), Nuffic VODAN Africa, Ethiopian Pharmacists Association, GO FAIR Foundation, Philips Foundation, Nur Ali Dirie, Addis Ababa University, Magda Robalo, Samson Yohannes Amare, Mekelle University, Tadele Getu, Tesfit Gebremeskel, Putu Hadi Purnama Jati, Ruduan Plug, Misha Stocker, Barend Mons, Katy Wolstencroft, Louise Bezuidenhout, University of London, Jasper J. koehorst, Erik Schultes, Eyasu Yazew, Tangaza University, Kampala International University, Ezekiel Onyonka Mecha, University of Nairobi, Francisca O Oladipo, Thomas Adewumi, Goitom Tegegn, Jeroen Maas, Microsoft, Nick Egarhos, SNOMED International, Sjoerd Van Groning,

🚨 Exciting Research Alert! 🚨 We are thrilled to share the publication of the latest joint research between University of Indonesia and Leiden University Medical Center in Nature Communications!📖✨ This groundbreaking study uses high dimensional immune profiling and complex data analysis to explore how the immune profiles of Dutch participants of controlled hookworm infection compare to those of Indonesians naturally infected individuals in endemic regions. This research is a crucial step towards developing an effective vaccine for hookworm infections, which remain a major public health challenge in many parts of the world. 🌍 The results underscore the importance of understanding host immune responses for the rational design of vaccines, aiming to complement current mass drug administration strategies and tackle reinfection challenges. 🌍This study shows the importance of our collaboration with Indonesia and Universitas Indonesia combining state-of-the-art technologies with on-the-ground knowledge, expertise, and shared datasets. Congratulations to our incredible team: Mikhael Manurung, Rike Sonnet, Marie-Astrid Hoogerwerf, Jacqueline Janse, Yvonne Kruize, Laura de Bes - Roeleveld, Marion Konig, Alex Loukas, Benjamin G. Dewals, Taniawati Supali, Simon Jochems, Meta Roestenberg, Mariateresa C., Maria Yazdanbakhsh Leiden University Zweta Manggarani Marrik Bellen #HookwormResearch #Immunology #VaccineDevelopment #PublicHealth #NatureCommunications #ScientificResearch Read the full article in Nature Communications here: https://shorturl.at/wdCYC