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I am thrilled to receive the British Academy ODA Challenge-Oriented Research Grant 2024 with Thaatchaayini Kananatu, Pitch Pongsawat, and Elmer Soriano MD MPA. We will compare COVID-19 experiences in Southeast Asian prisons to enhance future pandemic preparedness. #COVID19 #PandemicPreparedness #prisons #SouthEastAsia.

Hello LinkedIn community! As an early career researcher, I am thrilled to share that I will be attending the Biomolecular Horizons 2024 in Melbourne from September 22-26, 2024. This prestigious event will bring together three major congresses: the 26th Congress of the (International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), the 17th Congress of the Federation of Asian & Oceanian Biochemists & Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB), and the 22nd ComBio Conference. This conference is a unique opportunity to connect with renowned scientists, including Nobel Laureates, and fellow early career researchers from around the globe. The theme, "Discover, Create, Innovate," resonates deeply with my passion for advancing our understanding of biomolecular science and its applications in medicine, agriculture, and beyond¹. Here are a few reasons why I'm excited about this event: 1. Cutting-Edge Research - The conference will feature plenary sessions, keynotes, symposia, and poster presentations covering the latest advancements in biomolecular science. 2. Networking Opportunities - It's a fantastic platform to meet and exchange ideas with peers and experts, fostering collaborations that can drive future innovations. 3. Career Development - With dedicated programs for young scientists like me, career development events, and workshops, this conference is a goldmine for professional growth. If you're attending, let's connect and make the most of this incredible event together! #BiomolecularHorizons2024 #IUBMB #FAOBMB #ComBio #EarlyCareerResearcher #ScienceConference #Networking #Innovation #BMH2024 #bmh2024

🌟 Collaborating for Progress: PhD Scholars, Master’s Students, Postdocs, and Scientists in BioE3 Policy Implementation 🌟 As we embark on the journey of advancing the BioE3 policy in collaboration with the Government of India, it's crucial for us as researchers and academics to play a proactive role in shaping and implementing this significant initiative. Whether you are a PhD scholar, a master’s student, a postdoctoral researcher, or a scientist, your expertise and insights are invaluable for the success of this policy. 🔬 Here’s How We Can Contribute: 1. Engage in Research and Development: Leverage our research to address key areas highlighted in the BioE3 policy. Collaborate with government agencies to ensure that our findings align with policy objectives. 2. Participate in Policy Dialogues: Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to BioE3. Your participation can help bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation. 3. Offer Expertise and Feedback: Provide constructive feedback and suggestions based on your research experience. This can guide policymakers in making informed decisions. 4. Promote Public Awareness: Use your platforms and networks to raise awareness about the BioE3 policy, its goals, and its benefits to society. 5. Foster Collaborations: Partner with institutions, organizations, and government bodies to drive the policy’s agenda forward. Your collaborative efforts can create a stronger impact. 💬 I invite my LinkedIn connections to share their thoughts and suggestions on how we can effectively contribute to the BioE3 policy implementation. Your insights could be instrumental in shaping a successful and impactful rollout of this initiative. Let's work together to advance our field and drive meaningful change! #BioE3 #PolicyImplementation #Research #Collaboration #Science #Innovation #GovernmentPartnership

The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) are in a collaboration that seeks to offer up to 50 scholarships for students from developing countries to study in China for a doctoral degrees of up to 4 years: Interesting fields of focus: 01-Agricultural Sciences 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology 03-Biological Systems and Organisms 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences 05-Chemical Sciences 06-Engineering Sciences 07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences 08-Mathematical Sciences 09-Physics 10-Social and Economic Sciences Apply: https://lnkd.in/dkaRYTJP

🌱 #GrowingInCreativity: In the previous edition of the SEED4EU+ call, we selected 17 projects, implementing diverse and interdisciplinary activities. 🧬 RECHARGE, another project we would like to present, is focused on better understanding how proteins and RNA, which are essential molecules in all living things, interact and form structures like the first ribosomes. The research looks at how certain features of these molecules, like their charge and patterns, help them stick together or form droplets and clumps. The project also studies how certain chemicals, like negatively charged amino acids and metal ions, might have played a role in these processes on early Earth. ✨ Let's give the floor to Oliver Hartley from Université de Genève, a project team member, to hear about his insights on the project collaboration: "As a professor in med school, I don’t discuss the origins of life due to time constraints in the curriculum; this project inspires me to reflect on this big philosophical question while contributing my technical know-how to its understanding. As a biochemical specialist, I am pleased to have invited an aspiring student from Prague to our lab, who eventually brought back some technology to push the project forward. Finally, as a supporting role in this project, I have relatively low investment and still get to work with scientists from different fields whom I would never have met otherwise. I truly recommend the 4EU+ funding programmes!” 👉 Learn more about the previous edition of the SEED4EU+: https://lnkd.in/dFWPv-rN? #4euplusalliance #europeanuniversities #projectfunding #education #research #charlesuniversity #heidelberguniversity #assasuniv #sorbonneuniversity #universityofcopenhagen #universityofgeneva #universityofmilan #universityofwarsaw

Supported by the Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction (#CoEHAR) of the University of #catania, the RIRPYT initiative, launched in 2021 and implemented in 2023, is dedicated to fostering young researchers from universities in underserved countries. It offers financial support for independent #research projects in harm reduction, with a focus on scientific excellence and potential #health effects. Candidates select their research topics, which are rigorously evaluated for their scientific merit and societal impact by a scientific committee. The program highlights commitment to societal betterment and supports ethical scientific endeavors. https://lnkd.in/dXMVBxX9

Building an Army of researchers It is estimated that by 2050, 1 in 4 people will be African, up from 1 in 13 people back in the 60s (The World Bank). Not only is Africa’s population rising, but the median age of the continent also currently stands at 19 years of age. This population shift offers the world a great opportunity to benefit from well-trained human capital and talent who, specific to research, can (and already have) continued to contribute to the global body of knowledge. This recently included the scientific breakthrough and discovery of COVID variant, #Omicron, by well-trained teams of African researchers in laboratories in Botswana and South Africa amongst other discoveries and progress. To help us connect the dots in #Episode3 of #ConnectingTheDotsPodcast is Professor Sam Kinyanjui an award-winning #Immunologist with an ‘Army General’ approach that attracts, trains, and deploys in the hundreds African scientific talent to fight local and global health challenges. Kinyanjui has had a distinguished career with 20 years of malaria research and over a decade heading the successful Training and Capacity Building portfolio at the KEMRI - Wellcome Trust Research Programme where he provides scientific and strategic guidance. He is passionate about developing the capacity for health research in Africa and has overseen the training of hundreds of #Masters and #PhD African researchers since 2008. Kinyanjui’s jovial fast-paced eloquence is reminiscent of skilled, passionate teachers who make biology, physics, or chemistry classes captivating and exciting drawing real-life applications to what are seemingly distant ‘unrelatable’ textbook concepts. Kinyanjui’s expertise and portfolio of work is vast as it is deep. As host, try as I might to draw him away from science, and the jury ruled; science is in his DNA - figuratively and literally. His connection of dots was nothing short of flawless. He speaks to a purpose in the pursuit of the health sciences, to luck and opportunities that drove him to want to make a difference, and his career highs and the lows. In this podcast, Kinyanjui makes clear that training an army of African researchers is logical and obligatory to fight health challenges that know no borders. Humanity against disease. In his tone is a prominence to champion the training of Africa’s young, vibrant, energized human capital, who through leadership and mentorship transform into an intellectual resource driving knowledge powered economies. Happy listening! Don’t forget to like and share #ConnectingTheDotsPodcast https://lnkd.in/dm6dHygB

What are science organisations doing to address the concerns with the current research evaluation system that clearly need to move beyond traditional metrics that prioritize quantity over quality? The Global Young Academy (GYA), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the International Science Council (ISC), are following up on “The Future of Research Evaluation: A Synthesis of Current Debates and Developments.” with the newly availible the “Snapshots of Reform Researcher Evaluation within Science Organizations.” This report reflects the practices and aspirations of our respective memberships and lays the groundwork for future actions. You can Download the report and register for the launch webinars on 24 and 25 June here: https://lnkd.in/gwAgtcp7 #GYA #IAP #ISC This will also be of interest to colleagues working in the areas of #opensciencepublication and #universityranking reform due to the overlapping nature of the problems in science systems.

Adverse Drug Reaction Canada will be at the UBC Science Research Mixer next week! Looking forward to sharing the work we are doing at ADR Canada, how you can collaborate with us, and learning more about the latest in science and innovation across various sectors! 🚀 #genomics #pharmacovigilance #pharmacogenomics #ubcscience