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Last week, a new oral cholera vaccine was launched. It's a big milestone in global public health. And an important step towards increasing the global cholera vaccine supply. Professor Jan Holmgren — who developed the world’s first effective oral cholera vaccine — explains how a new generation of vaccines could help control outbreaks and protect people’s health ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ekueSPg6

In some low- and middle-income countries, the rate of deaths associated with antimicrobial resistance is nearly double that of high-income countries like the UK. But collecting data in these countries can be challenging. In September’s ‘Behind the Research’ newsletter, Dr Andrew Kambugu, Sande-McKinnell Executive Director at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University, sets out some of the challenges. Learn more from Andrew about why data is key to developing new antibiotics and solutions ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/g7Rq-T5h

Data has the power to transform mental health science, but we need better tools to harness its potential. Wellcome's Mental Health Data Prize aims to address this gap. Aja Murray and her team at The University of Edinburgh are one of three winners of the prize. Their innovative digital tool uses counterfactual analysis to identify the most promising mental health intervention targets for young people based on existing data. The goal is to make these advanced statistical techniques more accessible to researchers - and unlock new insights in the process. "Mental health data is complicated, and you need tools that can handle that complexity,” says Aja. 🎥 Learn more about prize and the potential of data in mental health science: https://lnkd.in/eU4eDNbn

Our next Climate and Health Award will be open to applications soon. We’re funding research teams to advance our understanding of how heat impacts anxiety, depression and psychosis. Successful projects will investigate the factors that link heat with mental health problems – and propose how to address them. 💡 Duration: 3-5 years 💰 Level: up to £3 million per project ✍️ Applications open: week commencing 30 September 2024 🗓️ Deadline: 21 January 2025 Learn more about eligibility and key dates for your calendar ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eHtJmnvD

Join us for a discussion focused on spinning out as a company from academia to industry in the field of digital mental health. You’ll hear from leading experts as they share their journeys and insights on overcoming the particular challenges faced by spinouts, and you’ll have the chance to engage in thought-provoking discussions with fellow participants.

Looking for mental health funding? We’re funding teams to develop scalable digital interventions to intervene early in anxiety, depression and psychosis. That includes artificial intelligence, chatbots, wearable devices, video games and more. Successful teams will receive up to £7 million each. Here’s what you need to know before you apply ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eWRQye-H

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This century has seen greater political interest in AMR and increased efforts to monitor, understand and treat drug-resistant infections. But, while notable progress has been made on the issue, more needs to be done to turn evidence from research findings into policy and action. Read our explainer to learn more about the world’s response to AMR ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ezqKNaiv

Antimicrobial resistance disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries. Data is needed to track and tackle this threat. But collecting data in these countries can be challenging. Dr Andrew Kambugu, medical doctor and Sande McKinnell Executive Director at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University, sets out some of the challenges in our latest ‘Behind the Research’ newsletter - and how CAMO-Net is working to tackle them. “The picture of antimicrobial resistance is evolving - it’s like a moving target. If you can’t observe that target moving, you can’t hit it. That’s why data is so important.” Learn more from Andrew ⤵

The Human Cell Atlas is a global effort to map all the cells in our body – the fundamental units of life. This ambitious, curiosity-driven project could have major implications for our health, such as transforming the ways we diagnose, monitor and treat diseases. We support this kind of research through our Discovery Research Programme and Directed Activity. Prof Muzlifah Haniffa, a Researcher, Dermatologist and member of the Human Cell Atlas Organising Committee, looks forward to seeing how these maps can shape the future of our health. "This is really what I feel is fundamentally needed for the next revolution and transformation in science that's going to really benefit mankind.” 👉 Swipe through these images to see the research team at work. We have several Discovery Research funding opportunities open to applications. Here are the deadlines to apply: 🗓️ Early-Career Awards – 1 October 2024 🗓️ Career Development Awards – 26 November 2024 🗓️ Discovery Awards – 3 December 2024 Visit our website to learn about eligibility and how to apply:  https://lnkd.in/esC8yXwD