Sentences with phrase «into infectious disease research»

Scientists at the University of Southampton are set to analyse research investments into infectious disease research, particularly pneumonia and maternal and neonatal infections, after receiving over # 370,000 in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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However, the organization also called for more research regarding the benefits of 6 vs 4 months of exclusive breastfeeding.25 Thus far, several studies in industrialized countries revealed that a shorter duration of breastfeeding increases the risk of common infectious diseases, such as respiratory and gastrointestinal tract infections.8, 19,24,26, — , 32 However, in these studies, various definitions of the exclusiveness of breastfeeding were used24, 27,28,30 or the combination of duration and exclusiveness of breastfeeding was not taken into account.8, 31

Burton Andersen, chief of infectious diseases at the University of Illinois, Chicago, agrees that further research into the nature of the Yanomami's lack of an immune response would bolster the scientists» evidence: «It's certainly possible they [the Yanomami] never evolved any special genetic background to protect themselves.»

These results, along with imaging technologies that capture pathogens in the living host, form a «scaffold» for future research into Lyme disease, says Joseph Breen, bacteriology program officer at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which funded the work.

«A food manufacturer could easily incorporate this into its production process,» says Didar, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and member of the McMaster Institute for Infectious Disease Research.

Past research has used internet search data to gain insights into the spread of infectious disease.

Study to better inform research into pneumonia and other infectious diseases receives Gates Foundation funding

«The immune system gets fooled into activating this particular immune defense, and it causes harm,» says Niranjan Bhat, an infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, Maryland, who was not part of the research.

Conversely, fundamental research using mouse models can identify genes associated with disease and provide insights into pathogenic mechanisms underlying environment - driven diseases, including infectious diseases and cancer.

Much additional research and development is needed to translate advances in DNA sequencing and genomics into reconnaissance tools for clinicians and public health officials on the frontline of the fight against infectious diseases.

NIAID's biodefense research is integrated into its larger emerging and re ‐ emerging infectious diseases portfolio that uses sophisticated genomic and proteomic platforms focused on developing broad ‐ spectrum therapies effective against entire classes of pathogens.

«We laud AccuWeather for utilizing its academic background to be forward - thinking and recognize an opportunity to adapt innovative research techniques into an information platform that people already use to help guide their day - to - day decision - making,» said Bryan Lewis, a research associate professor and the team's resident expert in infectious disease modeling.

NIAID collaborates with industry and academia to advance research on infectious and immunologic diseases; to develop and test new methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment; and to accelerate the translation of research findings into medical products.

The HZI carries out research into infectious diseases, investigating the mechanisms of pathogenesis to develop new strategies for prevention, diagnosis and therapy.

Our 130,000 - square foot research facilities include state - of - the - art laboratories for research teams as well as a BioSafety Level 3 laboratory for investigations into infectious diseases and a clinical studies core for clinical trials.

Recent and ongoing feline health studies include intense research into feline infectious peritonitis, feline heart disease and pain management strategies for cats.