Luxembourgish Scientists Abroad
Upcoming events
03.10.2024 – Pol Besenius
Besenius
The critical role of the “sugar code” in cancer immunotherapy and in the development of modular vaccine candidates
The most important function of vaccines is the induction of immunological memory, which is crucial for long-term protection against pathogens. This article is about antitumour vaccines. The challenge is to overcome mechanisms of self-tolerance in order to induce an immune response against endogenous tumour-associated glycopeptide motifs.
24.10.2024 – Danièle Waldmann
Waldmann
‘Paths to sustainable solid construction’
With the European Green Deal initiative, the European Commission has emphasised that a circular approach in the construction sector could significantly reduce the negative environmental impact and pressure on natural resources. Prof Danièle Waldmann-Diederich is researching the sustainable use of resources to reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector. The lecture will take up research activities on a path towards sustainable solid construction.
31.10.2024 – Viviane Bremer
Bremer
‘Sex, drugs and infections – how can we achieve the elimination of HIV, sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis?’
The infectious diseases HIV, hepatitis B and C as well as sexually transmitted infections lead to a high burden of disease. The World Health Organisation has set ambitious targets for the control and elimination of these infections, which are to be achieved by 2030. The presentation will look at how these targets can be achieved, as these infections often occur in stigmatised populations.
07.11.2024 – Sophie Nuber
Nuber
Blue planet in transition: coral reefs and climate change.
In this lecture, the audience is taken on a journey through climate change and the oceans. Together we will shed light on what climate change actually is, why it has such a strong impact on coral reefs, and how not only humans but also the diverse underwater world are developing strategies to adapt to climate change.
14.11.2024 – Ruth Barnich
Barnich
‘What’s that crawling?’ – Lecture on recording the biodiversity of marine animals.
Dr Barnich explores why the precise identification of animals is important for our understanding of marine habitats. She also illustrates how this knowledge helps to preserve habitats that are increasingly threatened by human activities such as fishing, oil and gas extraction or the construction of wind turbines.
LOCATION
Bibliothèque Nationale du Luxembourg
37D avenue John F. Kennedy
L-1855 Luxembourg
Organised by Section des Sciences Naturelles, Physiques et Mathématiques de L’INSTITUT GRAND-DUCAL
For further details: https://www.igdss.lu/
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