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Hidden bacteria presents a substantial risk of antimicrobial resistant infection in hospital patients Carriers of a specific hidden bacteria have a 14% chance of developing an antibiotic resistant infection with 30 days of hospitalisation, according to researchers from Amsterdam UMC. Researchers studied patients who unknowingly carried the multi-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, a major cause of urinary tract infections and sepsis, and found that almost 1 in 7 developed an infection that very few antibiotics could treat. https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/institutes/amsterdam-institute-for-immunology-and-infectious-diseases/news/hidden-bacteria-presents-a-substantial-risk-of-antimicrobial-resistant-infection-in-hospital-patients-1.htm
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The Amsterdam institute for Immunology & Infectious Diseases: the past, the present & the future The Amsterdam Institute for Immunology & Infectious Diseases (AI&I) has recently embarked on significant changes in its leadership, organizational structure, and strategic partnerships to amplify research focus and propel innovation in the realms of immunology and infectious diseases. Furthermore, in March 2024, AI&I underwent an external evaluation. Where do we stand now? https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/institutes/amsterdam-institute-for-immunology-and-infectious-diseases/news/the-amsterdam-institute-for-immunology-infectious-diseases-the-past-the-present-the-future.htm
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Study TB vaccine and corona seeks elderly patient Amsterdam UMC Amsterdam UMC is participating in a study into the effect of tuberculosis vaccination on the development and course of covid-19 (and other respiratory infections). https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/institutes/amsterdam-institute-for-immunology-and-infectious-diseases/news/study-tb-vaccine-and-corona-seeks-elderly-patient-amsterdam-umc.htm
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Infectious diseases The Infectious diseases program is one of the most extensive programs in the Netherlands in its kind, encompassing fundamental, clinical, psychosocial, and epidemiological research across various infectious diseases. https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/institutes/amsterdam-institute-for-infection-and-immunity/programs/infectious-diseases-1.htm
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Alexandra Cloherty crowned winner of FameLab 2021 AII congratulate our PhD student Alexandra Cloherty on winning the Famelab International 2021 at an online awards ceremony held on November 25. https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/about/organization/alexandra-cloherty-crowned-winner-of-famelab-2021.htm
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How are cured corona patients doing? To find out more about Covid-19, researchers of AII at the locations AMC and GGD will follow 300 cured corona patients in the coming year. https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/institutes/amsterdam-institute-for-immunology-and-infectious-diseases/events/how-are-cured-corona-patients-doing.htm
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Menno de Jong Director of RIVM Center for Infectious Disease Control As of May 1, 2024, Professor of Clinical Virology and chair of the Department of Microbiology & Infection Prevention at Amsterdam UMC, Menno de Jong, will become the new director of the Center for Infectious Disease Control at the RIVM. In his new role, Prof de Jong will remain connected to Amsterdam UMC (University Medical Center) as a professor, dedicating one day per week to this position. https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/institutes/amsterdam-institute-for-immunology-and-infectious-diseases/news/prof.-menno-de-jong-appointed-director-of-rivm-center-for-infectious-disease-control.htm
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Alexandra Cloherty crowned winner of international award in science communication PhD student Alexandra Cloherty on winning the Famelab International 2021 at an online awards ceremony held on November 25. Cloherty is the last ever winner of the annual competition, which challenges researchers from around the world to showcase their science communication skills. Participants have to condense a complex scientific topic in an accessible manner within three minutes. https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/spotlight/alexandra-cloherty-crowned-winner-of-international-award-in-science-communication-.htm
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In the Spotlight: AII Prizes, Grants, and Appointments December 2023 Recently, several prestigious prizes and grants have been awarded to our AII members. Please congratulate: Prof. van Sorge, Prof. Gibbs, Prof. Sanders, Prof. Geijtenbeek and Dr. Bernink. https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/institutes/amsterdam-institute-for-immunology-and-infectious-diseases/news/in-the-spotlight-aii-prizes-grants-and-appointments-december-2023.htm
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Martijn van der Kuip https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/researchers/martijn-van-der-kuip.htm
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