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Combating emerging infectious diseases: lessons from COVID-19
EMBL and Portugal are bringing together leading scientists to highlight the role of fundamental research in tackling infectious diseases
Fundamental research is essential for deepening our understanding of infectious diseases. Credit: Aleksandra Krolik/EMBL
Has any event in modern times highlighted the impact of infectious diseases as starkly as the COVID-19 pandemic? After more than 12 months, it’s hard to remember a moment when issues surrounding infectious diseases have felt more central to all aspects of life.
Scientific infrastructure and sustained research funding play key roles in the global fight against emerging infectious diseases. As part of an initiative implemented by Portugal during its presidency of the Council of the EU, EMBL and Portugal are collaborating to bring together key international experts to address topics such as infectious diseases, immunology, and the molecular biology of viruses. The conference, ‘Emerging Infectious Diseases and related environmental, clinical and translational challenges‘, is hosted by the University of Coimbra and takes place on 27 April.