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A new approach to tackling viruses by targeting the control centre in viral RNA could lead to broad spectrum anti-viral drugs and provide a first line of defence against future pandemics, according to new research at the University of Birmingham.
In a new study, published in
Angewandte Chemie, researchers have shown how this approach could be effective against the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier modelling and
in vitro analysis by the team and published in
Chemical Science has also shown effectiveness against the HIV virus.
Professor Mike Hannon, from the University of Birmingham s School of Chemistry, is co-lead author of the study. He said: Although SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have been developed with unprecedented speed, there has still been a 12-month wait for development and approval. Viral pandemics remain a big threat and so broad-spectrum anti-virals are urgently needed to keep diseases like coronaviruses at bay while effective dru
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On May 1, 2021, TU/e will resume the Irène Curie Fellowship (ICF) program in a modified form. The adjustments to the program leave the goal intact: at least 30% female researchers among the permanent academic staff by 2024. For each job group (assistant professor, associate professor or full professor) and each department, individual decisions will now be made on whether a vacancy becomes part of the ICF program.
The ICF program began in the summer of 2019. By opening up academic jobs exclusively to female applicants for six months, the aim was to achieve a greater balance between men and women in academic positions. The measure was met with widespread support and criticism. In May 2020, the program was halted because of a ruling by The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights (Het College voor de Rechten van de Mens, CRM). It ruled that TU/e’s approach of opening up jobs exclusively to women was not proportional.
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TU/e resumes preferential policy for hiring female scientists
TU/e will resume the Irène Curie Fellowship (ICF) program in a modified form. The adjustments to the program leave the goal intact: at least 30% female researchers among the permanent academic staff by 2024. For each job group (assistant professor, associate professor or full professor) and each department, individual decisions will now be made on whether a vacancy becomes part of the ICF program.
The ICF program began in the summer of 2019. By opening up academic jobs exclusively to female applicants for six months, the aim was to achieve a greater balance between men and women in academic positions. The measure was met with widespread support and criticism. In May 2020, the program was halted because of a ruling by The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights (Het College voor de Rechten van de Mens, CRM). It ruled that TU/e’s approach of opening up jobs exclusively to women was not proportional.