Marc-Alain Widdowson

Rewilding enthusiast, ex-rhino darter, mountain biker. Happy father/husband of multinational family. Previously director of @ITMantwerp

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

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[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

Very exciting news. Excludes of course UK which the most depleted of all European countries. More flower species on Table Top Mountain in Cape Town than all of UK. https://t.co/Q3i9pXpWJM

[Rick Bright @RickABright]

Interesting headline spin by ⁦⁦@NIH⁩ instead of:

detectable amounts of infectious virus remained in raw milk samples w/ high virus levels when treated at 72 degrees Celsius for 15 seconds—one standard pasteurization methods used by dairy industry https://t.co/HYxRruiuZj

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

Check out my latest article: Considerations on dairy cow surveillance for highly pathogenic H5N1 in Europe https://t.co/Db1PB34XuT via @LinkedIn

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

@DrEricDing Fundamental misconception below. That the virus has evolved as this is respiratory. Many things determine affected organs are affected in an infection eg mode of entry. No-one is saying that avian virus has evolved to infect udders. Just so happens there was an opportunity.

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

@PeterHorby Even W Euro region has seen a sharp rise in autochthonous cases in 2022 and 2023 and evidence of unreported cases in SE Europe suggesting shifting epidemiology. WHO announced a Grade 3 Global Emergency in December, though largely driven by increases in other regions.

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

@mlipsitch Dear Mark,
My belief is that this bias is one reason for lower COVID mortality in some LMIC populations. Not only are there fewer elderly (DRC: 4% of 65+ vs Belgium 2O%) but also they are a lot healthier as those with underlying health issues did not make it to older age.

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

Will Europe have to live with the routine threat of dengue and zika and other arboviruses in the summer? https://t.co/RYbF2Tyfmt

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

I’m very happy to share that I’ve been awarded a Higher Doctorate of Science- ScD at University of Cambridge! https://t.co/iB2gdO6ZTq

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

Fungal attacks threaten global food supply, say experts | Fungi | The Guardian https://t.co/xLeORWwCuj

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

Not only do antibiotics lead to resistance but also lower immunity. We have to move to less intensive farming models and other protein sources for the good of human health, animal health and the environment. #planetaryhealth https://t.co/V78YSEQmf3

[Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp @ITMantwerp]

Congrats to all the postgraduates who graduated today! 🎓🎉 We're proud of your hard work & dedication and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. 🌍 You are now part of a global alumni community making an impact in your respective fields. Let's stay connected! #ITMAlumni

[Malaria Immunology Lab @MalariaImmuno]

Great week so far teaching R & statistics to #ANTICOV-IMMUNO investigators with colleagues from @ITMantwerp @ISGLOBALorg in the beautiful Maputo city.

[London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @LSHTM]

Epidemiological research has become an important tool in assessing vaccine protection.💉

Learn how to analyse vaccine efficacy, safety and policy in low, middle and high-income countries with our short course.

Running 3 - 14 July in London.

Apply👉https://t.co/7eummNQRbz

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

Great to be in Addis to participate in this timely and important technical and strategic exchange on One Health with Dr Keith Sumption, Dr Fayesa, Dr Myrthe Pareyn convened by Belgian Ambassador Stefaan Thijs. Stressing the importance of the academic sect…https://t.co/14Ed6fZ3w6

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

Proud to be a board member of this African led initiative with dynamic partners. Let’s make sure we get Africa- specific data not just on Africa- specific diseases, but other infections also. https://t.co/NnuNwozwsY

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

Phage therapy is the new frontier to tackle AMR and something ITM has worked on Exciting development to build the first phage library in UK. Would avoid dependence on pharma R&D for new antibiotics which seems to have slowed. https://t.co/UHhKmP2bOx

[Raffaella Ravinetto @RRavinetto]

Spread the word! After 3 years, the @WHO Access to Medicines and Health products Division will resume the Technical Briefing Seminar in Geneva, aimed at professionals working in the #pharmaceutical sector in low- and middle-income countries.  Details here:
https://t.co/APrOVQ7Qg9

[Marc-Alain Widdowson @MAWiddowson]

Congratulations to Dr Kaseya- ITM looks forward to working with you and Africa CDC. @AfricaCDC @DrTedros

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Congratulations to Dr Jean Kaseya on his appointment as Director of @AfricaCDC! I and my colleagues at @WHO look forward to continuing to partner with Africa CDC under your leadership.