Surveillance is important!
Our short communication is out:
Detection of filovirus-reactive antibodies in Australian bat species | Microbiology Society https://t.co/vXZ9qdnPFi
First chance to hear the federal science minister, Ed Husik @IndustryGovAu, speak in person about the importance of biotechnology manufacturing here in Australia. Great to see as a National Priority!
A further 5-year $375m investment in 🇦🇺's Health Security Initiative for the #IndoPacific will build on our achievements to date, contribute to the avoidance & containment of infectious disease threats in our region & provide further support to partners. https://t.co/81AS2o9zcd
How long does immunity after Omicron infection last? “If high levels of neutralising antibodies are elicited … we would expect to see some level of protection against reinfection, but this is likely to be short-lived,” Prof @GildaTachedjian said. https://t.co/traUoAQNk9
My favourite fact for Day 7 of #SciCommSeptember is the origins of the word "scientist" - first used in 1834 to describe Mary Somerville who, as a woman and multidisciplinary expert, did not fit the patriarchal labels of the time. Here's to women paving the way 💪
While Nipah virus infections in people are often lethal, outbreaks are usually small with limited transmission among people. Let's hope that this spreads no further & that the rapid response is successful! https://t.co/Vcrgb2ewwZ