TIPS Sudden Science Research Grant
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2018 TIPS Sudden Science Research Grant
Submission Deadline: May 11, 2018
Grant Amount: Up to $35,000 USD*
NOTE: Due to multiple requests for extensions, which the funding...
It’s A (Pox) Party!
Abstract:
Chickenpox is a very common childhood disease caused by the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It is highly contagious and is found worldwide. There is a...
Hand Hygiene at Home and School
Abstract
Infectious diseases continue to be a health challenge and economic burden within our communities. Though effective hand hygiene education is critical, there has been...
Has the Antibiotic Course Had Its Day?
Abstract
Therapeutic interventions for infectious diseases are complicated by multiple factors, including unknowns surrounding the identity of the infectious agent(s), the bacterial load, and the...
Our Darkest Hour: Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Abstract
In times of tragedy, people have to band together to work towards one cause. In this article, a medical laboratory professional describes her experiences...
Saving Lives in the Shadows of Healthcare
Abstract
Superbugs (or multidrug-resistant pathogens) are being spread, as our treatment choices diminish. Diagnostic tests to identify the pathogen(s) responsible for an infection can improve...
2018 Healthcare Symposium
Abstract
The Healthcare symposium takes a multi-faceted approach to improving patient outcomes through hospital design and management by bringing together clinicians, engineers, and architects. On...
Superbugs : A Primer
The introduction of antibiotics into modern healthcare has added years onto the average lifespan of humans in developed countries. However, the widespread use and...
Zika Response Must Include Public Health Initiatives
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Zika virus fever is spreading in Latin America and has put the local and national health authorities, as well as the general population, on high...
6 Factors That Have Caused Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance has become a global threat, and with Antibiotic Awareness Week, it is important to understand the series of events that have led...
