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AlessandraG 14Mar
Passion for Food Safety and Sustainability: GDIC Welcomes Dr. Marcon Gasperini

I am Dr. Alessandra Marcon Gasperini an Italo-Brazilian academic with a career built at the intersection of food sciences, microbiology and analytical chemistry. My academic foundation includes an MSc in Food Sciences (2014) from the 2nd best university in Brazil, UNICAMP, and a PhD in Agri-food & Environment from Cranfield University, UK (2019).
A bat 04Feb
Bat Genomes Unveil Pathways for Novel Medical Solutions

Bats’ exceptional ability to tolerate coronaviruses and other pathogens without succumbing to illness stems from unique evolutionary adaptations in their immune systems. A landmark study published in Nature reveals that bats exhibit a higher density of genetic innovations in immune-related genes compared to other mammals, with the interferon-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) playing a pivotal role.
CJC Workshop 20Jan
2nd China Joint Colleges Workshop

China Joint Colleges' leadership, academic and administrative staff met to discuss CJC matters.

Prof Dolores O'Riordan opened the session by setting the context of the China Joint Colleges regarding the Global Engagement Strategy, and Prof Paul Fanning gave a high-level summary of the three colleges.