Perspective study: governance for C2C

This perspective study will serve as frame of reference for follow-up activities and exchanges both within and outside the Cradle to Cradle Network (C2CN) and it aims to reflect the current challenges and opportunities associated with implementing a Cradle to Cradle approach. In total, four perspective studies have been written, in the areas on industry, area spatial development, governance and on the build theme

Viral neuroinvasion:causes, mechanisms and potential consequences

Meer inzicht in ontstaan virale ziekten van het centrale zenuwstelselOver het ontstaan van ernstige neurologische ziekten zoals de ziekte van Alzheimer, Multiple Sclerose (MS) en de ziekte van Parkinson, is nog veel onduidelijk. Wel vermoeden wetenschappers dat er een verband zou kunnen bestaan tussen virale infecties en de ontwikkeling van deze chronische neurologische ziekten. George Sips onderzocht in zijn proefschrift de oorzaken, mechanismen en mogelijke gevolgen van virale infecties van het centrale zenuwstelsel. Deze inzichten kunnen in de toekomst helpen om behandelingen ‘op maat’ te ontwikkelen.The origin and pathogenesis of severe neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease remain largely unclear. Scientists suspect that there may be causal associations between viral infections and the development of these chronic neurological disorders. George Sips, in his thesis, examined the causes, mechanisms and potential consequences of viral infections of the central nervous system. These insights may aid the future development of “personalized” treatments

Highlights from the HIV Cure and Reservoir Symposium, 11-12 September 2017, Ghent, Belgium

For the second time, the HIV Cure Research Center (HCRC) at Ghent University organised the HIV Cure and Reservoir Symposium, in Ghent, Belgium, where in this two-day conference, virologists, molecular biologists, immunologists and clinicians presented the most recent achievements in the field of HIV cure, including data on therapeutic vaccines, HIV remission strategies such as 'shock and kill' or 'block and lock', benefits of early ART and potential of haematopoietic stem cell transplant in achieving cure. Furthermore, methods to characterise and quantify the HIV reservoir were discussed along with HIV reservoir characterisation in different body parts, including the central nervous system. An HIV activist and representative of a patients' agency also presented the patients' perspective on HIV cure. This report is a summary of all topics discussed during this symposium