Virtual mobility grants, WG3 subgroup 5

Virtual Mobility Grants Virtual Mobility (VM) consists of a collaboration in a virtual setting among researchers or innovators within the COST Action, to exchange knowledge, learn new techniques, etc. Virtual Mobility Grantee develops capacity in virtual collaboration and networking in a pan-European framework. Examples of activities that can be performed by the Virtual Mobility Grantee […]

Scientific Meeting in Copenhagen – Practical information

Dates: 25th – 27th of March 2025 The Venue: University of Copenhagen Situated in Frederiksberg, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural Department is lying in beautiful surrounding of the beautiful garden just started blooming – hopefully – upon your arrival. On the 25th and 26th of March, the venue will be: Auditorium A1-01.13 at Bülowsvej 17, […]

Invitation to ESFLU annual meeting 2025

Dear ESFLU Members, We are pleased to confirm that our annual scientific and networking meeting in 2025 will be held in March 25th – 27th in Copenhagen, Denmark. Date and location: 25th – 27th March 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark Venue: University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg Campus This year’s meeting will focus on presenting ESFLU results and achievements […]

Experiences from STSMs

dr. Marina Meester, assistant professor at the faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University For the future control and surveillance of swine influenza virus, we need to understand how the virus is spreading across Europe. For spread across continents, trade of live pigs has been suggested as main transmission route. Is that the same for Europe? […]

WG1 Training School on Next Generation Sequencing Using Nanopore Technology for Swine Influenza A Diagnosis

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Veterinary Medicine, recently hosted a highly successful training school from September 23-25, 2024, focusing on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) using Nanopore Technology for the diagnosis of swine influenza A viruses (swIAV). This event was part of the networking and training activities organized under COST Action CA 21132 (ESFLU), […]

Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) on swine flu prevention and control – 2nd Grant Period

The ESFLU network ( https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21132) is pleased to announce the a call for STSM application for WG3/Sub.G.5. Deadline for applications: 25/08/2024. Missions must occur between 1/9/2024 and 25/10/2024. The proposed STSM aims to link the network of ESFLU project with the network of BETTER project (CA20103) and enhance cooperation in common objectives. All potential applicants […]

ESFLU WG1 Training School – 2nd Grant Period

Introduction Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza A viruses (swIAV), leading to significant production losses. The intensification of pork production systems and the unrestricted movement of livestock across borders contribute to the virus’s spread in Europe. New variants, some with zoonotic potential, are continually emerging. Recent human pandemics […]

Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) on the vaccine efficacy review – 2nd Grant Period

The ESFLU network (https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21132) is pleased to announce a new call for STSM applications. Deadline for applications: 15/07/2024. Missions must occur between 17/6/2024 and 25/10/2024. All potential applicants are encouraged to consider the objectives of ESFLU network and to apply according to the STSM guidelines. The STSMs must contribute to the scientific objectives of Working […]