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 […]
ESFLU WG2 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 free movement of livestock across borders facilitate the spread of the virus in Europe. New variants, some with zoonotic potential, constantly emerge. Recent human pandemics […]
Happy first birthday to ESFLU!
So far it has been a very enriching journey, full of interactions, plans and developments. We started our network with 76 members from 25 countries and completed our first year with 151 members from 30 countries. This first year was highly dedicated to structuring the network and gathering experts virtually and physically, with the launch […]
ESFLU at the WOAH headquarters
On April 4 and 5, ESFLU organized a joint expert meeting at the WOAH headquarters in Paris on zoonotic aspects of swine flu, back-to-back with a swine flu meeting of the OFFLU (global animal flu network). The meeting gathered several national and international stakeholder representatives on swine and human influenza. The meeting addressed the joint […]
Happy first birthday to ESFLU 🎂 🎂 🎂!
So far it has been a very enriching journey 🚢, full of interactions, plans and developments. We started our network with 76 members from 25 countries and completed our first year with 151 members from 30 countries 👩👩👧👦. This first year was highly dedicated to structuring the network and gathering experts virtually and physically, with […]
STSM report – Gavrila A. Puspitarani and Kasper Pedersen
In the recent STSM, the team achieved significant contributions to ESFLU’s objectives. They cleaned and organized survey data, creating an inventory of surveillance systems across Europe, and actively participated in scientific discussions. Preliminary descriptive analyses were conducted, focusing on the Swine Influenza Surveillance Program. Moreover, the STSM featured field visits, including university facilities and the […]
