Author: OneHealthPact

Professor Marion Koopmans – Scientific Director of the PDPC – has been appointed Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology (EAM). The EAM is a community of over 200 leading microbiologists from across Europe and beyond, who are committed to strengthening the visibility, impact, and future...

In a recent interview on BNR, Prof. Dr. Marion Koopmans (One Health PACT PI) warned that the tiger mosquito is likely to become a permanent presence in the Netherlands. Tiger mosquito here to stay in our country, ‘it was only a matter of time’ There is a high chance that the tiger...

Are you a passionate scientist or young professional eager to tackle the complex challenges of infectious diseases in a changing climate? Join the One Health Summer School from 17-28 August 2026 in Rotterdam (the Netherlands) and Heidelberg (Germany) and deepen your understanding of the One...

On Wednesday November 26, 2025, the One Health PACT Final Meeting took place at Theatre Walhalla in Rotterdam. Researchers, partners and stakeholders from across the consortium gathered to present and reflect on five years of interdisciplinary work. The programme featured the project...

In a recent interview with DOQ Prof. Dr. Marion Koopmans shared her expertise about the One Health Approach and the recent publication: ‘One Health approach uncovers emergence and dynamics of Usutu and West Nile viruses in the Netherlands’ in the Nature Communication Journal. The...

This publication is part of the project ‘Preparing for vector-borne virus outbreaks in a changing world: a One Health Approach’ (NWA.1160.1S.210) which is (partly) financed by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Authors: Marion Koopmans, Istvan Csabai,...

Artificial intelligence could be a valuable tool for detecting emerging diseases earlier, researchers from five European universities and research institutes argue in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. How to identify the next dangerous virus before it spreads among people is the central...

This publication is part of the project ‘Preparing for vector-borne virus outbreaks in a changing world: a One Health Approach’ (NWA.1160.1S.210) which is (partly) financed by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Authors: Emmanuelle Münger, Nnomzie C. Atama, Jurrian van Irsel, Rody Blom,...

The 4th International Meeting on Arboviruses and their Vectors will bring together those interested in various aspects relating to these important human and animal pathogens: vectors, vertebrate hosts, fundamental virology, ecology, transmission and the various ways being developed to...

This publication is part of the project ‘Preparing for vector-borne virus outbreaks in a changing world: a One Health Approach’ (NWA.1160.1S.210) which is (partly) financed by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Authors: Martha Dellar, Henk Sierdsema, Maarten Schrama, Gertjan...