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Measuring the global reach and use of the previous two Infectious Intestinal Disease studies

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A map of the world, pinpointing the 91 countries that have used the UK's IID data in their published research.

Cymraeg What is the global interest in studies into Infectious Intestinal Disease (IID) burden? I aimed to answer this by examining the use of IID1 and IID2 study reports, and related work, and visualise the findings using a dynamic application …

How technology has enabled large scale, rapid population level recruitment into research on possible food poisoning in the community: the third infectious intestinal disease study (IID3)

Summary of recruitment, sample numbers and pathogens causing IID as of 20 August 2024

Thanks to the use of patient- and practice-facing technology, this study has succeeded in achieving large scale, rapid population level recruitment into research about diarrhoeal illness and possible food poisoning in the community.

What are bamboo plastic composites and why they shouldn’t be used for food or drink

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AI-generated image of colourful plates on a table tap with a bamboo plant in top right corner

Food products made from this mix of bamboo and plastic can leak substances including formaldehyde and melamine into food or drink, especially if the product is heated up or comes into contact with acidic foods. Usually harmless, when consumed at high levels or over a long period of time they can be potentially harmful to health.

A look back at the PATH-SAFE Biosurveillance Conference 2024

composite of five images including PATH-SAFE conference signs and posters, two of people presenting a powerpoint, and a view of the Thames in low light, with the London Eye in silhouette against the sky

At the end of February, the Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture Food and Environment (PATH-SAFE) team hosted a two-day conference to facilitate knowledge exchange within the biosurveillance community, by showcasing the innovative work that has been undertaken within the PATH-SAFE programme, and other related biosurveillance programmes.