Cathryn Tonne
@ctonne.bsky.social
Environmental epidemiology Global health Climate change and health Professor at ISGlobal
Opening for co-lead of Lancet Countdown in Europe working group focused on economics and finance as it relates to climate change and health. Deadline for applications 31 May. lancetcountdown.org/join-our-team/
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#Covid highlighted gaps in our understanding of the role that air pollution plays in infections. A new study of >3 m people found #airpollution increases your chances of hospitalisation with lower respiratory infections. Piece by me. Study by @isglobal.org www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Are rising lower respiratory infection hospital admissions linked to dirty air?
As LRIs put pressure on health services, a Spanish-led study examines what role exposure to air pollution may play
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Guardian article from @drgaryfuller.bsky.social highlighting our recent paper showing long-term exposure to air pollution increases risk of hospital admission for lower respiratory infections like pneumonia and influenza. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Are rising lower respiratory infection hospital admissions linked to dirty air?
As LRIs put pressure on health services, a Spanish-led study examines what role exposure to air pollution may play
theguardian.com
🎉Congratulations to @ctonne.bsky.social from @isglobal.org for receiving an Honorary Doctorate from @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social for her outstanding contributions to planetary health and environmental epidemiology 🤩 Continue the good work! #PRBBcommunity www.isglobal.org/en/-/cathryn...
Cathryn Tonne Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utrecht - ISGLOBAL
Utrecht University has awarded Cathryn Tonne, environmental epidemiologist and Research Professor at ISGlobal, the title of Doctor Honoris Causa in recognition of her scientific and social contributio...
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Spring is here and for many, this means allergy season! Due to the warming climate, the flowering season of allergic trees is starting earlier. For people with pollen allergy this means earlier start and longer duration of allergic symptoms. Read about it in our report: thelancet.com/journals/lan...
We are heartbroken that the U.S. embassies hosting air quality monitors have been ordered by the U.S. State Department to stop sharing the data they collect. See our blog on this myopic move. link.openaq.org/embassy-data...
The U.S. Must Continue Sharing Embassy Air Quality Data
The U.S. State Department’s recent directive to halt the public sharing of air quality data from embassy monitors worldwide is a step in…
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#ISGlobalSeveroOchoa Programme is launching a call for 10 International PhD Fellowships in #GlobalHealth! Selected candidates will be offered a contract of up to 4 years, international research stays & interdisciplinary training. 🟠
ISGlobal Launches a Call for 10 International PhD Fellowships in Global Health - ISGLOBAL
ISGlobal is calling for applications for 10 international PhD scholarships in global health, to be awarded in 2025. Full funding, 4-year contract and placements in R&D centres.
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An incredible honour to receive this special recognition of my contributions to Planetary Health research and education. Looking forward to the event and stimulating discussions on the intersection of population health, climate change, and equity. www.uu.nl/en/news/hono...
Honorary doctorates for Cathryn Tonne and Harini Nagendra for their contributions to a healthy planet
The awards will be presented at the Dom church during the Dies Natalis on March 26th.
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10 PhD studentships open at ISGlobal. Several projects related to #climatechange and #health, including one co-supervised by @daviderasella.bsky.social and me investigating social protection programs in LMICs as part of climate change adaptation. Apply here: jobs.isglobal.org/jobs/5447459...
ISGlobal International PhD Fellowships Programme in Global Health 2025: 10 PhD scholarships available! - Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)
ISGlobal International PhD Fellowships Programme in Global Health 2025 10 PhD scholarships available! The ISGlobal PhD Programme brings together doctoral candidates from different health fields, an...
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We know a lot about health effects of air pollution. And yet there are still surprising evidence gaps like for respiratory infections in adults. New evidence from large cohort in Catalonia. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Long-term exposure to air pollution and lower respiratory infections in a large population-based adult cohort in Catalonia
Evidence is limited regarding the role of air pollution in acute lower respiratory infections among adults. We assessed the influence of long-term air…
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The Horizon Europe-funded #CATALYSE project is tackling heat stress and healthcare barriers faced by migrant agricultural workers in Europe. Watch this video to learn more about the recent fieldwork! 🎥 catalysehorizon.eu/post/catalys...
Meet the Leadership Lancet Countdown Europe is now directed by Cathryn Tonne @isglobal.org & Joacim Rocklöv @Heidelberg University for 2024-28, w Research Fellows José Chen & Hedi Kriit. They will lead the indicator reports & policy efforts. Stay tuned. @ctonne.bsky.social @joacimrocklov.bsky.social
📽️ New video on CATALYSE website highlighting fieldwork addressing heat stress and healthcare access barriers faced by migrant agricultural workers in Europe. catalysehorizon.eu/post/catalys...
CATALYSE Fieldwork to Tackle Heat Stress and Healthcare Barriers for Migrant Workers - Catalyse %
Worldwide, an estimated 1 in 4 adults work outdoors. Outdoor workers face an increased risk of occupational heat stress due to environmental exposures, including temperature, humidity, direct sun exposure, and heavy physical work. Between 800,000 to 1 million seasonal outdoor workers are hired in Europe each year, mainly in the agriculture sector, increasing
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📊 NEW HEALTH AND CLIMATE RESEARCH First comprehensive study on health and climate change in small island developing states shows lack of climate action is endangering lives and livelihoods - despite island states spearheading international attention on the topic www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Interested in contributing indicators to Lancet Countdown in Europe? Join our webinar on 9/12 to learn more about how to contribute. Open call for indicators related to climate change and health, particularly adaptation, economics and finance, active travel. @lancetcountdown.bsky.social
Action packed session on Creating Climate Resilient Urban Environments at #ISUH2024 in Marrakesh. Diverse, engaging speakers including @carlosmorenofr.bsky.social
We are recruiting! Please share 🔁 👤 Director, Lancet Countdown Africa Deadline: 15 December 👤 Head of Operations, Lancet Countdown Deadline: 3 December 👤👤👤 Research Fellow x3, Lancet Countdown Latinoamérica Deadline: 15 December More information: lancetcountdown.org/join-our-team/
