Presented by Dr. Iddo Dror, Head of Capacity Development, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Chair, CGIAR Capacity Development Community of Practice at Celebrate FARA – Johannesburg, 27 Nov 2014
Gender capacity assessment and development in four Livestock and Fish value c...ILRI
Presented by Annet A. Mulema, Shiferaw Tafesse, Alessandra Galie, Isabelle Baltenweck, Wole Kinati, Mora Benard Alejandra, Robert Ochago, Els Rijke and Irma Specht at the ILRI Capacity Development Week, 14-17 December 2015
Gender capacity assessment and development in four Livestock and Fish value c...ILRI
Presented by Annet A. Mulema, Shiferaw Tafesse, Alessandra Galie, Isabelle Baltenweck, Wole Kinati, Mora Benard Alejandra, Robert Ochago, Els Rijke and Irma Specht at the ILRI Capacity Development Week, 14-17 December 2015
NAP-AG Webinar - Organizational and Institutional CapacitiesUNDP Climate
Organizational and Institutional Capacities – Patrick Kalas, Capacity Development Officer, FAO
Effective capacity development can be seen as a good development practice to achieve more sustainable and impactful results. It deepens country ownership, encompasses 3 systemic dimensions and is to be enhanced interdependently, including: individual (e.g. skills and knowledge); organizational (e.g. coordination, mandates, multi-stakeholder processes); and enabling environment (e.g. governance, policies and legal frameworks). Capacities can be enhanced through a range of interventions beyond training only: E.g. strengthening multi-stakeholder platforms, coordination mechanisms, policy alignment etc. Capacities need to be jointly assessed with stakeholders, appropriate interventions jointly designed and results jointly tracked. Capacity development should be country- and context-specific, tailored to specific national needs, rather than regional needs which are more heterogeneous. Enhancing organizational and institutional capacities for NAPs should be cross-sectoral, multi-scale (from local to national) and multi-actor (involving e.g. private sector, NGOs). This includes strengthening horizontal and vertical coordination mechanisms as well as multi-stakeholder / actor platforms. A step-by-step guide how to apply effective CD within NAPs will be available shortly (i.e. Supplementary Guidelines for Addressing Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in National Adaptation Plans).
See Presentation (http://bit.ly/2oYmmnR) and Recording (http://bit.ly/2p2FRNO)
Los Angeles County WIC Programs: Developing Infrastructure for Partnered Rese...UCLA CTSI
Los Angeles County Women, Infants and Children (LAC WIC) programs provide supplemental nutrition, health care referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant women or women with children under age 5 who are at nutritional risk. Although LAC WIC programs are often approached with research requests, they do not have a strategic plan to vet, manage or optimize in-house research. This project will create a strategic plan that will provide guidelines and tools to facilitate research of interest to LAC WIC leaders, participants, staff and academics.
This document highlights the background, progress of PEER Institutionalization, and good practices in Pakistan as discussed in the first PEER-PAC meeting.
Skills Assessment for National Adaptation Planning – How countries can identi...ExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/in-action/naps/resources/webinars/en/
The webinar aims to demonstrate effective institutional and individual capacity development approaches during the formulation and implementation of the NAPs. In addition, examples of practical approaches and tools to assess individual and institutional capacities for National Adaptation Planning will be presented by UNITAR. While country representatives (Kenya and Viet Nam) will speak on their experience in carrying out both institutional and individual capacity development, in addition to individual skills assessments.
Integrating Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans NAP-Ag ProgrammeFAO
http://www.fao.org/in-action/naps/resources/webinars/en/
The webinar aims to demonstrate effective institutional and individual capacity development approaches during the formulation and implementation of the NAPs. In addition, examples of practical approaches and tools to assess individual and institutional capacities for National Adaptation Planning will be presented by UNITAR. While country representatives (Kenya and Viet Nam) will speak on their experience in carrying out both institutional and individual capacity development, in addition to individual skills assessments.
This document highlights the progress of PEER institutionalization, country background, and good practices in Afghanistan, as discussed in the first PEER-PAC meeting.
The Livestock and Fish CGIAR Research Program: An experiment to improve agric...ILRI
Presented by Tom Randolph at the Tropentag 2016 Conference on
Empowering Livestock and Fish Smallholders through Multi-stakeholder Platforms and Value Chains, Vienna, Austria, 19-21 September 2016.
This presentation provides an overview of the architecture of the Macquarie University HDR Supervision Framework, and related HDR Supervision Fellowship Program, to be introduced during 2018.
I included in this presentation a detailed table - I wouldn't normally do this, not good use of a ppt. But I included it in this slideshare version so that anyone who is interested can have an explore.
NAP-AG Webinar - Organizational and Institutional CapacitiesUNDP Climate
Organizational and Institutional Capacities – Patrick Kalas, Capacity Development Officer, FAO
Effective capacity development can be seen as a good development practice to achieve more sustainable and impactful results. It deepens country ownership, encompasses 3 systemic dimensions and is to be enhanced interdependently, including: individual (e.g. skills and knowledge); organizational (e.g. coordination, mandates, multi-stakeholder processes); and enabling environment (e.g. governance, policies and legal frameworks). Capacities can be enhanced through a range of interventions beyond training only: E.g. strengthening multi-stakeholder platforms, coordination mechanisms, policy alignment etc. Capacities need to be jointly assessed with stakeholders, appropriate interventions jointly designed and results jointly tracked. Capacity development should be country- and context-specific, tailored to specific national needs, rather than regional needs which are more heterogeneous. Enhancing organizational and institutional capacities for NAPs should be cross-sectoral, multi-scale (from local to national) and multi-actor (involving e.g. private sector, NGOs). This includes strengthening horizontal and vertical coordination mechanisms as well as multi-stakeholder / actor platforms. A step-by-step guide how to apply effective CD within NAPs will be available shortly (i.e. Supplementary Guidelines for Addressing Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in National Adaptation Plans).
See Presentation (http://bit.ly/2oYmmnR) and Recording (http://bit.ly/2p2FRNO)
Los Angeles County WIC Programs: Developing Infrastructure for Partnered Rese...UCLA CTSI
Los Angeles County Women, Infants and Children (LAC WIC) programs provide supplemental nutrition, health care referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant women or women with children under age 5 who are at nutritional risk. Although LAC WIC programs are often approached with research requests, they do not have a strategic plan to vet, manage or optimize in-house research. This project will create a strategic plan that will provide guidelines and tools to facilitate research of interest to LAC WIC leaders, participants, staff and academics.
This document highlights the background, progress of PEER Institutionalization, and good practices in Pakistan as discussed in the first PEER-PAC meeting.
Skills Assessment for National Adaptation Planning – How countries can identi...ExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/in-action/naps/resources/webinars/en/
The webinar aims to demonstrate effective institutional and individual capacity development approaches during the formulation and implementation of the NAPs. In addition, examples of practical approaches and tools to assess individual and institutional capacities for National Adaptation Planning will be presented by UNITAR. While country representatives (Kenya and Viet Nam) will speak on their experience in carrying out both institutional and individual capacity development, in addition to individual skills assessments.
Integrating Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans NAP-Ag ProgrammeFAO
http://www.fao.org/in-action/naps/resources/webinars/en/
The webinar aims to demonstrate effective institutional and individual capacity development approaches during the formulation and implementation of the NAPs. In addition, examples of practical approaches and tools to assess individual and institutional capacities for National Adaptation Planning will be presented by UNITAR. While country representatives (Kenya and Viet Nam) will speak on their experience in carrying out both institutional and individual capacity development, in addition to individual skills assessments.
This document highlights the progress of PEER institutionalization, country background, and good practices in Afghanistan, as discussed in the first PEER-PAC meeting.
The Livestock and Fish CGIAR Research Program: An experiment to improve agric...ILRI
Presented by Tom Randolph at the Tropentag 2016 Conference on
Empowering Livestock and Fish Smallholders through Multi-stakeholder Platforms and Value Chains, Vienna, Austria, 19-21 September 2016.
This presentation provides an overview of the architecture of the Macquarie University HDR Supervision Framework, and related HDR Supervision Fellowship Program, to be introduced during 2018.
I included in this presentation a detailed table - I wouldn't normally do this, not good use of a ppt. But I included it in this slideshare version so that anyone who is interested can have an explore.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Motivations, outcomes and implications of structured professional development...SEDA
Professional Development (PD) in Higher Education in the Irish Context
Collaborative PD in action
Benefits of Collaborative approach to PD
Next steps - Round table discussions
Debrief & implications for practice
Capacity Development (CapDev) in the Humidtropics CRP: Key Strategy and Eleme...ILRI
Presented by Iddo Dror (ILRI) and Zoumana Bamba (IITA) at the CGIAR Research Program on the Humidtropics Extension Proposal Development Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, 18-20 March 2014
This presentation and all staff (125+) member conversation by the Bonner Network involved exploring how higher education service programs can strategically link community engagement with high-impact learning practices. This session gave staff the opportunity to share their own campus examples of high-impact practices such as first year seminars, learning communities, core curriculum, writing intensive courses, internships, global immersions, undergraduate research, and capstones. This session occurred at the Bonner Foundation's Fall Directors Meeting 2011. For more info see bonnernetwork.pbworks.com
Mandy Asghar, Head of Learning & Teaching, York St John University
- Understand the value of a CPD framework as a tool to recognise academic excellence.
- Recognise how mentoring can be used as a vehicle to develop academic practice and provide a safe environment for personal development.
- To give participants the opportunity to discuss the challenges of introducing a CPD framework and share ideas and best practice around how these can be overcome.
This presentation and all staff (125+) member conversation by the Bonner Network involved exploring how higher education service programs can incorporate more democratic community engagement. It also shared the evolving model for community partner capacity building and development. This session occurred at the Bonner Foundation's Fall Directors Meeting 2011. For more info see bonnernetwork.pbworks.com
Value Chain Hubs - Approach and Functions (LAC region)IFPRI-PIM
A presentation by the team of PIM researchers from the International Potato Center (CIP) presenting the idea of regional R&D value chain hubs aimed at facilitating connections between research, development, evidence, and policy formulation.
Approaches to strengthen the capacity to integrate gender in agricultural res...ILRI
Presented by Annet A. Mulema at the EthioRice Gender Seminar: Gender and Rice Research, EIAR, Addis Ababa, 12 December 2017
Ethiopia Institute of Agricultural Research,
Gendered youth transitions to adulthood in the Drylands: Implications for tar...CGIAR
This presentation was given on 19 December 2019 by Esther Njuguna-Mungai (CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals), Ms. Katindi Sivi-Njonjo (GLDC Affiliated PhD student) and Dr. Eileen Bogweh Nchanji (International Center for Tropical Agriculture / CIAT) as part of the webinar ‘Gendered youth transitions to adulthood in the Drylands: Implications for targeting'. The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and the CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals.
Read more about this webinar at: https://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-youth-dryland/
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
Power through: A new concept in the empowerment discourseCGIAR
This presentation was given by Alessandra Galiè (ILRI) and Cathy Farnworth (independent) on 27 November 2019, as part of the webinar ‘Power through: A new concept in the empowerment discourse'. The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
Read more about this webinar at: https://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-power-through/
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
Friends, neighbours and village cereal stockists: hope for non-hybrid seed ac...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Esther Njuguna-Mungai (CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals) on 21 November 2019, as part of the webinar ‘Gender dynamics in formal seed systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide lessons'. The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and CGIAR Research Program on Maize.
Read more about this webinar at: https://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-seed-system-ssa/
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
Seed security and resilience: Gender perspectivesCGIAR
This presentation was given by Shawn McGuire (Food and Agriculture Organization / FAO) on 21 November 2019, as part of the webinar ‘Gender dynamics in formal seed systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide lessons'. The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and CGIAR Research Program on Maize.
Read more about this webinar at: https://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-seed-system-ssa/
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
Gender dynamics in formal seed systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide le...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Rahma Adams (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center / CIMMYT) on 21 November 2019, as part of the webinar ‘Gender dynamics in formal seed systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide lessons'. The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and CGIAR Research Program on Maize.
Read more about this webinar at: https://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-seed-system-ssa/
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
Reflections on gender transformative approaches in agriculture – The promise ...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Franz Wong (KIT Royal Tropical Institute) and Rhiannon Pyburn (CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research) on 20 June 2019, as part of the webinar ‘Reflections on gender transformative approaches in agriculture – The promise and cautionary tales'.
The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and KIT Royal Tropical Institute.
Read more about this webinar at: https://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-gta-2019/
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
Culture, choice and action in legume seeds systems in East and North UgandaCGIAR
This presentation was given by Dr. Esther Njuguna-Mungai (ICRISAT) and Catherine Mesianto Lengewa (CBCC-Africa) on May 10, 2019, as part of the webinar ‘Culture, choice and action in legume seeds systems in East and North Uganda'. The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and the CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals.
Read more about this webinar at: https://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-nonhybrid-seeds-uganda/
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
Gender differentiation of farmers' knowledge, trait preferences and its impac...CGIAR
This poster was presented by Hellen Opie (National Agricultural Research Organization), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Commodity corridor approach: Facilitating gender integration in development r...CGIAR
This poster was presented by Eileen Nchanji (International Center for Tropical Agriculture/CIAT), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Gender and food systems research: Key lessons from the Canadian International...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Franz Wong and Katrine Danielsen (KIT Royal Tropical Institute), and Jemimah Njuki (IDRC) on April 16, 2019, as part of the webinar ‘Typologies of change – Making sense of gender integration in agriculture and food security research'. The webinar was co-organized by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Read more about this webinar at: http://gender.cgiar.org/webinar-typologies-of-change
Find out about other webinars hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/webinars/
Revisiting women's empowerment through a cultural lensCGIAR
This presentation was given by Sarah de Smet (SNV), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Integrating gender in aquaculture and small scale fisheries agri-food systems...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Julie Newton (KIT Royal Tropical Institute), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Learning to work as a farming family team: Farmer responses to a gender-inclu...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Gloria Nema (CARE), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Building gender equity from the bottom up in agricultural communitiesCGIAR
This keynote presentation was given by Katherine Gibson (Western Sydney University), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
The role of paid and unpaid labour on sorghum and finger millet production in...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Rachel Gitundu (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics / ICRISAT), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Scrutinizing the 'feminization of agriculture' hypothesis: trajectories of la...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Kartika Juniwaty (Center for International Forestry Research), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Rural transformation, empowerment, and agricultural linkages in NepalCGIAR
This presentation was given by Kalyani Raghunathan (International Food Policy Research Institute), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Intra-household decision-making processes: What the qualitative and quantitat...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Juliana Muriel (International Center for Tropical Agriculture / CIAT), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Developing measures of freedom of movement for gender studies of agricultural...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Jessica Heckert (International Food Policy Research Institute), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Building intellectual bridges and shared agendas / Strategy and example: gend...CGIAR
This double presentation was given by Jayne Curnow (Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research) and Vicki Wilde (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
Richard's aventures in two entangled wonderlandsRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
What is greenhouse gasses and how many gasses are there to affect the Earth.moosaasad1975
What are greenhouse gasses how they affect the earth and its environment what is the future of the environment and earth how the weather and the climate effects.
(May 29th, 2024) Advancements in Intravital Microscopy- Insights for Preclini...Scintica Instrumentation
Intravital microscopy (IVM) is a powerful tool utilized to study cellular behavior over time and space in vivo. Much of our understanding of cell biology has been accomplished using various in vitro and ex vivo methods; however, these studies do not necessarily reflect the natural dynamics of biological processes. Unlike traditional cell culture or fixed tissue imaging, IVM allows for the ultra-fast high-resolution imaging of cellular processes over time and space and were studied in its natural environment. Real-time visualization of biological processes in the context of an intact organism helps maintain physiological relevance and provide insights into the progression of disease, response to treatments or developmental processes.
In this webinar we give an overview of advanced applications of the IVM system in preclinical research. IVIM technology is a provider of all-in-one intravital microscopy systems and solutions optimized for in vivo imaging of live animal models at sub-micron resolution. The system’s unique features and user-friendly software enables researchers to probe fast dynamic biological processes such as immune cell tracking, cell-cell interaction as well as vascularization and tumor metastasis with exceptional detail. This webinar will also give an overview of IVM being utilized in drug development, offering a view into the intricate interaction between drugs/nanoparticles and tissues in vivo and allows for the evaluation of therapeutic intervention in a variety of tissues and organs. This interdisciplinary collaboration continues to drive the advancements of novel therapeutic strategies.
Observation of Io’s Resurfacing via Plume Deposition Using Ground-based Adapt...Sérgio Sacani
Since volcanic activity was first discovered on Io from Voyager images in 1979, changes
on Io’s surface have been monitored from both spacecraft and ground-based telescopes.
Here, we present the highest spatial resolution images of Io ever obtained from a groundbased telescope. These images, acquired by the SHARK-VIS instrument on the Large
Binocular Telescope, show evidence of a major resurfacing event on Io’s trailing hemisphere. When compared to the most recent spacecraft images, the SHARK-VIS images
show that a plume deposit from a powerful eruption at Pillan Patera has covered part
of the long-lived Pele plume deposit. Although this type of resurfacing event may be common on Io, few have been detected due to the rarity of spacecraft visits and the previously low spatial resolution available from Earth-based telescopes. The SHARK-VIS instrument ushers in a new era of high resolution imaging of Io’s surface using adaptive
optics at visible wavelengths.
Cancer cell metabolism: special Reference to Lactate PathwayAADYARAJPANDEY1
Normal Cell Metabolism:
Cellular respiration describes the series of steps that cells use to break down sugar and other chemicals to get the energy we need to function.
Energy is stored in the bonds of glucose and when glucose is broken down, much of that energy is released.
Cell utilize energy in the form of ATP.
The first step of respiration is called glycolysis. In a series of steps, glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules - a chemical called pyruvate. A small amount of ATP is formed during this process.
Most healthy cells continue the breakdown in a second process, called the Kreb's cycle. The Kreb's cycle allows cells to “burn” the pyruvates made in glycolysis to get more ATP.
The last step in the breakdown of glucose is called oxidative phosphorylation (Ox-Phos).
It takes place in specialized cell structures called mitochondria. This process produces a large amount of ATP. Importantly, cells need oxygen to complete oxidative phosphorylation.
If a cell completes only glycolysis, only 2 molecules of ATP are made per glucose. However, if the cell completes the entire respiration process (glycolysis - Kreb's - oxidative phosphorylation), about 36 molecules of ATP are created, giving it much more energy to use.
IN CANCER CELL:
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
introduction to WARBERG PHENOMENA:
WARBURG EFFECT Usually, cancer cells are highly glycolytic (glucose addiction) and take up more glucose than do normal cells from outside.
Otto Heinrich Warburg (; 8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) In 1931 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his "discovery of the nature and mode of action of the respiratory enzyme.
WARNBURG EFFECT : cancer cells under aerobic (well-oxygenated) conditions to metabolize glucose to lactate (aerobic glycolysis) is known as the Warburg effect. Warburg made the observation that tumor slices consume glucose and secrete lactate at a higher rate than normal tissues.
Seminar of U.V. Spectroscopy by SAMIR PANDASAMIR PANDA
Spectroscopy is a branch of science dealing the study of interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy refers to absorption spectroscopy or reflect spectroscopy in the UV-VIS spectral region.
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy is an analytical method that can measure the amount of light received by the analyte.
Professional air quality monitoring systems provide immediate, on-site data for analysis, compliance, and decision-making.
Monitor common gases, weather parameters, particulates.
Richard's entangled aventures in wonderlandRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
Multi-source connectivity as the driver of solar wind variability in the heli...Sérgio Sacani
The ambient solar wind that flls the heliosphere originates from multiple
sources in the solar corona and is highly structured. It is often described
as high-speed, relatively homogeneous, plasma streams from coronal
holes and slow-speed, highly variable, streams whose source regions are
under debate. A key goal of ESA/NASA’s Solar Orbiter mission is to identify
solar wind sources and understand what drives the complexity seen in the
heliosphere. By combining magnetic feld modelling and spectroscopic
techniques with high-resolution observations and measurements, we show
that the solar wind variability detected in situ by Solar Orbiter in March
2022 is driven by spatio-temporal changes in the magnetic connectivity to
multiple sources in the solar atmosphere. The magnetic feld footpoints
connected to the spacecraft moved from the boundaries of a coronal hole
to one active region (12961) and then across to another region (12957). This
is refected in the in situ measurements, which show the transition from fast
to highly Alfvénic then to slow solar wind that is disrupted by the arrival of
a coronal mass ejection. Our results describe solar wind variability at 0.5 au
but are applicable to near-Earth observatories.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.
CGIAR Capacity Development Framework : Engaging with Partners
1. CGIAR Capacity Development Framework :
Engaging with Partners
Celebrate FARA – Johannesburg, 27 Nov 2014
Presented by Dr. Iddo Dror, Head of Capacity Development, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Chair, CGIAR Capacity Development Community of Practice
2. Why a Capacity Development Framework?
• CGIAR re-affirms capacity
development as important
element for the 2nd round of
CGIAR Research Programs
(CRPs)
• Desire to foster dialogue
which enables Centers and
CRPs to incorporate
capacity development into
their planning.
3. What it is (and isn’t)
• Short (the main text is only six pages long).
• A framework on how CGIAR and its partners can
successfully integrate capacity development into CRPs.
• NOT intended as a prescriptive “how-to” guide. Will
be followed by other supplementary materials
• An internal Document to help CRPs planning
• Developed through a consultative process (more in
Nicole’s presentation)
4. Context / Overview
• Need to leap from individual learning to demonstrating livelihood
outcomes and impacts through relevant science and partnerships
• Effective assessment and strategy formulation tailored to the
cultural, organizational and institutional contexts
• CapDev effective as a vehicle for sustainable development if it is
embedded within Impact Pathways (IPs) of CRPs
• NARS provide the unambiguous context and strategic framework for
its implementation.
6. Capacity needs assessment and
intervention strategy design
• Identifying appropriate
interventions for the
intended audience in
appropriate formats
• Focus investments and
leverage other
resources
7. Design and delivery of innovative learning
materials and approaches
• Content development
• Adult learning theory
and instructional design
• Harnessing technology
for CapDev initiatives
8. Develop CRPs and Centers’ partnering
capacities
• Identifying and
brokering appropriate
partnerships models
• Assessing and
developing partners’
capacity
9. Developing future research leaders
through fellowships
• Convergence of policies
and procedures within
and across CRPs
• Strategic focus of
investments to
fellowship programs
10. Gender-sensitive approaches throughout
capacity development
• Provide expert capacity
development input into
CRPs’ gender strategies
• Ensure gender dimension is
incorporated into capacity
development activities
• Leadership & women-
entrepreneurship
development
12. Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of
capacity development
• Integrating capacity
development into
monitoring and
evaluation systems
across the CRP
ecosystem
• Capturing lessons
learned for replication
and upscaling
13. Organizational development
• Developing CRPs
organizational capacity
to move along the R4D
process
• Enhancing NARS
research and research
management capacity
• Strengthening boundary
partners for research
uptake
14. Research on capacity development
• Learning what worked
in what context
• Action research
15. Indicators of successful implementation
• will require adequate
levels of sustained
investment
• Integrate traditional
indicators with new
metrics and procedures
• Capture complexity and
activities across the
nine elements.
16. Thank you for your attention
And now over to Nicole -
for a summary of the process followed till date.