Covid-19

07.04.2023

In conversation with our young researchers: Nina Buntić

Nina Buntić is a first-year PhD student at the University of Luxembourg. Her PhD project deals with shared underlying mechanisms...

21.03.2023

Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force awarded the 2022 Science for Society Prize

The 2022 Science for Society Prize, an initiative of the Science for Society Foundation, under the aegis of Fondation de...

08.03.2023

What are the benefits, costs and feasibility of a low incidence COVID-19 strategy

A low incidence strategy. Lifting some non-pharmaceutical interventions means living with a relatively high incidence of cases. Such a high...

14.12.2021

Survey reveals 87% of Luxembourg vaccinees are eager to get a booster jab or already got it

How many vaccinated people want to get a booster jab? How many parents have had their children vaccinated? A recent representative survey...

01.12.2021

COVID-19: Mothers absorbed the higher burden for childcare

Did the traditional division of roles within households just carry over through the pandemic? Or, did it make it worse...

22.11.2021

CON-VINCE: Luxembourg population willing to help science

What is the nature, prevalence and mode of transmission of COVID-19 in Luxembourg? CON-VINCE was launched in April 2020 as...

18.11.2021

Covid-19 tracing Apps: Big brother is not watching you

Tracing applications were initially considered as a key instrument for “a quick exit out of the crisis” and quite rapidly...

09.11.2021

What does Covid-19 sound like?

Audio signatures to identify COVID-19 symptoms Just like a fingerprint, our voice is unique. Recording a cough, the sound of...

04.11.2021

Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater has shown to be an effective tool for epidemiological surveillance. Yet, monitoring individual lineages circulating in the...

05.10.2021

Research Luxembourg and government together during the pandemic

On 5 October 2021, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel and Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Taskforce met to discuss the...

24.08.2021

How should Europe deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in the future?

A European perspective. In spring, many European countries relaxed or even completely lifted their containment measures following a significant drop...

06.08.2021

In conversation with our young researchers: Dr. Fabiana Ribeiro

Neuropsychology and inequalities. Social distancing, quarantine, and self-isolation are some of the measures to contain the pandemic. How much of...

A new longitudinal study analysed the mental health of the Luxembourgish population during first lockdown

14.07.2021

How Covid-19 affects our mental health?

The first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in strict pandemic control measures in Luxembourg and other countries. While these...

12.07.2021

Luxembourg comes second in dealing with COVID-19

The analysis was based on a series of factors comprising the Stringency Index. Other aspects include excess mortality, restrictions on...

01.07.2021

How to make large-scale, voluntary COVID-19 testing work?

Testing is widely seen as one core element of a successful strategy to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic and many countries...

examine the well-being of adolescents who are differently affected by the global health crisis.

11.06.2021

Girls and adolescents from low-income homes more at risk from secondary impacts of COVID-19

New research study reveals that girls and adolescents from low-income homes may be especially vulnerable to negative secondary impacts of...

20.05.2021

Covid-19: Health/Wealth trade-off

Saving lives or saving the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic? Efforts to combat the COVID-19 crisis were subject to a...

30.04.2021

Launch of FNR COVID-19 funding instrument

Following the fast-track FNR COVID-19 Call in 2020, the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has opened a new FNR COVID-19...

19.04.2021

COVID-19: Survey on the Socio-Economic impacts of the crisis

Phase 2 of the survey examines the long-term impacts on the experiences and expectations of residents and cross-border workers Within...

12.04.2021

COVID-19: CON-VINCE study enters homestretch

Originally launched in April 2020 under the aegis of the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Taskforce, the CON-VINCE study aims to evaluate...

02.04.2021

COVID-19: The socio-economic impact of the pandemic and related (de)confinement measures in Luxembourg on individuals and households

Based off the results of Phase 1 of a large-scale survey, two major socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has...

25.03.2021

COVID-19: Predi-COVID study extended to children

Originally launched in April 2020 with the aim of identifying risk factors and biomarkers associated with COVID-19 severity in the...

23.03.2021

COVID-19: Why is it possible to protect yourself and others by using vaccines and what are the underlying principles?

Pathogens such as viruses have always existed together with mankind. In this interview, Paul Heuschling, cell biologist and full Professor...

11.03.2021

COVID-19: How can our psychological reactions during this pandemic, and in particular towards the vaccine be explained?

The COVID-19 pandemic imposes a high level of stress on all of us and negatively affects our mental health.How can...

05.03.2021

COVID-19: How does the vaccination help to prepare the immune system?

The human immune system plays a key role in fighting the SARS-CoV-2. How does the vaccination help to prepare the...

01.03.2021

COVID-19: mass screening reveals significant transmission risk from asymptomatic carriers

Based on the results of the large-scale testing programme run in Luxembourg, researchers show that asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 carriers represent an...

25.02.2021

COVID-19: how could virus mutations affect current and future vaccination strategies?

The mRNA technology is often discussed in the context of vaccine development against SARS-CoV-2. Prof. Stephanie Kreis, Associate Professor at...

15.02.2021

COVID-19: how is the economy affected by the pandemic? And what can we expect from the vaccinations in that context?

The COVID-19 pandemic not only challenges our everyday routines, but also the overall economy. We spoke about this topic with...

07.02.2021

COVID-19: What can we expect from the vaccines?

What can we expect from the COVID-19 vaccines? And how do they perform compared to previously developed vaccines against other...

04.02.2021

COVID-19: How do different vaccines work?

How do different vaccines work? And why are people reacting differently to them? These are questions we asked Prof. Paul...

25.01.2021

COVID-19: Why is it safe and important to get vaccinated?

At the time of this interview, two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the European authorities, with both of them found to be more than 94% effective. Yet, some part...

13.01.2021

Survey about “social distancing”: What is our average daily contact with others?

You would like to help combat the current COVID-19 crisis? Take part in this survey and help researchers to find out how...

19.12.2020

Scientists call for synchronised curbing of COVID infections in Europe

Hundreds of scientists have called on European decision-makers to take steps for a quick, synchronised and efficient reduction in the...

15.12.2020

Give your voice to help COVID-19 research

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is currently conducting a research project on the detection of COVID-19 via cough...

09.12.2020

How bad will the Covid-19 second wave be for Luxembourg’s economy?

A newly published policy brief examines Luxembourg’s macroeconomic and epidemiological prospects for 2020-2021 The Covid-19 second wave is hitting much...

24.11.2020

Predi-COVID preliminary results

The Luxembourgish cohort study shows encouraging participation rates and sees its protocol published in international peer-reviewed journal Launched under the...

14.09.2020

Large-scale testing operations: Conclusion of phase 1 and launch of phase 2

Ministry of Health to lead the second phase as of mid-September. On Monday, September 14th, the Minister of Higher Education...

03.07.2020

Use of new FFP2 masks – ensuring safety & security in large scale testing stations

In the testing stations, the safety and security of the staff collecting samples has been and is being ensured by...

25.06.2020

Efficient security concept

All Large Scale Testing (LST) related employees are tested at two-week intervals to ensure maximum safety. As with all working...

09.06.2020

CON-VINCE Study – Behind the scenes (PART I)

CON-VINCE as a role model for translational research collaboration in Luxembourg (PART I) IBBL a as key integrator On 8th...

09.06.2020

The experts behind Luxembourg’s Covid-19 fight: Interview with Prof Rejko Krüger

Prof Rejko Krüger (RK) is the Director of Transversal Translational Medicine (TTM) at LIH. As a medical doctor and researcher, he is...

03.06.2020

CON-VINCE study results – second testing phase

CON-VINCE, a national research project aiming to evaluate the prevalence and dynamics of the spread of COVID-19 within the Luxembourgish...

27.05.2020

Large-scale testing: FAQ now available

The Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force has created a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ to address questions regarding Luxembourg’s large-scale testing strategy...

22.05.2020

Large scale COVID-19 testing: a public health measure

As part of the deconfinement, Luxembourg is calling on its residents and cross-border workers to get tested for COVID-19. It...

07.05.2020

First results of the CON-VINCE study

CON-VINCE, a national research project aiming to evaluate the prevalence and dynamics of the spread of the COVID-19 disease within...

Ulf Nehrbass (LIH) and Paul Wilmes (University of Luxembourg)

01.05.2020

The concept behind Luxembourg’s testing strategy: Why large scale testing helps with the exit

Research Luxembourg has developed a large-scale testing strategy, which should make the current lockdown-easing measures safer and faster. The project...

28.04.2020

A deconfinement strategy framed by health and research measures

As part of its exit strategy, the Luxembourg government can count on the support of Luxembourg research, namely the Research...

24.04.2020

Predicting the severity of COVID-19 infection

The “Predi-COVID” study has been launched The Research Luxembourg COVID-19 task force announces the start of “Predi-COVID[1]”, a study that...

23.04.2020

André Losch Foundation supports research on COVID-19 with generous donation

André Losch Fondation announced its participation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting Research Luxembourg with one of...

14.04.2020

Economic effects of Covid-19 in Luxembourg

First RECOVid working note with preliminary estimates A note produced jointly by researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research...

08.04.2020

Testing asymptomatic individuals to assess COVID-19 spread in Luxembourg

The Research Luxembourg COVID-19 task force announces the launch of “CON-VINCE ”, a study that aims to evaluate the dynamics...

06.04.2020

COVID-19: Launch of FNR fast-track Call

In the framework of the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 task force activities, the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has launched a...

01.04.2020

COVID-19: Launch of national platform, FNR Call in the making

As researchers work on numerous new projects to contribute to the fight against COVID-19, Research Luxembourg has launched a national...

27.03.2020

COVID-19: Research Luxembourg is mobilising

Research Luxembourg, a joint initiative of the main players in Luxembourg’s public research sector, is mobilising its knowledge and its...

In conversation with our young researchers: Nina Buntić

Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force awarded the 2022 Science for Society Prize

Shifts in human gut microbiome due to COVID-19

WHO study – Luxembourg has lowest excess mortality during COVID-19 pandemic

In conversation with our young researchers: Morgan Raux

In conversation with our young researchers: Bikey Seranilla

A pioneering study using vocal biomarkers to monitor COVID-19

OECD Report – Evaluation of Luxembourg’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Multiple Types of Long COVID Identified for the First Time

Physical activity to reduce the severity of COVID-19

Superimmunity: A defence mechanism against COVID-19?

The why behind mild COVID-19

In conversation with our young researchers: Abir Elbéji

Shedding light on COVID-19 – Presentation of CoVaLux

Europe must come together to confront Omicron

What are the benefits, costs and feasibility of a low incidence COVID-19 strategy

Survey reveals 87% of Luxembourg vaccinees are eager to get a booster jab or already got it

COVID-19: Mothers absorbed the higher burden for childcare

CON-VINCE: Luxembourg population willing to help science

Covid-19 tracing Apps: Big brother is not watching you

What does Covid-19 sound like?

Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

Research Luxembourg and government together during the pandemic

How should Europe deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in the future?

In conversation with our young researchers: Dr. Fabiana Ribeiro

How Covid-19 affects our mental health?

Luxembourg comes second in dealing with COVID-19

How to make large-scale, voluntary COVID-19 testing work?

Girls and adolescents from low-income homes more at risk from secondary impacts of COVID-19

Covid-19: Health/Wealth trade-off

Launch of FNR COVID-19 funding instrument

COVID-19: Survey on the Socio-Economic impacts of the crisis

COVID-19: CON-VINCE study enters homestretch

COVID-19: The socio-economic impact of the pandemic and related (de)confinement measures in Luxembourg on individuals and households

COVID-19: Predi-COVID study extended to children

COVID-19: Why is it possible to protect yourself and others by using vaccines and what are the underlying principles?

COVID-19: How can our psychological reactions during this pandemic, and in particular towards the vaccine be explained?

COVID-19: How does the vaccination help to prepare the immune system?

COVID-19: mass screening reveals significant transmission risk from asymptomatic carriers

COVID-19: how could virus mutations affect current and future vaccination strategies?

COVID-19: how is the economy affected by the pandemic? And what can we expect from the vaccinations in that context?

COVID-19: What can we expect from the vaccines?

COVID-19: How do different vaccines work?

COVID-19: Why is it safe and important to get vaccinated?

Survey about “social distancing”: What is our average daily contact with others?

Scientists call for synchronised curbing of COVID infections in Europe

Give your voice to help COVID-19 research

How bad will the Covid-19 second wave be for Luxembourg’s economy?

Predi-COVID preliminary results

Large-scale testing operations: Conclusion of phase 1 and launch of phase 2

Use of new FFP2 masks – ensuring safety & security in large scale testing stations

Efficient security concept

CON-VINCE Study – Behind the scenes (PART I)

The experts behind Luxembourg’s Covid-19 fight: Interview with Prof Rejko Krüger

CON-VINCE study results – second testing phase

Large-scale testing: FAQ now available

Large scale COVID-19 testing: a public health measure

First results of the CON-VINCE study

The concept behind Luxembourg’s testing strategy: Why large scale testing helps with the exit

A deconfinement strategy framed by health and research measures

Predicting the severity of COVID-19 infection

André Losch Foundation supports research on COVID-19 with generous donation

Economic effects of Covid-19 in Luxembourg

Testing asymptomatic individuals to assess COVID-19 spread in Luxembourg

COVID-19: Launch of FNR fast-track Call

COVID-19: Launch of national platform, FNR Call in the making

COVID-19: Research Luxembourg is mobilising