European Science-Media Hub • 17th April 2024

Dr. Alexis Lion: 'Physical inactivity is a significant issue in Europe and worldwide' - ESMH

Interview with Dr. Alexis Lion, director of the Association Luxembourgeoise des Groupes Sportifs Pour Cardiaques and the Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Associations de Sport de Santé, and chair-elect of the European HEPA (Health-Enhancing Physical Activity) network.

European Science-Media Hub • 17th April 2024

How to get more active - interview with Dr. Hidde van der Ploeg - ESMH

Dr. Hidde van der Ploeg is a professor of physical activity and public health at the Department of Public and Occupational Health of Amsterdam UMC (The Netherlands).

European Science-Media Hub • 17th April 2024

Combatting inactivity in Europe: Promoting a healthier lifestyle?

Despite the widely recognised advantages of an active lifestyle, including lowering the risk of chronic diseases and preventing premature death, Europeans don’t exercise enough. The data from the OECD’s report “Step Up! Tackling the Burden of Insufficient Physical Activity in Europe” showcase an alarming situation within Europe, as around 45% of Europeans declare that they never exercise or play sports.

What are the reasons behind the high levels of physical inactivity in our continent?

Medium • 11th February 2023

Celebrating The International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Breaking Gender Stereotypes!

Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate the invaluable contributions that women have made and continue to make to the scientific community. From Ada Lovelace, which is considered the first computer programmer much before computers were even invented, to Mae Carol Jemison, who reached her dream of travelling in space as the first African American woman to do so, women have been instrumental in shaping the course of scientific developments.

EACSociety • 12th August 2020

Interview with Dr Magdalena Ankiersztejn-Bartczak on International Youth Day

On the occasion of International Youth Day, which aims to raise awareness of challenges and problems facing the world’s younger generations, we interviewed Dr Magdalena Ankiersztejn-Bartczak, a well-recognized HIV activist and PLWH advocate in Poland.

EACSociety • 26th June 2020

Interview with Dr. Cristiana Oprea on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which aims to foster global action to counter drug abuse, we interviewed Dr Cristiana Oprea, the Head of the HIV Department at Victor Babes Clinical Hospital for Infectious and Tropical Diseases in Bucharest, Romania.

EACSociety • 28th May 2020

Interview on the International Day of Action for Women’s Health with Dr. Karoline Aebi-Popp

On the occasion of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, whose aim is to advocate for a better response to the existing gaps in the area of women’s health, the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) secretariat interviewed Dr. Karoline Aebi-Popp.

EACSociety • 14th May 2020

Interview with EACS President for the European Testing week

On the occasion of the Spring European Testing Week 2020, aiming to raise awareness on the benefits of earlier testing for HIV at the European level, the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) secretariat interviewed its President, Professor Jürgen Rockstroh, regarding his broad experience on HIV research and care.