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News 10 Aug 2026

Exploring the Cell-to-Factory Path

Marcia Carrasco is evaluating parameters for the production scale-up of monoclonal antibodies, hoping to bring the technology to Bolivia

Expert Visiting Scientist

Dr. Anwesha Maharana

Dr. Anwesha Maharana is a Visiting Scientist at UNU-EHS and an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow specializing in Space Weather at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. She brings physics-based modelling expertise to climate risk analytics for designing effective climate adaptation strategies and providing policy insights for climate finance.

Research Fellow PhD Fellow

Haoyan Li

Haoyan Li is a Doctoral Fellow at UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University.

Research Fellow PhD Fellow

Francesco Sambrotta

Francesco Sambrotta is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT, with previous experience in economic research at the Bank of Italy and as a Research Assistant in development economics.

Research Fellow PhD Fellow

Alicia Grace Stenzel

Alicia Grace Stenzel is a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT

ITU Academy Training Centre

Causes and Consequences of the Digital Divide – 3rd Edition

Discover the third edition of this course on digital inclusion and the role of technology in equitable and sustainable development.

News 10 Aug 2026

Governance for Well-being in a Changing World

UNU Global Health Director Dr. Revati Phalkey participated in a workshop at Shanghai University on governance for health and well-being.