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Researchers from Sechenov University together with their colleagues from Australia conducted a series of experiments with upconversion luminescent nanoparticles and various models of human skin to determine how many nanoparticles penetrated the skin and how quickly and deep they moved. This method may help in future modelling of skin-nanomaterials interactions and contribute to the replacement of animal testing of nanoproducts such as drugs and cosmetics. The article with the results of experiments was published in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces.

On March 18, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine at Zhejiang University in China, has launched the “Handbook of COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment,” co-written by doctors and medical experts working at that hospital.

RULE 1. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP FREQUENTLY Clean and disinfect the surfaces with detergents. Hand hygiene is a vital measure against the spread of flu and coronavirus disease. Hand washing with soap removes viruses. If you cannot wash your hands with soap, use alcohol-based or disinfecting wipes. Regular cleaning and disinfection of the surfaces (tabletops, door handles, chairs, gadgets etc.) removes viruses.

Effective 16 March, Sechenov University will be switching to online classes to limit the spread of coronavirus. In accordance with Rector Petr Glybochko’s order, all teaching at Sechenov University will be carried out exclusively using distance educational technologies in the period from 16 March to 30 March 2020.

Sechenov researchers together with their colleagues from Australia used the microfluidics technology to develop a device able to isolate cancer cells from urine of patients with prostate cancer. The study showed high sensitivity and specificity of the new method in diagnosing prostate cancer.

The UK-Russia Health Diplomacy Forum 2020, hosted by Sechenov University, provides a unique, informal setting for scientists, medical students, early career researchers, diplomats and biotech company employees from Russia and the United Kingdom to meet and discuss common challenges, engage with leading experts from both countries, consider solutions and share experiences.