Leopoldina Symposium
Sepsis - the challenges of science, politics and society
10 – 11 March 2016
Main Lecture Hall (Aula) | Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Fürstengraben 1 | 07743 Jena
Sepsis continues to cause millions of deaths worldwide, of which at least two million fatalities could be avoided each year by preventive measures, such as vaccination of at risk populations, better sanitation and clean care, as well as by early recognition and most basic elements of care. In addition, at least 2 million sepsis survivors per year suffer from significant long term complications of the syndrome. Currently, adequate treatment facilities for most of these patients are missing. Despite its high and increasing incidence sepsis is poorly recognized by health authorities, health care workers, policymakers, lay people and media. The implementation of effective measures for sepsis control and the development of improved infection and sepsis diagnostics, effective antimicrobials and sepsis specific therapies are urgently needed.
German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Founded in 1652, the Leopoldina brings together some 1,500 outstanding scientists from about 30 countries. It is dedicated to the advancement of science for the benefit of humankind and to shaping a better future. In its role as the German National Academy of Sciences, the Leopoldina represents the German scientific community in international committees. It offers unbiased scientific opinions on political and societal questions, publishing independent studies of national and international significance. The Leopoldina promotes scientific and public debate, supports young scientists, confers awards for scientific achievements, conducts research projects, and campaigns for the human rights of persecuted scientists.