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CRIMEDIM - Center for Research and Training in Disaster Medicine, Humanitarian A

CRIMEDIM - Center for Research and Training in Disaster Medicine, Humanitarian Aid, and Global Health However, you can always email us at crimedim@uniupo.it.

CRIMEDIM - Center for Research and Training in Disaster Medicine, Humanitarian Aid, and Global Health, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara (Italy), is a university-wide academic centre that conducts research, education and training in the field of disaster medicine and humanitarian health. The center is committed to promote innovative research projects and to foster learning and training pro

grams using state-of-the-art technologies to enhance the resilience of health systems in emergency, disaster and humanitarian crisis. CRIMEDIM is also the founder of the European Master in Disaster Medicine (EMDM). Due to continuous scam attempts, we unfortunately do not reply to Facebook Messages.

06/06/2025

🎓 Enrolment Now Open to the PhD in Disaster Medicine, Humanitarian Aid, and Global Health!

🌍 Apply now to be part of a globally recognized program shaping the future of health in emergencies.

📅 Deadline: July 4, 2025
📌 For more details: https://crimedim.uniupo.it/new-phd

06/05/2025

Our delegation of reasearchers and PhD candidates at the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) Congress 2025 in presented over 30 contributions—18 oral presentations and 16 posters—showcasing research across: Extreme weather events, Conflict and migration health challenges, Emergency Medical Teams response capacity, Disaster education and training, Technology and Artificial Intelligence applications in disaster medicine

We are honored to have won two Best Oral Presentation Awards! Congratulations to Manuela Verde, George Teo Voicescu, and co-authors for this outstanding recognition of their work!

We were also proud to see the family strongly represented, with over 60 delegates attending from around the world, demonstrating the global strength of our network.

Many thanks to all who contributed to this success. Together, as a global community of disaster medicine professionals, we reaffirm our commitment to learning and building a more resilient world.

04/05/2025

What an unforgettable moment at in Tokyo!

It was truly inspiring to gather with the global community of disaster medicine professionals, alumni, faculty, and friends of the European Master in Disaster Medicine ( ). This photo captures not just a group, but a shared commitment to advancing knowledge, practice, and collaboration in disaster and humanitarian health worldwide.

As we reminded our graduates during the ceremony:
“Go deep in understanding your limits, because only by knowing them can you surpass them. Not everything is already written—you have the power to choose your own path, with courage and determination.”

Each of us brings a unique perspective, but together we’re building a stronger, more resilient future. Proud to be part of this extraordinary family.

Here’s to continuing to learn, grow, and lead—across borders, disciplines, and challenges.

07/04/2025

🎓 On April 9th at 13.30 pm CET, Giulia will defend her thesis titled ""Biological identikit": development of a Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms - Panel for the analysis of Forensic DNA Phenotyping and Ancestry to be applied in Disaster Victim Identification", marking the final milestone of her PhD journey in Global Health, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Medicine. In her groundbreaking research, conducted as part of the International Mass Grave Project, Giulia tackles the critical challenge of identifying victims in large-scale disasters. By developing an advanced SNP panel for forensic DNA phenotyping and ancestry, her study paves the way for more accurate and efficient identification, even in the most extreme conditions. Combining cutting-edge genetic techniques with ethical considerations, the research ensures that every disaster victim is identified with dignity and respect.

Drawing from experimental data, real-world case studies, omics approaches, and detailed DNA preservation analysis, Giulia's research highlights key themes such as the reliability of SNP panels for phenotypic and biogeographic predictions, the preservation of DNA in mass casualty events, and the potential of alternative, non-invasive sampling methods.

By integrating both traditional and innovative methods, her work not only pushes the boundaries of forensic genetics but also significantly improves global disaster victim identification practices, bridging a crucial gap in forensic science at national and international levels.

07/04/2025

🎓 On April 9th at 13.30 pm CET, Elena will defend her thesis titled "The Global Health and Forensic Dimensions of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: An In-depth Investigation on Its Health Impacts", marking the final stage of her PhD journey in Global Health, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Medicine. In her research, she adopted an human-rights based, survivor-centered approach to explore the health consequences of conflict-related sexual violence.

Drawing on the analysis of peer reviewed literature as well as qualitative data derived from the clinical-forensic medical examinations of survivors accessing a specialist center for the management of gender-based violence, Elena’s study highlights critical aspects. These include the continuum of violence, the need for holistic definitions of conflcit-related sexual violence and conflcit-affectedness in research, and the need to implement specialist services holistically targeting the needs of survivors of gender-based violence at terrirorial level, including provision of a migrant-sensitive access to care.

Her work offers evidence on the health consequences of conflict-related sexual violence, on the need of a holistic management of these sequelae at clinical and forensic level, and on the persistance of violence across time, space, and perpetrated by a variety of actors, contributing to filling a significant gap in the literature at national and international level.

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17/03/2025

Explore MOUNTADAPT’s latest research on climate change, health, and health systems!

This 3-article series covers the topic of climate change and the impact on health systems and human health, notably on non-communicable diseases and allergens in mountain regions. Discover how climate impacts health and adaptation strategies. Read now on the project website: https://mountadapt.eu/news-events/

07/03/2025

Great news! Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year for our Master of Science in Disaster and Health Crisis Management.

This is your chance to join a program designed for graduates from scientific, legal-economic, social, and healthcare backgrounds. Our Master’s degree will deepen your knowledge and skills in disaster and health crisis management, preparing you to analyze national and international crisis scenarios and apply a systemic approach to emergencies, disasters, and health crises.

The program is delivered in a blended format, combining online and on-campus activities to offer both flexibility and a comprehensive learning experience. https://rebrand.ly/masters-degree

Photos: ap/Linda Vucaj/Salvatore Panarello

23/12/2024

🎓 Today December 23rd at 3:00 PM CET, Farman will defend his thesis titled "Public Perception, Attitudes, and Adaptation Towards Heatwaves in Pakistan (PATH)", marking the culmination of his PhD journey in Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, and Disaster Medicine. His research delves into the complex interplay of public perception, adaptive behaviors, and attitudes toward heatwaves in Pakistan. Using comprehensive methodologies, he explored the socio-environmental factors influencing how communities perceive and adapt to heat-related risks, providing critical insights into the challenges of climate resilience in a highly vulnerable region.

Grounded in the Health Belief Model, his work analyzed how perceptions of susceptibility, severity, barriers, benefits, cues to action, self-efficacy, and adaptation influence individual and collective responses to extreme heat. By combining quantitative data with contextual analysis, this study provides a foundation for evidence-based interventions and policies to enhance heatwave resilience.

Join the live stream of the defense through the following 🔗: https://meet.google.com/kmo-zyhc-fza

Università del Piemonte Orientale
VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel

23/12/2024

🎓 Today December 23rd at 1:30 PM CET, Matteo will defend his thesis titled "Heatwaves And Emergency Departments in Italy (HEAT-ED IT): Strategies to Identify Determinants of Overload and Mitigate Impact" as the concluding step of his International PhD Program in Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, and Disaster Medicine.

Matteo originated his PhD project after noticing the current overload of emergency care during his practice as an emergency medicine specialist and the increase in climate change-driven extreme weather events. Aiming to investigate the factors contributing to emergency care overload during heatwaves, Matteo combined the insights from a Delphi study involving experts in emergency medicine, public health, and disaster medicine with a semi-structured interview study including prehospital emergency medicine professionals.

The studies identified key drivers affecting heatwave-related health outcomes, such as system-level failures, resource allocation gaps, primary care challenges, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The findings also emphasize the importance of targeted interventions aligned with the surge science principles of Staff, Stuff, Structure, and System (the 4 "S"). By suggesting immediate and long-term strategies, this research primarily aspires to advance heat-health action plans and strengthen healthcare systems' resilience in the face of dramatically increasing climatic risks.

Join the live stream of the defense through the following 🔗: https://meet.google.com/kmo-zyhc-fza

Università del Piemonte Orientale
VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel

21/12/2024

Le alluvioni sono eventi meteorologici estremi sempre più frequenti, che stanno colpendo duramente comunità in Italia e in Europa. Le alluvioni del maggio 2023 hanno messo a dura prova la Romagna, richiedendo uno sforzo coordinato di risposta sociosanitaria.

Per comprendere meglio la risposta a questa emergenza e individuare buone pratiche e aree di miglioramento, CRIMEDIM ha collaborato con AUSL della Romagna, intervistando 25 esperti ed elaborando un report approfondito che dettaglia le azioni intraprese in risposta alle alluvioni. Questo report identifica punti di forza e criticità e offre raccomandazioni per rafforzare la capacità del sistema sanitario di rispondere ai disastri, in Emilia-Romagna e altrove.

Scopri di più: https://crimedim.uniupo.it/projects/floods

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

03/12/2024

🎓 On December 10th at 2pm CET, Yasir will defend his thesis titled "Intersection between Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) and Complex Emergencies Among Population Affected by Conflicts in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs)", marking the final stage of his PhD journey in Global Health, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Medicine. His research addressed challenges at the intersection of MNCH and complex emergencies in conflict-affected countries.

Through diverse methodologies, it explored the impacts of pandemics, displacement, and political instability on healthcare access and outcomes, focusing on vulnerable populations like women and infants. By analyzing data, conducting systematic reviews, and engaging with affected communities, these projects informed resilient, evidence-based interventions and policies to improve MNCH in LMICs. Further, as an Intern and Visiting Graduate Student, he spent 10 months at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Humanitarian Initiative at Harvard University. During this period, he contributed to WHO-commissioned systematic reviews and led the “INFORM Risk Index” project, adapting global frameworks to address the needs of women and children.

His work is dedicated to advancing equity in global health and strengthening healthcare systems in crisis settings. Yasir is currently a part-time research faculty at CoE for Trauma and Emergencies, the Aga Khan University, Pakistan.

Join the live stream of the defense through the following 🔗: https://www.youtube.com/live/KFQkAS-zJoA

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