STICHTING AMSTERDAM INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT (AIGHD)

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD) is a joint institute of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije University (VU). AIGHD acts a platform for researchers to catalyze scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration and policy development, and serves as a hub for education – at bachelor’s, master's and PhD level – within and across faculties at the UvA and VU. The institute offers support facilities aimed at integrated management of research and education projects within low- and middle-income countries focused on global health and development. Within Yellow4Flavi, AIGHD supports qualitative research in Germany and Columbia, which will be used to develop approaches to risk communication that is is better adapted to the public’s information needs and concerns regarding vaccines. Together with Yellow4Flavi partners, Dr. Christopher Pell conducts comparative analysis of the underpinnings of vaccine acceptance and uptake in the two countries, with a particular focus on the role of vaccine technologies.

Project Team

Dr. Christopher Pell

Dr. Christopher Pell is a qualitative social scientist with a background in medical anthropology. Collaborating with colleagues from varied disciplines across the world, Dr. Pell’s research spans diverse health domains and care settings. Often his work aims to ensure that the perspectives and experiences of users – patients and health staff – are incorporated into the development and implementation of interventions. Much of his current activities focus on the social dimensions of vaccines, antimicrobial resistance, and critical care in low- and middle-income settings.

Dr. Agnès Musonda

Dr. Agnes Musonda (PhD) is a distinguished expert who influences key decision makers in strategic project management, research, governance and public policy. Renowned for her extensive experience across Africa and Europe, she excels at transforming business and program management insights into investable ideas. Agnes has made significant contributions to various organizational portfolios including international humanitarian organizations, international health organizations, research –based entities and health and marketing firms. Her academic qualifications include PhD in Business Management, an MBA and a degree in Development Studies.

Mark Van Knegsel

Mark van Knegsel is the Head of Project Mangement, he has a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and worked for PNO Consultants for several years. As a consultant, he gained experience in grant writing and project management for all kinds of research projects in Life Sciences and Health. With his move to AIGHD, he shifted his focus to providing access to quality healthcare for all.

Project tasks

Work Package 5 Mixed-methods research on perceptions of novel vaccine technologies and conceptions of (vaccine induced) immunity: lessons for (flavivirus) risk communication

Task 5.1. Lead: Conceptions of (vaccine-induced) immunity and novel vaccine technologies – a qualitative study
Task 5.2. Prevalence of knowledge and acceptance of novel vaccine technologies and perceived barriers to vaccination, preparedness uptake and in cross-cultural comparison
Task 5.3. Theory-based experimental communication intervention to increase vaccination education and acceptance, in particular in vulnerable subpopulations

Task 5.4. Public roll-out of vaccine risk communication materials and strategies