Health

The AXA Research Fund is committed to contributing to better health for all.

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Projects

As part of its societal mission of protecting people, we have championed transformative projects, striving to enhance global well-being.

Biomarkers

Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia & Neurodegenerative Diseases

Solar Energy

Longevity, Ageing and Long-term Care

Eating/Drinking Habits & Diet

Alcohol & Drugs

Diagnosis & Imaging

Health Technologies

Longevity, Ageing & Long-term Care

Healthy Ageing & Longevity

Pandemics & Infectious Diseases

Prevention & Personalised Health

Geopolitics & Global Security

Insects & Pollination

Plastics

Pregnancy & Maternal Health

Newborn & Babies

Terrestrial Biodiversity

Smoking

Behavioral (Non-substances) Addictions

Funded projects

Health

Pandemics & Infectious Diseases

Chronic & Non Communicable Diseases

HIV & AIDS

Metabolic Health, Diabetes & Obesity

Bacteria & Other Microorganisms

Stroke & Cardiovascular Diseases

AXA Chair

South Africa

2021.11.02

Examining the Relationship Between Syndemics and Societal Change in South Africa

Low- and middle-income countries, particularly those experiencing rapid demographic shifts, are vulnerable to co-occurring pandemics, also known as syndemics, whether... Read more

Lara
DUGAS

University of Cape Town

Health

Mental Health & Neurology

Societal Challenges

Mental Disorders, Anxiety & Depression

Social Cohesion & Community Building

Joint Research Initiative

Belgium

2021.08.31

Towards a Sustainable Return to Work after Burnout or Depression

The COVID-19-crisis is likely to impact even further the number of people suffering from such disorders and their return to... Read more

Lode
GODDERIS

University of KU Leuven

Health

Chronic & Non Communicable Diseases

Women's Health

Pollution

Endocrine Disorders & Hormonal Health

Reproductive Health & Menopause

Cancer

Metabolic Health, Diabetes & Obesity

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Australia

2022.01.31

Assessing the Impacts of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) On Human Health Using Cutting-Edge Methods

To address this significant public health concern, Dr. Luke Govers and his team have been working with the Environmental Protection... Read more

Luke
GOVERS

University of Melbourne

Health

Pollution

Prevention & Personalised Health

Toxic Pollutants & Hazardous Substances

Plastics

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Luxembourg

Using New Data Sources to Better Manage Substances of Concern (Soc)

In order to put together an accurate risk management process and drive the appropriate regulatory policies, it is necessary to... Read more

Oona
FREUDENTHAL

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

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Climate & Environment

Climate & Environment

The AXA Research Fund is committed to addressing the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. We support scientific research in the areas of climate change, adaptation, biodiversity & natural capital, natural catastrophes, sustainable finance and more.
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Socio-economy & New Tech

Socio-economy & New Tech

The AXA Research Fund is committed to supporting social and economic progress through transformative research in new technologies and their effects on society, behavioral economics, cyber risk, economic and social inclusion, financial and geopolitical risk, and social & financial inclusion.
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