Funded projects - AXA Research Fund

AXA Chair

United Kingdom

Navigating Volcanic Risk: Understanding Transitions and Vulnerability

In the first aspect of the research, she will address the understanding of eruptive transitions. It will highlight the importance... Read more

Jenni
BARCLAY

University of Bristol

Katharine
CASHMAN

University of Bristol

Health

Mental Health & Neurology

AXA Chair

Belgium

Neuropsychiatric Diseases and Basal Ganglia: Underlying Mechanisms

A central hub in the brain, the basal ganglia governs a diverse array of functions including voluntary movement, procedural memory, habit... Read more

Alban
DE KERCHOVE D'EXAERDE

Université libre de Bruxelles

Pierre
VANDERHAEGHEN

Université libre de Bruxelles

Climate & Environment

Natural Catastrophes

Joint Research Initiative

Spain

Understanding Wildfire Risk: A Local-Scale Assessment Framework in Chile

Wildfire is a major hazard across the globe, causing extensive economic, ecological and health impacts. While wildfires are common throughout... Read more

Marcos
RODRIGUES MIMBRERO

University of Zaragoza

Climate & Environment

Space & Planetery

Joint Research Initiative

France

Space Weather: Probability and Severity of Impacts on Ground

Space weather, the study of the effects of solar activity on both space and ground infrastructure, has brought to light... Read more

Elisa
ROBERT

Université Grenoble Alpes

Mathieu
BARTHELEMY

Université Grenoble Alpes

Health

Women's Health

AXA Chair

Spain

Understanding Menopause's Effect on Women's Cardiovascular Risk

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality for women worldwide, yet women remain understudied. Atherosclerosis, the main pathology... Read more