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Virologist Ab Osterhaus
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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Flu expert caught in media frenzy

Published on : 1 October 2009 - 2:37pm | By Davion Ford
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Every two weeks world-renowned virologist Ab Osterhaus gives us an update on the A H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic - known as Mexican Flu here in the Netherlands.

This week the virologist found himself in the spotlight following media allegations that he stands to benefit from the flu pandemic as he has interests in a company, ViroClinics,  which does research into flu vaccines.

The company is part of the Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam where Professor Osterhaus works.

The virologist strongly denies any conflict of interests and has been backed by both the university and the Dutch health minister who say there is no conflict of interests whatsoever.

RNW's Davion Ford asked Professor Osterhaus about the media storm he found himself in this week.
 

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