Dear colleagues, I write at a time when our world is engulfed in a crisis of almost unimaginable proportions. The stark reality of what might have felt like a surreal situation has well and truly hit home, bringing normal social and economic activity and lifestyles to a halt, as our leaders put in place measures to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and to minimize the casualties that are a tragic reality. If ever it was vital to listen to the scientists, it is now. The World Health Organization leads the way in the fight, rightly, while growing numbers of scientists and scientific...
