Neglected Tropical Diseases
Supporting elimination and control of neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases have health, social and economic impacts on people across 149 countries. These diseases have complex life cycles. On top of that, climate change and migration are intensifying the spread.
Our initial focus will be on a small number of NTDs, including onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, and visceral leishmaniasis.
20
conditions that regularly occur in tropical areas are considered NTDs
1 billion
people are impacted by NTDs
What do we want to achieve?
We want to collaborate with others to:
- support the elimination and control of NTDs
- improve the quality of life and survival of people living with these diseases
- develop and implement new diagnostics and treatments
How you can work with us
Our initial focus will be on a small number of NTDs, including onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, and visceral leishmaniasis.
Understanding the disease biology and current care available
Diagnostic and biomarker translation
Surveillance and monitoring of data
Development and delivery of improved treatments
Some of our partnerships and initiatives
iiCON and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
We are partnering with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) to launch a new £2.7 million Translational Development Fund.
FIND
We have partnered with the not-for-profit organisation, FIND, to help eliminate visceral leishmaniasis in Kenya.
Who to contact
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Mike Strange
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Julie Brady
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Magalie Rocheville
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Other Global Health Translational Challenges
Antimicrobial Resistance
Partnering to fight drug-resistant infections.
Emerging Viral Threats
Tackling established viruses and potential epidemics.
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