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 LTSM to launch a new £2.7M Translational Development Fund. This fund will support the development of diagnostics and treatments to tackle emerging viral threats and neglected tropical diseases.
The Foundation for New and Innovative Diagnostics (FIND)
We have partnered with FIND to help eliminate visceral leishmaniasis in Kenya.
Developing a smartphone app to detect neglected tropical diseases
Assessing the effectiveness of using smartphone technology to diagnose and monitor lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis.
Who to contact
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Ghada Zoubiane
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Magalie Rocheville
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Kelly Chibale
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Julie Brady
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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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