Research Focus
Our research investigates the transmission and control of tropical infectious diseases and diseases of poverty. These diseases are some of the most prevalent and important infections worldwide, and their effects on human health are the cause of much suffering and economic loss. We aim to understand the spatial distribution and risk factors for these diseases, and to develop public health interventions that will lead to their sustainable control and eventual elimination.
In particular, our research focuses on:
- Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections - a group of parasitic diseases with an estimated global prevalence of 650 million people.
- Schistosomiasis - another highly prevalent parasitic disease that causes severe morbidity, including bladder cancer, liver disease, and stunted growth.
- Opisthorchiasis - a foodborne parasitic disease that is a major contributing factor to bile duct cancer in the endemic regions of Southeast Asia.
- Strongyloidiasis - a particular type of STH infection that is highly prevalent in remote northern and western regions of Australia.
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Research Projects
Current Research Projects
HELM Study: Helminth Elimination from the Lower Mekong.
Ending the neglect – Setting the platform for Strongyloidiasis elimination in Australia.
Magic Glasses Research Program for the control and elimination of intestinal worms.
Research Team
Mary Lorraine Mationg
Suzy Ossipow
Fasil Wagnew Shiferaw
Sean Gannon
Funding
- NHMRC
- UBS Optimus Foundation
- DFAT
Further Information
- Prof Gail Williams
- Prof Don Stewart
- Prof Archie Clements
- Dr Matthew Kelly
- Dr Haribondhu Sarma
- Prof Banchob Sripa
- Prof Juerg Utzinger
- Prof Peter Odermatt
- Dr Virak Khieu
- Dr Somphou Sayasone
- Dr Annette Inobaya
- Dr Mario Jiz
- Dr Vickee Tallo
- Prof John Kaldor
- Dr Budi Laksono
- ACE NTDs