Core mandate
Innovative Diagnostic Solutions
We develop cutting-edge diagnostic tools, focusing on immunoassays for tropical parasitic infections, addressing Africa's urgent diagnostic needs for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)
Disease Modelling & Risk Analysis
We study the interactions of diseases like malaria and helminths, modeling transmission predictors to enhance public health strategies and disease prevention
Advanced Therapeutic Research
Our research pioneers nanotechnology and eco-friendly methods to discover new treatments for parasitic infections, to reduce the burden of tropical diseases
ONGOING RESEARCH
Development of Protein-Based Diagnostics for Helminth Infections
Enhancing diagnostic accuracy for helminth infections through advanced protein-based assays
Investigating Co-Endemicity of Malaria and Schistosomiasis
Analyzing the impact of co-endemicity on the effectiveness of IPTp in pregnant women
Preclinical Research on Eco-Friendly Nanoparticles
Investigating green-synthesized nanoparticles targeting trematodes and their intermediate hosts.
Modeling Predictors of Transmission
Developing models to predict malaria and helminth transmission patterns