Research

By combining laboratory investigations with studies in the field, we aim to improve the diagnosis, treatment and control of tropical parasitic diseases, including malaria and sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis). Our wide-ranging research encompasses the following areas:

Transporter proteins

Characterising key malaria parasite proteins and important drug targets. Read more about this research.

Clinical malaria

Field studies to improve treatment and management of malaria. Read more about this research.

Diagnostics

Practical diagnostics for the developing world. Read more about this research.

Nanomal

A point-of-care diagnostic for malaria. Read more about this research.

Cancer

Adapting antimalarials for use in cancer. Read more about this research.

Ebola

Developing an effective vaccine targeting Ebola virus disease. Read more about this research.