Neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of bacterial, viral, and parasitic infectious diseases which disproportionately affect people living in poverty around the world. It is estimated that over one billion people in 149 countries are affected by NTDs, which can result in malnourishment, disability, and even death. In addition to the significant health burden of NTDs, economic losses resulting from NTDs infection contribute to the perpetuation of the poverty cycle in affected areas. Many NTDs are preventable or treatable, and further research is required to determine how best to use available control tools for maximum impact.
Research groups in the Centre are currently using statistical and mathematical models to:
- Better understand NTD transmission dynamics
- Predict the effects of NTDs in various settings
- Identify optimal control and treatment strategies for NTDs
Research of these research activities will go on to inform NTD policy on the local, national and international scale.
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Hosted initiatives and groups
Discover more about our work in this theme through our various initiatives and research groups:
- London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (LCNTDR)
- Health Economics Group
Research themes
Learn more about our related work in our various research themes:
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Professor Neil Ferguson
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Professor Neil Ferguson
Professor of Mathematical Biology and Head of Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Professor Sir Roy Anderson
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Professor Sir Roy Anderson
Professor in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Professor Maria-Gloria Basáñez
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Professor Maria-Gloria Basáñez
Professor of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Professor Thomas Churcher
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Professor Thomas Churcher
Professor of Infectious Disease Dynamics
Dr Lesong Conteh
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Dr Lesong Conteh
Senior Lecturer in Health Economics
Professor Christl Donnelly
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Professor Christl Donnelly
Professor of Statistical Epidemiology
Dr Kris Murray
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Dr Kris Murray
Senior Lecturer
Dr Hugo Turner
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Dr Hugo Turner
Lecturer