Neglected diseases
Fighting neglected tropical diseases
To mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, we explore how Imperial scientists are combatting these diseases that affect millions each year.
Stories tagged with 'neglected tropical diseases'
Harmful insect control
Imperial startup Biocentis to develop genetic tech to control harmful insects
Biocentis has received investment to use CRISPR-based gene-editing to control insect populations that harm health, food security and biodiversity.
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PARASITE BIOSENSORS
Parasite-detecting DNA biosensors offer new tool to tackle schistosomiasis
Researchers have developed new DNA biosensors capable of rapidly detecting and differentiating between parasites that cause schistosomiasis.
MONKEYPOX EXPLAINER
Monkeypox outbreak - an Imperial expert explains
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating four new cases of monkeypox in the UK. There are now a total of six confirmed cases.
GLOBAL HEALTH BIOSENSORS
Low-cost, disease-detecting biosensors show global health promise
Researchers have developed low-cost, biodegradable biosensors for global health applications in resource-limited settings.
Chagas test
Inexpensive and rapid tests can distinguish between Chagas disease parasites
A new rapid diagnostic test that can differentiate between different strains of Chagas disease parasite could lead to a widespread testing programme.
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CDT Student Wins
ICB CDT student awarded BBSRC Flexible Talent Mobility Innovation Placement
ICB CDT student Mark Wilkinson has been awarded a BBSRC FTMA Innovation Placement and will spend 3 months attending the DDW unit at GSK, Madrid.
Mastering public health
Imperial launches its first public health online degree
The Global Master of Public Health, developed alongside Coursera, is Imperial's first fully-online degree in the health field.
YELLOW FEVER LOWDOWN
Experts reveal patterns of yellow fever risk, and warn against ignoring disease
Yellow fever kills around 80,000 people every year - and causes severe disease in a further 150,000.
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Developing health systems
Strengthening health systems to tackle schistosomiasis
SCI has been working with the Ministry of Health in Cote d'Ivoire to strengthen and develop its health systems to help combat schistosomiasis.
