Preclinical antimalarial combination study of M5717, a <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> elongation factor 2 inhibitor, and pyronaridine, a hemozoin... (Publications)
Antimalarial drug resistance in the Plasmodium falciparum parasite poses a constant challenge for drug development. To mitigate this risk, new antimalarial medicines should be developed as fixed-dose
Short term association between ozone and mortality: global two stage time series study in 406 locations in 20 countries (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: To assess short term mortality risks and excess mortality associated with exposure to ozone in several cities worldwide. DESIGN: Two stage time series analysis. SETTING: 406 cities in 20 co
Malaria elimination transmission and costing in the Asia-Pacific: developing an investment case (Publications)
Background: The Asia-Pacific region has made significant progress against malaria, reducing cases and deaths by over 50% between 2010 and 2015. These gains have been facilitated in part, by strong pol
Better data for better outcomes: the importance of process mapping and management in CRVS systems (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Despite attempts to apply standard methods proven to work in high-income nations, nearly all civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems in low- and middle-income countries are
Discovery and optimization of a compound series active against <em>Trypanosoma cruzi</em>, the causative agent of chagas disease (Publications)
Chagas disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. It is endemic in South and Central America and recently has been found in other parts of the world, due to migration of chronicall
Expression of a specific variant surface glycoprotein has a major impact on suramin sensitivity and endocytosis in <em>Trypanosoma brucei</em> (Publications)
Suramin was introduced into the clinic a century ago and is still used to treat the first stage of acute human sleeping sickness. Due to its size and sixfold negative charge, uptake is mediated throug
Applied mathematical modelling to inform national malaria policies, strategies and operations in Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: More than ever, it is crucial to make the best use of existing country data, and analytical tools for developing malaria control strategies as the heterogeneity in malaria risk within coun
Effects of transportation noise and particulate matter on the cardiovascular system: what is the new evidence? (Publications)
SUMMARY: Several decades of research provides compelling evidence that exposure to air pollution causes various diseases. Time series studies in Europe and the USA examined the short term effects on m