A new double-antibody sandwich ELISA targeting <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> aldolase to evaluate anti-malarial drug sensitivity (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The standard in vitro test to assess anti-malarial activity of chemical compounds is the [3H]hypoxanthine incorporation assay. It is a radioactivity-based method to measure DNA replication
A research agenda for malaria eradication: vector control (Publications)
Different challenges are presented by the variety of malaria transmission environments present in the world today. In each setting, improved control for reduction of morbidity is a necessary first ste
Naphthoquinone derivatives exert their antitrypanosomal activity via a multi-target mechanism (Publications)
BACKGROUND AND METHODOLOGY: Recently, we reported on a new class of naphthoquinone derivatives showing a promising anti-trypanosomatid profile in cell-based experiments. The lead of this series (B6, 2
Access to HIV/AIDS care: a systematic review of socio-cultural determinants in low and high income countries (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The role of socio-cultural factors in influencing access to HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support is increasingly recognized by researchers, international donors and policy makers. Although
Impact of a smoking ban in hospitality venues on second hand smoke exposure: a comparison of exposure assessment methods (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In May 2010, Switzerland introduced a heterogeneous smoking ban in the hospitality sector. While the law leaves room for exceptions in some cantons, it is comprehensive in others. This lon