Modelling vertical transmission in vector-borne diseases with applications to Rift Valley fever (Publications)
We present two ordinary differential equation models for Rift Valley fever (RVF) transmission in cattle and mosquitoes. We extend existing models for vector-borne diseases to include an asymptomatic h
Human T cell epitopes of <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> are evolutionarily hyperconserved (Publications)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an obligate human pathogen capable of persisting in individual hosts for decades. We sequenced the genomes of 21 strains representative of the global diversity and six ma
Design and synthesis of new (E)-cinnamic N-acylhydrazones as potent antitrypanosomal agents (Publications)
We report herein the synthesis and trypanocidal profile of new (E)-cinnamic N-acylhydrazones (NAHs) designed by exploiting molecular hybridization between the potent cruzain inhibitors (E)-1-(benzo[d]
Perception of traffic noise emission in Basel City canton in comparison to actually measured noise levels (Publications)
The objective of this study was to assess to what extent the subjective annoyance is influenced by the actually measured or calculated street traffic noise and by sociodemographic factors. In the stud
Pharmacotherapy, vaccines and malaria advice for HIV-infected travellers (Publications)
Since the introduction of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV-infected individuals are travelling more frequently and international travel has become much safer. Specific concerns include the