PhD Medical Parasitology
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of medical parasitology, bridging fundamental research with the development of novel interventions for global health. Students will investigate the complex mechanisms parasites use to cause disease and evade host immunity, with a focus on translating genomic discoveries into vaccines and therapies. The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of parasites, from protozoa like malaria and trypanosomes to filarial worms and the vectors that transmit them.
Key Program Highlights
- Cutting-edge research into parasite evolution, immune evasion mechanisms, and vaccine antigen discovery.
- Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art genomic and imaging techniques to study host-pathogen interactions.
- Focus on neglected tropical diseases, including malaria, sleeping sickness, leishmaniasis, and river blindness.
- Exploration of novel treatment strategies, such as targeting bacterial symbionts like Wolbachia for antibiotic therapy.
- Learning from leading research groups specializing in vectors, parasite evolution, and immune dynamics.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of medical parasitology, bridging fundamental research with the development of novel interventions for global health. Students will investigate the complex mechanisms parasites use to cause disease and evade host immunity, with a focus on translating genomic discoveries into vaccines and therapies. The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of parasites, from protozoa like malaria and trypanosomes to filarial worms and the vectors that transmit them.
Key Program Highlights
- Cutting-edge research into parasite evolution, immune evasion mechanisms, and vaccine antigen discovery.
- Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art genomic and imaging techniques to study host-pathogen interactions.
- Focus on neglected tropical diseases, including malaria, sleeping sickness, leishmaniasis, and river blindness.
- Exploration of novel treatment strategies, such as targeting bacterial symbionts like Wolbachia for antibiotic therapy.
- Learning from leading research groups specializing in vectors, parasite evolution, and immune dynamics.
