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Leen Vanheer @leen-vanheer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Pleased to have our paper now published it Nature Microbiology! Read it below 👇🏻

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Our 2-day malaria retreat is underway! Great to be joined by colleagues from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social (online) and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social as we collaborate, share insights, and plan the next steps in our malaria research. #Malaria #GlobalHealth

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Women in Malaria @womeninmalaria.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Did you get our first Newsletter? Yes! We sent out a newsletter for World Malaria Day 2026 and if you didn’t receive it, we’ve got you. Link to the newsletter: womeninmalaria.es/wp-content/u... Link to join our database: womeninmalaria.es/wim-database/ #WIM

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Data & Statistical Science for Health, LSHTM @lshtm-dash.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

🧬 Take advantage of #omics techniques in this @lshtm.bsky.social course and learn how to analyse genetic epidemiology of diseases like TB, MRSA and @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social Runs from 20-23 June 2026 #PublicHealth #HealthData Apply by 20 March 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Behind every breakthrough is a dedicated face in the lab Meet the scientists & technicians @lshtm.bsky.social & @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social working to understand 🦟 & fight malaria, dengue, Zika, & more. This #WorldMosquitoDay2025, let’s shine a light on their vital work. 👉 bit.ly/45qtn6F

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Ahead of #WorldMosquitoDay2025, we celebrate the brilliant scientists and technicians 👩🏽‍🔬🔬 at @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social and @lshtm.bsky.social whose dedication helps us better understand mosquitoes 🦟

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Two weeks ago today, we held our annual retreat, a vibrant day of discussion, innovation & networking with researchers, students, technicians & admin joining in person and online from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social, Côte d’Ivoire & beyond. 🌍🦟 🔗 Read more 👉 bit.ly/458cqMJ

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

From surviving malaria as a child to leading cutting-edge research on drug resistance in Africa. Dr Fitsum Tadesse @lshtm.bsky.social is fighting the parasite from both sides. A powerful story of science, and resilience 🧬🌍 Read his journey @NatureMicrobiol 📄 👉 bit.ly/4nWsb22

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Fighting malaria as a patient and scientist - Nature Microbiology

Fitsum Tadesse was infected with malaria as a young child in Ethiopia and faced challenges to access efficacious treatment during a time of widespread drug resistance. Today, as a scientist in Africa,...

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Professor Umberto D’Alessandro, #MRCG Unit Director shares insights on the first malaria medicine approved for babies. “Babies have been systematically excluded from clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of antimalarial treatments….” Read more: tinyurl.com/mwftby5h #EndMalaria

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Expert Comment: First malaria medicine for babies approved | LSHTM

The first malaria treatment specifically developed for newborn babies and young infants has been approved for use. The approval, by Switzerland’s medical agency Swissmedic, of Coartem Baby

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LSHTM AMR Centre @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

🦠 “An honour to present” — @leen-vanheer.bsky.social shares insights from the 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Malaria. From rising resistance in Ethiopia to promising progress in SE Asia, her talk spotlighted urgent AMR trends in Plasmodium falciparum. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4ef5C4o

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Insights from the 2025 Gordon Research Conference | LSHTM

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