Naturally acquired immune responses to <em>P. vivax</em> merozoite surface protein 3alpha and merozoite surface protein 9 are associated with reduced... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Plasmodium vivax is the most geographically widespread human malaria parasite. Cohort studies in Papua New Guinea have identified a rapid onset of immunity against vivax-malaria in childre
Prevalence of trachoma at sub-district level in Ethiopia: determining when to stop mass azithromycin distribution (Publications)
BACKGROUND: To eliminate blinding trachoma, the World Health Organization emphasizes implementing the SAFE strategy, which includes annual mass drug administration (MDA) with azithromycin to the whole
Multilocus haplotypes reveal variable levels of diversity and population structure of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> in Papua New Guinea, a region of... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The South West Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea has intense year round transmission of Plasmodium falciparum on the coast and in the low-lying inland areas. Local heterogeneity in the ep
Rule-based models of the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in childhood allergy (Publications)
Both genetic and environmental factors are important for the development of allergic diseases. However, a detailed understanding of how such factors act together is lacking. To elucidate the interplay
Seeking treatment for symptomatic malaria in Papua New Guinea (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Malaria places a significant burden on the limited resources of many low income countries. Knowing more about why and where people seek treatment will enable policy makers to better alloca
Repeated mass distributions and continuous distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets: modelling sustainability of health benefits from mosquito... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Stagnating funds for malaria control have spurred interest in the question of how to sustain the gains of recent successes with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and improved case man
Malaria Policy Advisory Committee to the WHO: conclusions and recommendations of March 2013 meeting (Publications)
The Malaria Policy Advisory Committee to the World Health Organization met in Geneva, Switzerland from 13 to 15 March, 2013. This article provides a summary of the discussions, conclusions and recomme