Organellar proteomics reveals hundreds of novel nuclear proteins in the malaria parasite <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The post-genomic era of malaria research provided unprecedented insights into the biology of Plasmodium parasites. Due to the large evolutionary distance to model eukaryotes, however, we l
Field building leadership intiative: advancing ecohealth in southeast Asia - the first year journey (Publications)
The Ecosystem approach to health, or Ecohealth is a useful tool to address health and environmental issues in developing countries, particularly in South East Asia (SEA), where agricultural intensific
Adherence as a predictor of the development of class-specific resistance mutations: the Swiss HIV cohort study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Non-adherence is one of the strongest predictors of therapeutic failure in HIV-positive patients. Virologic failure with subsequent emergence of resistance reduces future treatment options
Elimination of schistosomiasis transmission in Zanzibar: baseline findings before the onset of a randomized intervention trial (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Gaining and sustaining control of schistosomiasis and, whenever feasible, achieving local elimination are the year 2020 targets set by the World Health Organization. In Zanzibar, various i
Correct dosing of artemether-lumefantrine for management of uncomplicated malaria in rural Tanzania: do facility and patient characteristics matter? (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Use of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), such as artemether-lumefantrine (AL), requires a strict dosing schedule that follows the drugs' pharmacokinetic properties. The quality
Health worker factors associated with prescribing of artemisinin combination therapy for uncomplicated malaria in rural Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Improving malaria case management is partially dependent on health worker compliance with clinical guidelines. This study assessed health worker factors associated with correct anti-malari
