Clinical and epidemiologic phenotypes of childhood asthma (Publications)
Rationale: Clinical and epidemiologic approaches have identified two distinct sets of classifications for asthma and wheeze phenotypes. Objective: To compare epidemiologic phenotype definitions identi
Acquisition of antibodies against <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> merozoites and malaria immunity in young children: influence of age, force of... (Publications)
Individuals in Plasmodium falciparum endemic areas develop immunity to malaria after repeated exposure. Knowledge of the acquisition and nature of protective immune responses against P. falciparum is
Asthma and obesity in children: current evidence and potential systems biology approaches (Publications)
Both obesity and asthma are highly prevalent, complex diseases modified by multiple factors. Genetic, developmental, lung mechanical, immunological and behavioural factors have all been suggested as p
Interplay between environment, agriculture and infectious diseases of poverty: case studies in China (Publications)
Changes in the natural environment and agricultural systems induced by economic and industrial development, including population dynamics (growth, urbanization, migration), are major causes resulting
Spatio-temporal modelling to assess the impact of climate change on the burden of malaria and to support early warning systems (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/spatio-temporal-modelling-to-assess-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-the-burden-of-malaria-and-to-support-early-warning-systems
The impact of climate change on the burden of malaria has been evaluated using mechanistic and statistical models. Yet, the results are inconclusive. Most model formulations do not directly incorporat
Methodology revision of true costs of transport (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/methodology-revision-of-true-costs-of-transport
The external costs and benefits of transport have been regularly calculated and published by the Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE) for over 15 years for all modes of transport (road, rail,
Assessment of Anopheles stephensi surveillance needs, practices and priorities in Global Fund-supported countries in the Horn of Africa (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/assessment-of-anopheles-stephensi-surveillance-needs-practices-and-priorities-in-global-fund-supported-countries-in-the-horn-of-africa
In recent years, An. stephensi , an efficient urban malaria vector for both Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax , has been reported in several countries outside of the previously known geographical ran
