Biting back at malaria

Gather round as we tell you a tantalizing tale of tiny terrors and heroic humans in the fight against the menace known as malaria! Join us as we explore the microscopic world of these parasites and their deadly dance with our immune systems. Learn how scientists are working tirelessly to unravel the secrets of this ancient illness and develop new tools to combat it. From bed nets to vaccines, we'll show you how every little bit of knowledge helps in the fight against malaria. So grab your best mosquito repellent, and come along!

Discover the power of mathematical modelling to bite back at malaria! I will discuss cutting-edge methods used to track the spread of malaria, estimate its impact, and understand which interventions work. Together we will explore how mathematical models are being used to develop tools to fight malaria. With engaging visuals and real-world examples, this talk will demystify the use of mathematical models in malaria control and elimination.

For every ten people brought to hospital with severe malaria, one or two die from their illness despite receiving the best available antimalarial drugs. One way to reduce the number of deaths in the future may be to supplement standard treatments with new drugs that target our body's response to malaria supporting recovery. In this talk, I will discuss the reasons why some people recover from malaria quicker than others and how this may inform drug development.