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  • Research Groups

    Current Projects

    • Human genomics of malaria

      As part of the global MalariaGEN genomics epidemiology network (malariagen.net) and in collaboration with OUCRU Vietnam, Sarah’s group is investigating human genetic factors that protect people against severe malaria by performing genome-wide association studies of malaria.


    Clinical Research

    Doherty Institute researchers have long standing collaborations with malaria researchers in Papua New Guinea, Malawi and Indonesia. They study the effects of malaria infection on pregnant women, their babies, and young children, including studies of new drugs to prevent malaria in Papua New Guinea and Malawi. Working with Malawian clinicians and scientists, they study immune responses in children with severe and uncomplicated malaria. The Doherty is leading a new Centre for Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination, focused on the Asia-Pacific Region. The CRE’s broad aim is to find better tools to detect, prevent and treat malaria in vulnerable groups. 

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