Professor @ London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, with malaria research projects in Asia and Africa.
Joined August 2016
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25 May 2022
Honoured to be a spokesperson for the @ZeroMalaria campaign '22 led by @malarianomoreuk at a pivotal moment in the fight against #malaria. Complacency isn't an option; we need funding to better understand the disease/parasite/vector to implement effective strategies & save lives
25 May 2022
Science and innovation have powered progress to @zeromalaria, with new tools to fight this disease ๐๐
Let's #DrawTheLine and call on world leaders to invest and act this #AfricaDay
Can you spot @Malaria_Sam & @LoOnyeka in the new #DrawTheLine against malaria film? ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐๐ป
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19 Aug 2025
Ahead of #WorldMosquitoDay2025, we celebrate the brilliant scientists and technicians ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ฌ๐ฌ at @mrcunitgambia and @LSHTM whose dedication helps us better understand mosquitoes ๐ฆ
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14 Mar 2025
Drs @Malaria_Sam Sanjib Mohanty @PraveenKSahu & Angelika Hoffmann discuss #cerebral manifestations of #falciparum #malaria in #adults. #Plasmodium #SevereMalaria #Brain #Pathogenesis @LSHTM
cell.com/trends/parasitologyโฆ
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31 Jan 2025
Review in this collection: Unravelling mysteries at the #perivascular space: a new rationale for #cerebral #malaria #pathogenesis, authored by @Malaria_Sam @TaniadKW Georges Grau & @PaiSaparna. @LSHTM @DeakinMedicine @IMPACTDeakin @AITropHealthMed @jcu
cell.com/trends/parasitologyโฆ
21 Jan 2025
This #Bestof2024 collection features 20 reviews & commentaries published in our journal last year, showcasing the diverse & dynamic research landscape of #Parasitology. Please contact us if you have suggestions for a timely literature #Review. #Opinion
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Sam Wassmer retweeted
15 Jan 2025
2025 brings fresh leadership to the Malaria Centre! ๐
Weโre thrilled to welcome 3๏ธโฃ new co-directors:
๐ @drbhargavirao
๐ @mjdelves
๐ @DrNiyo
Together, their expertise will propel our mission to end malaria globally. ๐
Read more: bit.ly/4gVlitN
ALT Malaria Center new directors (From left to right: Dr Eniyou, Dr Rao and Dr Michael)
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12 Dec 2024
RT @LSHTM: World Malaria Report 2024: Progress made but #malaria remains significant threat๐ฆ
Experts including @drbhargavirao comment on uโฆ
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12 Dec 2024
After 3 wonderful years at the helm of @LSHTM_malaria, @jackiemcook and I will be stepping down as Co-Directors of the #Malaria Centre in January. We've had a fantastic tenure thanks to the constant engagement & drive of our members and amazing support team!
๐ THANK YOU! ๐
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2 Dec 2024
๐ Our latest report is out! ๐
๐ฆ Explore the key achievements, research highlights, and ongoing collaborations from our team in the fight against malaria.
Read the full report here๐ bit.ly/3Oq7ScT
#MalariaResearch #GlobalHealth #MalariaReport
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@Malaria_India recently renewed for another 5 years through @Malaria_Sam at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (@LSHTM)
niaid.nih.gov/research/indiaโฆ
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Sam Wassmer retweeted
Last call to all malaria researchers in Africa ๐ข-- if you have data on children with severe malaria with creatinine measured and clinical outcomes assessed, consider participating in our meta-analysis to evaluate AKI definitions. Authorship is offered for all contributing data.
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27 Aug 2024
Really happy to announce that our @NIH-funded #India ICEMR has been awarded ๐๐ป We look forward to continuing our work in India with @ICMR_RMRCBBSR, CWSH, GLA and @JHMRImalaria over the next 5 years. Congratulations to the whole team across 3 continents! ๐ฎ๐ณ ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ง
27 Aug 2024
LSHTM researchers awarded ยฃ2.8m to study malaria transmission in area of India ๐ฎ๐ณ(Odisha) where infections are evading detection.๐ฆ๐
The team will investigate how new interventions & diagnostic tools could aid malaria elimination efforts.
๐bit.ly/3X5hIoe
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22 Apr 2024
Great to be back in Kigali after 23 (!) years, this time to attend the 8th @MIM_PAMC meeting with a large delegation from @LSHTM_malaria ๐ท๐ผ
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Sam Wassmer retweeted
11 Apr 2024
Weโre off to an exciting start at our #MalariaCentreRetreat
We kicked off with an address from our directors @jackiemcook and @Malaria_Sam.
Weโre covering a wide range of topics today, including LLIN efficacy to ACTs and resistance markers, MDA, climate change and policy!
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Sam Wassmer retweeted
11 Apr 2024
Itโs finally here- our #MalariaCentreRetreat is starting today!
Weโre looking forward to a day filled with insightful discussions and collaborative brainstorming.
Letโs find new ways to combat malaria together!
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10 Apr 2024
Merchandise loaded, ready to drive to Canterbury for our annual @LSHTM_malaria retreat tomorrow. LSHTM #malaria researchers unite! ๐ค
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17 Mar 2024
Co-infections with malaria affect up to half of children in endemic countries and around one in seven travellers with malaria.
How should doctors assess and manage co-infection in children? #MedEd
๐ bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023โฆ
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Sam Wassmer retweeted
14 Mar 2024
๐๐๐Congratulations to our new 2024 Honorary Fellows
LSHTM's most prestigious honour goes to Laura Rodrigues, John OโDonnell & Jane Carlton for their outstanding service or distinction.๐
๐bit.ly/43yrVwB
ALT Pictured L-R: John O'Donnell, Laura Rodrigues, LSHTM Director Liam Smeeth, Jane Carlton, Chair of LSTHM Council Don Robert
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Congrats @Genome_Jane on your @LSHTM Honorary Fellowship! @Malaria_Sam said it best: In addition to exceptional achievements in genomics, she has built equitable & thriving scientific partnerships across continents & has inspired, guided, supported the global malaria research com
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Sam Wassmer retweeted
8 Mar 2024
๐ On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women at the Malaria Centre who are making a difference in the fight against malaria! ๐ช๐ Thank you for your dedication and contributions to global health. #IWD2024 ๐
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