Tag: lymphatic filariasis November 28, 2023 Weil receives Kyelem Prize for work on neglected tropical diseasesResearch over many years has led to improved control of parasitic worm disease.National Leaders January 6, 2021 Improving tests for tropical worm diseases aim of $2.95 million grantGates Foundation grant targets global elimination of onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis.News Release December 11, 2017 WashU research spurs new WHO guidelines for disabling tropical diseaseTriple-drug treatment effective against lymphatic filariasis.News Release October 16, 2017 Portable 3-D scanner assesses patients with elephantiasisDevice measures swollen limbs faster, more easily than other methods.News Release October 24, 2016 Rao recognized for work on tropical diseasesHonored with 2016 Anne Maurer-Cecchini Award for research on lymphatic filariasis.National Leaders October 12, 2016 $8 million grant aids effort to eliminate elephantiasisMajor study of 3-drug treatment regimen funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.News Release Posts navigation