Tag: Makedonka Mitreva March 2, 2023 Mitreva elected to American Academy of MicrobiologyRecognized for research in neglected tropical diseases, human microbiome.National Leaders December 21, 2021 Grants fund drug development for devastating tropical diseasesAim is better treatments for river blindness, intestinal worm infections.News Release October 26, 2021 Hookworms have potential to protect soldiers from chemical, biological weaponsGrant funds development of ‘living factories’ to produce antibodies, anti-nerve agents.News Release May 21, 2020 $5 million supports research into neglected tropical diseasesGrants fund studies of parasitic infections affecting millions worldwide.News Release January 29, 2020 Immune responses to tuberculosis mapped across 3 speciesDetailed genetic road map will guide research into TB treatments, vaccines.News Release December 21, 2018 Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiomeStudy raises potential for development of microbiome-based acne treatments.News Release March 8, 2018 Gut microbes influence severity of intestinal parasitic infectionsCertain gut microbes also linked to repeat infections.News Release November 22, 2016 Study sheds light on parasite that causes river blindnessData provides clues toward goal of eliminating worm infection.News Release May 5, 2014 Cultivating gut microbes to shape health and treat diseaseGroundbreaking work at Washington University School of Medicine is looking at ways our gut microbes affect our health.Innovate Magazines, School of Medicine Posts navigation