New publication! A peptide microarray profiled antibody responses in Zimbabwean children. Findings provide 1st detailed characterization of childhood immune exposome in this setting. Read here: lnkd.in/d2tFbRht @SBSatEd @edin_EID @PEPperCHIP

Latest @Nature Africa article @EdinburghUni by Prof Mutapi & Prof Woolhouse details five reforms for African countries to enhance pandemic preparedness. Read: lnkd.in/gz79tVwh @SBSatEd @EdinUni_IIIR @EdinUniMedia @edin_EID @aspeninnovators @acmedsci @SciforAfrica

NUS-Lancet PRIME Commission has published a report on pandemic readiness. Prof. Francisca Mutapi was a Commissioner and author. Read publication: lnkd.in/dMZZw-vv  @SBSatEd @EdinburghUni @RoyalSocEd @aspeninnovators @acmedsci @AASciences @ScotFundCouncil

Webinar today! Join the Ethics of Neglected Tropical Diseases hosted by @GWpublichealth- Prof Francisca Mutapi joins Prof @PeterHotez and Prof @djdiemert Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12 - 1pm EST Register here: lnkd.in/dpetFbDF @SBSatEd @edin_EID

Dr Lorraine Pfavayi & Emilee Benos recently attended International Congress of Parasitology - @ICOPA2026 in Montréal 🇨🇦. What a great opportunity to engage with international community & share research on schistosomiasis elimination & immune responses!

Join the Ethics of Neglected Tropical Diseases upcoming webinar hosted by @GWpublichealth - Prof Francisca Mutapi joins Prof @PeterHotez and Prof @djdiemert in conversation 📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12 - 1pm EST Register here: lnkd.in/dpetFbDF

Our team is in northern Zimbabwe carrying out fieldwork in collab w/ colleagues at @UZimbabwe . Data generated will contribute to ongoing & future research advancing our understanding of infectious diseases including schistosomiasis. @takafira @SBSatEd @unlimit_health

What will it take to end schistosomiasis? In a new article Profs Francisca Mutapi & Mark Woolhouse reflect on progress made while highlighting actions needed to achieve long-term elimination. Read here: lnkd.in/dBFJ-68i @SBSatEd @SpringerNature @unlimit_health @TheENDFund

P.I.G team recently attended an event where Prof Richard Dawkins joined author Matt Ridley in discussion on genes and the meaning of life. This was a great opportunity to engage with the broader questions shaping scientific research and discovery.

Our PhD students Emilee and Trisha attended @EdinburghUni Hosts Pathogens & Global Health PhD programme Retreat last week. Emilee & Trisha both shared their research. @wellcometrust @SBSatEd @ColSciEng

Prof Francisca Mutapi & PhD students Emilee Benos & Trisha Kerai attended Hosts, Pathogens and Global Health (HPGH) PhD Programme Retreat this week in Perthshire. Emilee and Trisha presented their research & engaged in stimulating discussions with peers. @SBSatEd @wellcometrust

OP-ED by our PI Prof Mutapi published yesterday highlights the steps Africa needs to take to domesticate AI in Health-@_AfricanUnion @SBSatEd @UoE_EFI @ColSciEng @EdinUniMedia @aspeninnovators @semafor @TEDFellow We need to reset Africa’s health algorithm semafor.com/article/05/18/20…

Recently our group’s Emilee Benos & Payton Covelli presented their research at @BSPparasitology Spring Meeting at @UofGlasgow. Wonderful to connect with fellow scientists! @SBSatEd @ColSciEng @EdinburghUni

Our group leader Prof. Francisca Mutapi, recently appointed to Strategic & Technical Advisory Group for NTDs at @WHO is attending the Group's 19th meeting in Switzerland. @SBSatEd @ColSciEng @EdinburghUni @aspeninnovators @ISNTD_Press @EdinUni_IIIR @acmedsci @ScotFundCouncil

New review by P.I.G summarizes evidence & identifies research gaps in mechanisms driving immune variation in helminth-endemic populations Read here: lnkd.in/d8Wjz-8n @ISNTD_Press @edin_EID @SBSatEd @ColSciEng @wellcometrust @acmedsci @aspeninnovators @ScotFundCouncil

This week PIG attended the @IntDevAlliance Spring Conference where discussions centred on climate, global justice & development practice. @frances_intdev @SBSatEd @ColSciEng