Infectious disease research
What we offer
Infectious disease research plays a critical role in advancing our understanding of diseases, developing effective interventions, and ultimately improving public health outcomes. Researchers in this field collaborate across disciplines, including microbiology, immunology, epidemiology, and clinical medicine, to address the complex challenges posed by infectious diseases.
Vaccinopolis houses 4 infectious disease research groups:
Infectious disease & vaccine monitoring
Expertise in using first-void urine (FVU) as liquid genital tract biopsy.
Maternal immunization
Expertise in vaccine trials and vaccine acceptance in pregnant women.
Vaccine confidence, communication & education
Expertise in vaccine confidence, communication, and training.
Epidemiology
Expertise in nasopharyngeal carriage of pneumococci and other pathogens in young children.