Schistosomiasis: the role of parasite genetics in human infection and disease Institute of Tropical Medicine
Filip Volckaert, Katja Polman
In this project we will study Schistosoma parasite genetics and relate these to human infection and pathology, taking into account relevant epidemiological and environmental data. The first part of the study will take place in Senegal, where detailed parasitological and immuno-epidemiological information is available through past and ongoing research projects (FWO, DGDC, EC). The acquired knowledge and gained expertise and experience here will ...