Tag: Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis May 7, 2025 A faster route to eliminating parasitic infection endemic to AfricaIn a clinical trial, researchers find moxidectin, a new medicine for river blindness, also works for lymphatic filariasis.News Release May 24, 2024 Weil installed as Medoff professorRecognized for helping reduce global burden of parasitic worm diseases.News Release 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 July 7, 2022 DOLF Project’s role in effort to eliminate tropical disease recognizedPLoS publishes a collection of DOLF research on lymphatic filariasis.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 April 11, 2019 Up to $24 million will help to eliminate 2 tropical diseasesBill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports research to fight elephantiasis, river blindness.News Release Posts navigation
