Research

Biochemistry

At the EIGH, our researchers use biochemistry - or the study of chemical substances and their vital role within living organisms - to combat various global health challenges, such as antibiotic resistance and counterfeit drugs.

Belgium
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Egypt
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Ethiopia
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Jordan
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Kenya
- PAD project
Palestine
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
South Korea
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Spain
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
United States
- Bacterial Pathogenicity in Catheter-Associated Infections

Computational Science

Computational science is a multidisciplinary field that utilizes advanced computing to understand and solve complex problems. Researchers at the EIGH develop computational models, hardware, software, data management, and more to tackle a variety of global health concerns.

Belgium
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Peru
- Quantifying heterogeneities in dengue virus transmission
South Africa
- DREAM of malaria
South Korea
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Spain
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Thailand
- Understanding drug resistant malaria parasites
United States
- Vaccine Mapper

Epidemiology

At the EIGH, our researchers use epidemiology to understand the distribution and determinants of the health and disease conditions in specific populations, and to identify risk factors for certain diseases. This allows them to develop, implement, and measure the impact of targeted, preventative healthcare methods.

Bangladesh
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Ecuador
- Parasitological burden in Ecuador
Ethiopia
Ghana
- Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Plasmodium falciparum in Ghana
Kenya
Mali
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
Mozambique
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Myanmar
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Namibia
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Panama
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Peru
- Quantifying heterogeneities in dengue virus transmission
Sierra Leone
- Investigating zoonotic interface
Sri Lanka
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
Tanzania
- Genomic Epidemiology of Plasmodium falciparum in Zanzibar
Uganda
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
United States
- Lead poisoning prevention initiative
- Community-based participatory research with AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist
Zambia
- Efficacy of the Personal Insect Repellent Kit (PIRK)

Genetics and Genomics

One way to study certain diseases is through genetics - the study of heredity and the variation of individual inherited genes in an organism. At the EIGH, this means studying how organisms can inherit and spread certain diseases. Additionally, by analyzing the entire structure, function, and evolution of an organism's genes, researchers may identify ways to prevent a disease from genetically passing disease traits.

Australia
- Circadian and diel control of Anopheles farauti
Bangladesh
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Ethiopia
Ghana
- Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Plasmodium falciparum in Ghana
Kenya
- Amboseli baboon research project
- Transmission of Plasmodium falciparum in Kenya
Mozambique
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Myanmar
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Namibia
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Panama
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Singapore
- Parasite Assembly and Transmission in Macaques
Solomon Islands
- Circadian and diel control of Anopheles farauti
South Africa
- DREAM of malaria
Tanzania
- Genomic Epidemiology of Plasmodium falciparum in Zanzibar
Thailand
- Understanding drug resistant malaria parasites
Uganda
- Population biology of Anopheles gambiae
United States

Global Health Economics

India
- Experimental evidence on the impacts of supplying iron-fortified salt through school lunch on children’s health and cognitive development in India

Global Health Technologies

Palestine
- Community-based program supports mental health in Palestinian conflict region

Health Systems, Policy, and Organizations

Infectious Diseases

At the EIGH, our researchers work to combat a number of various illnesses, including infectious diseases caused by organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These diseases can also be spread from one person to another and may be transmitted from animals to humans.

Bangladesh
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Belgium
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Belize
- Endectocide use in livestock to eliminate malaria
Ecuador
- Parasitological burden in Ecuador
Egypt
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Ethiopia
Ghana
- Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Plasmodium falciparum in Ghana
Haiti
India
- Evaluation of Albendazole distribution for preschool-aged children
Japan
- Developing antibiotics to treat non-TB mycobacterial infections
Jordan
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Kenya
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
- Transmission of Plasmodium falciparum in Kenya
Mali
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
Mozambique
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Myanmar
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Namibia
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Palestine
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Panama
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Peru
- Quantifying heterogeneities in dengue virus transmission
Sierra Leone
- Investigating zoonotic interface
Singapore
- Parasite Assembly and Transmission in Macaques
South Africa
- DREAM of malaria
South Korea
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Spain
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Sri Lanka
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
Switzerland
- Characterizing exosomes as biomarkers of TB
Tanzania
- Genomic Epidemiology of Plasmodium falciparum in Zanzibar
Uganda
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
United States
Zambia
- Efficacy of the Personal Insect Repellent Kit (PIRK)

Maternal/Child and Community Health

At the EIGH, our researchers explore multifaceted health issues pertaining to women, pregnancy, breastfeeding, reproduction, and infant and child well-being. Our focus to decrease maternal and infant mortality rates supports a global priority among health practitioners and researchers. Additionally, community-based research on the local and global levels promotes a team effort to protect and improve the health of population groups worldwide.

Mental Health

At the EIGH, our researchers explore the multifactorial conditions which can introduce mental health issues into local and global communities. Focus areas include underserved and resource poor-communities, regions with socio-economic, infrastructure, or political instability, paternal and maternal mental health, and child mental wellness. Additionally, community-based research on the local and global levels promotes a team effort to protect and improve the health of population groups worldwide.

Haiti
- Mental health of persons living with Lymphatic Filariasis
Palestine
- Community-based program supports mental health in Palestinian conflict region
United States
- Community-based participatory research with AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist

Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Researchers at the EIGH use microbiology, which encompasses the study of an entire microorganism, and molecular biology, or the interactivity between molecules within a cell of an organism, to better understand disease and improve global health.

Bangladesh
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Belgium
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Ecuador
- Andean health and development initiative
Egypt
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Ethiopia
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
- Molecular epidemiology of malaria
Japan
- Developing antibiotics to treat non-TB mycobacterial infections
Jordan
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Kenya
- Amboseli baboon research project
Mozambique
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Myanmar
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Namibia
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Palestine
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Panama
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
South Africa
- DREAM of malaria
South Korea
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Spain
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and recycling
Switzerland
- Characterizing exosomes as biomarkers of TB
United Kingdom
- VectorBase
United States
Zambia
- Efficacy of the Personal Insect Repellent Kit (PIRK)

Non-communicable Diseases

The EIGH conducts research to fight a number of diseases and conditions around the world. This includes non-communicable diseases or chronic illnesses, including cardiac conditions and cancer.

Honduras
- Partnerships with Catholic Medical Mission Board
Kenya
- Amboseli baboon research project
Peru
- Partnerships with Catholic Medical Mission Board
Samoa
- Metabolic implications of brown adipose tissue
United States
- Rapid and Multi-Target Virus Isolation, Detection and Quantification for Point-of-Care Applications

Vector-borne Diseases

Vector-borne disease research is a historic strength of the EIGH. Our researchers study multiple parts of the vector-borne disease lifecycle, such as how the parasites, viruses, and bacteria cause these kinds of diseases, how the vectors spread these diseases, and how to improve prevention methods in tropical and subtropical areas, which have the highest burden of vector-borne illnesses.

Australia
- Circadian and diel control of Anopheles farauti
Bangladesh
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Belize
- IMPACTS partnership
- Endectocide use in livestock to eliminate malaria
Brazil
- Sand Fly Genome Project
Egypt
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Ethiopia
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Haiti
India
- Evaluation of Albendazole distribution for preschool-aged children
Indonesia
- Spatial repellents to control vector-borne disease
Jordan
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Kenya
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
Mali
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
Mozambique
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Myanmar
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Namibia
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Palestine
- Leishmaniasis pathogenesis/diagnostics/drug discovery
Panama
- Data-driven decision making for malaria programs
Peru
- Spatial repellents to control vector-borne disease
- Quantifying heterogeneities in dengue virus transmission
Solomon Islands
- Circadian and diel control of Anopheles farauti
Sri Lanka
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
Uganda
- Population biology of Anopheles gambiae
- Advancing SR for VBD Control
United Kingdom
- VectorBase
United States
Zambia
- Efficacy of the Personal Insect Repellent Kit (PIRK)

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