Michael Delves

Associate Professor. Malaria transmission cell biologist at LSHTM. LSHTM Malaria Centre Co-director

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Could a shea butter-based repellent help prevent malaria? 🦟

A new study led by @LSHTM in collaboration with @pierre_richet and funded by FID, will test whether MAÏA can help protect children in Côte d’Ivoire from malaria.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/GsZuTDEWcH

[MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia]

From scientific demonstrations to exhibitions, the Open Day offers a closer look at our work and the science we are building for the next generation.

Our teams are engaging visitors, sharing knowledge, and showing how we do at MRCG shapes #GlobalHealth.

#MRCGOpenDay #ScienceCommunication

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

🦟 Could genetically modified mosquitoes help control malaria?

A new study led by @LSHTM 's Prof Jackie Cook will evaluate their potential to reduce malaria transmission in Djibouti.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/2ovnnP9Ofk

#Malaria

[Women In Malaria @womeninmalaria]

New tools are changing malaria prevention but there is still work to do. WHO recommends using vaccination as part of a broader malaria-control strategy.

#WiM #FactsFriday

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

🦟 What role does vitamin B6 play in malaria transmission?

New research from @LSHTM & @imperialcollege shows malaria parasites rely on vitamin B6 to develop inside mosquitoes, highlighting potential new ways to block transmission.

🔗https://t.co/3J1H0fq7yx

[Chris van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 @DoctorChrisVT]

The short course in travel medicine at
@LSHTM
is open for applications. It's one of the best courses I've ever taken and now I'm proud to teach on it alongside world class experts.
It's for physicians, pharmacists, specialist nurses - anyone interested in reducing risk for travellers with complex needs or itineraries.
Come join us in London from 2nd -6th November 2026
https://t.co/XTmfcwNl1i

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Some Friday inspiration 🌍

Great to see @ObetaOdinaka featured by Prospects, sharing his journey as a Chevening Scholar & his commitment to tackling malaria & strengthening health systems.

Proud to have him in our community at @LSHTM & @LSEnews

👉https://t.co/Tq4jhuX8lj

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Could malaria be treated with a single dose? 💊

The new #WANECAM3 programme aims to develop next-generation malaria treatments, with @LSHTM's @kbbeshir leading work to track emerging drug resistance.

Funded by @EDCTP3 , @Novartis & @MedsforMalaria.

👉https://t.co/sPN1hOXCTb

[Rashida Abbas Ferrand @rashida_abbferr]

Delighted that we have been funded a PhD programme in global health by @wellcometrust. We will be advertising soon - website will also be updated to provide info about our new programme @CreatePhd https://t.co/Fh3r04pj97

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

🦟 A mosquito colony with origins dating back to 1975 is still helping scientists study malaria today.

For #WorldMosquitoDay, go behind the scenes at @LSHTM and @mrcunitgambia to meet the mosquitoes supporting malaria research.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/uzWtZPuvG3

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Meet the "princess mosquitoes", the nickname given to the notoriously fussy Aedes vexans 🦟

Researchers at @LSHTM have established the UK's first lab colony to support research on future mosquito-borne disease threats.

Read more in @Telegraph 👉 https://t.co/sDBKcuuOZy

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Malaria drug resistance is a growing concern.

Research by @LSHTM Research Fellow @Leen_Vhr and colleagues identifies genetic changes in parasites in Ethiopia that may affect treatment effectiveness.

Read more 👉https://t.co/FQaExpbhS2

[MARCAD Plus @MARCAD7]

Ndey Fatou Drammeh, #MARCADPlus PhD fellow, is currently undertaking advanced training in CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing of Plasmodium falciparum in the Moon Lab at @LSHTM as part of her PhD work on Plasmodium falciparum experimental genetics.
#malaria #MalariaResearch #EndMalaria

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

ECRs @LSHTM held a public engagement activity at William Perkin CofE High School, introducing students to malaria & vector-borne diseases through hands-on activities & live demonstrations.

We're committed to inspiring the next gen of scientists.

👉 https://t.co/Y5k7STdbuH

[Chris van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 @DoctorChrisVT]

The short course in travel medicine at @LSHTM is open for applications. It's one of the best courses I've ever taken (and now I'm proud to teach on it alongside world class experts!)
For physicians, pharmacists, specialist nurses - anyone interested in reducing risk for travellers with complex needs or itineraries.
Come join us in London from 2nd -6th November 2026
https://t.co/XTmfcwNl1i

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

New study led by Dr Fitsum Tadese and colleagues found a 98.6% cure rate for first-line malaria treatment in Djibouti, with no evidence of artemisinin resistance.

An important benchmark for future surveillance.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/Go8osVk2km

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

New studies led by Dr @fgtadesse and colleagues show first-line malaria treatments remain highly effective in Ethiopia, while a newer combination could help cut Plasmodium vivax transmission.

Read more 👉https://t.co/EyFONEirE9

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Two days, one shared goal. 🦟

A great start to our malaria retreat, bringing together colleagues from @mrcunitgambia and @imperialcollege to exchange ideas, reflect on our work, and shape what comes next.

[Chi-Min Ho @mimi1inh]

Incredibly proud of Messi Haile @mehsehret, a @cmholab founding member, for her beautiful work uncovering the inner workings of a central piece of the malaria parasite invasion machinery: the malarial moving junction, out today in
@CellPressNews ! https://t.co/Sn0SAZO7FD 🦠❄️🔬

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Are you ready for bite season? 🦟

Mojca Kristan warns UK has perfect weather conditions for surge in #mosquitoes this year.

Learn about 30 species of British mosquitoes, why some people get bitten more than others & how to protect yourself

Read more 👉 https://t.co/HMpiIg2Hcb