Sam Wassmer

Professor @ London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, with malaria research projects in Asia and Africa.

[Sam Wassmer @Malaria_Sam]

Honoured to be a spokesperson for the @ZeroMalaria campaign '22 led by @malarianomoreuk at a pivotal moment in the fight against #malaria. Complacency isn't an option; we need funding to better understand the disease/parasite/vector to implement effective strategies & save lives

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Science and innovation have powered progress to @zeromalaria, with new tools to fight this disease 💊💉

Let's #DrawTheLine and call on world leaders to invest and act this #AfricaDay

Can you spot @Malaria_Sam & @LoOnyeka in the new #DrawTheLine against malaria film? 👇🏿👇🏽👇🏻

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Ahead of #WorldMosquitoDay2025, we celebrate the brilliant scientists and technicians 👩🏽‍🔬🔬 at @mrcunitgambia and @LSHTM whose dedication helps us better understand mosquitoes 🦟

[Trends in Parasitology @TrendsParasitol]

Drs @Malaria_Sam Sanjib Mohanty @PraveenKSahu & Angelika Hoffmann discuss #cerebral manifestations of #falciparum #malaria in #adults. #Plasmodium #SevereMalaria #Brain #Pathogenesis @LSHTM

https://t.co/s6NnCzlKiv

[Trends in Parasitology @TrendsParasitol]

Review in this collection: Unravelling mysteries at the #perivascular space: a new rationale for #cerebral #malaria #pathogenesis, authored by @Malaria_Sam @TaniadKW Georges Grau & @PaiSaparna. @LSHTM @DeakinMedicine @IMPACTDeakin @AITropHealthMed @jcu

https://t.co/v5ASASZ2wA

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

2025 brings fresh leadership to the Malaria Centre! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome 3️⃣ new co-directors:
👉 @drbhargavirao
👉 @mjdelves
👉 @DrNiyo

Together, their expertise will propel our mission to end malaria globally. 🌍

Read more: https://t.co/PJHLNVpGCc

[London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @LSHTM]

World Malaria Report 2024: Progress made but #malaria remains significant threat🦟

Experts including @drbhargavirao comment on urgent need to address challenges such as population displacement, rising drug resistance & emerging #zoonotic threats.

https://t.co/A8Q2OSzPU1

[Sam Wassmer @Malaria_Sam]

Photo: @Monanga_mosq

[Sam Wassmer @Malaria_Sam]

After 3 wonderful years at the helm of @LSHTM_malaria, @jackiemcook and I will be stepping down as Co-Directors of the #Malaria Centre in January. We've had a fantastic tenure thanks to the constant engagement & drive of our members and amazing support team!
🌟 THANK YOU! 🌟

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

🆕 Our latest report is out! 🌍

🦟 Explore the key achievements, research highlights, and ongoing collaborations from our team in the fight against malaria.

Read the full report here👉 https://t.co/YMv6ASz332

#MalariaResearch #GlobalHealth #MalariaReport

[Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute @JHMRImalaria]

@JohnsHopkins @JHU_India @PraveenKSahu @NIAIDNews @Malaria_India @JHU_BDPs @Genome_Jane @Malaria_India recently renewed for another 5 years through @Malaria_Sam at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (@LSHTM)

https://t.co/Vh8siW9uPP

[Dr. Andrea Conroy, PhD (she/her) @AndreaLConroy]

Last call to all malaria researchers in Africa 📢-- if you have data on children with severe malaria with creatinine measured and clinical outcomes assessed, consider participating in our meta-analysis to evaluate AKI definitions. Authorship is offered for all contributing data.

[Sam Wassmer @Malaria_Sam]

@SanjibMalaria @PraveenKSahu @Genome_Jane @hgupta84 @Malaria_India @LSHTM_malaria

[Sam Wassmer @Malaria_Sam]

Really happy to announce that our @NIH-funded #India ICEMR has been awarded 🙌🏻 We look forward to continuing our work in India with @ICMR_RMRCBBSR, CWSH, GLA and @JHMRImalaria over the next 5 years. Congratulations to the whole team across 3 continents! 🇮�� 🇺🇲 🇬🇧

[London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @LSHTM]

LSHTM researchers awarded £2.8m to study malaria transmission in area of India 🇮🇳(Odisha) where infections are evading detection.🦟🌏

The team will investigate how new interventions & diagnostic tools could aid malaria elimination efforts.

👉https://t.co/LsZ3VZDO3R

[Sam Wassmer @Malaria_Sam]

Great to be back in Kigali after 23 (!) years, this time to attend the 8th @MIM_PAMC meeting with a large delegation from @LSHTM_malaria 🇷🇼

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

We’re off to an exciting start at our #MalariaCentreRetreat

We kicked off with an address from our directors @jackiemcook and @Malaria_Sam.

We’re covering a wide range of topics today, including LLIN efficacy to ACTs and resistance markers, MDA, climate change and policy!

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

It’s finally here- our #MalariaCentreRetreat is starting today!

We’re looking forward to a day filled with insightful discussions and collaborative brainstorming.

Let’s find new ways to combat malaria together!

[Sam Wassmer @Malaria_Sam]

Merchandise loaded, ready to drive to Canterbury for our annual @LSHTM_malaria retreat tomorrow. LSHTM #malaria researchers unite! 🤓

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

Co-infections with malaria affect up to half of children in endemic countries and around one in seven travellers with malaria.

How should doctors assess and manage co-infection in children? #MedEd
🔗 https://t.co/770VDEhJne

[London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @LSHTM]

👏👏👏Congratulations to our new 2024 Honorary Fellows

LSHTM's most prestigious honour goes to Laura Rodrigues, John O’Donnell & Jane Carlton for their outstanding service or distinction.🎉

👉https://t.co/IisFtHGWJd

[Center for the Study of Complex Malaria in India @Malaria_India]

Congrats @Genome_Jane on your @LSHTM Honorary Fellowship! @Malaria_Sam said it best: In addition to exceptional achievements in genomics, she has built equitable & thriving scientific partnerships across continents & has inspired, guided, supported the global malaria research com

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

🎉 On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women at the Malaria Centre who are making a difference in the fight against malaria! 💪💉 Thank you for your dedication and contributions to global health. #IWD2024 🌍