The Tropical Infectious Diseases Group
The Tropical Infectious Diseases Group focuses on researching diseases caused by enteric and blood parasites, antimicrobial resistance, and microbial causes of diarrhea and severe infections in resource-poor settings.
About the research group
Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with global partners to improve health outcomes and promote sustainable healthcare practices. Through cutting-edge research, we aim to develop innovative solutions to combat diseases. Join us in our mission to make a significant impact on global health.
Projects
Projects in the Tropical Infectious Diseases Group
Tools for ETEC vaccine development
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) are one of the most important causes of diarrhea in young children in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) as well as in travelers to these countries.
Our research focuses on tools for development of an ST-based vaccine candidate and understanding human immune responses against ETEC.
Impact of a cryptosporidiosis point-of-care test-and-treat strategy in children with diarrhoea (CryptoT&T)
The CryptoT&T project will assess the clinical effectiveness of LED-microscopy of Auramine Phenol stained fecal smear (LED-AP) testing, in conjunction with access to targeted drug treatment, in reducing the duration of cryptosporidiosis-induced diarrhea. It will evaluate diagnostic accuracy, operational issues, cost-effectiveness, and test turnaround times in a realistic setting in two Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Additionally, it will investigate whether rectal swab samples can expedite test turnaround times compared to bulk stool samples, while maintaining high diagnostic accuracy.
People
Group manager
Nina Langeland Professor
Group members
Kristine Mørch Associate Professor, Head National Center for Tropical Infectious Diseases, Haukeland University Hospital
Kurt Hanevik Professor
Christina Skår Saghaug Researcher
Audun Helge Nerland Emeritus
Bjørn Blomberg Professor
Sabrina John Moyo Researcher
Sehee Rim PhD Candidate