Members -- We are looking for volunteers to help oversee the yearly travel awards and make it possible for scientists who might not otherwise be able to attend the Annual Meeting. Apply by Dec 31. https://lnkd.in/eP2Z448V
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
Research Services
Arlington, Virginia 11,451 followers
Advancing global health since 1903.
About us
Vision: A world free of tropical infectious diseases. Mission Statement: The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, founded in 1903, is the largest international scientific organization of experts dedicated to reducing the worldwide burden of tropical infectious diseases and improving global health. We accomplish this through generating and sharing scientific evidence, informing health policies and practices, fostering career development, recognizing excellence, and advocating for investment in tropical medicine/global health research. ASTMH Values and Promotes Diversity The Society takes great pride in its diverse membership. Through its elected and appointed leaders, committee structure, awardees, Annual Meeting presenters, etc., ASTMH strongly encourages diversity with regard to gender, race/ethnicity, country, and organization (including academia, governmental and non-governmental institutions, and for-profit companies).
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http://www.astmh.org/
External link for American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1903
- Specialties
- tropical medicine, global health, research, science, malaria, vaccines, education, mentoring, advocacy, infectious disease, and NTDs
Locations
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241 18th St S
Arlington, Virginia 22202, US
Employees at American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
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Rebecca Hamel
Manager, Partnerships at American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).
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Caterina A. Fanello
Director at Kinshasa Medical Research Unit University of Oxford
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Jamie Bay Nishi
Advancing science to reduce the worldwide burden of tropical infectious diseases and improve global health
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David Hamer
Professor of Global Health and Medicine, Boston University
Updates
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The Malaria Control Action Program (PACM) has helped transition six municipalities in Brazil from high to low-risk malaria zones. More on this program and research behind it from Norte Energia: https://lnkd.in/eMVA84T8
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These researchers have a vision for addressing Lassa virus, a World Health Organization priority pathogen. https://lnkd.in/ebP8YRtc
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Research from IAVI brings us one step closer to preventing Marburg virus, one of the deadliest known infectious diseases. https://lnkd.in/eRZ7qhNC
ASTMH | Exploring the protective potential of intranasal vaccines for the deadly Marburg virus
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That's a wrap! We hope you had a wonderful time at #TropMed24. Travel safe as you return home, and let us know in the comments: What was your most valuable lesson from the week?
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2024 has seen a record-breaking number of dengue cases globally, but there's still no treatment. Read the latest from #TropMed24: https://lnkd.in/eRnGMdbn
Soaring Dengue Caseload Adds Urgency to Search for Treatments
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We hope you're having a great time at #TropMed24! Check out a few of our favorite photos from day 3, including sessions on dengue and avian influenza, the exhibit hall, and the annual commemorative lecture, given this year by Dr. John Amuasi. Follow along with the official blog for more: https://iamtropmed.org/
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🌍 Climate Change 😷 Interaction between infectious & chronic diseases 🤖 AI Our world is changing rapidly. Dr. John Amuasi explains the challenges – and necessity – of global health professionals shifting to keep up with moving goal posts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBJAHmsk
John Amuasi Embraces the Positive Power of Shifting the Goalposts
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ASTMH is proud to announce the brand new Kwiatkowski Fellowship, which will be awarded annually to one early- to mid-career researcher from a low- or middle-income country focused on advancing research in malaria genomic epidemiology. Thank you to our partners at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for making this $20,000 fellowship possible! #Fellowship #TropMed24 #Malaria
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Have you made your way through the #TropMed24 exhibit hall yet? One exhibitor brought an espresso machine and another came dressed as a certain carrier of Chagas; see if you can spot them!
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