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NEW - Malaria parasite 101: The hidden journey of a microscopic killer

The deadly malaria disease is caused by a microscopic but mighty parasite, with a complex life cycle. “Malaria parasite 101: The hidden journey of a microscopic killer” is a concise, eight-part article series exploring the parasite’s journey; from the moment it enters the human body, through liver multiplication, red blood cell invasion, and sexual stages that enable transmission. The series aims to inform the public and curious readers about the biology of a parasite that still affect billions of lives annually. Click on the image to go to the parasite article series. (This series is a companion series to the "Malaria mosquito 101: Tracing the life of a disease vector" series - click here for the mosquito series).

Research, innovation and education: Transcending disciplines, to allow for transdisciplinary collaborations and translational applications towards malaria elimination. This has been the ethos of the University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP ISMC) from its inception. To truly delve into the Institute’s holistic approach to make a difference in the ongoing war against malaria, and to get a deeper understanding of transdisciplinarity in action, read the UP ISMC transdisciplinarity case study published in the University of Pretoria’s 2019 Sustainable Development Report.