Imperial College
Project Team
The project team at Imperial College London brings together diverse expertise in epidemiology, mathematical modelling, and global health research to strengthen efforts in eliminating onchocerciasis. Committed to advancing the control of neglected tropical diseases, this interdisciplinary group leverages evidence-based approaches and innovation to devise sustainable health solutions. The team actively collaborates within an international consortium of research institutions, integrating field data and predictive models to inform policy and practice in endemic regions. Through partnerships with universities, WHO, NGOs and community stakeholders, Imperial’s experts contribute cutting-edge science and capacity building that support global NTD elimination goals.
Achievements
Imperial College London conducts cutting-edge research on neglected tropical diseases such as malaria, schistosomiasis, and onchocerciasis. Its scientists develop innovative tools, including DNA biosensors and treatment strategy models, to improve diagnosis and accelerate disease elimination. Through a multidisciplinary approach, Imperial’s teams analyse transmission dynamics and translate modelling insights into policy recommendations. The College collaborates with international partners to support capacity-building and strengthen health systems in endemic regions. Its work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring long-term impact on global health. Imperial is also a key member of international research consortia dedicated to eliminating neglected tropical diseases.
Main Contact Person
Professor Maria-Gloria Basáñez, Professor of Neglected Tropical Diseases at Imperial College London, serves as the principal contact for the EMINENCE project. She leads the institution’s scientific contributions, particularly in disease modelling and epidemiological analysis, and coordinates Imperial’s strategic engagement within the consortium.
Based in London, UK, Imperial College London is a world-leading academic research university dedicated to scientific research, education and technological innovation, with a mission to improve global public health. The College’s multidisciplinary teams pursue cutting-edge research and train future leaders across science, engineering and medicine, leveraging international health partnerships to translate discoveries into policy and practice. Imperial’s global health impact is evident in its work on infectious diseases and neglected tropical diseases alike: for example, its malaria research “encompasses the whole cycle of malaria transmission”, and it is a recognized leader in controlling NTDs such as onchocerciasis (river blindness) and schistosomiasis, contributing significantly to the understanding and control of these diseases.
About Us
The EMINENCE project is dedicated to eliminating onchocerciasis in Africa through innovative clinical research and the evaluation of moxidectin to enhance disease control and accelerate eradication efforts.
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