created to facilitate the implementation of an interactive Tabletop exercise . Tabletop exercises are discussion-based sessions where team members meet in an informal, classroom setting to discuss their [...] EDDi Investigation Notebook (one set per group). The printouts may be reused provided that all tasks are solved by the students on an extra sheet. A calculator is needed for some of the tasks. Materials: [...] including solutions (.pdf) ↗ Workflow #1 Make sure you have completed all preparations and all printouts are available. #2 Before starting the exercise, explain the overall outline of the exercise (learning

As part of our new research, we are expanding the lab's focus to investigate T cell immunity in emerging infectious diseases, particularly arboviral infections such as chikungunya and dengue. This research [...] the complexities of co-infection in tropical regions. Many of the areas where chikungunya and dengue are endemic also face high burdens of protozoan diseases, such as malaria and Trypanosoma cruzi . These

such as in the goals 5 and 3 and their aligned targets. Several diseases severely affecting women are found with a high burden in Madagascar. Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) is a common chronic evolution [...] of this disease in Madagascar, in Europe and the determinants associated with it. Furthermore, we are also studying the role of integrated management of high-burden diseases, such as FGS, human papilloma

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biostatistics, and economics. Unsolicited applications for PhD positions, BSc/MSc projects and internships are always welcome. Research Unit Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics group. ©BNITM Head of Lab Group [...] PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Heidelberg. Focus areas of her research are clustered designs, diagnostic test accuracy in absence of a perfect reference with prior experience [...] maintanance as well as data base implementation and training of the study team in projects of the group are her tasks. Wibke Loag, Dipl. Dok. (Biowissenschaften) : Wibke Loag has a diploma in Life Science I

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projects and to foster the application of modern epidemiological and biostatistical research methods. We are interested in strengthening the epidemiological research capacity within our institute as well as in [...] epidemiology and control of infectious diseases of public health importance. Main topics include, but are not limited to: maternal, neonatal and child health; statistics and epidemiology; diagnostics and vaccines;

of co-inhibitory molecules such as PD-1 and CTLA-4 on CD4+ T cells. These PD-1+CTLA-4+ CD4+ T cells are antigen-specific and produce both pro-inflammatory cytokines like interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and ant [...] into the development of immunity and the role of T cells in malaria. The findings from this cohort are key in shaping our understanding of malaria immunology and advancing the development of targeted vaccines

interviews, and radio shows. Select examples are: Smithsonian Magazine: From Chimps Eating Medicinal Plants to Footprints Tracking Our Early Relatives, Here Are the Most Significant Human Evolution Discoveries [...] n-institution/from-chimps-eating-medicinal-plants-to-footprints-tracking-our-early-relatives-here-are-the-most-significant-human-evolution-discoveries-of-2024-180985756/ BBC News : Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ [...] Fabien Schultz is among the 50 most exciting scientists worldwide. Some of his research extracts are also sourced from the forest in Broda, Germany). Magazine article. HSNB Jubiläumsbroschüre , 2022 Forscher

News from the group May 2025 🎓 We are proud to share that one of our students, Luisa Berckenhagen, has successfully completed her doctoral thesis in the field of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)! Her research [...] student Luisa Berckenhagen with her Thesis. ©BNITM March 2025 - The Memorandum of Understanding We are delighted to announce that we, the One Health Bacteriology Group at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for [...] Lady Fatemah Charitable Trust, and all involved partners for their unwavering support. Together, we are making strides towards better healthcare infrastructure and disease management in Zanzibar. Opening