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Where the postgraduate studies in International Health is conducted

1.   Bangladesh
2.   Brazil
3.   Burkina Faso

4.   Cameroon

5.   China
6.   Gambia

7.   Ghana
8.   Guinea Bissau
9.   India

10. Kenya
11. Madagascar
12. Malaysia
13. Mali
14. Morocco

15. Mozambique
16. Namibia
17. Nepal

18. Nigeria
19. São Tomé and Principe
20. Sierra Leone
21. South Africa
22. Sri Lanka
23. Sudan
24. Tanzania
25. Uganda
26. Vietnam
27. Zambia
28. Zimbabwe

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1. Bangladesh

CURRENT RESEARCH: Bangladesh

Start, Author, Title, Supervisor(s), Affiliation

2000, Roy, Nirmal Chandra, Bangladesh
Effects of Introduction of SIS-Carp Polyculture Technology on Pond Fish Production,
Nutritional Security and Socioeconomic Benefits of the Rural People.

Supervisor: Prof. Abdul Wahab, Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Argricultural University.
Affiliation: The Research Institute for Human Nutrition (RIHN), The Royal Danish Agricultural University

1999, Nurullah, Md., Bangladesh
Improvement of Food Quality of Traditionally Processed Small Indigenous Fish Species (SIS) Products of Bangladesh.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Md. Kamal Departm. of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Affiliation: The Research Institute for Human Nutrition (RIHN), The Royal Danish Agricultural University

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Bangladesh

2003, Hels, Ole
Strengthening the Reliability of Data for Describing the Pathway from Food Intake to Food and Nutrition Security in Rural Bangladesh.

Supervisors: Shakuntala Thilsted &  Associate Professor Annette Kjær Ers.
Affiliation: The Research Institute for Human Nutrition (RIHN), The Royal Danish Agricultural University


2003, Khan, N.I., Bangladesh
Estimation of Food and Nutrient Demand Parameters for Rural Bangladesh.

Supervisor: Professor Antonia Tuazon, Institute of Nutrition, University of Philippines at LosBanos.
Affiliation: The Research Institute for Human Nutrition (RIHN), The Royal Danish Agricultural University


2002, Biswas, Sunil Kumar, Bangladesh
Nutritional quality assessment of rice and rice based Bangladeshi diets.
Thesis submitted.

Supervisor: Professor M. Moshiuzzaman, Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Affiliation: The Research Institute for Human Nutrition (RIHN), The Royal Danish Agricultural University


2002, Parvin, Shahana, Bangladesh
GI, Insulin response, NEFA Index and metabolic effect of different varieties of rice and chapati in Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus subjects
(M.Phil completed in 2001 and converted to Ph.D.).

Supervisor: Professor Liaquat Ali, BIRDEM, Bangladesh.
Affiliation: The Research Institute for Human Nutrition (RIHN), The Royal Danish Agricultural University


2. Brazil

CURRENT RESEARCH: Brazil

to be announced

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Brazil

2000, Dalsgaard, Anne Line
, Denmark. Matters of Life and Longing: Female Sterilisation in Northeast Brazil.

Supervisors: Susan R. Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen


3. Burkina Faso

CURRENT RESEARCH: Burkina Faso

2002, Coulibaly, Sheick O., Burkina Faso
Relationships between the use of antimalarial drugs in pregnancy and Plasmodium falciparum resistance

Supervisors: B. Kone, Health Sciences, University of Ouagadougou; T. Theander, University of Copenhagen; P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Burkina Faso

1999, Samuelsen, Helle
, Denmark
The Topology of Illness Transmission: Localizing Processes Among Bissa in Burkina Faso.

Supervisor: Susan R. Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen and Institute for Health Research and Development


4. Cameroon

CURRENT RESEARCH: Cameroon

no current

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Cameroon

1997, Tsafack, F., Cameroun
Ecology of schistosome intermediate hosts in the Benue Upper-Valley area

Supervisors: A. Same-Ekobo, Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire de Yaounde, Cameroun; H. Madsen, DBL
Affiliation: Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde, Cameroun and Department of Population Biology, Zoological Institute, University of Copenhagen and Institute for Health Research and Development



5. China

CURRENT RESEARCH: China

2002, Wang, Tianpeng, China
Animal reservoirs for Schistosoma japonicum and their contribution to transmission in the marshland and lake regions in Anhui Province, China.

Supervisors M.V. Johansen and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL; L. Jiaojiao, Shanghai Institute of Animal Parasitology; X. Zhou, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases

Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: China

1994, Zhou, X.N., China
Population genetics, morphology and distribution of Oncomelania hupensis (Gastropoda:Pomatiopsidae), intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum in mainland China

Supervisors: W. Zhongxing, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, B. Christensen, University of Copenhagen, T. K. Kristensen, DBL
Affiliation:  Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Peoples Republic of China, Institute for Health Research and Development, Ph.D. at University of Copenhagen


6. Gambia

CURRENT RESEARCH: Gambia

no current

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Gambia

2001, Clarke, S.E., Gambia
Variation in malaria risk and response in rural Gambia

Supervisors: S.W. Lindsay and C.J. Thomas, University of Durham; H. Madsen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development and University of Copenhagen


2000, Bøgh, C., Denmark
Variation in malaria transmission in rural Gambia

Supervisors: S. W. Lindsay, University of Durham, England; H. Madsen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development and University of Copenhagen


7. Ghana

CURRENT RESEARCH: Ghana

2004, Bam, Victoria, Ghana
Control of pregnancy-associated malaria with intermittent preventive treatment through community involvement in rural Ghana.

Supervisors: E.N.L. Browne, Kwame Nhrumah University; K. David, Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital; P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2002, Ziem, Juventus, Ghana
Oesophagostomum intervention research project in an endemic area of Upper East Region, Ghana.

Supervisors: A.M. Polderman, Leiden University; P. Magnussen and A. Olsen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Ghana

2000, Dodoo, Daniel, Ghana
Factors Involved in Protection Against and Subceptibility to Plasmodium falciaprum in Ghanaian Children

Supervisors: Lars Hviid, Thor Theander
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


2000, Kemp, Kåre, Denmark
Significance of T-cell cytokine production for the development of resistance and disease in human leishmaniasis.

Supervisors: Lars Hviid, Thor Theander, B. D. Akanmori

Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1999, Asigri, V.L.L., Ghana
The biological validity and feasibility of the community-based questionnaire approach in determining the epidemiological status of disease and insect vector nuisance

Supervisors: E. Frempong, University of Science and Technology; J. Byskov, DBL
Affiliation: University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
and Institute for Health Research and Development

1999, Dunyo, Samuel K., Ghana
Studies of the epidemiology and control of lymphatic filariasis along the coast of Ghana

Supervisors: F .K. Nkrumah, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research; P.E. Simonsen, DBL
Affiliation: Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana and University of Copenhagen


1994, Bierlich, Bernhard, Denmark
The power of medicines. Notions and practices of health and illness among the Dagomba of Northern Ghana

Supervisors: Gilbert Lewis, University of Cambridge
Affiliation: Department of Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge, England, Institute for Health Research and Development (limited DBL involvement)


8. Guinea Bissau

CURRENT RESEARCH: Guinea Bissau

2002, Gomes, Victor, Guinea Bissau
Children Exposed to Tuberculosis at Home: Impact on Mortality, Diagnostic Perspectives and the Effect of Using Chemophylaxis in Guinea-Bissau.

Supervisor: Peter Aaby
, State Serum Institute
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)


2000, Nylén, Gunnar, Sweden
Mortality Trends, Causes of Death and Riskfactors for Mortality During the Emergency in Guinea-Bissau, 1998.


Supervisor: Peter Aaby
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)

2000, Steenhardt, Nina, Denmark
Health and Treatment Consequences of Concurrent Infection with Intestinal Worms and Bacteria in Man and Domestic Animals. Epidemiological Studies in Children in Guinea-Bissau and Experimental Models in Pigs.

Supervisors:
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)

???, Seng, Remonie,
Relationship Among HIV-1, HIV-2 and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Suburban Area in Guinea-Bissau.

Supervisor: Peter Aaby
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Guinea Bissau

2005, Stensballe, Lone Graff, Denmark
Risk factors for severe respiratory syncytial virus infection. Epidemiological Studies in a low-and high-incomesetting.

Supervisors: Peter Aaby, Kim Kristensen and Eric Simoes
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)

2005, Nielsen, Jens
, Denmark
Mortality Patterns During the War in Guinea-Bissau 1998-99. Statistical Methods and Inference in Emergency Situations.

Supervisors:
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)


2004, Dræbel, Tania, Denmark
Public Health Response in a Complex Political Emergency and it's Aftermath: Conflict and Health System Change in Guinea-Bissau.
Supervisor: Peter Aaby,
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)


2004, Kæstel, Pernille
, Denmark
Nutrition and Reproductive Health in Guinea-Bissau.


Supervisors: Henrik Friis & Kim Fleischer Michaelsen
Affiliation: The Research Institute for Human Nutrition (RIHN), The Royal Danish Agricultural University


2003, Gustafson, Per, Sweden
Epidemiological aspects of tuberculosis in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa.

Supervisors:
Anders Nauclér, Department of Infectious Diseases, Malmö University Hospital, Sweden, Peter Aaby, Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute, Denmark
Affiliation:
Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute, Denmark


2003, Veirum, Jens Erik, Denmark
Childhood Hospitalisations in a West African City. Community-based studies on hospitalisation, acute and post-hospitalisation mortality and long term survival among children admitted to the paediatric ward.

Supervisor: Peter Aaby
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)


2003, Vigh, Henrik, Denmark
Navigating Terrains of War: Youth and Soldiering in Guiné Bissau.

Supervisor: Susan R Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen


2002, Holmgren, Birgitta, Sweden
Assessment of Age and Sex Related Susceptibility of HIV/HTLV in West Africa: Attitudes and Behaviour, Biological Features, How Do They Interact?
 
Supervisor: Peter Aaby
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)


2002, Høj, Lars, Denmark
Maternal Mortality in Guinea-Bissau. Level, Causes and Determinants.

Supervisors: Peter Aaby, Staffan Bergström, Karolingska Sjukhus Sweden
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)


2002, Jensen, Henrik, Denmark
Analysis of Multivariate Survival Data From Longitudinal Epidemiological Studies - With Special reference to the Impact of Routine Immunisations in Infancy.

Supervisor: Peter Aaby
, Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute, Denmark
Affiliation:
Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute, Denmark


2001, Rodriques, Amabelia
, Guinea Bissau
Assessment of Risk and Prospective Factors for Cholera, Environmental, Immunological and Other Factors Influencing the National History in Guinea-Bissau.

Supervisor: Peter Aaby
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)


2000,
Mølbak, Kåre, Denmark
The epidemiology of diarrhoeal diseases in early childhood. A review of community studies in Guinea-Bissau.

Supervisor: ???

Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)


1999, Valentiner-Branth, Palle, Denmark
Diarrhoea in Early Childhood: Control, Management and Long-term Consequences.
 
Supervisors:
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)


1996, Jakobsen, Marianne S.
Breast feeding in developing countries. Promotion and impact on child health. Community studies from Guinea Bissau, West Africa.

Supervisor: ?
Affiliation: Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Aarhus, Denmark


1994, Knudsen, Kim Mark, Denmark
Analysis of Event History Data in Measles and Diarrhea Epidemiology.

Supervisor: ???
Affiliation: Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute (SSI)



9. India

CURRENT RESEARCH: India

to be announced


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: India

1998, Nielsen, Birgitte Bruun, Denmark
"To deliver a small baby is easy, but to save a small baby is difficultult": Community Studies on Antenatal Care in Rural Tamil Nadu, South India.

Supervisors: Jerker Liljestrand, Shakuntala Thilsted, Morten Hedegaard
Affiliation: Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Aarhus


10. Kenya

CURRENT RESEARCH: Kenya

2003, Otieno, Erick Nyambedha
Children on the Move: Everyday Life Practices and Perceptions of Kinship and Relatedness among the Migrating Luo Children in Western Kenya.

Supervisors: Susan Reynolds Whyte, IA and Jens Aagaard Hansen, Danish Bilharziasis Laboratorium
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen

2002, Lange, Charles
, Kenya
Diversity patterns of freshwater gastropods in lake habitats with and without anthropogenic influences in Lake Victoria, Kenya.

Supervisors: W. Kinuthia, National Museums of Kenya; T.K. Kristensen and H. Madsen, DBL

Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

2002, Nyambedha, Eric O., Kenya – Univ. of Nairobi, (IAS)
The life worlds among vulnerable children among the Luo in Bondo District of Western Kenya.

Supervisors:
Karen Fog Olwig, Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen; Jens Aagaard-Hansen, DBL
Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

2002, Olungah, Charles O.
, Kenya – Univ. of Nairobi, Inst. of African Studies (IAS)
Maternal health care in socio-cultural context among the Luo of Kenya: Implications for safe motherhood interventions.

Supervisors: C. Suda, Institute of African Studies; J. Aagaard-Hansen, DBL focal point

Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

2001, Ogoye-Ndegwa, Charles, Kenya – IAS, and Univ. of Copenhagen
Food security in a socio-cultural context.

Supervisors: C. Suda, M. Whyte, J. Aagaard-Hansen.
Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

2000, Prince, Ruth, Denmark
Lou Women's Care for Infant Health: Current Social Practice in Historical Context.

Supervisor: Susan R Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen

1999, Geissler, P. Wenzel
, DK POS DOC
Kenyan children's medical and moral worlds: a study of schoolage children's participation.

Supervisors:
Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

1998, Dahl, Kari K.B.
, Denmark - Danish University of Education (DUE)
Health education and children's participation (Kenya).

Supervisors: B.B. Jensen (DUE), K. Schnack.
Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

1997, Kwena, Jacinta S. A., Kenya – Dept. Educ. Psych., Kenyatta University
Absenteeism, class-retention and dropout and the effects of class-retention on academic achievement and academic self-concept in primary schools in Siaya District, Kenya.

Supervisors: F.M. Okatcha, Kenyatta University; J. Byskov, DBL 

Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

1995, Machyo, Patrick, Kenya - Institute of Economics, Univ of Nairobi
Household-based Health and Health Seeking Behaviour.


Supervisor: S. Wandibba.

Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Kenya

2004,  Luoba, Alfred, Kenya – Univ. of Nairobi, DVDB
Risk factors for intestinal helminth infection among pregnant and lactating women in western Kenya, with a special emphasis on geophagy.

Supervisors: B. Estambale, University of Nairobi; J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases; P.W. Geissler, Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen; P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

2004, Wachira, Davis W., Kenya
Study of Malaria vectors and malaria transmission in Bondo District.


Supervisors: C. Bøgh, J. Ouma and E.W. Kabiru Kenyatta University.
Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

2003, Alusala, Dorcas
Malaria and vitamin A interactions in pregnancy and the effects of vitamin A supplementation to lactating mothers, with respect to early malaria infection in their infants.

Supervisors: B. Estambale, University of Nairobi; J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases; H. Friis, Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University; P. Magnussen and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL) (KEDAHR)

Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development


2001, Jaoko, W., Kenya
Studies on the immunoepidemiology of bancroftian filariasis in East Africa

Supervisors: B. Estambale, University of Nairobi; E. Michael, University of Oxford; P .E. Simonsen, DBL
Affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

2001, Njagi, Joseph Kiambo, Kenya
The effects of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine intermittent treatment and pyrethroid impregnated bed nets on malaria morbidity in pregnancy and birth weight in Bondo District, Kenya.

Supervisors: P. Magnussen, J. Ouma, B. Estambale.
Affiliation: Division of Vector Borne Diseases and University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development


2001, Onyango-Ouma, Washington, Kenya - Univ. of Nairobi; DVBD
Children and Health communication. Learning about health in everyday relationships among the Luo of western Kenya.

Supervisors: S. R. Whyte, J. Aaagard-Hansen, L. Murruli.
Affiliation: Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya, Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen, and DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development


2001, Storey, P., Kenya
Human oesophagostomiasis: clinical presentations and sub-clinical colonic pathology

Supervisors: A.M. Polder man, Leiden University; P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development and Laboratory for Parasitology, Leiden University, the Netherlands

2001, Subbo, Wilfred, Kenya Univ. of Nairobi.
Socio-ultural and Economic factors that affect food security for children under 5 years in Bondo and Usigu Divisions of Siaya District, Kenya.

Supervisors:
S. Wandibba.

Affiliation: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development and Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya


2000, Mukoko, D., Kenya
The epidemiology and control of bancroftian filariasis in the southern division of Kwale district (Kenya)

Supervisors: H. Pamba, University 01 Nairobi; J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases; E.M. Pedersen, DBL
Affiliation: Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Nairobi and University of Nairobi


2000, Møller, Torsten, Denmark
Human Leishmania donovani infection: epidemiology and immunological predictors of the outcome of infection.


Supervisor: Thor Theander
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1999, Olsen, Annette, Denmark
Iron and other risk factors of intestinal helminths and Schistosoma mansoni in western Kenya

Supervisors: J. Andreassen, University of Copenhagen; J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Nairobi, Kenya; P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development and University of Copenhagen



1999, Otieno, M., Kenya
The parasite compatibility, morphometrics and population genetics of the genus Bulinus (Basommatophora: Planorbidae) in the coastal and the Lake Victoria regions of Kenya

Supervisors: J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Nairobi, Kenya; J. Olobo, Institute of Primate Research; T.K. Kristensen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi and University of Copenhagen

1998, Geissler, W., Denmark
Geophagy among primary schoolchildren in western Kenya. Parasitological, nutritional and anthropological aspects of soil-eating

Supervisors: J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Kenya; S. Whyte, Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen; J. Aagaard-Hansen, N. Ørnbjerg d P. Magnussen, DBL (KEDAHR)
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development and Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen


1998, Kahama, A.,
Detection of circulating Soluble Egg Antigen (SEA) in human urinary schistosomiasis

Supervisors: A. Deelder, Leiden University; J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases; B.J. Vennervald, DBL
Affiliation: Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Nairobi, Kenya, Institute for Health Research and Development and Leiden University, the Netherlands


1997, Mwanje, M., Kenya
Infection patterns and morbidity in urinary schistosomiasis (Schistosoma haematobium) in Mwamanga village, Kwale District, Kenya, with emphasis on the Eosinophil Cation Protein (ECP) as a diagnostic tool and marker of urinary tract pathology

Supervisors: J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases N.Ø. Christensen and B.J. Vennervald, DBL
Affiliation: Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Ministry of Health, Kenya and Department of Population Biology, Zoological Institute, University of Copenhagen, and Danish BIlharziasis Laboratory



1996, Hey, Adam Seidelin, Denmark
Interactions between the major surface glycoprotein, gp63, isolated from Leishmania promastigotes and human T cells.

Supervisors: 
Arsalan Kharazmi, Department of Clinical Microbiology, National University Hospital, Copenhagen, Niels Høiby, Centre for Medical Parasitology, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Copenhagen
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1996, Oketch-Rabah, Hellen, Kenya
Antimalarial and Antileishmanial Compounds from Kenyan Medicinal Plants.

Supervisors:
Else Lemmich, Søren Brøgger Christensen, Thor Theander, Saiffudin F. Dossaji
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1995, Mbugua, G.G., Kenya
Morbidity patterns and treatment effects in human schistosomiasis mansoni in two areas of Machakos and Makueni Districts, Kenya

Supervisors: H. O. Pamba and R. Knight, University of Nairobi, N. Ø. Christensen, H. Madsen and S. Clarke, DBL
Affiliation: Kenya Medical Research Institute and University of Nairobi and Institute for Health Research and Development


1994, Kariuki, H.C., Kenya
Comparative ecological studies on transmission of Schistosoma mansoni and population dynamics, taxonomy and molluscicide sensitivity of Biomphalaria pfeifferi, intermediate host of S. mansoni, in two areas of Machakos District, Kenya

Supervisors: J. H. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Nairobi, Kenya, H. Madsen, and T. K. Kristensen, DBL
Affiliation: Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya, Ph.D. at University of Copenhagen, and Institute for Health Research and Development


1993, Estambale, B. B. A., Kenya
Lymphatic filariasis in Kwale District, Kenya. Epidemiological and immunological aspects
 
Supervisors: R. Knight and J. Bwayo, University of Nairobi and P. E. Simonsen, DBL
Affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, and
Institute for Health Research and Development


1993, Kurtzhals, Jørgen, Denmark
Immuno-epidemiology of visceral leishmaniasis. A model for the study of immune responses to Leishmania donovani infection in humans.

Supervisors: Ib Bygbjerg, Department of International Health, University of Copenhagen, Thor Theander, Centre for Medical Parasitology, Copenhagen, Arsalan Kharazmi,
Department of Clinical Microbiology, National University Hospital, Copenhagen
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1993, Thiongo, F., Kenya
Comparative studies on relative pathogenecity, drug susceptibility and electrophoretic markers of two Kenyan isolates of Schistosoma mansoni

Supervisors: J. Andreassen, University of Copenhagen, J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases and N. Ø. Christensen, DBL
Affiliation: Royal Danish School of Pharmacy, Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Nairobi, Kenya and University of Copenhagen, and
Institute for Health Research and Development


11. Madagascar

CURRENT RESEARCH: Madagascar

2002, Dr. Saholy Ralison
Oral health status and oral health behaviour of pre-schoolchildren in Madagascar


Supervisor: Poul Erik Petersen
Affiliation: Department of Community Dentistry School of Dentistry (SD), University of Copenhagen

2002, Dr. A. Hervé
Oral health systems in transition in Madagascar


Supervisor: Poul Erik Petersen
Affiliation: Department of Community Dentistry School of Dentistry (SD), University of Copenhagen

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Madagascar

2003, Razamanihaja, Noëline
"Development and research in primary health care in Madagascar".

Supervisor: Poul Erik Petersen

Affiliation: Department of Community Dentistry School of Dentistry (SD), University of Copenhagen


2000, Leutscher, P., Madagascar
Clinical and epidemiological aspects of Schistosoma haematobium infection in Madagascar

Supervisors: P. Esterre, Institut Pasteur de Madagascar Antananarivo; P.E. Pedersen, University of Copenhagen; B.J. Vennervald, N Ørnbjerg, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development, Institut Pasteur de Madagascar, and University of Copenhagen

12. Malaysia

CURRENT RESEARCH: Malaysia

to be announced

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Malaysia

2001, Zeiten, Miriam K., Denmark.
Malay Women's Social Management of Fertility in Urban Malaysia.

Supervisor: Susan R. Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen

13. Mali

CURRENT RESEARCH: Mali

2003, Sacko, Moussa, Mali
Assessment of two different treatment strategies on the morbidity in Schistosoma infections among school aged children in the Upper valley of the Senegal River Basin, Region of Kayes, Mali.

Supervisors: M. Traore, NIRPH; B. Vennervald, P. Magnussen and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL)
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Mali

to be announced

14. Morocco

CURRENT RESEARCH: Morocco

no current

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Morocco

1999, Laamrani, H., Morocco
Environmental control of schistosomiasis in irrigation schemes in Morocco

Supervisors: K. Khallaayoune, Institut Agronomique et Veterinaire Hassan II; H. Madsen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development, Department of Parasitology, Institut Agronomique et Veterinaire Hassan II, Rabat, Morocco and University of Copenhagen


15. Mozambique

CURRENT RESEARCH: Mozambique

2004, Augusto, Gerito, Mozambique
The influence of transmission season on the outcome of treatment of Schistosoma haematobium infection among school children in peri-urban areas of Maputo and Matola.

Supervisors: C. Appleton, University of Natal; P. Magnussen, B.J. Vennervald and T.K. Kristensen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2004, Høg, Erling, Denmark
Access to AIDS Treatment in Mozambique: A Human Rights-Public Health Analysis.

Supervisors: Tony Barnett and Tim Dyson, Development Studies Institute, London School of Economics, Anita Rønn, Department of International Health, University of Copenhagen

Affiliation: Development Studies Institute, London School of Economics and Department of International Health, University of Copenhagen
  

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Mozambique

2004, Enosse, Sonia, Mozambique
Response of Plasmodium falciparum to Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine treatment and its relation with the development of resistant genotypes in Machica district, Maputo.

Supervisors: R. Thompson, National Institute of Health; A. Rønn, University of Copenhagen; P. Magnussen and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL

Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2000, Dgedge, M., Mozambique
Implementation of an insecticide treated bed net programme for malaria prevention through the primary health care system in Mozambique: Socio-economic factors associated with sustainability and equity

Supervisor: J. Lines, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Affiliation: National Institute for Health, Maputo and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (DBL facilitated)


1999, Thompson, Ricardo, Mozambique
The Microepidemiology of Malaria in Matola, Periurban Area of Maputo, Mozambique. Supervisors: Dr. Birthe Høgh, State Serum Institute, Prof. R.E. Sinden, Department of Biology, Imperial College, London, and Prof. Finn Black, Department of Infectious Diseases, Marselisborg Hospital, Aarhus

Affiliation: Instituto Nacional de Saude, Maputo, Mozambique, Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institute, Copenhagen and Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Aarhus, and Institute for Health Research and Development (DBL administered)


16. Namibia

CURRENT RESEARCH: Namibia

1997, Tersbøl, Britt, Denmark
A Study of Sexual Relationships and Their Socio-Cultural Context in North-West Namibia.

Supervisors: Susan R. Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Namibia

to be announced

17. Nepal

CURRENT RESEARCH: Nepal

2000, Wagle, Rajendra Raj, Nepal
Home and hospital delivery in Kathmadu and Dhading district of Nepal: A comparison of determinants and outcome.

Supervisors: Svend Sabroe, Sharad Onta, Birgitte Bruun Nielsen.
Affiliation: Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, University of Aarhus

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Nepal

2003, Sthapit, Sabitri, Nepal
Nepalese women's autonomy with special reference to fertility regulation.

Supervisors: Rolf Kuschel, Tom Teasdale
Affiliation: Institute of Psychology, University of Copenhagen


2003, Subba, Shishir, Nepal
Perception and understanding of health and disease among the health providers and the local people in Jajorkat district, Nepal.

Supervisors: Rolf Kuschel, Ayan Bahadur Shrestha.
Affiliation: Institute of Psychology, University of Copenhagen



2002, Karkee, Shiba Bahadur

Issues in antibacterial provision in Primary Health Care in Nepal.

Supervisors: Ebba Holme Hansen, Marlene Gyldmark, Kumud K. Kafle
Affiliation: The Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences


1999, Onta, Sharad Raj
Data quality in health information systems: Studies from Nepal.

Supervisors:
Ebba Holme Hansen, Svend Sabroe, Mathura P. Shrestha
Affiliation: The Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences


18. Nigeria

CURRENT RESEARCH:  Nigeria

no current

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Nigeria

1998, Uttah, E., Nigeria
Studies on the epidemiology of filariasis in Imo River Basin, Nigeria

Supervisors: J. K. Udonsi, University of Port Harcourt; P .E. Simonsen, E.M. Pedersen d N. Ørnbjerg, DBL
Affiliation: Department of Zoology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Institute for Health Research and Development


1995, Istifanus, W.A., Nigeria
Ecological studies on freshwater snails in Bauchi, Nigeria with special emphasis on schistosome intermediate hosts

Supervisors: J. P. Fabiyi and G. T. Ndifon, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Henry Madsen and T. K. Kristensen, DBL
Affiliation: Biological Sciences Department, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria and
Institute for Health Research and Development


1995, Ofoezie, I.E.
, Nigeria
A study of urinary schistosomiasis in resettlement communities bordering Oyan River Dam, Ogun State, Nigeria

Supervisors: S. O. Asaulo, Obafemi Awolowo University; H. Madsen and N. Ø.  Christensen, DBL
Affiliation: Department of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe, Nigeria and
Institute for Health Research and Development


19. São Tomé and Principe

CURRENT RESEARCH: São Tomé and Principe

to be announced

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: São Tomé and Principe

2003, Pinto, J.P.S.
Population structure of Anopheles gambiae Giles, 1902 and the epidemiology and control of malaria on the islands of São Tomé and Principe, West Africa.

Supervisor: D. Charlwood, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development


20. Sierra Leone

CURRENT RESEARCH: Sierra Leone

to be announced

ACCOMPLISHED: Sierra Leone

1999, David, Kim Peter, Denmark
The Influence of lambda-cyhalotrin impregnated mosquito bednets on malaria in pregnancy.

Supervisors: Finn Black, University of Aarhus, Eskild Petersen, State Serum Institute, Copenhagen
Affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, University of Aarhus


21. South Africa

CURRENT RESEARCH: South Africa

to be announced

ACCOMPLISHED: South Africa

2001, Mosala, T., South Africa
Geohelminth transmission among slum-dwelling children in Durban, South Africa

Supervisors: C. Appleton, University of Natal; A. Olsen, DBL
Affiliation: University of Natal, Republic of South Africa and Institute for Health Research and Development

22. Sri Lanka

CURRENT RESEARCH: Sri Lanka

no current

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Sri Lanka

1998, Konradsen, F., Denmark
Malaria transmission and control an irrigated area of Sri Lanka

Supervisors: F.P. Amerasinghe, University of Peradeniya, Colombo; N. Ørnbjerg, DBL
Affiliation: International Irrigation Management Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Institute for Health Research and Development and University of Copenhagen


23. Sudan

CURRENT RESEARCH: Sudan
 


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Sudan

2005, Ismail, Wigdan
, Sudan
Humanitarian Aid for the Internally Displaced People in Sudan: adequacy and efficiency.
Supervisor: Ib Bygbjerg
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


2001, Staalsø, Trine
, Denmark
The Role of Var-Genes in Maintaining Long Lived Plasmodium falciparum Infections in an Area Characterised by Low Intensity, Unstable and Seasonal Malaria Transmission.
 
Supervisors: Thor Theander, Lars Hviid
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen



2000, Gasim, Soha, Sudan
Predictors of cure and non-cure in visceral leishmaniasis with special reference to the development of post kala-azar dermal leismaniasis (PKDL).

Supervisor: Thor Theander

Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


2000, Giha, Haider, Sudan
Epidemiology and Naturally Acquired Immunity of malaria in an Area of Unstable P.falciparum Transmission.


Supervisors: Thor Theander, Lars Hviid
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen

2000, Ismail, Ahmed, Sudan

Immune responses and immunopathology of post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL).

Supervisor: Thor Theander
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


2000, Khalil, Insaf, Sudan
Cotrimoxazole and Fansidar in the Treatment of acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria, efficacy, safety and molecular characterization of resistance.


Supervisors: Ib Bygbjerg, Anita Rønn
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1996, Elhassan, Ibrahim, Sudan
Plasmodium falciparum malaria in an area of seasonal and unstable malaria transmission: an immuno-epidemiological survey.

Supervisor: ?
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1996, Gaafar, Ameera, Sudan
Immunopathological Studies of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Due to Leishmania major in The Sudan.

Supervisors: Thor Theander, Centre for Medical Parasitology, University of Copenhagen, Arsalan Kharazmi, Department of Clinical Microbiology, National University Hospital, Copenhagen
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1994, Eldirdieri, S.A., Sudan
Infection, disease and transmission patterns in human schistosomiasis in the White Nile Province, the Sudan

Supervisors: A. Daffalla, Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Khartoum, A. R. Eltom, Department of Community Medicine, University of Khartoum, N. Ø. Christensen and H. Madsen, DBL
Affiliation: National Health Laboratory, Khartoum, the Sudan (Ph.D., University of Khartoum) and Institute for Health Research and Development


1994, El-Sheikh, S.H.
, Sudan
Biological and chemical studies on molluscicidal and schistosomicidal compounds, with special reference to Balanites aegyptiaca (L) del. constituents

Supervisors: L. Brimer, Royal Danish Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, P. Furu, DBL, M. El Tohami, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Institute, Khartoum
Affiliation: National Centre for Research, Khartoum, the Sudan, Ph.D., University of Khartoum
and Institute for Health Research and Development


1993, Satti, M.
, Sudan
Role of humoral immune responses and basophils in individuals with different degrees of exposure to Schistosoma mansoni infections

Supervisor(s): A. Randrup Thomsen, University of Copenhagen, P. Lind, State Veterinary Serum Laboratory and B. J. Vennervald, DBL
Affiliation: National Health Laboratory, Khartoum, Sudan and University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development


1992, Abu-Zeid, Yousif, Sudan
T-cell responses to soluble Plasmodium falciparum antigens in sickle-cell trait individuals
.

Supervisor: ???

Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1992, Tayeh, A., Sudan
The epidemiology of dracunculiasis in parts of Sudan and Ghana

Supervisor: S. Caincross, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Affiliation: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
and Institute for Health Research and Development (limited DBL involvement)


1991, Elias, E., Sudan
Transmission of Schistosoma haematobium in the Rahad Irrigation Scheme, Sudan
 
Supervisors: A. Daffalla, Blue Nile Health Project; M. Elwassila, University of Khartoum; N. Ø. Christensen and H. Madsen, DBL
Affiliation: Blue Nile Health Project, Ministry of Health, and University of Khartoum, Sudan
and Institute for Health Research and Development


1991, Hilali, A., Sudan
Transmission of Schistosoma mansoni in Managil Irrigation Scheme, Sudan
 
Supervisors: H. Madsen, DBL; A. Daffalla, Blue Nile Health Project; M. Elwassila, University of Khartoum
Affiliation: National Health Laboratories, Ministry of Health, Sudan and University of Khartoum
and Institute for Health Research and Development


1991, Meyer-Lassen, J., Sudan
Studies on snail populations in the Rahad Agricultural Scheme, the Sudan, with special emphasis on Bulinus truncatus and Biomphalaria pfeifferi, intermediate hosts for species of the genus Schistosoma.
 
Supervisors: C. Lindegård, University of Copenhagen; H. Madsen, DBL; A. Daffalla, Blue Nile Health Project
Affiliation: University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development


24. Tanzania

CURRENT RESEARCH: Tanzania

2004, Massa, Khalid, Tanzania
Community-directed treatment (ComDT) in the control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis among children in rural Tanzania: A randomized intervention trial.

Supervisors: B. Ndawi, Primary Health Care Institute, Iringa, Tanzania; A. Olsen, P. Magnussen, and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2003, Nnko, Soori E., Tanzania
Community perceptions, attitudes and practices in relation to chemical and non-chemical ‘powerful’ substances: Implications for insecticidal malaria control strategies in Northwest Tanzania.

Supervisors: S.R. Whyte and P.W. Geissler, Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen; J. Aagaard-Hansen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2002, Manongi, Rachael, Tanzania

Supervisor: Ib Bygbjerg
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen

2002, Mwisongo, Aziza
, Tanzania
Changinge the First Line Drugs for Treating Malaria in Tanzania: A Policy Analysis of the Implementation Realities Under the Context of Self-Treatment Practices.

Supervisors: Professor Ib Bygbjerg, Department of International Health, Professor Lucy Gilson, University of Witswatersrand, Associate Professor Flemming Konradsen, Department of International Health.
Affiliation: Department of International Health
, University of Copenhagen

2002, Ringsted, Mette, Denmark
Growing up Pregnant. Events of Kinship in Everyday Life in Tanzania.

Supervisor: Susan R. Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen

2001, Malanganisho, W.L.M., Tanzania
The role of HIV, micronutrient status and haptoglobin phenotypes in S. mansoni infection and morbidity: a cohort study in Tanzania.

Supervisors: N. Lwambo, Mwanza Medical Research Centre; H. Friis, Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen; P. Magnussen and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2001, Rwegoshora, R., Tanzania
Within village transmission patterns of bancroftian filariasis in two villages with different levels of endemicity.

Supervisors: E. Michael, University of Oxford; P.E. Simonsen and E.M. Pedersen, DBL

Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2001, Ringsted, Frank, Denmark
Lack of Blood: An Ethnographic Study of Anaemia and Child Health Care at Household Level in Tanga Region, Tanzania.

Supervisor: Ib Bygbjerg
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen

2001, Vestergaard, Lasse
, Denmark
Malaria morbidity and development of immunity under different transmission intensities in Tanga, north-eastern Tanzania.

Supervisor: Thor Theander, Lars Hviid & Ib Bygbjerg
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Tanzania

2006 Lusingu, John, Tanzania
A Longitudinal Study of Acquired Humoral Immune Responses to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Individuals Living in Different Endemicities in Northeastern Tanzania. Supervisor: Thor Theander Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


2005, Mwanga, Joseph R., Tanzania
Community integrated and action oriented school health interventions on schistosomiasis and other illnesses among children of primary school-going age in Magu District, Tanzania. Supervisors: B. Bruun Jensen, Danish University of Education; J. Aagaard-Hansen and P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2004, Range, N.S.
, Tanzania
The role of micronutrients, co-infections and genetic polymorphisms in pulmonary tuberculosis: a randomized, controlled trial in Tanzania.
Supervisors: M. Malacela, National Institute for Medical Research; Å. Bengård Andersen, University of Copenhagen; H. Friis, Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University; P. Magnussen and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2003, Massaga, Julius J.
, Tanzania
Effect of Periodic Antimalarial Treatment on Malaria Morbidity and Severe Anaemia in Infants under Intensive Transmission, Northeast Tanzania.
Supervisor: Ib Bygbjerg
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


2003, Ntakamulenga, Robert
Ascaris infections among pre-school children in relation to the children’s excreta disposal behaviour in a rural area of North Eastern Tanzania.
Supervisors: A. Olsen and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL
Affiliation:
Institute for Health Research and Development


2002, Tarimo, Donath S., Tanzania
Management of Childhood Malaria at Peripheral Health Care Levels in Holoendemic Areas of Tanzania.
Supervisor: Ib Bygbjerg
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


2001, Balemba, O.B., Tanzania
The organization of the enteric nervous system in the pig and goat, and changes induced by granulomatous inflammation in pigs infected with Schistosoma japonicum
Supervisors: V. Dantzer, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University; M.V. Johansen, DBL
Affiliation: Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania and Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University and Institute for Health Research and Development


2000, Bernhard, P., Denmark
Acute and chronic manifestations of lymphatic filariasis in a Wuchereria bancrofti endemic area in North-eastern Tanzania
Supervisors: I. Bygbjerg, University of Copenhagen; P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology, National Hospital of Denmark and University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development


2000, Bødker, R., Denmark
Variation in malaria risk in the Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
Supervisors: S. W. Lindsay, University of Durham, England; H. Madsen, E.M. Pedersen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development and University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development

2000, Magesa, Stephen, Tanzania
Malaria Parasite Dynamics: Epidemiology, Allelic Diversity and Turnover Rates of Plasmodium falciparum Infections in Tanzanian Children.

Supervisor: Ib Bygbjerg
Affiliation: Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


2000, Pedersen, E.M., Denmark
Studies on the epidemiology of onchocerciasis and bancroftian filariasis in Tanzania
Supervisor: J. Andreassen, University of Copenhagen
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development and University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development

2000, Rasch, Vibeke
Different Aspects of Women's Reproductive Choices. Results from a study among women with wanted and unwamted pregnancies in Denmark and Tanzania.
Supervisors: Associate Professor Hanne Wielandt, Professor Staffan Bergström, Professor Jes Westergaard

Affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Odense University Hospital


2000, Vilstrup, Lene, Denmark. Oral Health and Oral Health Behaviour among 25-54 Year-olds in Zanzibar.
Supervisors:

Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen

1999, Alilio, Martin, Tanzania
Health Services Performance in Tanzania: Evaluation of District Health Care Services Effectiveness in Muheza District.
Supervisors: Ib Bygbjerg, Allan Krasnik, Institute of Public Health
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1997, Ijumba, J., Tanzania
The impact of rice and sugarcane irrigation on malaria transmission in the Lower Moshi area of northern Tanzania
Supervisors: F. Mosha, Tropical Pesticides Research Institute; S.W. Lindsay and H Madsen, DBL
Affiliation: Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania and Department of Population Biology, Zoological Institute, University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development


1995, Lemnge, Martha, Tanzania
Malaria and Filariasis at Magoda Village in North eastern Tanzania: Epidemiology, Maloprim, Malaria Prophylaxis and Estimation of Blood Maloprim Levels.
Supervisors: Ib Bygbjerg, Poul Erik Simonsen, DBL
Affiliation:
Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP), University of Copenhagen


1995, Meyrowitsch, D. W.
Studies on the epidemiology and control of bancroftian filariasis in Tanga Region, North-eastern Tanzania
Supervisor(s): O. Hindsbo, University of Copenhagen, P. E. Simonsen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development and University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development


1992, Semuguruka, W., Tanzania
Intestinal lesions associated with Tran mucosal migration of eggs in calves and hamsters infected with Schistosoma bovis. A light and electron microscopic study
  Supervisors: E. Bindseil and S. Larsen, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen
Affiliation: Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania and Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development (limited DBL involvement)


25. Uganda

CURRENT RESEARCH: Uganda

2002, Korukiiko, Lucy N., Uganda
Influence of HIV infection on effectiveness of malaria chemoprophylaxis with intermittent chemotherapy on maternal malaria-related morbidity and pregnancy outcome and assessment of antiretroviral effect of chloroquine among pregnant women in Uganda.

Supervisors: E.B. Kasheeka, Uganda AIDS Commission; T.  Theander, University of Copenhagen; P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development, Copenhagen

2002, Mbonye, Anthony K., Uganda
A new approach to deliver malaria prevention interventions to pregnant women at community level in Uganda.

Supervisors: R. Ndyomugyenyi, Ministry of Health; I. Bygbjerg, University of Copenhagen; P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development, Copenhagen

2001, Kazibwe, Francis, Uganda
The ecology of Biomphalaria species and the transmission of Schistosoma mansoni at Lake Albert in Western Uganda.

Supervisors: J. Oumaand C. Kariuki, Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Nairobi; R.F. Sturrock, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; B. Makanga, Makerere University; T.K. Kristensen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development, Copenhagen

2001, Onapa, Ambrose, Uganda
Studies on the geographical distribution and epidemiology of lymphatic filariasis in Uganda.

Supervisors: P.E. Simonsen and E.M. Pedersen, DBL

Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development, Copenhagen

2001, Andersen, Helle Max, Denmark
Nurses in Uganda: Education, Professional Identity and Practice


Supervisor: Susan R
eynolds Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Uganda

2004, Kyaddondo, David, Uganda
Rice is a Jealous Crop; Subsistence, Markets and Morality in a Changing Economy in Eastern Uganda

Supervisor: Susan Reynolds Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen


2004,
Kivumbi, George Washington
Practices and patterns of treatment seeking for children with severe malaria in rural Uganda

Supervisors:
Susan Whyte, Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen and Erik Lykke Mortensen Institute of Public Health
Affiliation: Department of International Health, University of Copenhagen


2002, Kaharuza, Frank M., Uganda (TORCH)
Short interpregnancy intervals and maternal and child health

Supervisors: Sven Sabroe
and Flemming Scheutz, Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, University of Aarhus
Affiliation: Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, University of Aarhus and Institute of Anthropology (TORCH), University of Copenhagen


2001, Meinert, Lotte, Denmark
The Quest for a Good Life. Health and Education among Children in Eastern Uganda.

Supervisor: Susan R
eynolds Whyte, Institute of Anthropology and Jens Aagaard-Hansen,
Institute for Health Research and Development
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen and Institute for Health Research and Development


2000, Kabatereine, N., Uganda
Schistosoma mansoni in a fishing community of the shores of lake Albert at Butiaba, Uganda: epidemiology, re-infection patterns and impact of treatment with praziquantel

Supervisors: J. Ouma Division of Vector Borne Diseases, Kenya; B.J. Vennervald, N. Ørnbjerg DBL
Affiliation: Vector Control Division, Ministry of Health, Kampala and University of Copenhagen


1999, Mogensen, Hanne, Denmark
Mothers' Agency - Others' Responsibility. Striving for Children's Health in Eastern Uganda.

Supervisor: Susan R
eynolds Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen


1999, Ndyomugyenyi, R., Uganda
Studies on drug sensitivity of Plasmodium falciparum, women's perceptions of antenatal care services and the effect of chloroquine prophylaxis, ironlfolic acid supplementation and case management on maternal haemoglobin and lethal outcome in primigravidae in Hoima District, Western Uganda

Supervisors: I. Bygbjerg, University of Copenhagen; P. Magnussen, DBL
Affiliation: Vector Control Division, Kampala, Uganda and University of Copenhagen


1998, Katahoire, Ann, Uganda
Education for Life - Mothers’ Schooling and Childrenís Survival in Eastern Uganda
.

Supervisor: Susan R
eynolds Whyte

Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen


1994, Birungi, Harriet, Uganda
The Domestication of Injections: A Study of Social relations of Health Care in Busoga, Eastern Uganda.

Supervisor: Susan Reynolds Whyte
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen


1994, Neema, Stella, Uganda
Mothers and Midwives: Maternity Care Options in Ankole, Southwestern Uganda.

Supervisor: Susan R. Whyte

Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen


26. Vietnam

CURRENT RESEARCH: Vietnam

2004, Kjær Jensen, Peter, Denmark, Post Doc
Human excreta use in agriculture in Vietnam - a study from the field to the latrine.

Affiliation: Department of International Health, University of Copenhagen

2003, Huong Nguyen My
, Vietnam
Breaking the Culture of Silence. Understanding Reproductive Tract Infections in Vietnam.

Supervisor: Vibeke Rasch
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen

2003, Do Tuy Trang
Vietnam
Health risks associated with waste water reuse in horticulture and aquaculture in Hanoi, Vietnam.


Supervisors: Dr. Kare Mølbak, Dr. Anders Dalsgaard and PHUNG DAC CAM
Affiliation: Department of Veterinary Microbiology (DVM), The Royal Danish Agricultural University

2003, Bui Thu Hien, 
Vietnam
Characterization of pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated in humans Environment related to waste water reuse in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Supervisors: Dr. Anders Dalsgaard, Dr. Peter Smidt and Dr. Phung Dac Cam
Affiliation: Department of Veterinary Microbiology (DVM), The Royal Danish Agricultural University

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Vietnam

1997, Tine Gammeltoft, Denmark
Womens Bodies, Womens Worries. Health and Family Planning in a Vietnamese Rural Commune

Supervisors:
Kirsten Hastrup and Ida Nicolaisen, Institute of Anthropology
Affiliation: Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen


27. Zambia

CURRENT RESEARCH: Zambia

2002, Simoonga, Christopher, Zambia
Epidemiological mapping and modeling of the distribution of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis in Zambia, using geographical information systems and remote sensing.

Supervisors: C. Appleton, University of Natal; T.K. Kristensen and A. Olsen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

2001, Nchito, Mbiko F., Zambia
Effects of iron and multi-micronutrient supplementation on geophagy, Ascaris lumbricoides reinfection, iron status and growth among Zambian schoolchildren in Lusaka.

Supervisors: L. Mubila, University of Zambia; P.W. Geissler, Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen; H. Friis, Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University; A. Olsen and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL

Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Zambia

to be announced

28. Zimbabwe

CURRENT RESEARCH: Zimbabwe

to be announced

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: Zimbabwe

2003, Makoni, Paul
Investigations to assess the suitability of Sargochromis codringtonii as a biological control agent of intermediate host snails for schistosomiasis.

Supervisors: M. Chimbari, University of Zimbabwe; H. Madsen, DBL
Affiliation:
Institute for Health Research and Development


2001, Ndekha, A., Zimbabwe
Strengthening community participation in schistosomiasis control: lessons from the Guruve district (Zimbabwe) schistosomiasis control programme using Phytolacca dodecandra (a plant molluscicide)

Supervisors: E.H. Hansen and P. Mølgaard, Royal Danish School of Pharmacy; G. Woelk, University of Zimbabwe; P. Furu, DBL
Affiliation: Blair Research Laboratory, Harare, Zimbabwe and Royal Danish School of Pharmacy and Institute for Health Research and Development


2000, Gomo, E., Zimbabwe
White blood cell subsets during pregnancy, lactation and infancy in H infection in Zimbabwe: the role of nutrition and other predictors

Supervisors: H. Friis, Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary al Agricultural University, Copenhagen; P. Ndhlovu, Blair Research Laboratory N. Ørnbjerg, B.J. Vennervald, DBL
Affiliation: Blait Research Laboratory, Harare and University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development

1999, King, B.
, Zimbabwe
Ecological studies on the intermediate hosts of human schistosomiasis in Lake Kariba

Supervisors: N.A.G. Moyo and C. Magadza, University of Zimbabwe; S. Chandiwana, Blair Research Laboratory; H. Madsen, DBL
Affiliation: Blair Research Laboratory, Harare, Zimbabwe and University of Zimbabwe
and Institute for Health Research and Development

1998, Chihaka, A., Zimbabwe
The agrobotany and use of the plant molluscicide Phytolacca dodecandra in rural areas: towards community based schistosomiasis control in Zimbabwe

Supervisors: J. Ndamba and N. Nyazema, Blair Research Laboratory; P. Mølgaard and E. Lemmich, Royal Danish School of Pharmacy; P. Furu, DBL
Affiliation: Blair Research Laboratory, Harare, Zimbabwe, Royal Danish School of Pharmacy and Institute for Health Research and Development


1996, Chimbari, M., Zimbabwe
Investigations on the potential of ecological and biological methods for control of snails in ponds

Supervisors: J. Ndamba, Blair Research Laboratory; A. Thompson, Hydraulics Research, England; H. Madsen, DBL
Affiliation: Blair Research Laboratory, Harare, Zimbabwe and University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development


1995, Mukaratirwa, S., Zimbabwe
Population genetics, parasite compatibility and taxonomical aspects of the genus Bulinus (Basommatophora: Planorbidae) in Zimbabwe

Supervisors: B. Christensen, University of Copenhagen, H. Sigismund, Royal Danish Veterinary and Agricultural University, T. K. Kristensen, DBL
Affiliation: Blair Research Laboratory, Harare, Zimbabwe and University of Copenhagen
and Institute for Health Research and Development


1994, Friis, H., Denmark
Zinc and schistosomiasis in Zimbabwe

Supervisors: Ib Bygbjerg, Centre for Medical Parasitology, National University Hospital, N. Ø. Christensen, DBL
Affiliation: Institute for Health Research and Development, Ph.D. at University of Copenhagen


1994, Ndhlovu, P.D., Zimbabwe
Age-related humoral and cellular reactions and circulating anodic antigen level s in Schistosoma haematobium infections in a rural community in Zimbabwe

Supervisors: H. Catman, University of Zimbabwe, B. J. Vennervald, P. E. Simonsen and N. Ø. Christensen, DBL
Affiliation: Blair Research Laboratory, Harare, Zimbabwe, Ph.D. at  University of Copenhagen,
and Institute for Health Research and Development


1993, Ndamba, J., Zimbabwe
Agronomic and other factors that influence the yield, molluscicidal potency and saponin content of the berries of Phytolacca dodecandra

Supervisors: E. Lemmich and P. Mølgård, Royal Danish School of Pharmacy and N. Ø. Christensen, DBL
Affiliation: Blair Research Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe, Royal Danish School of Pharmacy and Institute for Health Research and Development








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