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• Accomplished 2007 • Accomplished 2000 • Accomplished 1993
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• Accomplished 2005 • Accomplished 1998 • Accomplished 1991
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• Accomplished 1997
• Accomplished 2003
• Accomplished 1996
• Accomplished 2002
• Accomplished 1995
• Accomplished 2001
• Accomplished 1994

CURRENT RESEARCH:  DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development

Start, Author, Title, Supervisor(s)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

2002, Mbonye, Anthony K., Uganda
Community Health Department, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda (University of Copenhagen): 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)

2002, Nyambedha, Eric O., Kenya – Univ. of Nairobi, (IAS)
The life worlds of vulnerable children among the Luo in Bondo district of western Kenya. Supervisors: K. Fog Olwig, Institute of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen; J. Aagaard-Hansen, DBL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

1999, Geissler, P. Wenzel, Denmark, Post Doc
Kenyan children's medical and moral worlds: a study of schoolage children's participation

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.

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 

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


Accomplished Ph.D. and Post Doc, including abstracts

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 2007



ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 2006



ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 2005


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 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

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
 
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

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

Rwegoshora, Rwehumbiza

Wuchereria bancrofti in East Africa: Patterns of Transmission in Two Communities with Different Levels of Endemicity. Supervisors: Paul Erik Simonsen and Erling Møller, Institute for Health Research and Development


Wachira, Davis W., Kenya
A spatial and temporal study of malaria vectors and malaria transmission risk in Bondo District, Kenya. Supervisors: J. Ouma, Division of Vector Borne Diseases; E.W. Kabiru, Kenyatta University; C. Bøgh and H. Madsen, DBL


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 2003


Alusala, Dorcas, Kenya
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)



Makoni, Paul, Zimbabwe
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


Ntakamulenga, Robert, Tanzania
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


Pinto, J.P.S., Portugal
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

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 2002


Ayah, Rosemary, Kenya
High dose maternal and infant vitamin A supplementation in Bondo District, Kenya: It's effect on Vitamin A and iron status. Supervisors: K.F. Michaelsen, Alison Tedstone (UK) and D. Mwaniki



ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 2001


Balemba, O.B.
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

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

Jaoko, W.
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

Meinert, Lotte, Denmark
The quest for a good life. Health and education among children in eastern Uganda. Supervisors: S. Whyte, University of Copenhagen; J. Aagaard-Hansen, DBL. Abstract: see under Institute of Anthropology

Mosala, T., South Africa
Geohelminth transmission among slum-dwelling children in Durban, South Africa. Supervisors: C. Appleton, University of Natal; A. Olsen, DBL

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

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.


Onyango-Ouma, Washington, Kenya
Children and Health communication. Learning about health in everyday relationships among the Luo of western Kenya. Supervisors: S. R. Whyte, J. Aaagard-Hansen, DBL, L. Murruli, University of Nairobi. KEDAHR associated. Abstract: see under Institute of Anthropology

Storey, P.
Human oesophagostomiasis: clinical presentations and sub-clinical colonic pathology. Supervisors: A.M. Polderrnan, Leiden University; P. Magnussen, DBL

Subbo, Wilfred, Kenya
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.


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - 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

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

Bøgh, C., Denmark
Variation in malaria transmission in rural Gambia. Supervisors: S. W. Lindsay, University of Durham, England; H. Madsen, DBL


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 associa1 with sustainability and equity. Supervisor: J. Lines, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Gomo, E., Zimbabwe
White blood cell subsets during pregnancy, lactation and infancy in HIV 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 Laborator N. Ømbjerg, B.J. Vennervald, DBL

Hurst, M.
Schistosomiasis japonica in the pig. Aspects of pathology and pathogenesis. Supervisors: R. Lindberg, Uppsala University; N. Ømbjerg, DBL

Kabatereine, N., Uganda
Schistosoma mansoni in a fishing community on the shores of lake Albert at Butiaba, Uganda: epidemiology, re-infection patterns and impact of treatment with praziquantel. Supervisors: J. Ouma, Division of Vector Bome Diseases, Kenya; B.J. Vennervald, N. Ørnbjerg, DBL

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

Mukoko, D., Kenya
The epidemiology and control of bancroftian filariasis in the southern division of Kwale district (Kenya). Supervisors: H. Pamba, University of Nairobi; J. Ouma, Division of Vector Bome Diseases; E.M. Pedersen, DBL

Pedersen, E.M., Denmark
Studies on the epidemiology of onchocerciasis and bancroftian filariasis in Tanzania. Supervisor: J. Andreassen, University of Copenhagen

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 1999


Asigri, V.L.L.
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

Dunyo, Samuel Kwaku, Ghana
Studies on the Epidemiology and Control of Lymphatic Filariasis on the Coast of Ghana
. Supervisors:
Supervisors: F .K. Nkrumah, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research; P.E. Simonsen, DBL


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

Laamrani, H., Morocco
Environmental control of schistosomiasis in irrigation schemes in Morocco. Supervisors: K. Khallaayoune, Institut Agronomique et Veterinaire Hassan II; H. Madsen, DBL

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 letal outcome in primigravidae in Hoima District, Western Uganda. Supervisors: I. Bygbjerg, University of Copenhagen; P. Magnussen, DBL

Olsen, A., 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 Bome Diseases, Nairobi, Kenya; P. Magnussen, DBL


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 Bome Diseases, Nairobi, Kenya; J. Olobo, Institute ofPrimate Research; T.K. Kristensen, DBL

Samuelsen, H., Denmark
The topology of illness transmission. Localizing processes among Bissa in Burkina Faso. Supervisors: S. Whyte, University of Copenhagen; J. Aagaard- Hansen, DBL associate.
Abstract: see under Institute of Anthropology

Sørensen, P. E., Denmark
Population dynamics of Schistosoma japonicum in pigs. Supervisors: H. Bøgh, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University; M.V. Johansen, DBL

Thompson, R., Mozambique
The microepidemiology of malaria in Matola, a periurban area of Maputo, Mozambique. Supervisors: F. Black, University of Aarhus; B. Høgh, State Serum Institute (DBL administered). Abstract: see under Epidemiological Research Unit, State Serum Institute

ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - 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


Geissler, P. Wenzel, Denmark
Geophagy among primary school children in western Africa. 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 and P. Magnussen, DBL (KEDAHR)


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


Konradsen, F., Denmark
Malaria transmission and control in an irrigated area of Sri Lanka. Supervisors: F.P. Amerasinghe, University of Peradeniya, Colombo; N. Ørnbjerg, DBL


Uttah, E. C., 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 and N. Ørnbjerg, DBL


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 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


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


Tsafack, F., Cameroun
Ecology of schistosome intermediate hosts in the Benue Upper-Valley area. Supervisors: A. Samé-Ekobo, Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire de Yaoundé, Cameroun, H. Madsen, DBL


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 1996


Bloch, P., Denmark
Studies on immunodiagnosis and immunoepidemiology of Dracunculus medinensis infections. Supervisors: P. E. Simonsen and B. J. Vennervald, DBL


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


Willingham, A. L.,
Experimental Schistosoma japonicum infection in the pig: the host regulatory response and other aspects of the host-parasite relationship. Supervisors: P. Nansen, Royal Danish Veterinary and Agricultural University; Christensen, DBL


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - 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. Supervisor(s): J. P. Fabiyi and G. T. Ndifon, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Henry Madsen and T. K. Kristensen, DBL


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


Meyrowitsch, D. W., Denmark
Studies on the epidemiology and control of bancroftian filariasis in Tanga Region, North-eastern Tanzania. Supervisors: O. Hindsbo, University of Copenhagen, P. E. Simonsen, DBL


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


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


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 1994


Bierlich, B. , Denmark
The power of medicines. Notions and practices of health and illness among the Dagomba of Northern Ghana. Supervisors: Gilbert Lewis, University of Cambridge


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


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


Friis, H., Denmark
Zinc and schistosomiasis in Zimbabwe. Supervisors: Ib Bygbjerg, Centre for Medical Parasitology, National University Hospital, N. Ø. Christensen, DBL


Johansen, M. V., Denmark
Schistosoma bovis in goats. Host-parasite relationship during infection and following treatment with praziquantel. Supervisors: J. Monrad, Royal Danish Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, N. Ø. Christensen, DBL


Kariuki, H. C., Kenya
Comparative ecological studies on transmission of Schistosoma mansoni and population dynamics, taxonomy and molluscicide sensitivity of Biomphalarla pfeifferl, 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


Ndhlovu, P. D., Zimbabwe
Age-related humoral and cellular reactions and circulating anodic antigen levels 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


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


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 1993


Andresen, K., Denmark
Characterization of two Schistosoma mansoni immunodiagnostic antigens. I. Cloning, expression and characterization of S. mansoni cDNA clones encoding a calcium-activated neutral proteinase and its potential use as an immunodiagnostic antigen. II. Identification of species-specific epitopes within a 200 kDa S. mansoni glycoprotein recognized by sera from S. mansoni or S. haematobium infected humans. Supervisors: A. Kharazmi, University of Copenhagen. Abstract: see under Centre for Medical Parasitology, University of Copenhagen

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


Ndamba, J., Zimbabwe
Agronomic and other factors that influence the yield, molluscicidal potency and saponin content of the befries of Phytolacca dodecandra. Supervisors: E. Lemmich and P. Mølgård, Royal Danish School of Pharmacy and N. Ø. Christensen, DBL


Satti, M., Sudan
Role of humoral immune responses and basophils in individuals with different degrees of exposure to Schistosoma mansoni infections. Supervisors: A. Randrup Thomsen, University of Copenhagen, P. Lind, State Veterinary Serum Laboratory and B. J. Vennervald, DBL


Thiilborg, S., Denmark
Molluscicidal and hemolytic saponins from Phytolacca dodecandra. Supervisors: E. Lemmich and S. Brøgger Christensen, Royal Danish School of Pharmacy, N. Ø. Christensen, and P. Furu, DBL


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


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 1992


Semuguruka, W.
Intestinal lesions associated witb transmucosal migration of eggs in calves and hamsters infected with Schistosoma bovis. A light and electron microscopic study. Supervisor(s):


Tayeh, A.
The epidemiology of dracunculiasis in parts of Sudan and Ghana. Supervisor(s):


ACCOMPLISHED RESEARCH: DBL - Institute for Health Research and Development 1991


Reimert, C., Denmark
Cationic proteins from eosinophilic granulocytes. Supervisors: K. Bendzen, A. Kharasmi, University of Copenhagen


Simonsen, P. E., Denmark
Studies on the host response to the surface of helminth parasites (Wuchereria bancrofti in humans and Echinostoma caproni in mice). Supervisor: J. Andreassen, University of Copenhagen


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


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


Meyer-Lassen, J., Denmark
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








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