The mission of The DOLF Project is to develop and test improved treatments for onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis that will enhance efforts to control and eliminate these important neglected tropical diseases.
NEWS & EVENTS
New Assay to Detect Loa Loa Antigen Moves Closer to Development of Rapid Diagnostic Test
Loiasis is a filarial infection of millions of people in western Africa. In addition to the morbidity caused by this infection, the presence of loiasis significantly complicates global health campaigns to eliminate two neglected tropical diseases- lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis. When people with a high burden of Loa loa microfilaria (the causative agent of loiasis) are […]
DOLF Says Goodbye to Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr. Adebiyi Adeniran
We would like to announce that Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr. Adebiyi Adeniran transitioned out of his role with DOLF at the end of August. While we are saddened to see him go, we are excited about his future opportunities. During his two years with DOLF, Adebiyi made significant contributions to our lab by using molecular […]
DOLF Welcomes New Research Administrator
The DOLF Project is excited to welcome Kassandra Huneycutt, our new Research Administrator. Kassandra brings three years of experience as a Post-Award Grant Specialist within the Office of Research at the University of Central Florida and six years of experience as a Grants Specialist with Wycliffe Bible Translators. In her new role, Kassandra will be […]
