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 […]
DOLF Welcomes New Associate Director
In July, the DOLF Project welcomed Laura Peer in the new role of Associate Director Global Health Research. In her new role with the DOLF Project, Laura will oversee office administration and field operations, as well as support strategic planning and center communications. Laura most recently worked for the International Center for Child Health and […]
The DOLF Project Welcomed Public Health Summer Research Program Student, Michael Poirier
The DOLF Project hosted Gold Family Summer Research Scholar Michael Poirier this summer through the 2024 Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program. Michael is a rising senior at Saint Louis University studying Public Health and Psychology. He had a productive summer, completing several important projects with the DOLF Project, a research center and lab […]