Research

Information
WSAID supports research projects through its network of professionals in the areas of entomology, public health, biochemistry, newborn screening, bioinformatics, molecular biology, chemistry and environmental chemistry.

Support
Members research proposals are peer-reviewed, evaluated, matched and supported through our network of experts and professionals. Proposals from members in developing countries oriented towards research and community involvement to decrease the burden of infectious disease are encouraged.

Recent Projects in Latin America:
Development of high throughput techniques to screen newborns for infectious diseases.

Vector and water borne disease surveillance after the 01/12/2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Evaluation of vectorial capacity in An. albimanus from the Caribean and Pacific Coasts  in Colombia

Evaluation and comparison of HIV screening methods for viral loads

Development of ANOSPHERES a new formulation for a larvicide encapsulated in Nanoparticles.

Development of a new system for portable toilets.
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Recent Projects in Africa include:
• Support and mentoring to young investigators involved in malaria research
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