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Host-parasite interactions in parasitic diseases, such as malaria

Project

Project Details

The Higgins laboratory are expert in the structural studies of host-parasite interactions in parasitic diseases such as malaria. They study how interactions at the heart of processes such as erythrocyte invasion are mediated. They explore how parasite surface proteins manipulate the human immune system. They examine antibodies produced in response to human vaccination and determine how these function, and they use this information to design improved vaccine components.

To discuss possible projects, contact: matthew.higgins@bioch.ox.ac.uk