Colleagues johnny vlaminck and Sara Roose packet to intiate one of the first large-scale #STH serological surveys in #Ethiopia. Great collaboration with Gemechu Tadesse Leta and colleagues Ethiopian Public Health Institute. Building up the evidence for antibody based diagnosis. Ghent University Research STH Coalition

Also some extra material to create awareness about #STH and #NTDs in general.

With her 56.5 cm, this impressive female worm broke an old lab record today. She now holds the proud title of longest #Ascaris suum detected in our lab. Can you imagine the impact these #helminths have on the health of their hosts? #STH #NTDs #pighealth #starworms

The Geshiyaro Project could define an ‘End Game’ for #STH & schistosomiasis programs through provision of multiple interventions. Interrupting transmission would eliminate the need for long-term MDA, leading to sustained health improvements. #beatNTDs parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

When the goals of deworming programs will shift from morbidity control to transmission interruption and elimination, diagnostics will play a critical role. I am very proud to be part of this challenge. Check out: sciencefiguredout.be/drop-blood-fig… UGent VetMed FWO Ethiopian Public Health Institute

We are an international Consortium of Experts in #NTDs, with a focus on helminth diseases 🪱: #STHelminthiasis, #strongyloidiasis, #schistosomiasis, #echinococcosis, #taeniasis, #neurocysticercosis and porcine #cysticercosis 👇🏾

Honoured to join #WorldNTDDay in Ethiopia. #trachoma #onchocerciasis #soiltransmittedhelminthias #podoconiosis CENTD @SaraRoose2

Putting on my doctoral tam in front of so many friends and family was truly special! 👩🏼‍🎓 I’m excited to share that I’ve successfully defended my PhD. Huge thanks to the best supervisors and to my inspiring jury members. Grateful to everyone for cheering me on at the finish line ❤️