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Our research is leading the fight against deadly and disabling diseases around the world.

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Postgraduates from more than fifty countries worldwide undertake learning with us every year

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We improve health systems worldwide, influencing policy and transforming practice.

Prof. Janet HemingwayFounded in 1898, LSTM became the first institution in the
world dedicated to research and teaching in tropical
medicine.  That commitment continues today with a translational research portfolio of £192 million and a teaching programme attracting students from over 50 countries.

I do hope that you will enjoy finding out more about who we
are and how the work we do helps to save countless lives.

Latest News >

UK Government pledges new support to LSTM to protect 100 million people from elephantiasis and help eliminate the disease by 2020
21 January 2012

LSTM invites PhD applications for 2012 entry into ESRC funded pathway in Development and Humanitarianism
06 January 2012

LSTM Annual Report for 2010/2011 Now Available
15 December 2011
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    Health in Humanitarian Settings
    Research Symposium
    Tuesday 6th December 2011

    Interested in working abroad in challenging healthcare environments?
    Come find out about current research from the field.

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    LSTM PHD STUDENTSHIP PROGRAMME
    LSTM has developed the PhD Studentship Programme for candidates with exceptional research credentials. The programme offers up to two fully-funded studentships per year to work within active research groups and based around project proposals submitted by LSTM staff.

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    Fighting Malaria

    One child in Africa dies every 45 seconds from the effects of malaria. Find out more about the work we’re leading to tackle one of the world’s oldest diseases.



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    MSc Humanitarian Health Programme Management

    A new MSc programme in 2010, this builds upon our international expertise in professional training in the humanitarian health arena. Applications are now being accepted for programmes commencing September 2011.


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  • The CTID

    Centre for Tropical and Infectious Diseases

    CTID is a £23 million state of the art facility which gives us the capacity to address new challenges in drug design, pesticides, vector control and molecular biology pathogen research.


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    Combating filariasis

    Some 150 million people worldwide are infected with filariasis, causing diseases such as onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis. We’re leading the $23 million A-WOL consortium dedicated to finding new drugs to combat these diseases.


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    New antimalarial drugs

    Resistance to existing drugs to treat malaria is increasing and new drugs are urgently needed. The AntiMal consortium is leading research across Europe and Africa to find and develop new treatments.


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    Diploma in Tropical Nursing
    14 May – 1 June 2012

    This 3-week course is being reintroduced by popular demand and provides an intensive full time programme for nurses and midwives who wish to work overseas in a developing country or for an NGO.

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