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Parasitology
The Department of Parasitology conducts research on human infections caused by Parasites.
The research is focused on parasite-host interactions of important parasitic diseases like malaria, schistosomiasis and filariasis. Our aim is to make a contribution to the development of new medicines and vaccines and improving diagnostic tools. The department has unique facilities for MS (Mass spectrometry) and NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) research. Patient diagnosis of parasitic infections is integrated in the Clinical Microbiological Laboratory.
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Patient and care
Do you have questions about treatment and diagnosis of parasitic diseases? Visit Patient and care.
Malaria
Many questions about Malaria are reviewed here, e.g. is malaria making its way back to The Netherlands?
Research traineeships
Interested in a research traineeship in one of our labs or in the tropics? Visit Education and Study ProgramsOrganization A-Z
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