Research activities focus on human leishmaniasis. By integrating clinical, laboratory and epidemiological approaches, the research aims to advance diagnostic strategies, improve molecular surveillance and contribute to the development of innovative therapeutic approaches.
- Detection of human leishmaniasis: development and validation of molecular targets and rapid diagnostic tools for Leishmania detection in clinical samples.
- Molecular epidemiology and surveillance: molecular characterization of Leishmania strains, investigation of transmission dynamics, with a particular focus on the Leishmania donovani complex.
- Integrated One Health surveillance: development and implementation of integrated surveillance systems for human leishmaniasis through multidisciplinary approaches involving human, mammals (including dogs and wildlife) and vector populations.
- Drug discovery and drug delivery: identification and evaluation of novel antileishmanial compounds and development of innovative drug delivery systems.
