P.I.G Edinburgh

@PIG_Edinburgh

We are the Parasite Immuno-epidemiology Group led by Prof Francisca Mutapi. Our research advances understanding of schistosomiasis, a parasitic tropical disease

University of Edinburgh, UK

Joined December 2014

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P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Jul 23

New article by P.I.G lead Prof. Mutapi & colleagues now published in @natAfrica1. Authors call for domestic funding, investment and mainstreaming of prevention and elimination of neglected tropical diseases including #schistosomiasis. nature.com/articles/d4414…

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet card. Nature Africa - As international funding is depleted, African countries must step up or risk letting old threats return.

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Jul 9

Recently, our PhD students Emilee Benos and Trisha Kerai attended the Hosts, Pathogens and Global Health PhD Programme Retreat at the Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire. Emilee and Trisha both presented their work to their peers.

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. Recently, our PhD students Emilee Benos and Trisha Kerai attended the Hosts, Pathogens and Global Health PhD Programme Retreat at the Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire. Emilee and Trisha both presented their work to their peers.

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Jul 8

A new study co-authored by P.I.G lead Prof. Francisca Mutapi investigated the processing of #praziquantel in a Schistosoma haematobium-infected Zimbabwean population using dried blood spots and mass spectrometry. lnkd.in/e_Y-z78z

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P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · May 26

Fantastic to see our important message published in @NatureHumBehav - this is part our work to amplify the voice of NTD affected people working in collaboration with @TibaPartnership @tiba_zim @CombatNTDs funded by @acmedsci @SBSatEd @mbz_foundation @TheENDFund @SoceFallBirima

NNature Human Behaviour@NatureHumBehav · May 24

This Comment by Mutapi & Woolhouse discusses the importance of hygiene behaviours for combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and why it's crucial to understand contextual factors that might mean hygiene is not prioritised. nature.com/articles/s4156…

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P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · May 26

A new publication co-authored by P.I.G lead Prof. Mutapi is now published in #NatureHumanBehaviour. The publication addresses the importance of #hygiene behavioural changes for control and elimination of #NeglectedTropicalDiseases nature.com/articles/s4156…

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet card. Nature Human Behaviour - Neglected tropical diseases affect more than a billion people worldwide, cause ill health and perpetuate cycles of poverty. Behavioural change can help, particularly...

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · May 5

Last week, our undergraduate Yue presented her research on the relationship between #antibiotic #resistance and control of neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs). Yue’s findings suggests that eliminating NTDs can be harnessed as an antibiotic #stewardship strategy.

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. Last week, our undergraduate Yue presented her research on the relationship between #antibiotic #resistance and control of neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs).
Yue’s findings suggests that eliminating NTDs can be harnessed as an antibiotic #stewardship strategy.

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P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · May 2

Payton Covelli recently joined P.I.G as a Masters by Research in Infectious Diseases student! Payton will be working on characterising schistosomiasis diagnostic #peptides, immunoepidemiological serum profiles, and investigate & evaluate current #schistosomiasis diagnostics.

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. Payton Covelli recently joined P.I.G as a Masters by Research in Infectious Diseases student!
Payton will be working on characterising schistosomiasis diagnostic #peptides,
immunoepidemiological serum profiles, and investigate &amp; evaluate current #schistosomiasis diagnostics.

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P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 30

Yesterday, @EdinburghUni @SBSatEd undergraduate Jack presented his findings from his research on #antibiotic #resistance in control & treatment of neglected tropical diseases. Antibiotic use particularly in mass drug administration can lead to selection of resistant strains.

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. Yesterday, @EdinburghUni @SBSatEd undergraduate Jack presented his findings from his research on #antibiotic #resistance in control &amp; treatment of neglected tropical diseases. Antibiotic use particularly in mass drug administration can lead to selection of resistant strains.

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 25

Today is #WorldMalariaDay 2025! Despite being preventable and treatable, malaria results in the loss of 1 life every minute of every day. The @WHO calls for renewed efforts across all levels to end malaria. #MalariaEndsWithUs #EndMalaria #Malaria #WHOAfro

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. Today is #WorldMalariaDay 2025!
Despite being preventable and treatable, malaria results in the loss of 1 life every minute of every day. The @WHO calls for renewed efforts across all levels to end malaria. #MalariaEndsWithUs #EndMalaria #Malaria #WHOAfro

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P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 17

P.I.G lead Prof. Mutapi has contributed to an El País article "Farewell to the white 'savior': Decolonizing development aid in times of cuts and populism". Available in Spanish and English. elpais.com/planeta-futuro…

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 22

International Mother Earth Day 2025 reminds us of the importance of environmental protection and climate action. Climate and environmental changes influence transmission dynamics of neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs) including #schistosomiasis. #endNTDs #UniteActEliminate

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. International Mother Earth Day 2025 reminds us of the importance of environmental protection and climate action.
Climate and environmental changes influence transmission dynamics of neglected tropical diseases (#NTDs) including #schistosomiasis.

#endNTDs #UniteActEliminate

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 16

P.I.G Principal Investigator Prof. Francisca Mutapi’s OP-ED now in the @HeraldZimbabwe. herald.co.zw/strategies-to-…

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet card. Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent JUST when Bulawayo musicians had gathered enough courage to take on the daunting 5 000 seater Amphitheatre, the city fathers have reportedly banned shows at the…

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 15

"To navigate financial constraints, African nations must rethink and redesign their healthcare systems." The latest op-ed of P.I.G Principal Investigator Prof. Mutapi now in @ConversationUK. lnkd.in/erxtDhVM

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. "To navigate financial constraints, African nations must rethink and redesign their healthcare systems."
The latest op-ed of P.I.G Principal Investigator Prof. Mutapi now in @ConversationUK.

lnkd.in/erxtDhVM

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 14

Today is World Chagas Disease Day calling for prevention, control, and care for the most important parasitic disease of #publichealth importance in Latin America. #7million people worldwide are infected and #100million are at risk of infection. #UniteActEliminate #EndNTDs

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. Today is World Chagas Disease Day calling for prevention, control, and care for the most important parasitic disease of #publichealth importance in Latin America. #7million people worldwide are infected and #100million are at risk of infection.
#UniteActEliminate #EndNTDs

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P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 10

PIG lead Prof. Mutapi is featured in the latest @BBC 'The Inquiry' podcast episode, "What is filling the USAID funding gap?" The episode will broadcast on @bbcworldservice radio today 3pm & 10pm BST. Spotify: lnkd.in/eAnjizQ2 BBC Sounds: lnkd.in/eTajKjiy

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. PIG lead Prof. Mutapi is featured in the latest @BBC 'The Inquiry' podcast episode, "What is filling the USAID funding gap?"
The episode will broadcast on @bbcworldservice radio today 3pm &amp; 10pm BST.
Spotify: lnkd.in/eAnjizQ2
BBC Sounds: lnkd.in/eTajKjiy

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 8

P.I.G lead Prof. Francisca Mutapi meeting with Dr. Victor Moyo, Chief Medical Officer of @Onconova_ONTX, USA, to discuss collaboration to develop schistosomiasis therapeutics.

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. P.I.G lead Prof. Francisca Mutapi meeting with Dr. Victor Moyo, Chief Medical Officer of @Onconova_ONTX, USA, to discuss collaboration to develop schistosomiasis therapeutics.

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 7

Happy #WorldHealthDay! @WHO campaigns to end preventable maternal & newborn deaths & prioritise women’s health. Our research aligns with @WHO goals to improve health outcomes of children & women. #HopefulFutures #HealthForAll #UniteActEliminate #EndNTDs #schistosomiasis

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. Happy #WorldHealthDay!
@WHO campaigns to end preventable maternal &amp; newborn deaths &amp; prioritise women’s health. Our research aligns with @WHO goals to improve health outcomes of children &amp; women.
#HopefulFutures #HealthForAll #UniteActEliminate #EndNTDs #schistosomiasis

P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 3

P.I.G lead Prof. Francisca Mutapi with Prof. Christa Salamandra @csalamand from @CUNY attending a medical bioethics conference in #NYC yesterday - discussion centered on research, reproductive and medical technology #ethics, philosophy and law.

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. P.I.G lead Prof. Francisca Mutapi with Prof. Christa Salamandra @csalamand from @CUNY attending a medical bioethics conference in #NYC yesterday - discussion centered on research, reproductive and medical technology #ethics, philosophy and law.

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P.I.G Edinburgh@PIG_Edinburgh · Apr 1

P.I.G group lead Prof. Francisca Mutapi at the @IntDevAlliance #SpringConference in Edinburgh today! Prof. Mutapi was a panelist on bridging sectors and engaging society. @GradySNP @frances_intdev

PIG_Edinburgh's tweet image. P.I.G group lead Prof. Francisca Mutapi at the @IntDevAlliance #SpringConference in Edinburgh today! Prof. Mutapi was a panelist on bridging sectors and engaging society. @GradySNP @frances_intdev