Cyrus Daneshvar

Dr Cyrus Daneshvar is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on Plasmodium knowlesi and severe malaria, leveraging genome sequencing to advance translational models. He holds a PhD and contributes to global health initiatives aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

His expertise spans malaria pathogenesis, zoonotic parasites, and genomic analysis of human pathogens. Recent work includes a peer-reviewed article on Plasmodium knowlesi clinical isolates, advancing understanding of severe malaria mechanisms.

No awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his research aligns with global health priorities. No advised students are documented.