About
Dr. Jean Rodgers is a Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Host-Parasite Interactions & Pathogenesis. Her research focuses on the pathogenesis and chemotherapy of human African trypanosomiasis and animal trypanosomiasis, particularly parasite migration into the CNS, neuroinflammation, and blood-brain barrier dysfunction. She is affiliated with research groups including Host-Parasite Interactions & Pathogenesis, Comparative & Translational Health, and Educational Research & Scholarship.
Her work spans experimental models (e.g., murine systems), diagnostic methods (e.g., LAMP and PCR), and drug development (e.g., melarsoprol formulations). Key grants include funding from the Wellcome Trust, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and DFID. Notable projects include imaging studies of trypanosome-brain interactions and clinical trials of trypanocides in equines.
Publications highlight advances in understanding neuroinflammation mechanisms, CNS invasion pathways, and therapeutic strategies. Collaborations involve institutions like the University of Glasgow’s Veterinary School and international partners in The Gambia. Her contributions address both basic science and translational aspects of trypanosomiasis research.
