Benedikt Ley

Benedikt Ley is a researcher at the Menzies School of Health Research with a PhD and ORCID ID 0000-0002-5734-0845. He is registered to supervise postgraduate research and has an extensive publication record with 96 research outputs spanning from 2008 to 2025. His work has accumulated 2371 citations with an h-index of 29.

Dr. Ley's research focuses on the interaction between G6PD enzyme deficiency and the malaria parasite Plasmodium vivax in the human host, as well as assessing G6PD deficiency as a risk factor in standard malaria treatment. His work significantly contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

His publication record shows consistent research output with notable increases in 2012, 2017-2019, 2022-2023, and recent publications in 2024-2025. His recent work demonstrates strong international collaboration across multiple continents, with research conducted in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.

His scientific contributions fall primarily within the areas of malaria research, G6PD testing methodologies, antimalarial treatment protocols, and diagnostic test evaluation. His work has been published in high-impact journals including BMJ Global Health, Malaria Journal, BMC Infectious Diseases, and PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Dr. Ley has supervised at least two postgraduate research projects and collaborates extensively with researchers worldwide, particularly with Price R.N. and Thriemer K. as evident from co-authorship patterns. His research has practical implications for malaria elimination programs and improving treatment safety in malaria-endemic regions.