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Prof. Clarissa Prazeres da Costa is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Medicine and Health and the Department of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene. She leads her own research group since 2005 and co-directs the Center for Global Health since 2016. Her research focuses on global health, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and immunological host-parasite interactions, particularly in pregnant women and their offspring. She integrates novel technologies like machine learning into NTD diagnostics and therapy development, with fieldwork in Africa.
Education:
- Studied human medicine at TUM with periods abroad (England, Nepal, India).
- Doctorate from TUM (1995).
- Specialist in medical microbiology and infectious disease epidemiology (2004).
- Habilitation in microbiology and immunology (2010).
Research Interests: Prof. Prazeres da Costa investigates how maternal infections influence offspring immunity and disease susceptibility. Her work spans basic research (e.g., novel animal models) and clinical studies, aiming to combat NTDs through advanced diagnostics and therapies. Key areas include schistosomiasis, helminth infections, and the interplay between parasitic infections and immune responses.
Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided texts.
Grants and Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, her leadership in the Center for Global Health and research group highlights significant institutional support. No formal advisee names are listed, but her group includes collaborators like Fiona Henkel, Michael Bhattacharjee, and others.
Labs/Teams: Leads her research group at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene and co-directs the Center for Global Health, fostering interdisciplinary global health initiatives.
