Sapha Barkati

Sapha Barkati, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, and an Investigator at the RI-MUHC Glen site. Her work bridges clinical practice and research in tropical medicine, focusing on parasitic diseases affecting vulnerable populations.

• Affiliations:
  • Assistant Professor, McGill University
  • Investigator, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC)
  • McGill International Tuberculosis Centre

Research Focus: Specializes in neglected tropical diseases like strongyloidiasis and tegumentary leishmaniasis, particularly among migrants and immunocompromised individuals. Studies include:

• Physician awareness of Strongyloides screening
• Prevalence patterns in non-endemic countries
• HTLV-1 co-infection treatment response
• Cost-effective screening strategies

Scientific Contributions: Key publications address tropical disease management in non-endemic settings, mpox outbreak dynamics, and SARS-CoV-2 immunity patterns. Her work emphasizes evidence-based guidelines for:

• Parasite screening in transplant recipients
• Leishmaniasis treatment protocols
• Traveler disease prevention

Collaborative Networks: Partners with institutions like Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and participates in GeoSentinel surveillance. Leads studies on:

• Covid-19 health disparities
• Vaccine effectiveness against variants
• Remote patient monitoring systems