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Workshop addresses One Health and climate emergencies as applied to schistosomiasis.

The event showcased strategic research and solidified an international partnership.
The event showcased strategic research and solidified an international partnership.

Institute promotes training for schistosomiasis surveillance

Twenty-two professionals participated in medical malacology training in Espírito Santo
Twenty-two professionals participated in medical malacology training in Espírito Santo

Disease-transmitting snails in the spotlight of knowledge

Institute trains professionals from health departments in the state of RJ for malacological surveillance activities
Institute trains professionals from health departments in the state of RJ for malacological surveillance activities

Work wins award at the International Symposium on Schistosomiasis

Research from the Environmental Health Assessment and Promotion Laboratory used the NIRS technique to detect parasites in snails before the release of cercariae
Research from the Environmental Health Assessment and Promotion Laboratory used the NIRS technique to detect parasites in snails before the release of cercariae

Searching for new treatments for schistosomiasis

Research identifies chemical compounds that could be a starting point for developing drugs against the Schistosoma mansoni parasite
Research identifies chemical compounds that could be a starting point for developing drugs against the Schistosoma mansoni parasite

Unprecedented publication addresses the histology of the snail that transmits schistosomiasis

Book on the species 'Biomphalaria glabrata' is the first in Brazil to gather knowledge about the tissues of the mollusk
Book on the species 'Biomphalaria glabrata' is the first in Brazil to gather knowledge about the tissues of the mollusk

Book tells stories of researchers to inspire future scientists

Publication aimed at teenagers, presents the biography of women who stood out in health research. scientists from IOC are among the honorees
Publication aimed at teenagers, presents the biography of women who stood out in health research. scientists from IOC are among the honorees

Award-winning Innovative Mindset

With a focus on combating schistosomiasis and fascioliasis, a startup team led by IOC is recognized for a greater growth mindset in the Inova Labs program, by Fiocruzi
With a focus on combating schistosomiasis and fascioliasis, a startup team led by IOC is recognized for a greater growth mindset in the Inova Labs program, by Fiocruzi

Special coverage of the 15th Symposium on Schistosomiasis

After three days of discussions, the event with around 500 participants ended with awards and incentives to continue actions to eliminate the disease
After three days of discussions, the event with around 500 participants ended with awards and incentives to continue actions to eliminate the disease

work doesn't stop

The last day of the 15th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis was marked by awards and encouragement to continue actions to eliminate the disease
The last day of the 15th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis was marked by awards and encouragement to continue actions to eliminate the disease

Crystalline like water

The central need for sanitation actions towards the goal of eliminating the disease was discussed on the second day of the 15th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis
The central need for sanitation actions towards the goal of eliminating the disease was discussed on the second day of the 15th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis

Focus on multidisciplinary

The performance of groups from different areas of knowledge dedicated to combating schistosomiasis was one of the highlights on the first day of the 15th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis
The performance of groups from different areas of knowledge dedicated to combating schistosomiasis was one of the highlights on the first day of the 15th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis

deserved recognition

15th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis honored Naftale Katz, reference in studies in the area, and conference with WHO representative on global recommendations for eliminating the disease
15th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis honored Naftale Katz, reference in studies in the area, and conference with WHO representative on global recommendations for eliminating the disease

International symposium on schistosomiasis attracts around 500 participants

Organized by Fiocruz, meeting discusses, until 03/08, advances and perspectives on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of the disease
Organized by Fiocruz, meeting discusses, until 03/08, advances and perspectives on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of the disease

“Elimination of schistosomiasis must be a priority”, says expert

Jeann Marie Marcelino, responsible for the Schistosomiasis Program at the Ministry of Health, addressed the disease scenario on the 1st day of the International Symposium on Schistosomiasis
Jeann Marie Marcelino, responsible for the Schistosomiasis Program at the Ministry of Health, addressed the disease scenario on the 1st day of the International Symposium on Schistosomiasis

New vaccine for schistosomiasis: new phase

Initiative is one of the projects prioritized by the World Health Organization with a focus on ensuring access for the population of poor countries to cutting-edge technologies
Initiative is one of the projects prioritized by the World Health Organization with a focus on ensuring access for the population of poor countries to cutting-edge technologies

world projection

Vaccine against schistosomiasis, in the clinical trial phase, is included in the group of priorities to be presented at the World Health Assembly
Vaccine against schistosomiasis, in the clinical trial phase, is included in the group of priorities to be presented at the World Health Assembly

Homage to researcher Wladimir Lobato Paraense

On the occasion, the periodicals room of the Icict/F Biomedical Sciences Libraryiocruz was renamed Sala de Periódicos Wladimir Lobato Paraense
On the occasion, the periodicals room of the Icict/F Biomedical Sciences Libraryiocruz was renamed Sala de Periódicos Wladimir Lobato Paraense

Vaccine against schistosomiasis is presented to the world

After three decades of studies, the researcher from IOC Miriam Tendler developed Sm14, an immunizer that proved to be effective and safe against the parasitic disease
After three decades of studies, the researcher from IOC Miriam Tendler developed Sm14, an immunizer that proved to be effective and safe against the parasitic disease

Institute presents pioneering vaccine against schistosomiasis

Press conference announced the success of phase 1 clinical trials of the vaccine, which proved to be effective and safe against a parasitic disease that threatens 800 million people in 70 countries
Press conference announced the success of phase 1 clinical trials of the vaccine, which proved to be effective and safe against a parasitic disease that threatens 800 million people in 70 countries

Brazilian vaccine for schistosomiasis, unprecedented in the world, is approved in phase 1 of clinical trials

Immunizer proved effective and safe against parasitic disease that threatens 800 million people in 70 countries
Immunizer proved effective and safe against parasitic disease that threatens 800 million people in 70 countries

Sm14 vaccine history

Find out about the development trajectory of the world's first vaccine against schistosomiasis
Find out about the development trajectory of the world's first vaccine against schistosomiasis

Learn more about schistosomiasis

Second most socioeconomically devastating parasitic disease, infects more than 200 million people worldwide
Second most socioeconomically devastating parasitic disease, infects more than 200 million people worldwide

Schistosomiasis online

With collaboration of researchers from IOC and other national and international institutions, the book brings together scientific studies on the neglected disease
With collaboration of researchers from IOC and other national and international institutions, the book brings together scientific studies on the neglected disease

Schistosomiasis host is subject of debate among specialists

Studies related to the control and resistance of snails from the Biomphalaria family were presented at a round table during the 12th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis
Studies related to the control and resistance of snails from the Biomphalaria family were presented at a round table during the 12th International Symposium on Schistosomiasis