Infection and Immunity in Global Health
We believe that as an interdisciplinary team, we can contribute to the pursuit of achieving well-being for all by integrating basic science and novel technologies into the global health agenda and thus address urgent global health challenges. To achieve this, we work with partners from the global south in large, interdisciplinary consortia.
News:
We are proud to be featured in the latest article of Research in Bavaria!
Parasitic worms (helminths) outsmart the human immunesystem and weaken its response after millennia of co-evolution and adaptation.
Learn more about why we need more global and connected research on helminths:
https://www.research-in-bavaria.de/worm-infections
Learn more about our research themes and projects:
Novel Technologies
The development of novel tools and processes is key to the elimination of many infectious diseases. Health technologies include ‘devices, medicines, vaccines, procedures, and systems’. We approach this through innovation and implementing cutting-edge technologies to address global health challenges with the aim of democratizing access to these technologies. More info...
AMR and novel drugs
Drug-resistant pathogens are a serious global threat to our health. The drivers of drug resistance in bacteria and in parasites are manifold and include environmental pollutants, bad quality drugs, and untargeted mass-drug administration. Understanding their contribution to the development and spread of drug resistance is at the core of the research conducted in this space. More info...
Group leader
Prof. Dr. med. Clarissa Prazeres da Costa
Phone: +49 (0)89 4140 - 4130
Phone Lab: +49 (0)89 4140 - 4185
EMail: Clarissa.daCosta@tum.de(link sends e-mail)
Links:
Parasitology
Teaching
Selected publications
Short profile
Center for Global Health (link is external)
Assistant:
Sabine Ruh
Phone: +49 89 4140 - 4962
EMail: sekretariat-dacosta.559@tum.de(link sends e-mail)