Host-Vector-Parasite-Environment Interactions in Neglected Tropical Diseases Caused by Trypanosomatidae (INTERTRYP)

UMR InterTryp is developing a "One Health" approach to the global elimination of these neglected tropical diseases. It conducts research at different scales (gene, molecule, individual, territory, country, region) to better understand the pathogenic system and assess the risks. In the longer term, it studies the mechanisms of co-evolution between parasites, vectors and symbionts, and the mammalian host (animal and human) linked to changes.

It proposes prevention and control methods adapted to the constraints of developing countries: monitoring tools adapted to the context, new therapeutic molecules, vector control, vaccine research. In particular, it was behind the development of the first vaccine against canine leishmaniasis.

Label: Unité Mixte de Research (UMR)
Main supervisors: CIRAD - IRD
Secondary supervisors: UM
Research division: Biology-Health (BS)
Doctoral schools: CBS2: Chemical and Biological Sciences for Health - GAIA: Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Land, Water