Parasites, Puzzles and Poetry: Deciphering Severe Malaria

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 8:00 AM - Monday, March 27, 2028, 8:00 AM, Online

Chandy John, MD, MS, is Ryan White Professor of Pediatrics and a Distinguished Professor at Indiana University. He is Director of the Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health at Indiana University and Riley Hospital for Children. Dr. John’s research studies are based in Uganda and Kenya, in collaboration with Makerere University, the Kenya Medical Research Institute, and Moi University. His research has advanced scientific and medical understanding in four key areas: 1) defining pathways to neurodevelopmental impairment in severe malaria; 2) identifying key mechanisms that lead to severe disease and death in severe malaria; 3) determining how malaria transmission affects immunity; and 4) identifying interventions to reduce infection in children with sickle cell anemia. Dr. John’s research has resulted in more than 280 peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. John’s work in global health education includes co-founding the global health track at University of Minnesota, serving as program director of 4 global health training grants for trainees in Uganda, Kenya and the US, and providing mentorship to more than 120 trainees at all levels, from undergraduate students to junior faculty. Many of his trainees are now leaders in global health, including two African trainees who have held Dean positions. Dr. John has served on multiple national and international scientific committees and served as president of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Dr. John is also a writer who has published poetry, short stories and essays.

Upon completion of this live activity, participants will be able to:

1. Describe how parasite-host interactions contribute to development of severe malaria

2. Describe the pathways leading to complications in severe malaria, and interventions that may decrease these complications

3. Identify methods and pathways to pursue a career in global health

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