Andreia Vasconcelos
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Andreia Vasconcelos
Scientific Manager - Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Modelling Consortium
Dr Andreia Vasconcelos is the scientific manager of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Modelling Consortium since April 2019. Andreia is responsible for liaising with key stakeholders and the coordination of the consortium research activities to ensure an effective and dynamic response to the stakeholder’s requests. Andreia’s background is Chemistry and Materials Science. After a PhD in Biological Engineering and a postdoctoral role, she spent 4 years as chief scientific officer in a medical devices company, leading the development of a novel vascular graft for haemodialysis access applications.
Recent publications
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Accelerating Progress Towards the 2030 Neglected Tropical Diseases Targets: How Can Quantitative Modeling Support Programmatic Decisions?
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Vasconcelos A. et al, (2024), Clin Infect Dis, 78, S83 - S92
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New Tools and Nuanced Interventions to Accelerate Achievement of the 2030 Roadmap for Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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Vasconcelos A. et al, (2024), Clin Infect Dis, 78, S77 - S82
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Elimination of transmission of onchocerciasis (river blindness) with long-term ivermectin mass drug administration with or without vector control in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Mutono N. et al, (2024), Lancet Glob Health
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Evaluating and mitigating the potential indirect effect of COVID-19 on control programmes for seven neglected tropical diseases: a modelling study.
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Borlase A. et al, (2022), Lancet Glob Health, 10, e1600 - e1611
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Predicted Impact of COVID-19 on Neglected Tropical Disease Programs and the Opportunity for Innovation.
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Toor J. et al, (2021), Clin Infect Dis, 72, 1463 - 1466