Our diverse research efforts contribute significantly to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working towards a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable future.
Specifically, our work supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by addressing the protection of agricultural productivity from vector-borne diseases, the responsible antibiotic use, and the disease mechanisms of food-borne pathogens.
Through our research, we aim to support SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) by improving disease management, implementing personalised healthcare approaches, and addressing antimicrobial resistance priority pathogens.
Our studies have an impact on SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by addressing waterborne infectious diseases like shigellosis and other enteric pathogens.
Lastly, our research tackles SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by addressing infectious diseases (i.e., diarrhoeal diseases, neglected tropical diseases, TB, infectious comorbidities of vulnerable and immunocompromised patients) that disproportionately affect specific populations, such as people living in developing countries, children, the MSM community and the frail elderly.
Through these efforts, our research contributes to achieving a more inclusive and equitable society.