As part of our Leprosy Research Initiative -funded project with Nireekshana ACET in India and Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital and Services Center in Nepal, Nireekshana hosted a specialized training to equip participants with cutting-edge skills in ultrasonography to detect and manage leprosy. Nireekshana ACET is a pioneer in the use of ultrasonography with leprosy patients, and Dr. SUJAI SUNEETHA led this training. In recent years, leprosy researchers have explored advanced tools like high-resolution ultrasonography (HRUS) as options for early diagnosis. ALM is among those at the forefront of this work, integrating innovative technologies and methodologies to transform the landscape of leprosy care! Handheld ultrasound devices like Philips Lumify can detect nerve damage at an early stage, even before clinical symptoms manifest. Tools like this will enable a proactive approach, allowing people affected by leprosy to avoid long-term disabilities and enjoy a better quality of life. Read more about this project and the potential of ultrasonography in this report by ALM's Program Manager for Research and Innovation, Chriso Jaladi: https://bit.ly/4eDbjs9
American Leprosy Missions
Public Health
Greenville, SC 1,599 followers
We break barriers to health and restore hope for people suffering the pain and stigma of NTDs like leprosy.
About us
American Leprosy Missions is the oldest and largest Christian organization in the United States dedicated to breaking down barriers to health and restoring hope for people suffering from the pain and stigma of neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. It currently supports projects, programs and partners in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and South America. Since its founding in 1906, American Leprosy Missions has provided holistic healing to more than four million people around the world, including through medical treatment, health worker training, disease mapping, community development, health system strengthening and research.
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External link for American Leprosy Missions
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- Public Health
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- 11-50 employees
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- Greenville, SC
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- Nonprofit
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- 1906
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1 ALM Way
Greenville, SC 29601, US
Employees at American Leprosy Missions
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Sarah Hesshaus
Vice President of Business Process and Communications at American Leprosy Missions
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Bill Simmons
President and CEO - American Leprosy Missions
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Dr. Sundeep Chaitanya Vedithi
Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge | Senior Director of Research & Innovation at American Leprosy Missions
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Kenneth Wilson
Chief of Staff at American Leprosy Missions
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Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge | Senior Director of Research & Innovation at American Leprosy Missions
We at American Leprosy Missions are pleased to share that Dr. Madhusmita Das (Chief Scientist at Hybrinomics Life Science & Diagnostics) recently led a specialized training session on Biomeme, Inc. qPCR technology at Nireekshana ACET in Hyderabad, India. This training was focused on the application of real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) using Biomeme’s portable platform for detecting Mycobacterium leprae DNA in skin specimens of individuals with signs and symptoms of Leprosy. Leprosy remains a public health challenge in many parts of the world, and early and accurate diagnosis is critical for effective management and control. Dr. Das’s training provided in-depth guidance on how Biomeme’s qPCR technology can be utilized to enhance diagnostic precision, offering a robust, rapid, and portable solution for resource-limited settings. This initiative is a crucial step towards strengthening diagnostic capacity for leprosy and empowering healthcare professionals with cutting-edge molecular tools to improve patient outcomes. We extend our gratitude to Nireekshana ACET for hosting this important session and to Dr. Das for her expertise and contribution to advancing diagnostics in neglected tropical diseases. #MolecularDiagnostics #qPCR #Biomeme #Leprosy #NeglectedTropicalDiseases #PublicHealth #NireekshanaACET #Hyderabad #InfectiousDiseaseDiagnostics #GlobalHealth New England Biolabs World Health Organization #SkinNTDs
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What a blessing to be at the Lausanne Movement #L4congress last week, hearing about God's work around the world and connecting with colleagues and friends. We're proud to work with & through the Church to set people free from the pain & stigma of #NTDs like #leprosy.
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We were excited to learn that the REDRESS project has been shortlisted for "International Collaboration of the Year" at the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards! #THEAwards REDRESS project, a 4-year research project led by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in collaboration with University of Liberia, Effect Hope and other partners, focused on empowering people affected by severe stigmatising skin diseases (SSSDs) in Liberia. The project utilized patients' experiences to inform health systems change, paving the way to improve support. Even now, the learning from REDRESS continues to have powerful effects in Liberia and beyond, including the TRANSFORM project we embarked on with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Effect Hope and Fundacion ANESVAD in 2023. The Times Higher Education (THE) Awards attract hundreds of entries each year from across the UK and Ireland, showcasing the talent, innovation, and commitment of university leaders and teams. This year’s awards ceremony is taking place on 28 November 2024 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2KTbtPu
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Do you have experience with Christian organizations working in #globalhealth? Can you design comparison tools and present data in a compelling way? Are you excited by international partnerships? ... We want to talk to you! We're hiring a short-term consultant to help us identify new partnership opportunities with Christian institutions and organizations in 14 priority countries. Explore and apply today! https://bit.ly/3XoqZIe
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Another piece by our senior NTDs technical advisor, Dr. Shyamala Anand, on the ocular NTDs photo database project in Leprosy Review ! Thanks to collaboration with Tropical Data, we were able to develop an ocular leprosy photo database. Now we're working with the ILEP Federation to make this an accessible tool for health workers and program staff. As these symptoms become more rare, resources like this are critical to equip those on the front lines serving people affected. https://lnkd.in/e_SuQS9d
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The July InfoNTD newsletter is HERE!
🌐 InfoNTD July Newsletter Highlights 🌐 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 1. #WHO Guidelines for the Treatment of Human African #Trypanosomiasis: The latest WHO manual offering detailed guidelines for the effective treatment of this critical disease. 2. #OneHealth Toolkit: Developed by Internews Health Journalism Network, this toolkit is an essential resource for integrating health campaigns and improving overall health communication strategies. 3. Accessibility GO! A Guide to Action: A comprehensive guideline by CBM Christian Blind Mission, providing actionable steps to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities. 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 1. Annual Report 2023: Insights and data from the Expanded Special Project for Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases, detailing progress and challenges in the fight against NTDs. 2. Anticipatory Action for Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases: A regional assessment by the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, highlighting proactive measures to combat infectious diseases influenced by climate change. 3. Rethinking Global Health: This thought-provoking publication by R.A. Burgess, challenges traditional perspectives and offers new insights into global health strategies. 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 1. PAHO Webinar: "Advancing the Agenda - Achievements and Future Directions" on July 31, 2024, discussing strategic efforts to eliminate over 30 communicable diseases by 2030. 2. NTD NGO Network (NNN) Conference 2024: October 1-3, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This event focuses on fostering global equity and strengthening community engagement in tackling NTDs. 3. Diorapthe Foundation Grant: Call for research proposals on skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The foundation supports preclinical, clinical, and operational research. Submission deadline is October 4, 2024, 18:00 CEST. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝: Dive deeper into these topics and explore many more practical tools, insightful publications, and upcoming events and subscribe to the InfoNTD Newsletter 💪✨ 🔗 Check the comments for the July newsletter link! #GlobalHealth #NeglectedTropicalDiseases #PublicHealth #OneHealth #Accessibility #ClimateAction
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Pleased to see this recognition of The Task Force for Global Health, Inc.!
Exciting news! Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an extensive feature covering the genesis and history of The Task Force for Global Health, Inc., as well as success stories, our 40th anniversary, global progress on child survival, and the opening of The William H. Foege Collaboration Center at our headquarters. Read now to learn more about our work with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, UNICEF, UNDP, The World Bank, Merck, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Special thank you to Helena Oliviero for the incredible article. 🔗https://bit.ly/3XUTtes #40YearsofTaskForce
For 40 years, a little-known Georgia public health organization has been changing the world
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We're hiring! If you forge strong relationships with donors, equipping them with an understanding of their impact and equipping them to give effectively, explore our Regional Donor Relations Manager position and apply today: https://lnkd.in/dd_ZWsA
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During the #pandemic, we were honored to support drug discovery research at the University of Cambridge that utilized computational methods to examine drug molecules and SARS-CoV2 target proteins. This research has been published--thank you Nature Methods Journal! #COVID19 #DrugDiscovery #CryoEM Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge | Senior Director of Research & Innovation at American Leprosy Missions
Delighted to share our contributions to computational drug discovery efforts made during the COVID-19 pandemic from Cambridge. Our work, assessing the reliability and reproducibility of modeling ligands bound to SARS-CoV-2 protein targets derived from CryoEM maps, has been published in Nature Methods. #COVID19 #DrugDiscovery #CryoEM University of Cambridge Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge American Leprosy Missions
Outcomes of the EMDataResource cryo-EM Ligand Modeling Challenge - Nature Methods
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