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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · 6d

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · 6d

Shorter, more effective treatment options for P. vivax malaria, including 7-day-high-dose primaquine and single-dose tafenoquine, are available and now included in global recommendations.
🔗 malariajournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · 7d

In malaria, severe disease risk increases with age in non-immune individuals. Malaria severity is in part driven by inflammation, but mechanisms contributing to age-dependent disease risk are incompletely understood.
Read the findings🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · 17d

Join Prof Sarah Moore on Thurs 23 Oct 2pm AEDT for "Making the most of the Vector Control Toolbox". In the current funding crisis, value-based approaches can make bednets more cost-effective. This presentation explores the importance of new chemistry and more durable ITNs
🔗https://shorturl.at/PAhh6

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · 21d

Register now for the ACREME Annual Meeting 13-14 October at Deakin Downtown, Melbourne 🔗https://lnkd.in/gHiS6mgm
🌟 This year’s social evening will be hosted at Quarterhouse
– a stunning venue known for its rooftop views, modern design, and relaxed atmosphere.
⚠️ Spots are limited

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · 28d

@who.int launches an updated field manual for malaria control in emergencies. Designed for humanitarian actors, health professionals and policymakers, it is an indispensable tool to reduce malaria’s toll and build resilience in complex crises.
🔗 shorturl.at/Dntyi

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Sep 9

Read the Insight piece from Mary Bagita-Vangana, Holger Unger and @kthriemer.bsky.social: insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/35/shar...

#Research #Volunteers #Globalhealth @menziesresearch.bsky.social @mja.com.au

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Sep 8

We’re excited to invite our ACREME-affiliated members and collaborators to join us for the ACREME MASTER-MAP Annual Meeting, taking place 13–14 Oct in Melb. 🔗 Register here 👉 lnkd.in/gHiS6mgm

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Sep 4

Deadline extended! ⏰ Applications for the ACREME Seed Grant will now close Friday 12 September 5.00pm AEST.
If you’ve got a groundbreaking idea, this is your moment — apply now.
👉 lnkd.in/gwuzHBmS

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Sep 4

This study underscores strengthening country ownership of antimalarial policy by aligning global guidance with national priorities and recognising @WHO advice as advisory, ensuring policies remain context-specific, sustainable, and responsive🔗https://shorturl.at/vJ4yu

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Sep 1

On Wednesday 20 August, we proudly hosted "Beyond the Bite – Tackling Mosquito-Borne Diseases" in partnership with the Malaria Synergy Program - Read about the event👉https://acreme.edu.au/world-mosquito-day-beyond-the-bite-tackling-mosquito-borne-diseases/
#WorldMosquitoDay #mosquitoes

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Sep 1

Register for our next webinar with Imke Botha and Md Nurul Anwar on Thurs 18 Sept 3pm AEST 🔗 events.humanitix.com/acreme-webin...

🔬 Modelling SP resistance through dhfr and dhps haplotypes – Imke Botha

🦟 Spatio-temporal agent-based modelling of Malaria – Md Nurul Anwar, PhD

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Aug 26

⏳👉 Applications close Friday 5 September. There’s just one week left to apply for the ACREME Seed Grant.
The SEED Grant supports projects that align with ACREME’s three core themes:
If you've got a groundbreaking idea, this is your moment — apply now.
👉 acreme.edu.au/grants/seed-...

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Aug 25

🔔Round 2 of our Travel & Training Awards is now open! Access support for:
✈️ Research exchanges
🌍 Fieldwork & dissemination
🔬 Training workshops & lab exchanges
🤝 Field-based training & collaborative research
🔗 Apply now: acreme.edu.au/grants/trave...

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Aug 7

Join us Wed 20 Aug 10:30am for our World Mosquito Day event celebrating global efforts in mosquito-borne disease research and control. With a dynamic line-up of expert speakers, lightning talks, posters, and a chance to network over trivia and lunch, this event is a must-attend👉 shorturl.at/7lSg7

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Aug 5

Are you working on innovative research to help eliminate malaria in the Asia-Pacific? This is your opportunity to secure funding and bring your ideas to life. The SEED Grant supports projects that align with ACREME’s three core themes — apply now.🔗https://acreme.edu.au/grants/seed-grant/

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join us on the 18 Sept 3pm for his presentation - This study shows the impact of these factors by developing a stochastic spatiotemporal agent-based malaria model that captures the impact of spatially distributed interventions on malaria transmission.👉https://shorturl.at/2FMI5

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌏 From Melbourne to Jakarta: Targeting Malaria with Serological Markers for Targeted Malaria Interventions Read about her experience here 👉 lnkd.in/geApb3vh
Applications for the next round of our Travel & Training Grants are now open! Apply now: lnkd.in/giYcU-9g

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Jul 29

Learning curves are a simple tool that can be used to determine the minimum sample size required for future prediction modelling studies of different malaria outcomes that use machine learning algorithms for prediction🔗https://shorturl.at/Zd5oU

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Jul 29

Applications are now open for the Travel & Training Awards! Designed to boost career development and strengthen research ties, these awards prioritize activities that support ACREME’s mission and build partnerships across Australia and internationally🔗https://shorturl.at/z75Z8

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Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join Imke Botha on Thursday 18 September 3.00pm-4.00pm AEST for the webinar "Modelling SP resistance through dhfr and dhps haplotypes". Register now: events.humanitix.com/acreme-webin...

#Malaria #DrugResistance #GlobalHealth #MalariaElimination

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination @acreme.bsky.social · Jul 17

P. knowlesi is transmitted from macaques to humans and has seen a surge due to human encroachment into macaque habitats. A study was conducted to compare the effects of parasite gDNA and host mtDNA release on cytokine profiles in humans and macaques infected with P. knowlesi.
👉 shorturl.at/67e2d