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28.04.2025
Farewell to Prof. Dr. Antoine A. Degrémont (15 October 1938 – 22 April 2025)
On 22 April 2025, Prof. Dr. Antoine A. Degrémont passed away at the age of 87. Degrémont was the Director of Swiss TPH from 1987 to 1997. With him we have lost a visionary and… More...
23.04.2025
Pollen Season and Cognitive Performance: How Much Does Hay Fever Impact Us?
A new study by the University of Basel and Swiss TPH investigates the impact of pollen exposure on cognitive performance in allergy sufferers. Drawing on data from nearly 400… More...
22.04.2025
New Publication Sets Global Research Priorities to End Noma
A new publication by Swiss TPH and partners defines a global research agenda to tackle noma – a devastating and life-threatening disease mainly affecting children living in extreme… More...
14.04.2025
From Discovery to Action: Four Decades of Swiss Leadership in Chagas Disease Research and Control
Once confined to Latin America, Chagas disease has become a global health concern, affecting thousands in Europe as well. For over 40 years, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health… More...
04.04.2025
Psychosocial Risks Linked to Lower Wellbeing Among Swiss Farmers
Swiss farmers report lower levels of wellbeing than their urban and rural counterparts in the general population, with psychosocial hazards such as stress and poor sleep identified… More...
04.03.2025
First Preschool-Aged Child Receives New Treatment Against Schistosomiasis
The Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium has achieved a significant milestone with the first administration of its new pediatric treatment to a preschool-aged child in Uganda. The new… More...
21.02.2025
Transportation Noise Poses Health Risks for Children
A new study by Swiss TPH sheds light on the health effects of transportation noise on children and adolescents in Europe. The scientists found that noise exposure at school and… More...
11.02.2025
Jennifer Keiser Appointed Full Professor at the University of Basel
Jennifer Keiser, Head of the Helminth Drug Development unit at Swiss TPH, has been appointed Full Professor at the Faculty of Science at the University of Basel, effective 1… More...
06.02.2025
Researchers Call for Greater Global Representation in Vaginal Microbiome Research
A new paper published in Trends in Microbiology highlights significant geographical and socioeconomic gaps in vaginal microbiome research. The paper, co-authored by researchers… More...