Dr. Matt Berriman

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Biography

Matt Berriman is a Professor specializing in Parasitology at the University of Glasgow's School of Infection & Immunity. His research focuses on schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms, and aims to identify the drivers of treatment failure in order to recommend effective treatment strategies. Berriman is involved in several notable grants, including projects under the Wellcome Trust and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. He has contributed to functional genomics research aimed at unveiling early intra-mammalian development stages of schistosomes, as well as collaborative efforts to annotate genomes relevant to helminth research. His expertise contributes significantly to understanding host-parasite interactions and improving treatment protocols for related diseases.

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Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, GB

Leading research and education in Parasitology, focusing on schistosomiasis and host-parasite dynamics.