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Steve Taylor is a Professor in the field of Medicine at the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, Duke University. He specializes in translational studies of falciparum malaria, focusing on three principal areas of research: Molecular Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Clinical Trials. In Molecular Epidemiology, his work involves community-based cohorts in Kenya and advanced genetic sequencing to understand parasite transmission and immunity. He aims to identify intervention opportunities at the community level to reduce malaria incidence. His research on Pathogenesis investigates the molecular genetic correlates of sickle trait hemoglobin in children, which confers protection against severe malaria, to identify druggable targets for future therapies. In Clinical Trials, Taylor has pioneered prevention strategies for high-risk groups in malaria-endemic regions, including testing chemoprevention regimens for children with sickle cell anemia and pregnant women. He seeks to inform public health interventions and guidelines that can significantly reduce the burden of malaria among vulnerable populations such as African children and pregnant women.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)