Was P.G. Shute’s “X Body” the same plasmodial stage that is now called a “hypnozoite”? The short answer is “No”. The malariologist who has just put this question to me has suggested that the whole reply (see below) be made available in the MalariaWorld Newsletter, considering the current topicality of the enigmatic hypnozoite; particularly in regard to the concept of malaria eradication.
As shown by the record of historical events listed in Table 1 in a recent review of biological concepts in recurrent vivax malaria, the question of a hypnozoite-independent, non-circulating origin(s) of recurrences was first raised approximately 7 years ago. (Link to the paper and Table 1 [click here]). More specifically, parasites in bone marrow as a possible contributing source are discussed in this 2018 article, the matter having initially been debated in a 2017 publication cited therein.
As of April 2018, there are 4 PubMed articles that propose the immediate evaluation of T-REX for the prevention of malaria deaths (under author name "JAJOSKY"). These proposals represent 4 (malaria-specific) cell-therapy variations of the special-donor concept highlighted by the successful (HIV-specific) cell-therapy administered to "the Berlin patient."
Dear MIM Conference Attendees,
As your travel this weekend to Dakar, Senegal remember to come prepared to be a member of the MIM Society. It is promising to be a wonderful opportunity for young and old seasoned and burgeoning researchers to take advantage of the benefits of membership.
Dear MIM participants,
For those who have sent their itineraries as requested, hostesses holding a MIM sign will meet you at the airport, assist you as needed and guide you towards the shuttle buses provided for the transfer from the airport to the hotel where you will stay.
We kindly request to those who have not yet sent their travel itinerary to do so as soon as possible.
Please find below the shuttle timetable:
7th MIM Pan African Malaria Conference
Providing the LINKs to strengthen the use of data for malaria decision making in sub-Saharan Africa (Symposium 16)
Malaria Consortium is delighted to be at the Multilateral Initiative Malaria Conference where key stakeholders will reflect upon two decades of progress and challenges in the fight against malaria, and identify new opportunities to sustain the gains made.
Venue: CICAD - Baobab restaurant 1st floor | Date: Tuesday 17th of April: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Please collect your invitation card at the Vestergaard booth, MIM exhibition hall
Meet the reporters
SAVE THE DATE
Decision making in National Malaria Control Programmes for the procurement and deployment of new vector control tools (Symposium 42)
Aspects of the eradication-related parasitology of this topical subject are covered in a 2018 paper that has been published online. It is "in press" for a special journal issue. (Link to the article [click here]).
List of countries whose citizens are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in Senegal.
An update on this topical subject has been published online. It is "in press" for a Special Issue of the journal Parasitology. (Link to the article [click here]).
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Christopher Plowe Keynote speaker MIM 2018 |
We are a few days away from the 2018 MIM conference.
In order to facilitate your stay in Senegal and make your participation in the MIM a successful one, we kindly request you to send us your flight details as well as the name of the hotel you will be staying in.
Please make sure to always copy the following two email addresses in your reply to info@mim2018.com:
laissand@ecko.sn AND soule@ecko.sn
Upon arrival at the Blaise Diagne International Airport, transportation to your hotel will be available.
Throughout the conference, shuttle buses will be ready to take you from your hotel to the conference and vice versa.
Best regards,
MIM Organizing team
We’re pleased to invite you to a gala dinner featuring world-renowned artist and long-time malaria champion, Youssou Ndour, on Wednesday April 18, 2018 as of 7:00 pm
REGISTER HERE (before 30 March 2018)
Best regards,
MIM Organizing team
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Adrian Hill Keynote speaker MIM 2018 |
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Brian Greenwood Keynote speaker MIM 2018 |
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Hilary Ranson Keynote speaker MIM 2018 |
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Timothy NC Wells Keynote speaker MIM 2018 |
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Fred Newton Binka Keynote speaker MIM 2018 |
Dear all, The next MIM conference will be held from 15 - 20 April 2018 at the International Conference Centre Abdou Diouf (CICAD) in Diamniadio, Senegal.
The conference center is located about thirty kilometers away from downtown Dakar.
The MIM Organizing Committee would like to inform you that a shuttle bus service will be made available to all participants for transportation from partner hotels to the conference center.
We look forward to seeing you all in April in Senegal.
Best regards, MIM Organizing Committee
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Pedro Alonso Keynote speaker MIM 2018 |
Can there be a link between Durable Malaria Elimination and Democracy? Testing a hypothesis.
Democracy is a belief in freedom, a belief in equality between people, a belief that everyone should have an equal say in deciding our collective future.
Four years ago, with the Arab Spring, it was believed democracy was about to spread around the region. But there was no such spontaneous or mechanical outcome. Instead there was bloodshed and civil war.
So what went wrong?
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Peter Agre Keynote speaker MIM 2018 |
The MIM organizing committee has selected a list of partner hotels in Dakar and Saly for you.
Visit the overview of hotels here and make your booking.
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Official carriers
Because we look forward to seeing you in Senegal, we are pleased to inform you that we have two official carriers to transport you from where you will come from.
Click on the Brussels Airlines and Kenya Airways logo below to read how to order your ticket with discount.
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Harold Varmus Keynote speaker MIM 2018 |
