Andreia Vasconcelos
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Andreia Vasconcelos
Scientific Manager - Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Modelling Consortium
Dr Andreia Vasconcelos is the scientific manager of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Modelling Consortium since April 2019. Andreia is responsible for liaising with key stakeholders and the coordination of the consortium research activities to ensure an effective and dynamic response to the stakeholder’s requests. Andreia’s background is Chemistry and Materials Science. After a PhD in Biological Engineering and a postdoctoral role, she spent 4 years as chief scientific officer in a medical devices company, leading the development of a novel vascular graft for haemodialysis access applications.
Recent publications
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Evaluating and mitigating the potential indirect effect of COVID-19 on control programmes for seven neglected tropical diseases: a modelling study
Borlase A. et al, (2022), The Lancet Global Health, 10, e1600 - e1611
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Predicted Impact of COVID-19 on Neglected Tropical Disease Programs and the Opportunity for Innovation
Toor J. et al, (2021), Clinical Infectious Diseases, 72, 1463 - 1466
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Evaluating the potential impact of interruptions to neglected tropical disease programmes due to COVID-19
Hollingsworth TD. et al, (2021), Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 115, 201 - 204
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The Hulk: Design and Development of a Weather-Proof Vehicle for Long-Term Autonomy in Outdoor Environments
Kyberd S. et al, (2021), 16, 101 - 114
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When, Who, and How to Sample: Designing Practical Surveillance for 7 Neglected Tropical Diseases as We Approach Elimination
Toor J. et al, (2020), The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 221, S499 - S502