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Claudio Nunes-Alves
Science Writer
Claudio Nunes-Alves (PhD/MPH) is a science writer for the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Modelling Consortium since December 2023. After completing a PhD and postdoc studying tuberculosis immunity, he worked as an editor for Nature Microbiology and then as an editorial consultant helping scientists to write about their work, publish and secure funding. Claudio is passionate about microbes, immune cells and public health, and is interested in helping to advance research on strategies - like antimicrobials and vaccines - aimed at preventing, controlling and eradicating infectious diseases.
Recent publications
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Accelerating Progress Towards the 2030 Neglected Tropical Diseases Targets: How Can Quantitative Modeling Support Programmatic Decisions?
Vasconcelos A. et al, (2024), Clinical Infectious Diseases, 78, S83 - S92
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New Tools and Nuanced Interventions to Accelerate Achievement of the 2030 Roadmap for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Vasconcelos A. et al, (2024), Clinical Infectious Diseases, 78, S77 - S82
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Role of Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor Production by T Cells duringMycobacterium tuberculosisInfection
Rothchild AC. et al, (2017), mBio, 8
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Microbial communities rock
Nunes-Alves C., (2017), Nature Microbiology, 2
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IL-21 signaling is essential for optimal host resistance against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Booty MG. et al, (2016), Scientific Reports, 6