Lancaster University
England, GB
I am a molecular biologist and toxinologist, and my research focuses on understanding snake venoms and developing biologics-based technologies to improve the diagnosis and treatment of snakebite envenoming. My work combines venom biology, toxin characterisation, and biologics discovery/design platforms to identify highly specific binders against medically important venom toxins.
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Acharya Nagarjuna University
Andhra Pradesh, IN
I am an active researchers in Biomedical applications
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National Public Health Agency
SL
Donald Samuel Koroma is a Public Health professional, researcher, and Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with over a decade of experience in public health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and response, health information systems, and implementation research in Sierra Leone. He currently serves at the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), where he supports strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation.
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Health Action International
NL
With over 45 years of experience improving access to medicines and healthcare, and over a decade of dedicated work addressing the global burden of snakebite, HAI has established itself as a leading voice in snakebite prevention, treatment, awareness, and advocacy. Find out more about HAI's work on Snakebite here: https://haiweb.org/projects/snakebite-treatments-prevention/
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One Health Laboratories
Sindh, PK
Professional Microbiologist and Quality Control Officer based in Karachi, Pakistan. Holding a BS in Microbiology, I have extensive experience in clinical and industrial laboratory methodologies, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR) tracking, molecular characterization, and food safety protocols. Passionate about public health awareness, and also infectious disease prevention. My expertise lies in diagnostic testing, quality assurance.
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University of Surrey
England, GB
I am a mathematical modeller, with a background in industrial engineering, working in epidemiology to inform public health interventions. My research is highly multidisciplinary, combining mathematics, statistics, computer science, biology, economics, and social sciences. My primary focus is to inform surveillance, control, and elimination strategies for infectious diseases, particularly zoonosis and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
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SnakeSAFE Zambia
Copperbelt, ZM
John Chitoti is a lecturer, researcher, and health innovator at Copperbelt University, Zambia. His work spans public health, implementation science, AI-enabled healthcare solutions, and software design. He is developing SnakeSAFE Zambia, a digital community-based snakebite response platform aimed at improving first aid, referral, and emergency care access in underserved communities. He is seeking collaborators and mentors to support implementation and scale-up.
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Ministry of health and Child Care
Manicaland, ZW
I am a public health specialist with a Master of Public Health Degree (MPH) from Africa University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education and Health Promotion from University of Zimbabwe and a certificate in Clinical and Public Health research from Harvard University through edx. I have vast experience in implementing, management, cordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of public health programmes
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Brown University
Rhode Island, US
Ramu Kharel is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University and founder of Nepal’s first Poison Information Center. He is trained in tropical medicine (DTM&H/CTropMed) and has over 10 years of experience strengthening emergencycare systems in Nepal. His work focuses on community-centered emergency care, poisning and toxicology, and rural trauma systems.
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Saap Banchao Manush Banchao Rajyo Sammanoy Samity (SBMBRSS)
West Bengal, IN
I have been connected with a couple of organizations in India, like JSSC, Canning, WB ( www.jss-canning.org ), for over 20 years, and SBMBRSS ( www.sbmbrsc.com ) for 3 years.
I developed a Google App https://app.sbmbrsc.com to help people to connect with a snake expert and a hospital in case of an emergency related to snakebites and snake rescue.
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