Subjects

Biochemistry / Medicine

Research Interests

My research is in the field of malaria vaccines, where I have focussed on the pre-clinical development of novel vaccines targeting the blood-stage of malaria infection. Approximately 500 million people are infected with malaria every year, resulting in the death of 2-3 million individuals, and there remains no commercially available vaccine. The blood-stage of malaria infection is responsible for clinical illness, morbidity and mortality in humans. I have developed vaccines that are based on recombinant viruses which are highly suited for use in humans. These vaccines can induce broad and protective immune responses, comprising of antibodies and T cells, against the blood-stage malaria parasite. My current research aims are to further understand vaccine-induced immunity to blood-stage malaria infection, and to develop our leading vaccine candidates for future clinical trial.

Teaching Interests

Immunology - Biochemistry Part I; Graduate student DPhil supervision; MSc in Integrated Immunology.

Department Information

Laboratory & Malaria Vaccine Clinical Trials: http://www.jenner.ac.uk

Contact Information

Email: Dr Simon Draper

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