Modern facilities and cutting-edge equipment to conduct excellent research and precise diagnostics. The Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology offers a wide range of services for the scientific community, all pertaining to parasitological research. We have a range of well-equipped laboratory facilities and good functional infrastructure for high quality research
A complete technological park for all our research and diagnostic needs
20 binocular microscopes
5 fluorescence microscopes
2 confocal microscopes
Digital imaging system
Real-time PCR thermocyclers
Next-generation DNA sequencers
Capillary electrophoresis
Spectrophotometers
Rapid diagnostic tests
Portable microscopes
Portable centrifuges
Sampling kits
High-performance servers
Statistical analysis software
Data management systems
Telemedicine platform
Additional facilities supporting high-quality research and international collaboration
State-of-the-art infrastructure supporting cutting-edge research in parasitology
The Parasitology Lab provides diagnostic support for the efficient detection of parasitic infections in humans using urine and faeces samples.
Equipped to carry out high-throughput scientific techniques for advanced parasitological research and diagnostics.
Invaluable facility where animal research is carried out under environmentally, health, and nutritionally controlled conditions.
Equipped to carry out in-vitro/test tube experiments using cells or microorganisms for parasitological research.
Study facility for snails, the main intermediate host for all schistosome species, helping create prevention mechanisms.
Modern spaces equipped for theoretical and practical training
Why Us
The CSP stands out with specialized units like the Molluscarium (maintaining over 5,000 snails) and the Bioterium. These allow for complex in-vivo studies and life-cycle research that are essential for developing prevention mechanisms against schistosomiasis.
Research integrity is at our core. Our facilities operate under strict ISO 15189 accreditation, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliance, and Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) protocols, guaranteeing reliable, reproducible, and safe scientific results.
With the capacity to process over 500 diagnostic samples per week and support 40+ active collaborators, the CSP has the proven operational scale and technical expertise to manage large-scale international research projects efficiently.
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