Infectious Disease Diagnostics: The New Era of STD Screening - European Medical Journal

Infectious Disease Diagnostics: The New Era of STD Screening

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In the third and final episode of our miniseries on infectious disease diagnostics, Jonathan sits down with global diagnostics leader Rosanna Peeling, Professor and Chair of Diagnostics Research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Together, they explore the life-saving role of diagnostics in global health, from battling STDs to confronting COVID-19, examining how equitable access, social innovation, and regulatory reform can transform disease control and pandemic preparedness.

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Speaker bio: 

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Rosanna Peeling is Professor and Chair of Diagnostics Research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK, and Founding Director of the International Diagnostics Centre (IDC). A medical microbiologist by training, she has held senior positions at the World Health Organization’s Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases and the Canadian National Laboratory for STDs. Prof Peeling has played a pivotal role in shaping global diagnostic strategies for infectious diseases including HIV, hepatitis, dengue, and COVID-19. Her work focuses on expanding access to high-quality diagnostics in low-resource settings, championing social innovation, and bridging science and policy to advance global health. She was the first woman to receive the George MacDonald Medal from the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine for her outstanding contributions. 

 

Timestamps:
  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 06:09 – Rosana’s interest in microbiology
  • 08:12 – The IDC’s work
  • 10:52 – Funding for diagnostics
  • 13:30 – Diagnostic testing in low-resource settings
  • 18:21 – Chlamydia research
  • 24:19 – Regulatory approval challenges
  • 29:35 – Social innovation
  • 34:08 – Clinician adaptation
  • 37:10 – Current diagnostic innovations
  • 40:30 – Rosana’s three wishes for healthcare

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