Henrique Silveira, researcher from VBD-GHTM Research Group and professor at IHMT NOVA, was the guest of the latest episode of ScienceCast, a podcast dedicated to science communication.
During the interview, Henrique Silveira explored the main current challenges in the fight against malaria, explaining the role of Anopheles mosquitoes in the transmission of the Plasmodium parasite and the biological mechanisms that influence the spread of the disease. The discussion also addressed the most recent prevention and treatment strategies, ranging from combination therapies to vaccine development, while highlighting the growing problem of drug resistance.
Vector control, considered a cornerstone in reducing malaria transmission, was another central topic of the conversation. Innovative approaches were discussed, including genetically modified mosquitoes and new repellent technologies. The interview also emphasized the global dimension of malaria, with a higher incidence in sub-Saharan Africa and a disproportionate impact on young children, as well as the crucial contribution of research to the development of public health policies.
Henrique Silveira’s participation reinforces GHTM | IHMT NOVA’s role as a leading institution in tropical health research, advanced training, and international cooperation, as well as its commitment to making scientific knowledge accessible to society.
The full episode of ScienceCast is available here: