William McCarthy

William McCarthy

Apr 18, 2025

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    About This Project

    Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease linked to cancer and infertility, spread by freshwater snails, that affects millions of people in Africa. We hypothesize that a $2.50 microscope (Foldscope) can detect schistosomiasis in rural areas of Nigeria in a community-led way. We aim to study the source of the illness via satellite and drone mapping of snail habitats to predict hotspots of infection, supporting locally led efforts for disease control in line with WHO recommendations.

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