The Global Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (GCNTDR) today announces its official launch, marking the transition of the London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (LCNTDR, 2013–2025) into a globally oriented centre of excellence for collaborative research, equitable partnerships and research capacity strengthening for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and neglected zoonotic diseases (NZDs). Hosted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, the

Written by Dr Isobel Gabain, Global Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research, with contributions from Dr Martin Walker and Professor Joanne Webster (Global Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research) and Mifa Nurfadilah, Dr. Min Kyaw Htet and Dr. Umi Fahmida (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Centre for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON)) A little Indonesian girl, around five years old, stands very still as the enumerator lowers the stadi

The Global Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (GCNTDR) has published its 2026–2027 strategy, setting out a renewed vision to strengthen One Health research, support endemic-country leadership and accelerate progress towards the World Health Organization's neglected tropical disease (NTD) road map targets. Building on the legacy of the London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research, the strategy reflects the Centre's transition to a global platform focused o

The London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (LCNTDR) has officially transitioned to become the Global Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (GCNTDR) – a move that reflects the Centre’s expanded ambition to directly support research institutions in endemic countries, strengthen national capacity, and foster country ownership in line with the global NTD roadmap, published by the World Health Organization. Established in 2013, LCNTDR brought together leadi

Members of the original Executive Board of the London Centre for NTD Research with WHO NTD Director, Mwele Malecela The Global Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (GCNTDR) has announced the appointment of new Executive Board members, marking a significant milestone in its evolution from the London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (LCNTDR) to a globally oriented platform for research collaboration and capacity strengthening. The newly appointed Executi