Dr Caterina Fanello BSc PhD
- LSHTM
- Keppel Street
- London
- WC1E 7HT
- T: +44 (0)207 927 2339
I graduated in Biology from the University of Rome La Sapienza in 1995. I joined the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 1998 where I also completed my doctorate in 2002 with a thesis on malaria vector control in Africa. I currently work for the University of Oxford, Mahidol Oxford Research Unit (MORU) and my research focuses on the efficacy of antimalarial drugs.
Affiliation
Teaching
I am involved in the teaching of the course of Malaria and Epidemiology & Control of Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries for the DL Master Program.
Research
I have broad interests in infectious disease and tropical epidemiology, with particular emphasis upon developing programs for improving children’s health.
Research areas
- Clinical trials
- Drug resistance
Disciplines
- Epidemiology
- Operational research
Disease and Health Conditions
- Malaria
Other interests
- Antimalarial Drug Resistance
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Selected publications
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Artesunate versus quinine in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria in African children (AQUAMAT): an open-label, randomised trial.
Dondorp, A.M.; Fanello, C.I.; Hendriksen, I.C.; Gomes, E.; Seni, A.; Chhaganlal, K.D.; Bojang, K.; Olaosebikan, R.; Anunobi, N.; Maitland, K.; Kivaya, E.; Agbenyega, T.; Nguah, S.B.; Evans, J.; Gesase, S.; Kahabuka, C.; Mtove, G.; Nadjm, B.; Deen, J.; Mwanga-Amumpaire, J.; Nansumba, M.; Karema, C.; Umulisa, N.; Uwimana, A.; Mokuolu, O.A.; Adedoyin, O.T.; Johnson, W.B.; Tshefu, A.K.; Onyamboko, M.A.; Sakulthaew, T.; Ngum, W.P.; Silamut, K.; Stepniewska, K.; Woodrow, C.J.; Bethell, D.; Wills, B.; Oneko, M.; Peto, T.E.; von Seidlein, L.; Day, N.P.; White, N.J.; AQUAMAT group, .;
Lancet, 2010; 376(9753):1647-57
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A randomised trial to assess the efficacy and safety of chlorproguanil/dapsone + artesunate for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Fanello, C.I.; Karema, C.; Ngamije, D.; Uwimana, A.; Ndahindwa, V.; Van Overmeir, C.; Van Doren, W.; Curtis, J.; D'Alessandro, U.;
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, 2008; 102(5):412-20
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High risk of severe anaemia after chlorproguanil-dapsone+artesunate antimalarial treatment in patients with G6PD (A-) deficiency.
Fanello, C.I.; Karema, C.; Avellino, P.; Bancone, G.; Uwimana, A.; Lee, S.J.; d'Alessandro, U.; Modiano, D.;
PLoS One, 2008; 3(12):e4031
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Tolerability of amodiaquine and sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine, alone or in combination for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Rwandan adults.
Fanello, C.I.; Karema, C.; van Doren, W.; Rwagacondo, C.E.; D'Alessandro, U.;
Trop Med Int Health, 2006; 11(5):589-96
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Safety and efficacy of dihydroartemisinin/piperaquine (Artekin (R)) for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Rwandan children
Karema, C.; Fanello, C.I.; van Overmeir, C.; van Geertruyden, J.P.; van Doren, W.; Ngamije, D.; D'Alessandro, U.
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2006; 100(12):1105-1111
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The World Bank: false financial and statistical accounts and medical malpractice in malaria treatment
Attaran, A.; Barnes, K. I.; Bate, R.; Binka, F.; D'Alessandro, U.; Fanello, C. I.; Garrett, L.; Mutabingwa, T. K.; Roberts, D.; Sibley, C. H.; Talisuna, A.; van Geertruyden, J. P.; Watkins, W. M.
Lancet, 2006; 368(9531):247-252
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A randomised trial to assess the safety and efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine (Coartem((R))) for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Rwanda.
Fanello, C.I.; Karema, C.; van Doren, W.; Van Overmeir, C.; Ngamije, D.; D'Alessandro, U.;
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, 2006; 101(4):344-50
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WHO, the Global Fund, and medical malpractice in malaria treatment
Attaran, A.; Barnes, K. I.; Curtis, C.; D'Alessandro, U.; Fanello, C. I.; Galinski, M. R.; Kokwaro, G.; Looareesuwan, S.; Makanga, M.; Mutabingwa, T. K.; Talisuna, A.; Trape, J. F.; Watkins, W. M.
Lancet, 2004; 363(9404):237-40
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