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Mr Robert Butcher

Assistant Professor

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street
London
WC1E 7HT
United Kingdom

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My primary research interest is the application of molecular biology to better understand the epidemiology of trachoma, and identify potential routes for improving the effectiveness of control strategies. My main role is on the Stronger SAFE trial.

I also apply my moecular biology experience to diagnostics and pathogenesis of corneal ulcers in collaboration with Matthew Burton.

Affiliations
Department of Clinical Research
Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases

Teaching

IDM102 Principles of Biology (DL) - tutor, exam writer and marker.

3465 Neglected Tropical Diseases (F2F) - deputy Module Organiser

Immunology of Infectious Diseases and Control of Infectious Diseases - MSc project supervisor.

Research
Research Area
Bacteriology
Epidemiology
Genetic Epidemiology
Genomics
Immunology
Molecular biology
Molecular epidemiology
Disease and Health Conditions
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
Trachoma
Sexually transmitted infections
Eye health
Country
Ethiopia
Fiji
Solomon Islands
Papua New Guinea
Vanuatu
Kiribati
Nauru
Region
Pacific island small states

Selected Publications
Ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infection, anti-Pgp3 antibodies and conjunctival scarring in Vanuatu and Tarawa, Kiribati before antibiotic treatment for trachoma.
BUTCHER, R; HANDLEY, B; Garae, M; Taoaba, R; Pickering, H; Bong, A; Sokana, O; BURTON, MJ; Sepúlveda, N; Cama, A; Mesurier, RL; Solomon, AW; MABEY, D; Taleo, F; Tekeraoi, R; ROBERTS, CH;
2020
Journal of Infection
Trachoma, Anti-Pgp3 Serology, and Ocular Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Papua New Guinea.
Macleod, CK; BUTCHER, R; Javati, S; Gwyn, S; Jonduo, M; Abdad, MY; ROBERTS, CH; Keys, D; Koim, SP; Ko, R; Garap, J; Pahau, D; Houinei, W; Martin, DL; Pomat, WS; Solomon, AW;
2020
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Clinical signs of trachoma are prevalent among Solomon Islanders who have no persistent markers of prior infection with Chlamydia trachomatis.
BUTCHER, R; Sokana, O; Jack, K; Sui, L; Russell, C; LAST, A; Martin, DL; BURTON, MJ; SOLOMON, AW; MABEY, DC W; ROBERTS, CH;
2018
Wellcome Open Research
Reduced-cost Chlamydia trachomatis-specific multiplex real-time PCR diagnostic assay evaluated for ocular swabs and use by trachoma research programmes.
BUTCHER, R; HOUGHTON, J; DERRICK, T; Ramadhani, A; Herrera, B; LAST, AR; Massae, PA; BURTON, MJ; HOLLAND, MJ; ROBERTS, CH;
2017
Journal of microbiological methods
The Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness survey: Review of the methodology and protocol for the seventh version (RAAB7)
MCCORMICK, I; BUTCHER, R; RAMKE, J; Bolster, NM; Limburg, H; Chroston, H; Bastawrous, A; BURTON, MJ; MACTAGGART, I;
2024
Wellcome Open Research
Corneal pannus, Herbert's pits and conjunctival inflammation in older children in Papua New Guinea.
Cochrane, GM; Mangot, M; Houinei, W; Susapu, M; Cama, A; Le Mesurier, R; Webster, S; Hillgrove, T; Barton, J; BUTCHER, R; HARDING-ESCH, EM; Mabey, D; Bakhtiari, A; Müller, A; Yajima, A; Solomon, AW; Kaldor, J; Koim, SP; Ko, R; Garap, J;
2024
Ophthalmic epidemiology
Progress Towards Elimination of Trachoma in Kenya 2017-2020.
Ilako, D; Mwatha, S; Wanyama, BE; Gichangi, M; Bore, J; BUTCHER, R; Bakhtiari, A; Boyd, S; Willis, R; Solomon, AW; Watitu, T; Chelanga, D; Nyakundi, P; HARDING-ESCH, EM; Matendechero, SH;
2024
Ophthalmic epidemiology
Accuracy, acceptability and feasibility of photography for use in trachoma surveys: a mixed methods study in Tanzania.
Bisanzio, D; BUTCHER, R; Turbé, V; Matsumoto, K; Dinesh, C; Massae, P; Dejene, M; Jimenez, C; Macleod, C; Matayan, E; Mpyet, C; Pavluck, A; Saboyá-Díaz, MI; Tadesse, F; Talero, SL; Solomon, AW; Ngondi, J; Kabona, G; Uisso, C; Simon, A; Mwingira, U; HARDING-ESCH, EM;
2023
International health
Tropical Data: Approach and Methodology as Applied to Trachoma Prevalence Surveys.
HARDING-ESCH, EM; Burgert-Brucker, CR; Jimenez, C; Bakhtiari, A; Willis, R; Bejiga, MD; Mpyet, C; Ngondi, J; Boyd, S; Abdala, M; Abdou, A; Adamu, Y; Alemayehu, A; Alemayehu, W; Al-Khatib, T; Apadinuwe, S-C; Awaca, N; Awoussi, MS; Baayendag, G; Badiane, MD; BAILEY, RL; Batcho, W; Bay, Z; Bella, A; Beido, N; ... Solomon, AW.
2023
Ophthalmic epidemiology
Prevalence of Trachoma After Three Rounds of Antibiotic Mass Drug Administration in 13 Woredas of Gambella Region, Ethiopia.
Alemayehu, A; Mekonen, A; Mengistu, B; Mihret, A; Asmare, A; Bakhtiari, A; Mengistu, B; Jimenez, C; Kebede, D; Bol, D; Tadesse, F; Kebede, F; Gebru, G; Frawley, H; Ngondi, J; Jemal, M; Brady, M; Negussu, N; BUTCHER, R; McPherson, S; Backers, S; Solomon, AW; Bejiga, MD; HARDING-ESCH, EM;
2023
Ophthalmic epidemiology
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Keppel Street
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WC1E 7HT
United Kingdom

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