BioMed Central, in conjunction with its journals Malaria Journal and Parasites & Vectors, is hosting the second malaria conference “Challenges in Malaria Research: Progress Towards Elimination” in Basel, Switzerland from 10 – 12 October 2012.
Following the success of the inaugural malaria conference in 2010, entitled “Parasite to Prevention: Advances in the understanding of malaria”, this second conference will bring together leading malaria researchers to review current progress and to chart future challenges.
Internationally renowned speakers will present their insights into malaria elimination, including social science and policies; Artemisinin resistance; new drugs; vaccines; diagnostic challenges and vector controls.