Understanding Neurocysticercosis: How Tapeworm Cysts Thwart & Trigger Epilepsy - Dr. Fabien Prodjinotho
The Immunology in Africa Podcast27 Feb 2023

Understanding Neurocysticercosis: How Tapeworm Cysts Thwart & Trigger Epilepsy - Dr. Fabien Prodjinotho

Dr. Fabien Prodjinotho is a senior scientist in immunology and parasitology at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and a co-founder of the Benin Society of Immunology. Although his research career in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) began in his home country, Benin, securing the DAAD scholarship led him to Germany, where he continued to follow his passion. His ultimate goal is to build capacities for immunological research and novel technology development for diagnosis in NTDs, especially in African countries.

In this episode, he talks about his work in unraveling different aspects of immune regulation in NTDs, with a focus on neurocysticercosis. His findings offer insights into how tapeworm cysts trigger epileptic seizures in infected humans with immense applications in the disease's diagnosis and treatment.


Time Stamps.

  • 00.00 - intro
  • 01.54 - an overview of Dr. Prodjinotho's journey and work
  • 05.53 - why neglected tropical diseases
  • 09.59 - an overview of recent work on tapeworm (Taenia solium)
  • 26.49 - a few more details + implications of findings
  • 35.05 - thoughts on the World NTDs Day & progress towards the 2030 road map targets
  • 40.25 - outro

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