Rojelio Mejia, MD

Can fungi help prevent parasitic worm infections in children? Yes. Our study across 7 Latin American countries shows nematophagous fungi reduce helminths, offering a potential ecological prevention tool. @BCM_TropMed @PeterHotez
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Thank you, @NEBiolabs, for selecting me as a recipient of the 2026 Humanitarian Duty, Passion in Science Award. My presentation is Video 1. @BCM_TropMed
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Thanks to my Rice University student for presenting our work on a fungus that can consume helminths in soil. Excellent job at the Innovation For Healthcare Access 2026 Conference @RiceUniversity @BCM_TropMed

Honored to receive the Humanitarian Duty, Passion in Science award from @NEBiolabs for my work on Parasites and Poverty. @BCM_TropMed

Starting the next phase of our Chagas Magneto ImmunoAssay to improve Chagas diagnosis and monitor post-treatment efficacy.
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