Our Story
How did Fight Malaria come about?
Improving Access to Education
SEPT 2016
Borne out of a STEM competition run by GSK, Fight Malaria began as a hub of educational resources for those at risk of contracting malaria. Such resources highlighted the symptoms of malaria and methods of preventing transmission.
Improving Access to Education
SEPT 2016
Borne out of a STEM competition run by GSK, Fight Malaria began as a hub of educational resources for those at risk of contracting malaria. Such resources highlighted the symptoms of malaria and methods of preventing transmission.
Presenting to GSK
NOV 2016
Having made it to the final of the competition, Thomas and Rohin presented to a panel of global health experts at the Science Museum in London. After the judges’ deliberation, Fight Malaria – the resource site – was awarded third place.
Presenting to GSK
NOV 2016
Having made it to the final of the competition, Thomas and Rohin presented to a panel of global health experts at the Science Museum in London. After the judges’ deliberation, Fight Malaria – the resource site – was awarded third place.
Communicating Malaria Research
MAR 2018
With a new-found interest in malaria and global public health, Thomas considered a new project that would make malaria research more accessible. The first offering was the Malaria Minute podcast which brought listeners up to date with the latest malaria news in 60 seconds. The podcast continues today.
Communicating Malaria Research
MAR 2018
With a new-found interest in malaria and global public health, Thomas considered a new project that would make malaria research more accessible. The first offering was the Malaria Minute podcast which brought listeners up to date with the latest malaria news in 60 seconds. The podcast continues today.
Interviewing Key Stakeholders
JULY 2018
Wanting to bring audiences closer to the people behind the fight against malaria, Thomas launched the Five Minutes podcast which interviewed key stakeholders in the malaria field. The series now has an archive of over 40 interviews with academics, fundraisers and policy-makers from around the world.
Interviewing Key Stakeholders
JULY 2018
Wanting to bring audiences closer to the people behind the fight against malaria, Thomas launched the Five Minutes podcast which interviewed key stakeholders in the malaria field. The series now has an archive of over 40 interviews with academics, fundraisers and policy-makers from around the world.
Broadening Our Reach
APR 2019
Fight Malaria partnered with MalariaWorld so that episodes of the Malaria Minute podcast could be shared on the their website to which over 10,000 malaria professionals are subscribed.
Broadening Our Reach
APR 2019
Fight Malaria partnered with MalariaWorld so that episodes of the Malaria Minute podcast could be shared on the their website to which over 10,000 malaria professionals are subscribed.
Ensuring Scientific Accuracy
APR 2019
Dr Katharine Collins, a postdoctoral research fellow at Radboud University, joined Fight Malaria as Scientific Advisor. She specialises in malaria transmission and the development and evaluation of malaria vaccines.
Ensuring Scientific Accuracy
APR 2019
Dr Katharine Collins, a postdoctoral research fellow at Radboud University, joined Fight Malaria as Scientific Advisor. She specialises in malaria transmission and the development and evaluation of malaria vaccines.
Testing Malaria Knowledge
MAY 2019
Teaming up with animation studio AVStudios, Fight Malaria launched an interactive quiz based on the WHO’s World Malaria Report. It tests users on their knowledge of malaria biology and epidemiology. The quiz received 550 plays in the first two months after launch.
Testing Malaria Knowledge
MAY 2019
Teaming up with animation studio AVStudios, Fight Malaria launched an interactive quiz based on the WHO’s World Malaria Report. It tests users on their knowledge of malaria biology and epidemiology. The quiz received 550 plays in the first two months after launch.
Receiving Recognition from the BSA
JAN 2020
Thomas was awarded a Gold CREST Award from the British Science Association. The CREST Scheme rewards student-led initiatives in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
Receiving Recognition from the BSA
JAN 2020
Thomas was awarded a Gold CREST Award from the British Science Association. The CREST Scheme rewards student-led initiatives in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
Partnering with the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute
SEPT 2021
Thomas partnered with the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Bloomberg School of Public Health to support their mission to communicate trusted information about malaria research with audiences worldwide. We launched with the Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute, a rebrand of the Malaria Minute, to share influential advances in malaria research in 60 seconds.
Partnering with the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute
SEPT 2021
Thomas partnered with the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Bloomberg School of Public Health to support their mission to communicate trusted information about malaria research with audiences worldwide. We launched with the Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute, a rebrand of the Malaria Minute, to share influential advances in malaria research in 60 seconds.