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A lecture by Matt Higgins
When Pope Urban VIII caught malaria during the Papal conclave of 1623, the news spread. A Peruvian Jesuit sent bark from the chinchona tree. This contains quinine, a highly effective anti-malarial and ingredient of tonic water. While malaria is no longer a threat in Rome, it remains a devastating global disease.
We consider the rise and fall of quinine as an effective treatment. We explore current treatments and vaccines, as well as the latest attempts to eradicate malaria.
The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:
gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/end-malaria
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This is a live-stream of the lecture. An edited version of the lecture will be uploaded in due course.
Have a Question? No Registration Required
https://app.sli.do/event/6so2q2aa3QnXedgHU8qxkZ
A lecture by Matt Higgins
When Pope Urban VIII caught malaria during the Papal conclave of 1623, the news spread. A Peruvian Jesuit sent bark from the chinchona tree. This contains quinine, a highly effective anti-malarial and ingredient of tonic water. While malaria is no longer a threat in Rome, it remains a devastating global disease.
We consider the rise and fall of quinine as an effective treatment. We explore current treatments and vaccines, as well as the latest attempts to eradicate malaria.
The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:
gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/end-malaria
Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: gresham.ac.uk/support
Website: gresham.ac.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/greshamcollege
Facebook: facebook.com/greshamcollege
Instagram: instagram.com/greshamcollege
