The transmission routes of Mycobacterium ulcerans from aquatic habitats to humans and other small mammals remain unknown. The bacterium however continues to cause debilitating skin infections (Buruli ulcer) in many rural population in the tropical regions of the globe. The need to put in preventive measures and early management of human infection has been prioritized by the WHO and the control programmes of endemic. Our research has focused on elucidating the modes of transmission of Buruli ulcer and other non-tuberculous infections, and the design and implementation of innovative interventions for skin NTD management.

1. Determine ecological factors influencing the transmission and virulence of aquatic non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM).
2. Elucidating the transmission of Buruli ulcer from aquatic environments to humans and other small mammals.
3. Development of mobile based applications for skin disease diagnosis, treatment, and management in deprived communities

1. Tracking human Buruli ulcer infections from community associated and used aquatic environments