Research
Our Research
To defeat leprosy in our lifetime, The Leprosy Mission is investing in research and innovation across our three strategic priorities: transmission, disability and discrimination

Our Research Priorities

Understanding Transmission
The transmission of leprosy is poorly understood. We aim to change that.



Our Research Centres


Research projects listed

Developing guidelines for leprosy centres and health centres to promote and support self-care with a particular emphasis on prevention of recurrence of ulcers in the community.

The Neglected Mind-Skin Link project is piloting the WHO Guide on Mental Health and NTD Integration.

A look at the ENLIST consortium, an international effort to find new and better ways to treat ENL

A look at TLM Nepal's work to solve some of the major leprosy ulcer issues

A look at the latest mental health research that is being conducted by our team in Nigeria

A look at research in Bangladesh that aims to reduce or prevent ENL.