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

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Our Research Priorities

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



Our Research Centres


Research projects listed

Using smartphones to detect leprosy
Our researchers are looking at ways to use smartphone cameras as a field-friendly quick test for leprosy.