The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), part of the University of London, specializes in public health and tropical medicine.

Professors Dr Mala Rao & Dr Edmond Fernandes!

Founded in 1899, LSHTM has risen to prominence in global rankings, particularly in public health and infectious diseases. Its income for 2021–22 was around £262.0 million, with a significant portion coming from research grants. The school stands out for its impressive endowment per student in the UK.

More details. Harry Hoogstraal, alumnus of LSHTM, renowned entomologist and parasitologist.

LSHTM’s history spans significant contributions in public health, with notable achievements in tropical medicine research. Its faculty played key roles in groundbreaking studies, including the randomized controlled trial of streptomycin for tuberculosis and establishing the link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. The school’s research has had a profound impact on global health policies and practices.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, featuring historical British architecture.

Located in Bloomsbury, central London, the campus combines historic architecture with modern facilities.

Moreover, the school has expanded over the years, including a secondary site at Tavistock Place since 2010. LSHTM maintains strong research and academic focuses across various faculties, including Epidemiology and Population Health, Infectious and Tropical Diseases, and Public Health and Policy, contributing to its reputation as a leading institution in global health education and research​​.

More details. Max Theiler, winner of the 1951 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Unknown author – http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1951/

More details. Dossibai Patell amidst a group at the London School of Tropical Medicine c. 1912. Anonymous – https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmzA4rAX4AAsxL3.jpg

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The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)