The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is an international, not-for-profit research and development organization. We discover, develop, and deliver treatments for neglected patients around the world. Our treatments are affordable and patient-friendly – and have already saved millions of lives.

We are researching new treatments for people living with Chagas disease, sleeping sickness (human African trypanosomiasis), leishmaniasis, filarial infections, mycetoma, paediatric HIV, hepatitis C, and dengue. Together with our partners, we are working on over 40 projects, including more than 20 new chemical entities. We are also running over 20 clinical trials.

When the medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, they dedicated a portion of the award to addressing this fatal imbalance and exploring a new, alternative, not-for-profit model for developing drugs for neglected patients. As a result in 2003, MSF, the World Health Organization, and five international research institutions founded DNDi.

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Dr Luis Pizarro

Dominique Junod Moser

Pascal Carpentier

Wendy Keller

James Arkinstall

Ilan Moss

Phoutthasone Bouppha

Laurence Vielfaure

Nathalie Strub Wourgaft

Melchias Mukendi Ilunga

The Pharmaceutical and Drug Development team at DNDi is responsible for overseeing the formulation, testing, and regulatory approval of new treatments targeting neglected diseases. This team ensures that the drugs developed are safe, effective, and accessible for underserved populations. Their work includes managing clinical trials, ensuring drug safety and pharmacovigilance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to bring innovative and cost-effective treatments to market.

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