About CSP - Experience and qualifications
The Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology has a recognised interest in tropical parasitology, especially schistosomiasis and intestinal helminthiasis. It serves as the focus research centre for the epidemiology of these parasitic diseases in Cameroon; and contributes to develop research, disease prevention and control, health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people in endemic areas. The team has vast experience in applied field research and the development of control programmes, and is involved in several national and international research programmes. The present staff is well skilled, and the project will highly benefit from the complementary expertise and the extensive, firm collaborative experience that exist between researchers of the Team, and with European partners. The CSP is particularly involved in the control of schistosomiasis and geohelminthiasis. It contributes to the working out of control strategies, and assists the National Programme for Control of Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Helminthiasis in the implementation of control activities and operational research.
Involvement in CONTRAST
Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology will be responsible for
establishing and running of the research node for parasite/snail
interactions and responsible for its establishment and running. The
centre will also be responsible for collection of parasitological and
malacological data in the Cameroon eco-zone and for receiving material
from the other eco-zones, keeping the parasites and their life cycle
running and conduct the experienced in collaboration with the other
partners in Work Packages 9 - 11 (links to these project descriptions
will be added at a later stage).
Key Personnel 
 Prof Louis-Albert Tchuem Tchuenté, is currently the Director of the CSP.
Prof. Louis-Albert Tchuem Tchuenté has worked in various aspects of schistosomiasis for over 20 years. He has gained considerable experience in research and control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis, with strong background in bench and field research - conducted in a number of countries of African countries (Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal) and European countries (France, Belgium, United Kingdom).
Prof L.A. Tchuem Tchuenté is currently the National Coordinator of the National Programme for Control of Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Helminthiasis in Cameroon. He serves as a Temporary Adviser to WHO and is author of over 75 peer reviewed scientific publications.
Other personnel involved
Prof Pierre Ngassam, a senior parasitologist with over 30 years of experience, and author of over 30 peer reviewed scientific publications.
Dr M. Nguetchuen, a medical doctoral and research scientist.
Mr Samuel Tchuenkom, financial administrator.
Mr Romuald Isaka Kamwa Ngassam
Ms Marie Paul Ebong
Ms Laurentine Sumo, three PhD students, who have shown great capacity for research, are involved in the CONTRAST project.
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