Harry Christian Giese Research Impact Prize

Dr Steven Kho is the inaugural winner of this Menzies School of Health Research Prize. He has discovered a large hidden malaria parasite reservoir in the human spleen, and a new life cycle for both major parasite species causing malaria. He and his team are now exploring the fundamental biology of this reservoir, leading to novel approaches to overcome splenic parasite survival to help reduce the global malaria burden. 

He says: 'This award is not just a recognition of the work, but for me is also a motivator and a reminder of the importance of pursuing challenges, asking difficult questions, and finding innovative solutions. I hope it can serve as inspiration to others to keep striving for excellence.'

See  https://researchgate.net/profile/Steven-Kho  and CDU, Menzies researcher leads battle against malaria at  https://www.cdu.edu.au/news/news-archive/cdu-menzies-researcher-leads-battle-against-malaria     

See Menzies School of Health Research Website for Dr Steven Kho's win at https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/News_and_Events/Awards_and_Prizes/Harry_

Christian_Giese_Research_into_Action_Award/

The Prize is for research that has had a significant impact:

• Medical research that has resulted in measurable improvements on the ground
• Medical research that has led to better health policy in north Australia, our region and/or further afield
• Medical research that as led to further projects or programs of work, with proven results 
• Research that has resulted in the establishment of collaborative partnerships to improve health across north Australia and/or our region

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