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The 50th Anniversary Conference - Caxambu 2024

Renata Rosito Tonelli1, Daniel José Galafasse Lahr2, Elvira Maria Saraiva3

  • 1Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Diadema, SP, Brasil.

Memorias Do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
|January 15, 2026
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This conference highlighted advancements in Chagas disease (CD) research, focusing on parasite adaptability, host interactions, and new treatments. Efforts are underway to improve diagnosis, prevention, and public engagement for this neglected tropical disease.

Area of Science:

  • * Tropical Medicine
  • * Parasitology
  • * Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • * Chagas disease (CD), caused by Trypanosoma (Schizotrypanum) cruzi, poses a significant global health threat, particularly in Latin America.
  • * The Brazilian Society of Protozoology (SBPz) convened experts to discuss five decades of progress in CD research.
  • * The conference aimed to synthesize current knowledge and foster future research directions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review recent breakthroughs in understanding the genetic and metabolic adaptability of Trypanosoma cruzi.
  • * To explore novel insights into host-parasite interactions driving Chagas disease pathogenesis.
  • * To assess progress in drug development, diagnostics, and prevention strategies for Chagas disease.

Main Methods:

  • * Synthesis of research findings presented at the SBPz conference.
  • * Expert discussions on parasite biology, host-pathogen interactions, and therapeutic interventions.
  • * Review of ongoing clinical trials and biomarker/vaccine development initiatives.

Main Results:

  • * Advances in understanding parasite adaptability, including genomic compartmentalization and metabolic flexibility.
  • * New insights into inflammatory and vascular processes contributing to CD progression, especially cardiac involvement.
  • * Identification of treatment limitations and the urgent need for novel therapeutic candidates, alongside progress in benznidazole (BZN) and nifurtimox (NFX) regimens.
  • * Progress in biomarker discovery and vaccine development for improved diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention.
  • * Emphasis on science communication and public health engagement to enhance disease awareness and access to care.

Conclusions:

  • * Multidisciplinary research integrating molecular biology with public policy is crucial for combating Chagas disease.
  • * Continued innovation in drug development, diagnostics, and preventative measures is essential.
  • * Enhanced science communication and public health initiatives are vital for effective disease control and management.

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