Malaria Libre

Open-source initiative in drug discovery, committed to advancing preclinical candidates for the treatment and prevention of malaria. The program operates on the belief that collaboration across diverse fields and disciplines fosters innovation, which is further amplified through open access. 

Key features of Malaria Libre include:

1. Open Collaboration: Researchers worldwide can engage in various ways, including designing and synthesizing compounds, conducting computational analyses, studying mode of action, and screening resistant or clinical strains. All research activities occur within participants’ laboratories, and results are openly shared.

2. Data Repository: The program maintains a public database with up-to-date project challenges. Scientists can explore existing data to find potential solutions.

3. Accelerated Innovation: By harnessing an open approach and leveraging participants’ diverse backgrounds, Malaria Libre aims to accelerate innovation in antimalarial drug discovery.

4. Community Empowerment: The program empowers the malaria community to create, test, and develop solutions, potentially leading to the discovery of life-saving drugs.