Publisher's Synopsis
When Geoff Butcher spent two years in Nigeria, teaching science in Lagos, he was moved by the number of people, and especially children, that he encoutered who were suffering from the effects of malaria. This inspired him to change career in order to combat this serious and prevalent disease. He has since spent forty years at the laboratory bench with the ultimate aim of developing a vaccine.
His research took him to various institutions in London, as well as to Canberra in Australia, and finally to Imperial College, London. He has also worked tirelessly to educate the public, including travellers and expats, and students of all ages, about the disease and its effects.
This book traces not only the developments in the fight against malaria, but the life of a scientist who is dedicated to family and driven by his faith.
