Unfortunately, there is a relatively small amount of scientific knowledge that exists regarding Buruli ulcer. Because of this lack of information, it is difficult to educate people around the world and especially the victims of Buruli ulcer. HART has createed a research team to further examine this devasting disease and hopes to aid in the development of a culturally appropriate education program.

Our research team aims to understand both Buruli ulcer and the problems and stigmas associated with this disease. With this research we will properly stimulate an educational program coordinated with our education team. Such a program will be vitally important to the learning of individuals prevalent to Buruli ulcer in order to properly treat and eradicate the disease. Ultimately, the goal is to help the people of Ghana become self-sufficeient in their battle against Buruli ulcer.

Our research team is made up of undergraduate and graduate students from the campuses of Brigham Young University, the University of Utah and Utah Valley State College who work along-side professors and doctors of these universities.

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