About Landcent
Improving Health to Address Poverty
Malaria is a disease caused by poverty and results in poverty. Its impact is especially ferocious on the poorest, making it a human rights issue.

The expanding category of poverty-related diseases
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 60% of all people in extreme poverty, more than any other region in the world. Poverty is not merely the absence of money, but the lack of sanitation, unsafe drinking water, poor nutrition, weak health systems and other social determinants of health.
PRDs encompass a wide range of diseases, including the 'Big 3': Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV. Additionally, this category includes Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as schistosomiasis, and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and the likes.

Malaria
Globally in 2023, there were an estimated 263 million malaria cases and 597 000 malaria deaths in 83 countries. The WHO African Region was home to 94% of malaria cases (246 million) and 95% (569 000) of malaria deaths.
Schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia) is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by parasitic worms. In 2021, 151 million were infected, only 75.3 million received treatment, and nearly 13,000 died. Africa bears 90% of the global burden.
Tuberculosis
In 2023, tuberculosis (TB) claimed approximately 1.25 million lives globally, making it the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, surpassing both COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS. According to the World Health Organization, there were 10.8 million new TB cases reported worldwide in 2023.
HIV
As of 2023, approximately 39.9 million people globally were living with HIV. In the WHO African Region, about 3.4% of adults are HIV-positive, representing more than two-thirds of the global HIV-positive population.
The Origin Story
In 2011, while on a business trip, Arun found himself at the funeral of a 4-year-old girl. She succumbed to malaria – a simple mosquito bite led to this enormous tragedy. It was a life-changing moment. The magnitude of malaria's impact inspired Arun to quit his job and together with business partner Huali (Danny) Lin founded Landcent.
2011
Company Incorporated
Founded by Arun Prabhu and Huali (Danny) Lin

2012
Commenced discussions with WHO
2013
Phase 1 product assessment with Shanghai University of Engineering Science
2014
First qualified products and patents. Partnership with Donghua University
2015
Acquired China National Hi-tech Enterprise certificate
2016
Landcent opens lab in Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry
2017
WHO GCDPP membership
2018
Landcent Europe B.V. incorporated
2019
Successfully completed semi-field trials
2020
Gates Foundation grant I
2021
Global winner of Accelerate2030
2022
ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) approval for Bednet sale in Europe
2023
Gates Foundation grant II
Our Strategy
A two-track approach

Intervention Categories
Landcent's unique
two-track strategy
Near-term - Track 1
Improvements to current malaria preventive technologies by margins that significantly disrupt status quo.
Long-term - Track 2
Discovering and developing new, sustainable active compounds to combat insecticidal resistance and preserve biodiversity.

Arun Prabhu Stanley
Co-founder, Landcent

Leadership & Team
Arun Prabhu is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Landcent Europe. He has guided the company from its early-stage research and development into a globally engaged enterprise with a growing pipeline and strong strategic partnerships. With a background in technical textiles and supply chain management, Arun now leads Landcent’s Prevention (Vector Control) business, advancing innovation in malaria prevention across endemic regions.
Dr. Peter Atadja is the Chief Scientific Officer at Landcent and a Professor of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana. He has 25 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including serving on the founding leadership team of Novartis' major R&D centre in Shanghai, where he led the discovery and clinical translation of multiple first- and best-in-class drug candidates. He also served on the WHO/TDR/ANDI Scientific and Technology Committee to strengthen diagnostic and drug development capacity in Africa. Most recently, he was co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of K-36 Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
With a background in public health and a PhD in malaria interventions using innovative technologies, Marlize has helped country programs adopt and expand these tools. She has collaborated with local communities, researchers, industry, and regional governments in Africa to deliver disease prevention solutions. She served as Assistant Director at South Africa's Ministry of Health and as a consultant for WHO and malaria-endemic programs. Marlize has led research and managed initiatives on malaria, HIV, and leishmaniasis in Africa, the Philippines, and India. She has worked with institutions like Colorado State University, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and IVCC.
Andrea is a lawyer with 20+ years’ experience in private practice, in-house counsel, and supervisory board roles. Before Landcent, she worked at Clifford Chance Amsterdam and Randstad, and holds several non-executive directorships. Qualified in South Africa and the UK, her expertise spans corporate governance, M&A, risk, and compliance. At Landcent, she oversees all legal matters, including governance, compliance, policy, joint ventures, and strategic transactions, offering pragmatic legal solutions and board-level insight.
Erik has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. He served in various leadership roles within JNJ and served as Head of Global Feasibility and Head of Vendor management for Vaccine Immunological assays. His expertise includes clinical research, contract management, diagnostics, and partnership management.
With over six years of experience in healthcare marketing and communications, Elina brings strategic insight and hands-on expertise to Landcent, where she leads all corporate marketing and communication efforts. She holds a master’s degree in strategic business development and a bachelor’s in sales and visual marketing.
Panel of International Experts
Open Positions
At Landcent, we’re always looking for talented, driven individuals who want to contribute to making an impact on global health. Our team is made up of people who are motivated by our mission and inspired to create positive change. If you’re ready to be part of an innovative, dynamic environment where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Your passion and energy will be a valuable asset to our team as you make meaningful and fulfilling contributions to accelerating the fight against diseases of poverty.
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