An innovative research collaboration bringing together leading experts to tackle neglected tropical diseases The London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (LCNTDR) is a joint initiative of the Natural History Museum, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the Royal Veterinary College, the Partnership for Child Development, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, and Imperial College London. LCNTDR undertakes cutting-edge research to build the evidence base around the design, implementation and evaluation of neglected tropical disease (NTD) control and elimination programmes.