Membership 2021 - University of Glasgow
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Membership 2021
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Albania
Dikolli (Velo) Enkelejda Head of Vector Control Unit
Institute of Public Health
[email protected] Vector surveillance and control
Jani Viola Medical lab entomology
Institute of Public Health
[email protected], [email protected]
I am working in the Institute of Public Health in Tirana, in Vector Control Unit
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Kadriaj Perparim Vet/Entomologist
Institute of Public Health
[email protected] Medical entomology, Veterinary enyomology, Infection Disease
Rogozi Elton Medical Entomologist/Scientific Researcher
Institute of Public Health
[email protected] Control and surveillance and monitoring of vector and rodent borne diseases
Algeria
Hammou Mohammed Technical Advisor
SARL DOUDAH
[email protected] Medical Entomologist Tropical Medecine
Argentina
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Sterkel Marcos Researcher
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientaficas y Tãcnicas, Argentina (CONICET)
[email protected] Experience in molecular biology, with an emphasis in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics, working mainly on neurobiology and amino acid metabolism in hematophagous arthropods.
Australia
Modhiran Naphak Post-Doctoral Student
University of Queensland
[email protected] Virology, immunology, structural biology
Ross Perran Research fellow
The University of Melbourne
[email protected] Wolbachia infections in Aedes mosquitoes
Bangladesh
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Faisal Khaledul Senior Research Assistant
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b)
[email protected] Molecular biology
Farjana Thahsin Head of Department of Parasitology
Bangladesh Agricultural University
[email protected] Mosquito and mosquito-borne diseases, vectors (tick, fly)
Ghosh Prakash Research Investigator
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b)
[email protected] Clinical Reserach, Vector Biology
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Miah Mohammad Asaduzzaman
Assistant Professor
Patuakhali Science and Technology University
[email protected] Insecticide resistance, Insecticide detoxifying enzymes (P450s), disease vector pests
Belgium
Thizy Delphine Director
Delphine Thizy Consulting
[email protected] Stakeholder engagement and policy work
Benin
Agossa Fiacre Researcher and Technical Advisor in the field of Medical Entomology
Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Contonou (CREC) and Institut National de Recherche Biomedicale (Congo)
[email protected] Medical Entomology
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Bohounton Romano Barnaba PhD student
University of Abomey-Calavi
[email protected] Organic Chemistry and Natural substance Chemistry
Djihinto Oswald PhD Candidate
University of Abomey-Calavi, Laboratoire des Maladies Infectieuses à Transmission Vectorielle, Institut Régional de Santé Publique Comlan Alfred Quenum
[email protected] My area of expertise is molecular biology in general, where I am interested in gene expression. I intend to expand my scientific expertise to epigenetics and bioinformatics.
Djogbenou Salako Luc Head of Department
University of Abomey-Calavi
[email protected] Mosquito biology, ecology & genomics, insecticide resistance, entomological surveillance and vector control strategies, Global Health.
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Govoetchan Renaud Medical Entomologist
Collaborative Research Programme (CREC/LSHTM)
[email protected] Novel Vector Control Tool Evaluation
Lagnika Hamirath PhD Student
University of Abomey-Calavi
[email protected] My main of expertise are molecular biology, parasitology and Bioinformatic analysis
Mazou Mouaimine Research assistant
Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi
[email protected] Biochemistry and Food Science
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Sewade Wilfrid Research Assistant and PhD Student
Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou (CREC)
[email protected] Vector biology, population genetic
Sonagnon Camille Ulrich
Dossou PhD Student
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
[email protected] Molecular basis of mosquitoes resistance to insecticides and malaria transmission
Tchigossou Genevieve Post Doctoral Student
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
[email protected], [email protected]
I am a molecular entomolgist and I did my PhD on the molecular basis of DDT and permethrin resistance in Anopheles funestus mosquitoes.
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Todjinou Damien Sagbo Agossou
Research Assistant
Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou (CREC)
[email protected] Development and evaluation of new tools against disease transmitting vectors.
Brazil
B F P Njaime Fabio Castelo Consultant
Ministry of Health
[email protected] PhD Professor, Biologist, I work with consultancy for the management and execution of vector and pest control programs (with Master and PhD in the area). Knowledge in the areas of epidemiology, environmental law, marketing, sales and public relations. 03
Boni Raianna PhD Student
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
[email protected] Mosquito antiviral defense mechanisms against DENV and ZIKV
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Castro Daniele Principal Investigator (early stage researcher)
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
[email protected] Insect vectors interaction with microbiota and pathogens, focused on the insect's immune responses and inhibition of parasite development and transmission through the use of natural products or immunomodulatory drugs
Daumas Carlos Renato PhD student
University in Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
[email protected] Vector Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
De Almeida Batista
Elis PhD Student
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
[email protected] Malaria vectors monitoring and control.
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Estevez Castro Carlos Felipe Phd Student
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
[email protected] Molecular Biology and computational biology
Genta Fernando Senior Researcher
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
[email protected] or [email protected]
Physiology, Biochemstry and Molecular Biology of Insect Vectors
Martins Ademir Jesus Researcher in Public Health
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
[email protected] Insecticide resistance monitoring
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Richard Samyels Professor
State University of North Fluminense
[email protected] Biological Control of Mosquitoes
Rocha David Mariana Research Assistant
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
[email protected] Medical entomology, vector ecology and host-microbiota-pathogen interactions
Souza-Neto Jayme Assistant Professor
Sao Paulo State University (UNESP)
[email protected] Vector-pathogen interactions
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Trindade Marques
Joao Associate Professor
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
[email protected] Antiviral immunity in Aedes mosquitoes
Burkina Faso
Awa Gneme Assistant Professor
University Joseph Ki Zerbo
[email protected] Mosquito borne diseases, focused on pathogen-vector interaction, epidemiology and urban malaria
Badalo Athanase Associate Professor of Medical Entomology
Université Ouaga 1
[email protected] I am interested in vector ecology and control with recent focus in Aedes aegypti.
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Bilgo Etienne Post-Doc
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Medical entomology, symbiotic and entomopathogenic bacteria and fungi
Bimbile Somda Nanwintoum Severin
PhD Student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Vector Bioecology, Ecology of reproduction, Genetic Vector control (Suppression, Replacement)
Birba Windayam Jean Field Worker
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Socio-anthropologist
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Da Dari Yannick Frederic
Associate Researcher
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] My research interests focus on development of malaria transmission blocking strategies (altruistic vaccines, drug, and anopheline immunity) using natural Plasmodium/Anopheles system in Burkina Faso.
Dabire Kounbobr Roch Regional Director
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] I am medical entomologist working in vector ecology, control and epidemiology of vector borne diseases
Diabate Abdoulaye Head of Medical Entomology
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Entomology, ecology, evolutionary biology
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Djegbe Nicaise Denis Student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] My area of expertise is genetics parasite (P. falciparum) and vector,There are also biology and ecology of vectors.
Djibougou Diakourga Arthur
Centre MURAZ
[email protected] Microbiology, Parasitology
Fofana Aminata Research Engineer
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Mosquito's symbiote and transmission blocking to control malaria
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Gnambani Jacques PhD Student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Investigation of biopesticides like bacteria (symbiotics and endosymbiotics) and entomopathogenics fungi to control Dengue and Malaria vectors
Guelbeogo Wamdaogo Moussa
Head of Entomology Lab
Centre National de Recherche et de Formation sur le Paludisme (CNRFP)
[email protected] Genetic diversity, ecology and bionomic of mosquitoes. The study of the genetic structure of Anopheles funestus in Burkina Faso
Hien Sawdetuo Aristide Academic/Researcher
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] New malaria vectors and vector-borne disease control
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Kambou Sassan Simplice PhD Student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Medical parasitology and entomology
Kientega Mahamadi PhD student
Institute for Health Sciences Research
[email protected] Insecticide rasistance in malaria vectors, Ecology of malaria vectors: breeding site characterization, swarm sampling, malaria transmission parameter
Maiga Hamidou Researcher
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Mosquito Biology for Genetic Strategies against human disease vectors
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Medjigbodo Adandé Assogba Phd Student
University Joseph Ki Zerbo and University of Abomey Calavi
[email protected] Medical entomology and parasitology
Millogo Souro Abel PhD student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS/DRO)
[email protected] Biotechnology: biocontrol malaria vectors using metharizium anisopliae, native strains of metharizium spp
Mouonniba Bernard SOME Student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Entomology-Parasitology
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Ngaffo Kelly Lionelle Student
University of Nazi Boni
[email protected] Medical entomology
Nignan Charles PhD student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Entomology, Ecology
Nikiema Moustapha Medical Biologist
Nouna Health Research Centre, Burkina Faso (CRSN)
[email protected] I currently work as a medical biologist at Nouna Health Research Centre, specially in the field of medical entomology
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Sagma Tani Researcher
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Molecular biology / Microbiology
Sanon Aboubakar PhD Student
University Ouaga 1 PJKZ
[email protected] Medical Entomology worker on malaria
Sanou Antoine PhD Student
National Malaria Training and Research Centre -Centre National de Recherche et de Formation et de Palusime (CNRFP)
[email protected] I have a background on molecular biology of parasite and disease vectors from my MSc. For my PhD am interest in vector ecology and behaviour.
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Sanou Roger Medical Biologist
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Vector biology
Sare Issiaka Student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] I'm medical entomologist student working in the field of biotechnology.
Sawadogo Simon Peguedwinde
Junior Researcher
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Entomology, Behavioural Ecology, Behaviour and control, Vector biology
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Soma Dieudonna Diloma PhD Student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Vector biology, ecology & genomics, insecticide resistance, vector control strategies
Sow Bazoumana B Danouma
Data Manager and IT support
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Statistical data analyse using R and Python and Data managment with epidata and R
TOE Kobie Hyacinthe
University Joseph KI-ZERBO (UJKZ)
[email protected] My main area of expertise and interest is the vector biology (Anopheles and Aedes), insecticide resistance and control strategies.
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Traore Nouhoun PhD student
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
[email protected] Molecular biology and Genetic engineering
Cambodia
Boyer Sebastien Head of Unit
Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
[email protected] Vectors of malaria, plague and arboviruses
Cameroon
Amvongo Adjia Nathalie Research Officer
Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation - Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM)
[email protected] My main area of expertise relates to the bionomics and molecular basis of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors
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Bamou Roland PhD Student (Trainee at OCEAC)
University of Dschang Cameroon /(OCEAC)
[email protected] Medical entomologist working on factors enhancing malaria transmission in Cameroon. Trained in molecular biology and screening of symbiont in arthropods (mosquitoes and ticks). Interested in symbionts in mosquito fauna of Cameroon for disease control
Binyang Jerome Archille PhD Student
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] sialome study, insecticide resistance and vector capacity
Bouaka Tsakeng
Calmes Ursain PhD Student
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] vector control using "tiny targets" and tsetse fly microbiome and it mplication in new strategies to control trypanosomosis
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Doumbe Belisse Patricia Lucie Vanessa
PhD Student
Malaria research laboratory, Yaoundé (OCEAC)
[email protected] Medical entomology through assessment of larviciding impact on malaria transmission and mosquito dynamics in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon
Elanga N'Dille Emmanuel Researcher
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Medical Entomologist. study of mosquitoes salivary proteins with the purpose to develop markers of exposure to the bite and to assess the impact of insecticide resistance in the blood meal process
Esemu Seraphine Lecturer
University of Buea
[email protected] Molecular epidemiology of pathogens
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Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Farikou Oumarou Head of Regional Department
Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries, Special Mission For TseTse Fly Eradication
[email protected] Interaction between symbiontic organisms and trypanosomes
Fossog Billy Tene Postdoctoral Researcher
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Malaria Vectors insecticide resistance, molecular phylogeny and population genetics
Kengne-Fokam Alvine Christelle Phd student
University of Yaoundé (UY1)
[email protected] I am a biologist working on the biology and compatibility with the parasite (Schistosoma mansoni) of snails hosts (Biomphalaria sp.) for the control and elimination of schistosomiasis
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Maffo Tatsinkou Claudine Grace PhD Student
University of Yaoundé (UY1)
[email protected], [email protected]
Vector control of Malaria using mosquitoes symbionts
Mbakop Lili Ranaise PhD Student
University of Yaoundé I/ OCEAC
[email protected] Malaria vectors behaviour, bionomics and insecticide resistance
Mbouhom Kamgang
David Basile Head of Medical Entolmology Department
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Aedes-Borne arboviral diseases and Aedes vectors. My current works are focused to bioecology, population genetic and insecticide resistance of Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus in Central Africa
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Mugenzi Leon PhD Student
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Transcriptional regulation of insecticide resistance genes
Nana Paulin Senior Lecturer / Research Scientist
University of Dschang Cameroon
[email protected] Entomopathogenic fungi to control different pest insects.
Ndongmo Regine
Amelie Wamba PhD Student
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Medical Entomology focusing on mosquito vector biology and genetics especially the role of cytochrome oxidases in insecticide resistance.
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Ngasse Ginette Irma Kame PhD Student and Research Assistant
University of Yaoundé (UY1)
[email protected] Interactions between Trypanosoma spp., symbionts and tsetse flies : implications in vector control against African Trypanosomiasis
Nguepi Sylvian Mireille Dongmo
Assistant Lecturer
University of Buea
[email protected] or [email protected]
Immunology, diagnosis of infectious diseases
Njiiokou Flobert Professor
University of Yaoundé (UY1)
[email protected] Epidemiology of Schistosomiasis and Trypanosomiasis (Genetics of vectors)
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Nkahe Diane Leslie
University of Yaoundé (UY1) /OCEAC
[email protected] My area of interest is insecticide resistance in malaria vector populations.
Nongley Nkemngo Francis PhD Student/Research Assistant
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Host-pathogen immunobiology, pathogen genomics and vaccine development
Onanan AteBa Nelly Ornelle PhD student
University of Yaoundé (UY1)
[email protected] Fish parasitology
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Sado Yousseu Francine Berlange PhD Student
University of Buea/ Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases
[email protected] Clinical Biology, Molecular virology particularly arboviruses and it related vectors (mosquitoes and ticks and the insect specific viruses).
Sandeu Maurice Marcel Professor
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Entomology, Parasitology, Molecular Biology, Population Genetics, Host-Vector parasite interactions in infections ( plasmodium, anopheles and human)
Tanekou Tito Tresor Melachio
PhD Student
University of Yaoundé (UY1)
[email protected] Molecular biology based techniques, epidemoiology of human and animal trypanosomiasis, and the population genetics of their vectors, the tsetse flies, using polymorphic microsatellite DNA sequences
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Tchakounte Betmbe
Joelle Ange PhD Student
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Vector biology, field collection and identification of malaria vector, evaluation of vector life trait of Anopheles, genotyping of resistance markers.
Tchamen Borel student
University of Yaoundé (UY1)
[email protected] Mosquitoes study
Tchouakui Magellan PhD Student
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Field collection and morphological identification of malaria vectors; identification, mapping and collection of anaopheles, genotpying of resistance molecular marker. Molecular cloning, RT-qPCR)
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Tedjou Nouboudem
Armel PhD Student
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] My expertise is based in vector biology and Ecology, Molecular Biology, Data analysis and Bioinformatics.
Tsagmo Ngoune Jean Marc PhD Student
University of Yaoundé (UY1)
[email protected] Study of the molecular interactions between the fly, the trypanosomes and the symbionts, to enhance the refractoriness of flies to infection and thus to fight against the trypanosomiases.
Victor Gandjui PhD Student
University of Buea
[email protected] Filarial parasites production from their vectors, parasites in vitro culture for developmental biology studies and drug screening, animal models development
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Yougang Aurelie Prisca PhD Student
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
[email protected] Medical entomologist working on vectors of arbovirus: field collection, rearing, larval and adul bioassay, molecular biology.
Canada
Coche Isabelle VP Strategy
Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research
[email protected] Stakeholder engagement, communication, international policy on synbio
Lanna Zaira Strategy Manager
EmergingAg Inc
Cape Verde
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De Pina Adilson Head of Malaria ELimination
Ministry of Health
[email protected], [email protected]
Public Health Program ManagementVector Control
Goncales Aderitow Research Assistant
National Institute of Health (INSP)
[email protected] Insecticide resistance; bioecology
Centre for Infectious Diseases, Parasitology Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 324
Ingham Victoria Group Leader
Heidelberg University Hospital
Insecticide resistance
Chile
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Bacigalupo Antonellz Researcher
Univerisidad de Chile
[email protected] Vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, causing agent of Chagas disease
China
Cui Chun-lai Chun-lai PhD Student
Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences
[email protected] The function of small RNAs in mosquito-pathogen interactions, and mosquito innate immunity governing pathogen infection and gut microbiota homestasis
Colombia
Alfonso Parra Catalina Researcher
Instituto Colombiano de Medicina Tropical (ICMT)
[email protected] Reproductive biology of vectors - Mainly Aedes aegypti, Ae albopictus and Anopheles albimanus
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Cadavid Gloria Associate Professor
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
[email protected] I have expertise in microbiology and parasitology, with specific training and expertise in molecular biology. My research includes mainly the microbial analysis of gut compartment for vector borne insect.
Guerrero Nidya Alexandra Segura
Lecturer and Researcher
Universidad Pedagogica y Tecnologica de Colombia
[email protected] or [email protected]
Arbovirologist and entomologist with 14 years experience in medical and forensic entomology, and 7 years experience in Flavi and Alphaviruses. Been awarded national and international scholarships
Moreno Herrera Claudia Ximena Associate Professor
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
[email protected] Studying of microbial communities, culture and molecular methods.
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Parra-Henao Gabriel Deputy director of public health innovation
National Institute Of Health
[email protected] Medical Entomology
Vivero Gomez Rafael Post Doc, Research Assistant
Research group in Microbiodiversity and Bioprospecting, National University
[email protected] Medical and Molecular Entomology and Study of Microbiomes
Congo
Balikubiri Janvier
Bandibabone Attaché de recherches
Centre de Recherche en Sciences Naturelles de Lwiro (CRSN-Lwiro)
[email protected] Malaria vector control
Cyprus
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Erguler Kamil Associate Research Scientist
The Cyprus Institute
[email protected] Climate Impacts on Vector-Borne Disease
Denmark
Naseem Muhammad Tayyib Postdoc research fellow
University of Copenhagen
[email protected] My main expertise genetic manipulation through RNAi and the function of sodium channels
Egypt
Elbadry Ayman Professor
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo Egypt - Imam Abdulrahaman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
[email protected] Vectors & Vector-borne diseases and their control- Genotypic diversity of human parasites, particularly neglected.- Human parasite diagnostics- Novel therapeutics and anti-parasitic activity
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Ghallab Enas Lecturer
Ain Shams University
[email protected] Molecular and bioinformatics of medical entomology vectors.
Khater Emad Associate Professor
Ain Shams University
[email protected] Ecology and molecular cell biology of mosquitoes and borne pathogens.
Mansour Ghada Hassan Masters Student
Cairo University
[email protected] Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Genome Editing and Bioinformatics
17 March 2021 Page 41 of 212
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Senbill Haytham Lecturer
Alexandria University
[email protected] Ticks, Vector-borne pathogens, Vector-pathogen interaction Medical Acarology, Medical Entomology
Ethiopia
Demsie Amare Researcher and Educator
University of Gondar
[email protected] Pediatrics and Child HealthPediatrics Nutrition Nutrition Child Care
Tarekegn Mihretu PhD student
Addis Ababa University
[email protected] I am an entomologist and a lecturer. Currently, I doing my Ph.D. in an area related to malaria vector management
France
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Duval Penelope PhD Student
Ecologie microbienne lyon (UMR)
Gendrin Mathilde Group Leader
Institut Pasteur de la Guyane
[email protected] In my group, we study how the mosquito microbiota affect their host and disease transmission.
Gouagna Louis Clement Senior Scientist
The French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD)
[email protected] Biology and ecology of insect vectors of disease, Aedes, Anopheles, vector competence, vector control, sterile Insect Technique (current area of interest).
17 March 2021 Page 43 of 212
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Morlais Isabelle Senior Researcher
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)
[email protected] Understanding of malaria transmission in field conditions and I am conducting projects on the molecular characterization of malaria parasites and mosquito vector populations in regard to transmission efficacy.
Gabon
Koumba Aubin Armel Research Associate
National Center for Technological and Scientific Research
[email protected] Vector ecology, mosquito bionomics, assessing of mosquito insecticide resistance, thematic mapping.
Zinga Koumba Christophe Roland Deputy Head
Research Institute in Tropical Ecology
[email protected] Medical Entomology and VeterinaryEcology-Parasitology -Microbiology
Gambia
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Assogba Sessinou Benoit Post-Doctoral Student
Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit the Gambia at LSHTM
[email protected], [email protected]
Malaria Vectors, Genomic, Vector Control Tool Development
Hamid-Adiamoh Majidah PhD Student
Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit the Gambia at LSHTM
[email protected] Molecular entomology involving genetic polymorphisms in intra-species vector populations segregated by resting locations: indoor and outdoor
Jawara Musa Higher Scientific Officer
Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit the Gambia at LSHTM
[email protected], [email protected]
Operational research in medical entomology particular public health entomology. Experience in malaria and mosquito research
Germany
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Kiuru Caroline PhD Candidate
Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology
[email protected] Malaria vectors biology, behavior and ecology
Ghana
Adjei-Kusi Priscilla Graduate Research Assistant
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR)
[email protected] Knowledge in planning and implementation of field work and also well versed in parasitological and entomological techniques
Afrane Yaw Professor
University of Ghana
[email protected] Medical Entomology and parasitology
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Akorli Jewelna Research Fellow
University of Ghana
[email protected] Understanding the tripartite interactions between vector, symbionts and parasites to identify new mechanisms for vector control and parasite transmission blocking
Ayisi Franklin PhD student
University of Ghana
[email protected], [email protected]
Vector biology, ecology and control - Black flies (Simuliidae) and Mosquitoes
Kumi Agyei Entomologist and insectery technician
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR)
[email protected] Establishment and maintenence of mosquitoe colony
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Mohammed Abdul Rahim PhD Fellow
University of Ghana
[email protected] Medical Entomology
Owusu-Asenso Christopher Mfum Senior Research Scientist
University of Ghana
[email protected] Entomology
Pwalia Rebecca Chief Research Scientist
University of Ghana, Noguchi Memorial Institue for Medical Research, Vestergaard-NMIMR Vector Labs (NMIMR)
[email protected] Medical entomology, I work mainly with malaria mosquitoes, conduct Standard WHOPES tests for development of Vector control tools for malaria Vector control.
Greece
17 March 2021 Page 48 of 212
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Belavilas-Trovas Alexandros PhD Candidate
University of Thessaly
[email protected] Molecular entomology & arboviruses
Guatemala
Argueta Stefany Professor
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala
[email protected] Genetic manipulation and cloning of Anopheles albimanus, Analysis of gene regulation using qPCR and cDNA gels
Lopez Yaimie Researcher
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala
[email protected] Ecology of vector borne diseases
17 March 2021 Page 49 of 212
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Pennington Pamela Director
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala
[email protected] Innovative vector control strategies, including paratransgenesis and community-based vector control.
Guinea
Keita Ibrahima Kalil Head of Vector Control Unity
Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludsme
[email protected] Entomological study on malaria vectors in 11 sentinel sites in the country, coverage of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and evaluation of the efficacy of LLINs
Honduras
Gustavo Escobar Robles Research Assistant
Universidad Nacional Autanoma de Honduras
[email protected] Main expertise on mosquitoes Vector Biology, Insecticide Resistance, Vector Control of Malaria and Arbovirus Vectors.
17 March 2021 Page 50 of 212
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Hong Kong
Sharma Aayushi Research Assistant
Open University of Hong Kong
[email protected] Arboviruses and Climate Change
India
Asokan Ramasamy Principal Scientist (Agricultural Policy)
ICAR - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR)
[email protected] Insect vector management through novel genetic engineering approaches like manipulation of endosymbionts, RANi, micrRNA, Genome editing, Plant volatile enginnering
Chanda Mohammed Mudassar
Scientist
ICAR - National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI)
[email protected] Working on vector borne diseases affecting livestock
17 March 2021 Page 51 of 212
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Karegar Prasad Technique researcher
Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR)
Khera Harvinder Research Scientist
The Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS)
[email protected] Malaria, transmission blocking, drug discovery
Kumar Vikas Doctoral Fellow
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani
[email protected] Research in mosquito innate immunity with particular emphasis on the role of mosquito molecules in immunity against bacteria, Dengue virus and parasite.
17 March 2021 Page 52 of 212
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Kumbar Bhimanagoud Research Associate
ICAR - National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI)
[email protected] Molecular Biology, Vector-borne Diseases
Pal Chiranjib Professor
West Bengal State University
[email protected] Development of prophylactic/ therapeutic leads against visceral leishmaniasis.
Pal Choudhury Tania Assistant Professor
Amity University
[email protected] My area of expertise is infectious mosquito borne diseases
17 March 2021 Page 53 of 212
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Ramarasu Aravintharaj PhD Student
ICAR - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR)
[email protected] Thrips species identification, distribution and thrips transmitting tospoviruses detection and diagnosis
Indonesia
Iskandar Isra Wahid Researcher/Senior Lecturer
Universitas Hasanuddin
[email protected] I do research on mosquito and mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, arboviruses, mosquito taxonomy, ecology and behaviour.
Syafruddin Din Senior Researcher/Member of Advisory Committee
Eijkman Institute for Molecular biology
[email protected] Molecular Parasitology and Entomology
17 March 2021 Page 54 of 212
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Tuba Syahrul Lecturer and Researcher
Indonesia Defense University
Tuba Syahrul Young researcher and lecturer
Indonesia Defense University
[email protected] I am strongly interested in genomic research in a Clinical Setting that has related to Malaria, Tuberculosis, and Metabolic Diseases
Iran
Oshaghi Mohammad Ali Lecturer and Researcher, Research deputy of department
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
[email protected] Insect molecular biology, symbiotic-based control of insect vectors
Ireland
17 March 2021 Page 55 of 212
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Moore Kevin Research Assistant
University College Cork
[email protected] Epidemiology and disease ecology
Israel
Papathanos Philippos A Senior Lecturer
Hebrew University
[email protected] Mosquito genetics, genomics and engineering
Italy
Albieri Alessandro Medical entomologist and GIS expert
Centro Agricoltura e Ambiente "Giorgio Nicoli" S.r.l
[email protected] VBD surveillance, mosquito control and GIS analysis
17 March 2021 Page 56 of 212
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Alfano Niccolo Postdoc researcher
University of Pavia
[email protected] Viral metagenomics
Alfaro Contreras Claudia Cecilia Researcher Assistant Intern
Bonizzoni Lab
[email protected] Viral integrations in mosquitoes
Bucci Alessandro Reserach Technician
Polo d'Innovazione di Genomica, Genetica e Biologia (Polo GGB)
[email protected] Mosquito breeding and manipulation (sexing, screening, dissecting etc.), related genotypic analysis, support and execution of experimental projects in BCL2 laboratory conditions and large cages, to test transgenic mosquitoes for Malaria control strategie
17 March 2021 Page 57 of 212
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Cagnetti Alessia Biosafety manager
Polo d'Innovazione di Genomica, Genetica e Biologia (Polo GGB)
[email protected] Mosquitoes engineering and biosafety
Calvitti Maurizio Senior Scientist
Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA)
[email protected] Wolbachia based strategies for vector mosquitoes control
Carlassara Martina PhD Student
University of Pavia
Vector biology
17 March 2021 Page 58 of 212
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Chen Francesco Master's Student
University of Pavia
Molecular biology
Chersoni Luca Medical Entomologist
Centro Agricoltura e Ambiente "Giorgio Nicoli" S.r.l
[email protected] I study and rear mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) in order to use them for Sterile Insect Technique.
Colella Vito Student
Bonizzoni Lab
[email protected] Stability of NIRVS
17 March 2021 Page 59 of 212
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D'Amato Rocco Molecular Biologist
Polo d'Innovazione di Genomica, Genetica e Biologia (Polo GGB)
[email protected] I'm a molecular biologist working on engineering pest insects, especially Anopheles gambiae
Favia Guido Full Professor in Parasitology. Director of the Department.
University of Camerino
[email protected] Symbiosis in mosquitoes. Symbiotic Control of mosquito vectors. Paratransgenesis .
Gasmi Laila Postdoctoral researcher
University of Pavia
[email protected] Evolution biology and insect virology
17 March 2021 Page 60 of 212
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Grilli Silvia Masters Student
University of Camerino
[email protected], [email protected] Mosquito paratransgenesis, Mosquito
transgenesis, CRISPR-Cas9, Wolbachia, Ceratitis capitata, microbiota
Lozada Chávez Alejandro Nabor Postdoctoral researcher
University of Pavia
[email protected] Evolutionary Biology, Genomics and Bioinformatics
Malfacini Marco PhD
University of Bologna
[email protected] Medical Entomology
17 March 2021 Page 61 of 212
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Minuz Roxana PhD Student
Polo d'Innovazione di Genomica, Genetica e Biologia (Polo GGB)
Moretti Riccardo Researcher
Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA)
[email protected] Wolbachia transinfection and exploitation for the development of control methods targeting insect pests and vectors
Palatini Umberto Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Pavia
Arboviral vectors genomics
17 March 2021 Page 62 of 212
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Peirce Matthew Researcher
University of Perugia
[email protected] Mosquito reproduction
Pitzalis Mary Student
University of Pavia
Puggioli Arianna Laboratory Head
Centro Agricoltura e Ambiente "Giorgio Nicoli" S.r.l
[email protected], [email protected]
Medical Entomology, mosquito mass rearing
17 March 2021 Page 63 of 212
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Sogliani Davide Master's student
University of Pavia
[email protected] Vector competence of Aedes mosquitoes and co-evolution with arboviruses
Spaccapelo Roberta Professor
University of Perugia
[email protected] parasite-microorganisms-vector interaction, infectious diseases, microbiology, mosquitoes symbionts, paratransgenesis
Trusso Alessandro Research Technician
Polo d'Innovazione di Genomica, Genetica e Biologia (Polo GGB)
[email protected] Insectary Technician
17 March 2021 Page 64 of 212
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Vinci Alessia Insectary technician
Polo d'Innovazione di Genomica, Genetica e Biologia (Polo GGB)
[email protected] Insectary technician
Ivory Coast
Kacou Kadio Yves Alain Doctorant
Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire
[email protected] Medical Entomologist (molecular biology)
Tia Innocent Zran PhD Student
Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire
[email protected] I perform all technical aspects involved in the phase I & II steps of WHOPES , managed laboratry colonies of mosquitoes .
17 March 2021 Page 65 of 212
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Zankoungolbrahima
Coulibaly Researcher
Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire
[email protected] I am a medical entomologist working particularly on Arbovirus vectors (Bionomy, insecticide resistance of vectors, relationships between environment and risk related to vector-borne diseases).
Japan
Faizah Astri Nur PhD Student
The University of Tokyo
[email protected] A veterinarian interested in the Japanese encephalitis virus' mosquito vectors (primary or secondary) and determined to discover any natural competitors of the arbovirus for preventing disease transmission.
Kamikouchi Azusa
Nagoya University
[email protected] Auditory system of insects
17 March 2021 Page 66 of 212
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Loh Yu Min Undergraduate
Nagoya University
[email protected] Hearing of mosquitoes
Yamakoshi Haruna Undergraduate
Nagoya University
neuroscience
Kenya
Agasa Lameck rBiostatistician
Kisii Univerisity
[email protected] Mathematical modeling, Bayesian analysis, Statistical computations, emerging and re-emerging diseases and Epidemiology
17 March 2021 Page 67 of 212
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Agha Sheila Visiting Scientist
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
[email protected] I am an expert in research on vector ecology and vector pathogen transmission.
Amugune Billy Lung'aho Research Assistant
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Vector Ecology and Molecular Biology
Ang'Ang'o Mbaisi
Lilian Research Assistant
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Vector Biology with focus on isolation and characterisation of endosymbionts as potential vector control strategies.
17 March 2021 Page 68 of 212
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Apat Donald Malaria Technical Advisor
Jhpiego
[email protected] Malaria case management and prevention of malaria in pregnancy
Bateta Rosemary Research Scientist
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Institute
[email protected] Vector biology, host parasite interactions, genetics and genomics
Bokore Getachew PhD Student
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] I have been working on malaria vectors control and currently trying to develop novel vector control tools
17 March 2021 Page 69 of 212
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Bukhari Syeda Tullu Visiting Scientist
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icepe)
[email protected] I am a medical entomologist working on biological control tools and the insect immune response.
Butungi Hellen PhD Student
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Molecular biology, malaria vectors, microbiology, bioinformatics
Chiuya Tatenda PhD research fellow
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Pathogen-vector-host interactions affecting the epidemiology of vector-borne zoonotic diseases using molecular tools.
17 March 2021 Page 70 of 212
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Fillinger Ulrike Senior Scientist and Interim Head of Human Health
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Ecology and control of mosquito-borne diseases, schistosomiasis and tungiasis
Herren Jeremy Wellcome Trust Fellow, Researcher
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Interactions between maternally transmitted endosymbiont bateria and their insect hosts
Juma Elijah Programme Manager
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
[email protected] Vector ecology and behaviourVector-pathogen/symbiont interactions/mosquito micriobiome Parasitology
17 March 2021 Page 71 of 212
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Kabaka Joy Research Student
Kenyatta University
[email protected] Molecular olfaction studies. Trying to demistify the role of chemosensory genes in insect vectors of medical importance which can be used in future to develop molecular targets to control vector-borne diseases
Kamau Luna Chief Research Officer and Head Molecular Entomology and Ecology Lab
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
[email protected] Molecular Vector Biology and ecology, vector control, population genetics, insecticide resistance and development of new tools for vector identification and control
Karisa Jonathan PhD Student
KEMRI-kilifi
[email protected] Vectors - humans - pathogens interactions
17 March 2021 Page 72 of 212
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Kasili Sichangi Senior lecturer
South Eastern Kenya University
[email protected] Medical entomologist
Kibe Lydiah Other
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
[email protected] Medical Sociologist and Public Health specialist in participatory community based vector interventions
Kirui Joseph Program Manager
Southern Africa's foremost pathology laboratories (AMPATH) Kenya
[email protected] Field-based trials project management
17 March 2021 Page 73 of 212
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Limo Benson MS. Research Fellow.
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Vector competence of local populations of Aedes aegypti in transmission of all four dengue serotypes, as well as co-infection studies.
Lutomaih Joel Research Scientist
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
[email protected] Risks posed by mosquitoes, ticks and sandflies in transmissin of emerging infectious arboviral diseases in Kenya
Macharia Rosaline Lecturer
University of Nairobi
[email protected] Comparative genomics of disease vectors
17 March 2021 Page 74 of 212
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Makhulu Edward Edmond Research assistant
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Biochemistry and molecular biology
Mang'era Clarence Academic
Egerton University
[email protected] My research interest is on Malaria vector molecular biology and components of Inntegrated Vector management such as mosquito growth-disrupting plant compounds.
Mararo Enock Mukibetti Research Technician
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Molecular biologist in the malaria field.
17 March 2021 Page 75 of 212
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Masiga Daniel Scientist
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] My research is on genetics of arthropod-transmitted pathogens and their vectors
Matoke-Muhia Damaris Research Officer
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
[email protected], [email protected]
Vector Biology & Behaviour, Molecular Biology, genetics, parasite gynotyping and characterization, insecticide resistance monitoring
Mbare Oscar Postdoc
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icepe)
[email protected] Medical entomology
17 March 2021 Page 76 of 212
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Mburu David Scientist/Senior Lecturer
Pwani University
[email protected] Vector biology and microbiomes and underlying molecular architecture (genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics)
Mireji Paul Senior Research Scientist
Biotechnology Research Institute , Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation
[email protected] Malaria and trypanosomiasis research focused on ecology, genomics, olfaction and parasite - vector interactions.
Muema Jackson Mbithi PhD Student
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
[email protected] Malaria transmission blocking
17 March 2021 Page 77 of 212
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Muthoni Joseph Njuguna Student
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Effect of insect-specific flaviviruses (ISFVs) isolated from endemic mosquito vectors of arboviruses in East Africa on the replication of medically important flaviviruses, such as dengue and West Nile fever viruses
Nattoh Godfrey PhD Student and Research Assistant
Pan African University for Basic Sciences Technology & Innovation (PAUSTI)
[email protected] Fungal and yeast endosymbionts associated with mosquito and their use to deliver genes in vectors using RNAi
Njuki Susan PHD scholar
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
[email protected] I am highly inclined to molecular biology skills including cloning, expression of genes of interest in vectors, and vector-borne diseases.This will help in developing intervention startegies for neglected Tropical Disease especially in Africa
17 March 2021 Page 78 of 212
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Ocholla Harold Investigator
KEMRI-CDC
[email protected] Malaria genetics and genomic Epidemiology, whole genome analysis and population genetics
Okeyo Winnie Postdoctoral fellow
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Institute
[email protected] Population genetics of Glossina pallidipes, which is a species of tsetse flies which vector human and animal african trypanosomiases.
Okwaro Louis Allan Student
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Molecular biology and Evolutionary biology
17 March 2021 Page 79 of 212
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Olanga Evelyn Lecturer
Technical University of Kenya
[email protected] Medical entomology, specifically studying the relationship between malaria and individuals engaged in outdoor livelihood activities with the aim of developing and testing novel tools to reduce residual malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ominde Kelly Research Assistant
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) - Wellcome Trust Research Programme
[email protected] Vector biology and genetics of Arthropods vector borne diseases, mainly Malaria, Arboviruses and Filarial worms. Development of novel tools for conducting vector surveillance.
Ondifu Dickens Research Assistant
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icepe)
[email protected] Virus Isolation and CulturingMolecular Biology
17 March 2021 Page 80 of 212
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Opot Benjamin Assistant Research Officer
United States Army
[email protected] Molecular Biology; Genetics; Bioinformatics
Orefuwa Emma Trustee
Pan Africa Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA)
[email protected] Public Health Programs
Rono Martin Research Scientist
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) - Wellcome Trust Research Programme
[email protected] Parasite-vector interactions, cell and molecular biology
17 March 2021 Page 81 of 212
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Saili Kochelani Research Scholar (Postgraduate student)
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Malaria entomology
Souleymane Diallo PhD Fellow
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Working on Tsetse fly field of Neurobiology and neuroinformatics.
Tamre Richard Mwanda Student
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Entomology and Parasitology
17 March 2021 Page 82 of 212
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Tchouassi David P Research Scientist
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Vector-pathogen ecology
Villinger Jandouwe Scientist/Head of MBBU
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
[email protected] Investigtions into the endemic diversities of mosquito vectors, the malaria parasites and arboviruses they transmit and the role of co-infections with insect-specific flaviviruses on vector competence
Wakarera Priscillah Young scientist
Kenyatta University
[email protected] My main areas of expertise are in molecular techniques
17 March 2021 Page 83 of 212
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Wanjiru Lilian MSc intern and student
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) and Egerton University
[email protected] During the course of my studies from the undergraduate level I have focused on Entomology and parasitology specifically in the fight against malaria that is the Anopheles mosquito and the plasmodium parasite
Lebanon
Haddad Nabil Researcher-Associate Professor
Lebanese University
[email protected] Medical entomology- Epidemiology of Vector-Borne diseases
Libya
Aqeelah Hanan Researcher
National Center for disease control
[email protected] Working at the parasitology and vector borne disease lab at the NCDC libya and expertise on Mosquitoes, sand fly.
17 March 2021 Page 84 of 212
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Macedonia
Cvetkovikj Aleksandar Research Professor
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
[email protected] Medical and veterinary entomology
Malawi
Goupeyou Youmsi
Jessy Postdoctoral fellowship
University of Malawi
[email protected] Medical Entomology
Gowelo Steven Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Malawi
[email protected] Entomology (Vector control)
17 March 2021 Page 85 of 212
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Kaunde Nellie junior researcher
Malaria Alert Centre
[email protected] Much based on malaria vector ecology
Mthawanji Rosheen Research associate
Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust
[email protected] Insecticide resistance, vector biology and control
Mthawanji Rosheen Research associate
Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust
[email protected] Vector biology and control
Malaysia
17 March 2021 Page 86 of 212
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Ahmad Noor Afizah Research Officer
Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
Cheong Yoon Ling Research Officer
Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
[email protected] Geoinformatics, spatial epidemiology, spatio-temporal data mining
Ishak Intan Haslina Senior Lecturer
University Sains Malaysia
[email protected] My field of interest is insecticide resistance in mosquitoes also looking into biological control such as using entomopathogenic fungi and botanical extracts in mosquito management
17 March 2021 Page 87 of 212
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Lim Lee Han Research Officer
Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
[email protected] Control of insect vectors of public health importance
Subramaniam Selvi [email protected], [email protected]
Mali
Coulibaly Mamadou B. Researcher/Policy Advisor
Malaria Research and Training Center (MRTC/DEAP)
[email protected] Vector Biology
17 March 2021 Page 88 of 212
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Diarra Assétou Dionégué Biologist
ICER-Mali
[email protected] Characterization studies of biotic and abiotic factors of Anopheles gambiae s.l populations
Djimde Abdoulaye Head of Unit
University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB)
[email protected] Malaria genetics, Parasitology
Kone Boi PharmD Student
Malaria Research and Training Center (MRTC/DEAP)
[email protected] Malaria Drugs Resistances
17 March 2021 Page 89 of 212
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Tandina Fatalmoudou Entomologist
Malaria Research and Training Center (MRTC/DEAP)
[email protected] I pursue my career as a researcher in medical entomology and its impact on Health
Mauritania
Ahmedou Salem Sidina
Mohamed Researcher
University of Nouakchott Alassrya (UNA)
[email protected] Vector Borne Diseases
Kane Khadijetou Student
University of Nouakchott Alassrya (UNA)
[email protected] Molecular Biology, biotechnology and physiology
17 March 2021 Page 90 of 212
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Khaless Mohamed Aly Chercheur (Unité Génomes et Milieux)
University of Elasriya
[email protected] Medical Entomology
Lekweiry Khadijetou Researcher and Teacher
Unite de recherche Genome et Milieux
[email protected] Vector Borne Diseases
Ndiaye Ousmane Masters Student
Unite de recherche Genome et Milieux
[email protected] Medical Entomoology of Mosquitoes
17 March 2021 Page 91 of 212
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Ould Mohamed Salem Boukhary
Ali Director of Research Unit
Unite de recherche Genome et Milieux
[email protected] Vector Borne Diseases, Malaria, dengue
Vafa Aichetou Mohamed Lemine
Researcher
University of Nouakchott Alassrya (UNA)
[email protected] Medical Entomology (Anopheles)
Mexico
Adeniran Adebiyi PhD Student
Center for Genomic Biotechnology (IPN)
[email protected] Public health and Medical Entomology
17 March 2021 Page 92 of 212
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Cime Jorge Department chief
Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública (Insp)
Morocco
Aboulfadl Souhail PhD Student
Faculty of Sciences and Technologies Mohammedia
[email protected] Medical entomology and Phytochemistry
Bennouna Amal PhD Student
Agronomy and Vetinary Institute
[email protected] Medical and Veterinary Entomology.I am working on mosquito with medecial and veterinary importance.
17 March 2021 Page 93 of 212
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El Idrisss Saik Imane PhD student
University Hassan II of Casablanca
[email protected] I work on phlebotomine sand flies and their role in Leishmaniasis transmission
Netherlands
Campbell F. Hanna Business Owner
Epidaurus Telemedical
Research and Development services on behalf of neuroinflammatory and neuroregenerative solutions.
Niger
Mahamane Iro Souleymane 3rd year PhD Student
Abdou Moumouni Univesity in Niamey & National Malaria Programme in Niger
[email protected] Entomology
17 March 2021 Page 94 of 212
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Maiga Abdoul-Aziz Mamadou
PhD Student
Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo
[email protected] I'm interested to vector biology and control with currently focus on Aedes aegypti.
Nigeria
Abajue Maduamaka Cyriacus
Lecturer
University of Port Harcourt
[email protected] Forensic and Medical Entomology
Abaniwo Hannah Student
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
[email protected] Human Medicine
17 March 2021 Page 95 of 212
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Abba Ezra Lecturer II
Gombe State University
[email protected] My main area of expertise is in Medical Entomology, Vector control and insecticide resistance
Abechi Priscilla Fellow
The African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID)
[email protected] Biological science,molecular biology, genomics, harmacogenomics
Adama James Post Graduate Student
Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria (FUTMINNA)
[email protected] A student of crop protection (virology)
17 March 2021 Page 96 of 212
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Adelaja Olukayode James Research Assistant
University of Ilorin
[email protected] Vector Ecology
Adeniyi Bukola Joshua Scientific Officer (Plant Pathologist)
National Biotechnology Development Agency
[email protected] Phyto Pathology
Adeniyi Kamoru Abdulazeez
Researcher
Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria (FUTMINNA)
[email protected] My interest is in Malaria epidemiology, vector control and molecular entomology
17 March 2021 Page 97 of 212
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Adeogun Adedapo Research Fellow / Lecturer
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research / Lead City University
[email protected] Insecticide Resistance and Vector population genetics
Adepoju Deborah Manager
Almond diamedical Laboratory
[email protected] Capacity building and prompt diagnostic expertise on infectious disease
Akinseye Olanrewaju Research Officer
Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis & Onchocerciasis Research
[email protected] Vector and parasite's transmission and control
17 March 2021 Page 98 of 212
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Amadi Peter Lecturer
Imo State University, Owerri
[email protected] Biochemistry with specialty in Nutrition and Toxicology
Aminu Raphael Phd Student
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
[email protected] Infectious disease
Anunobi Oluchukwu Assistant Lecturer and Research Student
Bingham University
[email protected] Infection and epidemiology of malaria.
17 March 2021 Page 99 of 212
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Atoyebi Seun Michael Research Consultant
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
[email protected] My main area of expertise is using genetics/genomics-based tools to understand the underlining mechanisms of insecticide resistance in mosquito vectors, with a new interest in exploring symbiont control as an alternative vector control tool.
Busari Lateef Doctoral Student
Osun State University
[email protected] Medical parasitology and vector biology
Dare Babatunde Joseph Lecturerr
Osun State University
[email protected] Molecular Anthrapology and Reproductive Biology
17 March 2021 Page 100 of 212
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Daudu Mercy Senior Research Officer
Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, Kaduna. Nigeria
[email protected] Biological and chemical methods/techniques in eradication and control of Tsetse flies and Black flies.
Dawam Nancy Lecturer
Plateau State University Bokkos, Nigeria
[email protected] Medical Entomology
Edache Abah Austin
University of Port Harcourt
[email protected] Mapping of malaria and neglected tropical diseases
17 March 2021 Page 101 of 212
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Eke Samuel Sunday Part time Lecturer
Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria (FUTMINNA)
[email protected] Public health and vector biology
Ekpo Uwemedimo Professor
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
[email protected] Parasitology, epidemiology and mapping of malaria and neglected tropical diseases
Ezeigwe Clinton Ikechukwu Senior Program Manager
Centre for Peace Across Borders (CePAB)
[email protected] Malaria control
17 March 2021 Page 102 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Ezemouka Lilian Assistant Lecturer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
[email protected] I have an interest in research involving malaria, mosquito, mosquito microbiota and their effect on vector competence
Fagbohun Ifeoluwa Postgraduate student
University of Lagos
[email protected], [email protected]
Parasitology and Medical Entomology
Ihemanma Chioma Lecturer
Abia State Polytechnic
[email protected] Malaria infection diagnosis, management and control
17 March 2021 Page 103 of 212
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Inyang Imeobong Research Assistant
University of Calabar
[email protected] Translational protein interactios in transgenic mice, drosophillia as it relates to infectious parasitic diseases
Joy Enechojo Benjamin Senior research officer
Nigerian institute of trypanosomiasis, kaduna
[email protected] Tsetse rearing and dissection
Kone Kikelomo Assistant Lecturer
University of Medical Sciences Ondo
[email protected] I am currently working on Schistosomiasis and associated bacteria
17 March 2021 Page 104 of 212
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Noutcha Aline Edith M. Senor Lecturer; Current Acting Head of Department
University of Port Harcourt
[email protected], [email protected]
Disease Vector Biology
Obembe Abiodun Lecturer/Research Scientist
Kwara State University
[email protected] Vector biology and control
Odibo Ewomazino Assistant Lecturer
Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria
[email protected] Applied Parasitology and Entomology
17 March 2021 Page 105 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Ogbe Susan Assistant Lecturer
Bingham University
[email protected] Neurophysiologist
Ohanu Chibuike ernest Postgraduate student
University of Calabar
[email protected] Medical microbiology
Ohia Chinenyenwa Researcher/Lecturer
University of Ibadan
[email protected] Vector Biology and use of novel techniques in mosquito control for effective and sustainable vector control in Africa
17 March 2021 Page 106 of 212
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Ojukwu Kenechukwu Volunteer Research Assistant
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
[email protected] Vector and disease biology, ecology and control.
Okene Patrick Frances Postgraduate Student
University of Port Harcourt
[email protected] Forensic and Medical Entomology
Olaleye Olusola Research officer
Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis & Onchocerciasis Research
[email protected] Natural product Research especially plant for control of infectious diseases and Vector
17 March 2021 Page 107 of 212
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Olaniyan Olugbemi Lecturer
Bingham University
Pre-implantantion genetic diagnosis, prenatal genetic and feta medicine. Reproductive oncology and infertility. Gamete and embryo selection, assessmemt, IVF culture, crybiology and cryprservation
Omitola Olaitan Graduate Student
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
[email protected] I have core interests in malaria parasite and vector biology.
Omo-Imafidon Evbodaghe Segun Postgraduate Student
University of Ibadan
[email protected] Health policy and malaria operations research
17 March 2021 Page 108 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Omotayo Ahmed Field coordinator
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
[email protected] I am a Public Health Entomologist with emphasis of Mosquito-borne diseases
Onyedum Chiamaka Laboratory Technologist
Bingham University
[email protected] Food safety, toxicology, phytomedicine
Oso Opeyemi Researcher
University of Ibadan
[email protected] Epidemiology, molecular biology and disease modelling
17 March 2021 Page 109 of 212
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Oyebamiji David PhD Student
University of Ibadan
[email protected] Intersted in epidemiology of parasites
Paye Deekermu Researcher
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
[email protected] Virus vector ecology and disease epidemiology
Salaudeen Muhammadu Associate Professor
Federal University of Technology,Department of Crop Production, Minna, Nigeria (FUTMINNA)
[email protected] Plant Virology
17 March 2021 Page 110 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Samuel Shybu Consultant
African Field Epidemiology Network
[email protected] Epidemiology and Public health
Ukubuiwe Azubuike Christian Researcher
Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria (FUTMINNA)
[email protected] Entomologist (ecology and physiology of mosquito vectors). Involved in studies on diversity and ecology of mosquitoes, insecticide drug discovery, mosquito control strategies, insecticide resistance, molecular bases of vectorial fitness/transmission
Wungak Yiltawe
National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom Nigeria
[email protected] Vector borne viral diseases
North Macedonia
17 March 2021 Page 111 of 212
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Sokolovska Nikolina Head of unit for pest and vector control
Center for Public Health
[email protected], [email protected]
Mosquitoes
Pakistan
Adeyinka Olawale Research Assistant
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
[email protected] Molecular Biology, genetics and entomology
Bhatti Adil Assistant Entomologist
Ministry of Health
[email protected] Vector control and public health entomology
17 March 2021 Page 112 of 212
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Jabeen Aliya Medical Entomologist
National Institute of Health
[email protected], [email protected]
Vector borne diseases, working on vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks and sand fly
Muhammad Umair
Muhammad [email protected] Microbiology and lab expertise
Tariq Muhammad Assistant Professor
PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
[email protected] Use of environmental friendly techniques for the management of different species of mosquitoes
Portugal
17 March 2021 Page 113 of 212
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Marques Catia Masters Student
New University of Lisbon/Portugal, Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
[email protected] Aedesborne diseases, KDR mutations, AEDES surveillance and control, vector ecology and molecular biology, insecticide resistance /susceptibility.
Romania
Horvath Cintia Postgraduate Student
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca
[email protected] Mosquito surveillance and control, invasive mosquitoes.
Saudi Arabia
Alnazawi Ashwaq Director
Ministry of Health
[email protected], [email protected]
Mosquito husbandry, mosquito identification and insecticide bioassays Multiple molecular techniques including DNA and RNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, transcriptome characterization, quantitative PCR, mutation genotyping, in vitr
17 March 2021 Page 114 of 212
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Senegal
Amadou Niang El Hadji Medical Entomologist / Research Associate
Cheikh Anta Diop University (LEVP)
[email protected] Medical Entomology, Microbiology
Dia Ibrahima Associate Professor
Institut Pasteur de Dakar
[email protected] Exploration and characterization of physical, biological, genetic and environmental parameters on vector-borne diseases transmission and control
Diof Mbaye PhD Student
University Cheikh Anta Diop
[email protected] Evaluation of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets
17 March 2021 Page 115 of 212
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Gueyd Oumou kalsom PhD Student
Cheikh Anta Diop University (LEVP)
[email protected] Speciation of Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles gambiae
Sy Ousmane Postdoctoral fellow
Malaria Research Capacity Development (MARCAD), DELTAS Africa program
[email protected] Medical entomologist with interest in malaria transmission
South Africa
Koekemoer Lizette Professor
University of the Witwatersrand - Wits Research Institute For Malaria (WRIM)
[email protected] Vector biology of african malaria mosquitoes
17 March 2021 Page 116 of 212
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Munhenga Givemore Senior Medical Scientist
University of the Witwatersrand - (NICD)
Shabangu Ntji MSc Student
University of Pretoria
[email protected] Molecular Parasitiology
Thabo Mashatola PhD student
University of the Witwatersrand - Wits Research Institute For Malaria (WRIM)
[email protected] Medical entomology, Malaria, Mosquito vector control, Anopheles, Sterile Insect Technique,
Spain
17 March 2021 Page 117 of 212
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Calvo David Senior Scientist
GlaxoSmithKline
[email protected] As an entomologist, my area of expertise has been always insects. In charge of the Anopheles stephensi colony at GSK. I am also involve in the evaluation of different compounds for blocking transmission by Standard Membrane Feeding Assay.
Gomez-Diaz Elena Principal Investigator
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
[email protected] Epigenomics of malaria in mosquitoes
Opiyo Mercy Pre-doctoral Researcher
ISGLOBAL
[email protected] Designing and evaluating malaria vector control tools
17 March 2021 Page 118 of 212
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Robertson William Murray Consultant
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Spain
[email protected] Humanitarian operations
Sudan
Abdalla Hiba Mohammed Abubakr
Lecturer/Researcher
Gezira University, Blue Nile National Institute for Communicable Diseases (BNNICD)
[email protected] Insecticide resistance in mosquitoes
Bashir Razan Research Assistant
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Central Laboratory
[email protected] Medical microbiology, specifically in virology and viruses transmitted by mosquito (vector) like arboviruses (Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya etc.)
17 March 2021 Page 119 of 212
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Sideeg Telawa Lecturer
University of Gezira
[email protected] Medical Entomology, Genetics, Molecular Biology
Tahir Hanan Associate Professor of Medical Entomology
The University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST)
[email protected] Vector-Borne Diseases
Swaziland
Zulu Zulisile Senior Programme Officer
Ministry of Health
[email protected] Vector control using Indoor Residual spraying and entomology surveillance
Sweden
17 March 2021 Page 120 of 212
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Ohlund Pontus PhD student
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
[email protected] Mosquito-borne virus and insect-specific viruses
Switzerland
Sims Rosie PhD Candidate
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
[email protected] Anthropological study of biologically modified mosquitos as a vector control tool.
Vavassori Laura
Swiss TPH
17 March 2021 Page 121 of 212
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Veronesi Eva Senior Scientist. Networking Stakeholder Coordinator for Infravec2 EU Horizon2020
University of Zurich
[email protected], [email protected]
Medical and Veterinary entomologist, working on the interaction between arboviruses (dengue, zika, West-Nile, chikungunya, bluetongue, Japanese encephalitis, etc.) and arthropods (mosquitoes, Culicoides).
Taiwan
Chen Chunhong Researcher
NHRI Taiwan
Hossen Monir Ms student
Kaohusing Medical University
[email protected] My research mainly focused on dengue virus and zika virus
Tanzania
17 March 2021 Page 122 of 212
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Assenga Alphonce Alexander
Research Officer
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] entomological researches especially vector(mosquito) control.
Chaki Prosper Executive Director
Pan Africa Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA)
[email protected] or [email protected]
Public Health entomologist, interested in Vector surveillance and Control strategies
David Lucy Bernard Research Assistant/Laboratory Scientist
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
[email protected] Biomedical Scientist working in Molecular entomology
17 March 2021 Page 123 of 212
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Finda Marceline Research Scientist/PhD Student
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] My area of expertise is the social science and anthropological research in control and prevention of mosquito-borne diseases.
Govella Nicodem James Research Scientist
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Mosquito Biology and Vector control
Jumanne Mohamed Assistant Research Scientist
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
[email protected] Biology, Entomology & Parasitology
17 March 2021 Page 124 of 212
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Kahamba Najat Research Officer
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Public health research officer
Kaindoa Emmanuel Deputy Head of the Environmental Health and Ecological Sciences-
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Mosquito ecologyMosquito surveillanceVector Biology
Kakilla Charles Research Scientist
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
[email protected] Biology and Medical Entomology
17 March 2021 Page 125 of 212
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Lwetoijera Dickson Research Scientitst
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Medical Entomology and Biotechnology
Mangalu Doris Health Laboratory Scientist
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
Massue Dennis Lecturer and Researcher
University of Dar es Salaam
[email protected] Medical entomology, Epidemiology, Disease vector control, Intergrated Vector Management
17 March 2021 Page 126 of 212
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Mbubua Emmanuel Research Scientist and GLP Project Manager
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Molecular Biology and Entomology
Moore Sarah Unit Leader, Vector Control Production Evaluation
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Evaluation of interventions against medically important insects
Mponzi Winifrida Researcher
Ifakara health institute (IHI)
[email protected] Creating new tools for Vector control
17 March 2021 Page 127 of 212
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Mshani Issa Research Officer, Project leader
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] I am junior infectious disease Biologist, with machine learning, mathematics, spectroscopy and artificial intelligence skills.
Msugupakulya Betwel John Research Officer
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] My main area of expertise is entomology, I particularly study vectors of malaria.
Newman Karen Research Scientist / Head of the Insectary
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
[email protected] Entomology
17 March 2021 Page 128 of 212
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Ng'habi Kija Lecturer
University of Dar es Salaam
[email protected] Malaria mosquito ecologist
Ngowo Halfan Research Scientist
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Quantitative ecologist: Using Bayesian modelling approaches to study the ecology of anopheles mosquitoes
Niang Abdoulaye Post Doctoral Research Associate
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] I'm a medical entomologist and I have a good experience in Anopheles reproductive behaviour and mating success.
17 March 2021 Page 129 of 212
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Njalambaha Rukia Project Administrator
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Nkya Theresia Research Scientist
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
[email protected] Vector ecology, biology and control. Insecticide resistance, IVM
Ntabaliba Watson Samwel Research Assistant
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Mosquito acoustic behavior
17 March 2021 Page 130 of 212
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Okumu Fredros Director of Science
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Human-mosquito interactions and developing new techniques to complement exisiting malaria interventions and accelerate efforts towards elimination. Quantitative ecology of residual malaria vectors: mathematical simulations to predict effectiveness of int
Padde John Roberts Assistant Lecturer
Kampala International University
] [email protected] Vector Borne Diseases, Vector-host symbiotic relationships, mosquito population control and control of mosquito transmitted infections
Philbert Anitha Lecturer
University of Dar es Salaam
[email protected] Vector biology/ecology, insecticide resistance
17 March 2021 Page 131 of 212
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Tarimo Brian Ben Research Scientist
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
[email protected] Molecular biology with interest in infection biology of vector-pathogen- host interaction in vector borne diseases.
Thailand
Kittayapong Pattamaporn Associate Professor, Director of Center of Excellence for Vectors and
Mahidol University
[email protected] Molecular and development biology, biology of vector-associated microbes and their potential application in vector control, biology, surveillance and control of dengue vectors
Rae Jade Epidemiologist/PhD student
Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU)
[email protected] Malaria elimination surveillance
17 March 2021 Page 132 of 212
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Siriyasatien Padet
Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Medicine
[email protected] Medical entomology especially in biology of dengue, chickungunya and Zika vectors. I also work on leishmaniasis and its vectors in Thailand.
Sutthaphirom Chalermroj Undergraduate Student
Mahidol University
Tunisia
Abbas Mohammed PhD Student
Pasteur Institute of Tunis
[email protected] Molecular and entomological research
Uganda
17 March 2021 Page 133 of 212
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Acen Ester Acting Chief Medical Scientist
Makerere University
[email protected] Genetic polymorphyisms leading to infectious disease
Gayi Dennis Entomologise/Research Officer
National Agriculture Research Organisation(NARO)
[email protected] Vector-borne plant viruses
Kato Agapitus Babumba Lecturer
Makerere University
[email protected] Entomology, population/evolutionary genetics and genomics, integrating DNA analysis tools into the study of ecology and control of disease vectors
17 March 2021 Page 134 of 212
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Kayondo Jonathan Research Scientist
Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
[email protected] or [email protected]
Vector population biology and genetics
Namugenyi Christabellah Fellow
Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
[email protected] Health statistical designs, analysis and dissemination
Onen Hudson Laboratory technology/ PhD student
Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
[email protected] Mosquito ecologist
United Kingdom
17 March 2021 Page 135 of 212
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Acford-Palmer Holly PhD Student
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Anopheles genomics
Acosta-Serrano Alvaro Senior Lecturer
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Fundamental aspects of the biology of kinetoplastid parasites and their vectors, and on developing molecular tools to control and prevent parasiste transmission in disease-endemic areas
Adolfi Adriana Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Transgenic technologies for the modification and control of malaria mosquitoes
17 March 2021 Page 136 of 212
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Albert Joerg Professor of Sensory Biology and Biophysics
University College London (UCL)
[email protected] My main areas of expertise are the molecular biophysics and neuroethology of insect mechanosensory systems (e.g. hearing).
Alexander Akira John Research Assistant
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Cell biology and cell signalling
Alphey Luke Professor
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] Genetic pest management, focusing particularly on mosquitoes
17 March 2021 Page 137 of 212
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Anderson Michelle Postdoctoral Research Scientist
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] Genetic manipulation of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
Andongma Awawing Anjwengwo
Research assistant
Swansea University
[email protected] Insect microbial ecology and molecular biology
Andres Miguel Marta Post-doctoral Fellow
University College London (UCL)
[email protected] Role of Biogenic Amines in modulating mosquito hearing and swarming behaviour
17 March 2021 Page 138 of 212
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Ang Xin De Joshua Research Scientist
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] We are interested in the application of cutting-edge insect synthetic biology to a range of real-world problems.
Ant Thomas Research Associate
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Medical Entomology, symbionts, vector Mapping
Anthousi Amalia Research Technician
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Application of mosquito genome manipulation tools, transgenic mosquitoes (establishment, molecular characterization, insecticides susceptibility profile evaluation)
17 March 2021 Page 139 of 212
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Asidi Alex Medical Entomologist
University Hospital Hairmyres and Institut National de Recherche Biomedical, D.R. Congo (INRB)
[email protected] Vector control and insecticide resistance
Bagi Judit Research Technician
University College London (UCL)
[email protected] I have previously worked in the field of insecticide resistance in Anopheles species, and am currently involved in research looking at mosquito hearing.
Baldini Francesco Research Fellow
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Natural Wolbachia infections in Anopheles mosquitoes
17 March 2021 Page 140 of 212
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Barraclough Tim Professor
Imperial College London
[email protected] The evolution of species diversity.
Barreaux Antoine PDA
University of Bristol
[email protected] Ecology and evolution of host parasites interactions, vector biology and life history theory. One of my main interest is in carry over effects, namely the evolutionary consequences of early life environment and maternal investments
Barrett Michael Professor of Biochemical Parasitology
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Studying the biochemical physiology of parasites.
17 March 2021 Page 141 of 212
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Barribeau Seth Lecturer
University of Liverpool
[email protected] Host-parasite interactions in insects, invertebrate immune memory, genotype-by-genotype interations
Baum JakeJake
Professor of Cell Biology and Infectious Diseases
Imperial College London
[email protected] The cell biology of the malaria parasite and its interaction with the human and mosquito host, with a special focus on drug discovery that includes development of transmission blocking antimalarials
Bernardini Federica Research Associate
Imperial College London
[email protected] Anopheles biology, genetics and molecular biology
17 March 2021 Page 142 of 212
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Blunskyte Modesta Research Technician
University College London (UCL)
[email protected] Age-realted hearing loss and homeostasis in Drosophila melanogaster
Bonsall Michael Professor of Mathematical Biology
University of Oxford
[email protected] Mathematical modeling of transgenic technology and vector-borne diseases
Brandner-Garrod
Luke PhD Student
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Genetic modification of disease vectors
17 March 2021 Page 143 of 212
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Brown Rebecca
University of Glasgow
Brown Emily Programme Manager
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Bruce Robert Calam PhD Student
University of Westminster
[email protected] Undertakin a PhD in the genetic variation of Tseke in relation to trypapnosomel infection
17 March 2021 Page 144 of 212
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Burt Austin Professor of Evolutionary Genetics
Imperial College London
[email protected] Population genetics; genetic control of vectors
Campino Susana Associate Professor
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Vector and pathogen genomics
Carnaghi Manuela PhD Student
University of Greenwich (NRI)
[email protected] Vector's behaviour
17 March 2021 Page 145 of 212
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Carpenter Simon
The Pirbright Institute
Casamento Alessandra PhD Student
University College London (UCL)
[email protected] Molecular Biology
Casas-Sanchez Aitor PDRA
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Molecular biology of kinetoplastids, parasite-vector molecular interactions
17 March 2021 Page 146 of 212
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Cator Lauren Lecturer
Imperial College London
[email protected] behavioural ecology, mating behaviour, Aedes
Chrostek Ewa Honorary Research Fellow
University of Liverpool
[email protected] I am an expert in host-microbe interactions: Wolbachia-insect symbiosis and Wolbachia-conferred antiviral protection.
Cintia Cansado-Utrilla Research Assistant and PhD Candidate
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Study of interactions between mosquitoes, their microbiome and the pathogens they transmit in order to develop novel strategies for vector control.
17 March 2021 Page 147 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Collins Emma PhD Student
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Vectors, epidemiology, bioinformatics
Connolly Michelle Anti-VeC Network Manager
University of Glasgow
Crisanti Andrea Professor of Molecular Parasitology
Imperial College London
[email protected] Malaria control strategies
17 March 2021 Page 148 of 212
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D'Adhenar Jessica
Imperial College London
Darby Alistair Senior Lecturer; Director: Centre for Genomic Research
University of Liverpool
[email protected] Omics approaches to studying evolution of symbiont/host interactions
Davidson Andrew Reader in Virology
University of Bristol
[email protected] Integrated transricptomic-proteomic analysis of arbovirus-host interactions
17 March 2021 Page 149 of 212
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De Koning Harry Professor of Parasite Biochemistry and Pharmacology
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Protozoan parasites: drugs, drug resistance, vectors, epidemiology.
Dhokiya Vishaal Masters Student
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
Diaz-Albiter Hector Newton International Fellow
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Physiology of Arthropod Vectors of Disease
17 March 2021 Page 150 of 212
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Dow Julian Professor
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Insect functional genomics
Duarte Elves Research Associate
University of Cambridge
[email protected] Host-microorganism interactions
Edgington Matthew Postdoctoral Research Scientist
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] Modelling of the genetic control of mosquitoes
17 March 2021 Page 151 of 212
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Edwards Rhodri PhD Student
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Genetic modification of Leishmania vectors.
Ellis David
Imperial College London
Evans Megan Public Health Doctor
NHS / Centre for Environmental Health & Sustainability
[email protected] Public health, global health, communicable disease control.
17 March 2021 Page 152 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Fares Mazigh PDRA
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Tick-Borne arboviruses
Fasulo Barbara Research Associate
Imperial College London
[email protected] Molecular and cellular biology
Ferguson Heather Professor
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Mosquito vector ecology, behaviour and control
17 March 2021 Page 153 of 212
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Firbank Les Chair in Sustainable Agriculture
University of Leeds
Foster Geraldine Vector Biologist
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Vector Biology
Galizi Roberto Research Fellow
Imperial College London
[email protected], [email protected]
Synthetic biology applied to human parastic diseases and genetic engineering of pest populations
17 March 2021 Page 154 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Garrood William Research Associate
Imperial College London
[email protected] Gene drive in mosquitoes, insecticide resistance
Georgiades Marcos Research Assistant
University College London (UCL)
[email protected] I study the hearing system of Anopheles gambiae (mosquito vector of malaria).
Gibson Gabriella Professor of Medical Entomology
University of Greenwich (NRI)
[email protected] Exploitation of the behaviour of medically important insects, especially mosquitoes, to improve the efficacy of sampling and control tools and to overcome the problem of resistance to insecticides.
17 March 2021 Page 155 of 212
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Gingell Daniel David PhD Student
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Working with the interaction between wolbachia and microbiota in Aedes mosquitoes
Giorgalli Maria Research Scientist
Crick Langhorne Lab
Godfray Charles
University of Oxford
[email protected] Ecology, evolutio and epidemiology
17 March 2021 Page 156 of 212
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Gomes Gabriela Reader in Biomathematics
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Mathematical modelling; population biology; variation and selection; host-microbe ecosystems; infectious disease epidemiology and policy development
Gonzalez Estela Research Scientist
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] Vector-borne disease, especially sandfly and mosquito borne diseases, focused on pathogen-vector interaction, epidemiology and vector control strategies.
Goodhead Ian Lecturer in Infectious Diseases
University of Salford
[email protected] Genomics; Particularly NGS applications as related to studying infectious disease or symbiont interactions with their hosts.
17 March 2021 Page 157 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Gowda Maruthi Professor
University of Greenwich (NRI)
[email protected] Whitefly-virus-endosymbiont interactions, endosymbiont diversity usig metagenome sequencing, identifyg virus blocking Wolbachia
Grigoraki Linda Post-Doctoral Fellow
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Molecular basis of insecticide resistance in mosquitoes
Gualapuro Moises Masters Student
The University of Manchester
[email protected] Bioinformatics and systems biology. Host-pathogen signaling pathways.
17 March 2021 Page 158 of 212
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Hackett Sean D Phil Student
University of Oxford
[email protected] Decision models for the management of insect pests
Haghighat-Khah Roya
Imperial College London
Haines Lee Post-doc Research Assistant
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Insect vector - microbe - parasite interactions
17 March 2021 Page 159 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Hall Christo Anti-VeC Communications & Administrative Support
Imperial College London
Hammond Andrew Research Associate
Imperial College London
[email protected] Gene drive and genome engineering technologies in the mosquito
Hanafy Ismail Post Doctoral Research Associate
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Interaction of small moleculues (drugs and insecticides) and their targets in parasites and insect vectors.
17 March 2021 Page 160 of 212
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Hawkes Frances Research Fellow
University of Greenwich (NRI)
[email protected] Medical entomologist, mosquito behaviour, ecology, surveillance & control, with field experience in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Kenya, Malaysia
Hayes Polly Lecturer in Parasitology and Medical Microbiology
University of Westminster
[email protected] Molecular systematics and molecular ecology of neglected arthropod disease vectors and parasites (and other pathogens), and host-parasite interactions.
Hedge Shivanand Post Doctoral Research Associate
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Mosquito microbiome, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and functional metagenomics.
17 March 2021 Page 161 of 212
Country Surname Firstname Organisation Email Main area of expertise
Heinz Eva Lecturer in Disease Genomics
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Comparative genomics and molecular evolution.
Herd Christie Research Assistant
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Entomology, Wolbachia, Arboviruses
Hernandez Castro
Luis PhD Student
University of Glasgow
Molecular epidemiology of triatomine bugs, Chagas disease vectors.
17 March 2021 Page 162 of 212
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Hughes Grant Senior Lecturer
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Insect-microbe interactions, vector biology and infectious disease
Hui Tin-Yu Research Associate
Imperial College London
[email protected] I work on the population genetics/genomes of Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes
Hurst Greg Professor
University of Liverpool
[email protected], [email protected]
Symbiont-microbe interactions; population biology
17 March 2021 Page 163 of 212
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Hutchison Jay PhD Student / Research Assistant
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Vector behaviour and spatial insecticides
Ikiroma Adalia
NHS Education for Scotland
[email protected] Infectious disease epidemiologist
Jeffries Claire Louise Research Fellow
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Arboviruses, entomology, vector sampling, molecular screening and characterisation of pathogens and symbiotic bacteria.
17 March 2021 Page 164 of 212
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Jiggins Frank Professor
University of Cambridge
[email protected] Insect immunity and population genetics
Karlsson Xenia PhD student
Oxford university
[email protected] Mosquito genetics
Kelly Ann Senior Lecturer in Global Health
King's College London
[email protected] Social Science/Community Engagement & Vector Control
17 March 2021 Page 165 of 212
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Kelly-Hope Louise
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
Khan Moeez Ahmed PhD Student
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] I have formal training in synthetic biology and molecular genetics and intend to apply a synbio perspective on the elimination of Malaria via Anopheles stephensi gene drives
Kirby Georgia PhD Student
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Wolbachia-parasite interactions in avian malaria vectors
17 March 2021 Page 166 of 212
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Kirk Anna PhD Student
University of Glasgow
Kluiters Georgette BBSRC Future Leader Fellow
University of Liverpool
[email protected] Entomology, vector surveillance & control, spatial epidemiology, biological control of vector populations
Kohl Alain Professor of Arbovirology, MRC Programme Leader
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Arboviruses, virus replication, arthropod immunity
17 March 2021 Page 167 of 212
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Koufopanou Vassiliki Research Fellow
Imperial College London
[email protected] Evolutionary Genetics
Kranj Nace PhD Student
Imperial College London
Kriezis Antonios Postgraduate Student
Imperial College London
[email protected] Genetics underlying hybrid incompatibilities between Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles arabiensis
17 March 2021 Page 168 of 212
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Kristan Mojca Research Fellow
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Malaria vectors in Africa, vector-parasite interactions, and evaluating the impact of insecticide resistance on malaria transmission and effectiveness of vector control tools.
Kryzwinski Jaroslaw Research Fellow
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] Mosquito sex determination and genetic control
Kyrou Kyros PhD Student
Imperial College London
[email protected]@ic.ac.uk
Gene drive and mosquito biology and genetics
17 March 2021 Page 169 of 212
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Lambert Harrison Postgraduate researcher
Natural Resources Institute
[email protected] Mosquito ecology
Lawniczak Mara Group Leader
Wellcome Sanger Institute
[email protected] Anopheles population genomics and vector/parasite interactions
Lees Rosemary Programme Manager
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Currently working on a range of projects around development and testing of new insecticide products and investigating insecticide resistance; previously involved in developing control of mosquitoes through genetic modification, endosymbionts, gene drive a
17 March 2021 Page 170 of 212
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Lefteri Daniella Postdoc
University of Glasgow
Leftwich Phil Post-Doc
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] biology of Aedes mosquitoes for population control
Lezaun Javier Associate Professor
University of Oxford
[email protected] Regulatory approaches and governance models for vector control technologies
17 March 2021 Page 171 of 212
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Ligoxygakis Petros Professor of Innate Immunology
University of Oxford
[email protected] Insect Immunity
Lycett Gareth Lecturer in Microbiology
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Functional genetic analysis of mosquito biology
Majorin Olivia Communication Officer (Target Malaria)
Imperial College London
17 March 2021 Page 172 of 212
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Makepeace Benjamin Reader
Liverpool Science Park IC2University of Liverpool
[email protected] Molecular biology of inherited symbionts in filarial nematodes and vectors.
Mancini Maria Vittoria Post-doc Research Assistant
University of Glasgow
[email protected], [email protected]
Symbiosis, Entomology, Wolbachia, Arborvirsuses
Maringer Kevin Lecturer in Microbiology
University of Surrey
[email protected] Proteomics and transcriptomics, molecular, and CRISPR gene editing approaches to understand the molecular basis behind vector competence, arbovirus transmission, and arbovirus emergence from the perspective of the mosquito vector, with a view to developin
17 March 2021 Page 173 of 212
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Marston Louise Research Technician
Imperial College London
[email protected] Mosquito rearing, transgenics, microinjection
Martinez Julien Research Associate
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Ecology and evolution of insect-symbiont interactions
Mashlawi Abadi PhD
University of Manchester
[email protected] Interested in the evolutionary biology of mosquito. Mainly, my research aims to investigate the genes and mutations responsible for insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti in Saudi Arabia.
17 March 2021 Page 174 of 212
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Masters Ellen Research Technician
Imperial College London
[email protected] Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes
Matthews David Alan Reder in Virology
University of Bristol
[email protected] High throughput sequencing and proteomics techniques to study virus - host cell interactions.
McCall Philip Professor
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Vector behaviour
17 March 2021 Page 175 of 212
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McGuinness Dagmara Research Associate
University of Glasgow
Epigenetic regulation of physiological processes associated with ageing across the taxa.
McKemey Andrew Insectaries Operations Manager
Imperial College London
[email protected] Applied development of genetically modified mosquito technology for vector control, transitioning from lab to field with a focus on technology transfer, mass rearing, field studies and operational deployment.
McNamara Cameron PhD Student
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Wolbachia as a vector control.
17 March 2021 Page 176 of 212
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Meacci Dario Research Technician
Imperial College London
[email protected] Control of human malaria vector A.gambiae through gene-drive technology
Messenger Louisa Assistant Professor
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Molecular entomology and parasitology
Mohd Nani Samihah Zura PhD Student
University of Glasgow
[email protected] I performing the research on arbovirus mainly via Wolbachia applications in mosquitoes to amid arboviruses transmission.
17 March 2021 Page 177 of 212
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Moreno Marta Research Fellow
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Malaria Vector biology and transmission
Morianou Ioanna PhD Student
Imperial College London
[email protected] Resistance to gene drives designed to suppress the main malaria vector
Mumford John Professor (Natural Resource Management)
Imperial College London
[email protected] Risk analysis of vector control technologies and economic logistical planning for area-wide vector management
17 March 2021 Page 178 of 212
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Murdochy Shivan Research Technician
University of Glasgow
[email protected], [email protected]
Provides technical assistance involving work with arboviruses
Murray Gregory Postdoc
Institut Pasteur / Universite de Paris
[email protected] Mosquito behaviour, video analysis, machine learning, bednets, host-seeking behaviour of Aedes and Anopheles.
Nadal Jimenez Pol Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Liverpool
[email protected] Insect reproductive manipulation by bacterial endosymbionts
17 March 2021 Page 179 of 212
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Nash Alexander PhD Student
Imperial College London
Nolan Tony Senior Lecturer
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Manipulating the biology of mosquitoes in ways that interfer with their ability to trasmit disease
Norman Victoria Research Scientist
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] Insect genetic technology and transgenesis
17 March 2021 Page 180 of 212
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O'Loughlin Samantha Population geneticist and stakeholder engagement support
Imperial College London
[email protected] Anopheles population genomics, gene drive policy
Ortega Lopez Leonardo Daniel PhD Student
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Ecology and behaviour of mosquitoes
Otto Thomas Senior Lecturer
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Developing and applying computational algorithm in host-interaction and integrative analysis.
17 March 2021 Page 181 of 212
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Page Nicole PhD Student
Imperial College London
[email protected] Gene drive and genetic modification of Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes
Paine Mark Reader
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected], [email protected]
Biochemical and pharmacological aspects of insecticide resistance in tropical disease vectors
Patterson Ian PDRD
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Infection and transmission of arboviruses in their insect hosts, and interactions between the microbiome with arboviruses
17 March 2021 Page 182 of 212
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Pescod Poppy Research Technician
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Microbiome analysis of insect vectors, and analysis of experimental evolution of Sodalis glossinidius by comparative genomics
Pinaud Silvain Post-Doctoral Fellow
Wellcome Sanger Institute
[email protected] Host-parasite interactions by using new technologies of single-cell sequencing.
Pondeville Emilie Research Associate
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Mosquito biology; physiology and transgenesis - Mosquito/pathogen interactions
17 March 2021 Page 183 of 212
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Poulton Beth PhD Candidate
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected], [email protected]
Assessment of predicted insecticide resistance mechanisms using genetic modification.
Poulton Beth Crawford PhD Student
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Transgenic Anopheles gambiae studying insecticide resistance.
Prada Joaquin M. Lecturer
University of Surrey
[email protected] Mathematical modelling of infectious diseases (mainly neglected tropical diseases such as lymphatic filariasis, soil-transmitted helminthiases, and schistosomiasis)
17 March 2021 Page 184 of 212
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Price Tom Senior Lecturer
University of Liverpool
[email protected] Meiotic drive
Quinlan Megan Senior Research Fellow
Imperial College London
[email protected] Innovative vector control
Quinn Charlotte Maria PhD Student
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Genetic engineering of mosquito vectors for the control and eradication of malaria
17 March 2021 Page 185 of 212
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Rainey Stephanie Research Associate
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Determining the mechanism behind Wolbachia mediate antiviral activity
Ranford-Cartwright
Lisa Reader
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Malaria-Anopheles interactions
Reynolds Josh PhD Student
Imperial College London
[email protected] Population genomics in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes
17 March 2021 Page 186 of 212
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Roberts Morven
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Medical Research Council (MRC)
Rose Clair Post-Doc
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Tsetse-trypanosome interactions
Russell Tiffany Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The University of Surrey
[email protected] Dengue virus antagonism of immune responses in mosquitos
17 March 2021 Page 187 of 212
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Russell Ian Professor of Neurobiology
University of Brighton
[email protected] Molecular biology, cellular biology and biophysics of the normal function and dysfunction of the cochlea in relation to its role in hearing and deafness. I also investigate mosquito acoustic behaviour and the physiology of their auditory system.
Sarathchandra Frederick Acoustics, entomology, engineering, product design
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Sebo Beatriz PhD Student
Imperial College London
17 March 2021 Page 188 of 212
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Sharma Akash Research Associate
Imperial College London
[email protected] CRISPR/Cas9 based gene drive in mosquitoes.
Showering Alicia Researcher
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
Simoes Patricio Research Fellow
University of Brighton
[email protected] Mosquito behaviour and physiology
17 March 2021 Page 189 of 212
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Simoni Alekos Research Associate
Imperial College London
[email protected], [email protected]
I am working on developing gene drive systems in Anopheles gambiae to reduce malaria transmission
Siniscalchi Carla Lab Manager, Insectary Technical Manager
Imperial College London
[email protected] Management of people and resources, training of new members in molecular cloning (designing an clone nucleases as Zinc Finer and TALENs, CRISPR), moquitoes transformation and phenotypic assay.
Sinkins Steve Professor in Microbiology and Tropical Medicine
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Control of mosquito vectors in diseasse prevention
17 March 2021 Page 190 of 212
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Siozios Stefanos Research Associate
University of Liverpool
[email protected] Insect-microbe symbiosis
Somers Jason Research Associate
University College London (UCL)
[email protected] Behavioural neuroscience with a focus on mechanosensation. Studying auditory communication in mosquito swarming behaviour.
Stokes Jessica Post Doc
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] Culicoides biting midges and large biting fly
17 March 2021 Page 191 of 212
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Strampelli Anna Research Technician
Imperial College London
[email protected] Molecular biology techniques and CRISPR systems applied in the context of the malaria mosquito A. gambiae for vector control purposes
Su Matthew PostDoctoral Researcher
University College London (UCL)
[email protected] My research focuses on investigating the underlying mechanisms of mosquito hearing and auditory communication, with an overall aim of developing novel vector control methods.
Supparo Clelia European Project Manager
Imperial College London
17 March 2021 Page 192 of 212
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Sy Victoria Research Assistant
The Pirbright Institute
Sykes Naima Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Imperial College London
[email protected] Stakeholder engagement management and strategic communications
Talman Arthur Postdoctoral Fellow
Wellcome Sanger Institute
[email protected] Malaria transmission and single cell applications.
17 March 2021 Page 193 of 212
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Tapanelli Sofia Research Associate
Imperial College London
[email protected] I work on the development of new laboratory assays to study P. falciparum and (transgenic) mosquito infection dynamics.
Tavoulari-Matthiopoulos
Valia ANTI-VeC Administrator
University of Glasgow
Taxiarchi Chrysanthi Research Associate
Imperial College London
17 March 2021 Page 194 of 212
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Terhzaz Selim Research Associate
Medical Research Council (MRC)-University of Glasgow
[email protected] Drosophila Mosquito Neuroendocrinolgy Physiology virology
Thomas Ceri-Wyn Policy & Strategy Manager
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Thompson Lydia Intern
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Biochemistry
17 March 2021 Page 195 of 212
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Tolosana Ignacio PhD Student
Imperial College London
[email protected], [email protected]
Wolbachia mediated protection in Drosophila, currently moving towards the development of novel gene drive approaches in Anopheles.
Trett Anna PhD Student
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Novel tools for vector control of mosquitoes
Tripet Frederic Professor and Director of the Centre for Applied Entomology and Parasitology
Keele University
[email protected] Molecular and medical entomologist specialised in the molecular ecology, behavioural ecology and population genetics of the African malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae
17 March 2021 Page 196 of 212
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Tugwell Laura PhD Student
The Pirbright Institute
[email protected] Culicoides Vectored Disease
Viana Mafalda Research Fellow
University of Glasgow
[email protected] Quantitative disease ecologist
Vidic Aleksa Undergraduate Student
University of Liverpool
[email protected] Undergraduate Biological Sciences Student
17 March 2021 Page 197 of 212
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Walker Miranda Lecturer
Swansea University
[email protected] Symbiont-mediated RNAi as a tool for insect vector biocontrol.
Walker Thomas
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Molecular biology, vector biology, virology, entomology, disease control
Weedall Gareth Lecturer
Liverpool John Moores University
[email protected] Genomics and transcriptomics of vector insects.
17 March 2021 Page 198 of 212
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Weekes Alexina
Wellcome Trust
Willis Katie PhD Student
Imperial College London
[email protected] Mosquito population modelling/genetics
Windbichler Nikolai Research Fellow
Imperial College London
[email protected] Synthetic biology, genome engineering, insect control
17 March 2021 Page 199 of 212
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Wondji Charles Reader/Wellcome Trust Research Fellow
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
[email protected] Mosquito genetics and functional genomics applied to insecticide resistance and interaction mosquito/parasites
Wyer Claudia Lab Manager/Research Technician
Imperial College London
[email protected], [email protected]
Mosquito ecology and mosquito-parasite interactions
Yakob Laith Assistant Professor of Disease Vector Biology
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Mathematical modeling of infectious disease dynamics and control
17 March 2021 Page 200 of 212
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Yeo Matthew Programme Director (CID)
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
[email protected] Development of transgenic approaches applied to Sandflies, Triatomine Bugs and associated parasites.
Zhu Tong MReS Student
Imperial College London
USA
Akbari Omar Professor
University of California San Diego
[email protected] Molecular Genetics of Insects
17 March 2021 Page 201 of 212
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Aluvihare Channa Insectary Manager
University of Maryland College Park at Shady Grove
[email protected] My main area of expertise as the Insectary Manager is rearing mosquitos, micro-manipulation, micro-injections and isolation of genetically modified mosquitoes following genetic crosses.
Bascunan Priscila Senior Researcher
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
[email protected] Vector control of Anopheles mosquitoes
Caragata Eric Assistant Professor
University of Florida
[email protected] Mosquito-microbe interactions
17 March 2021 Page 202 of 212
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Carlow Clotilde Scientific Director
New England Biolabs
[email protected] Research on filarial infections and their Wolbachia endosymbionts, and tick borne diseases
Carlson Jenny
USAID
[email protected] Entomologist
Carneiro Dutra Heverton Leandro Postdoc
Pennsylvania State University
[email protected] Control of vector-borne diseases using Wolbachia
17 March 2021 Page 203 of 212
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Cavender Katelyn Laboratory Technician
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
[email protected] Transgenic mosquitoes
Champer Jackson Postdoctoral Fellow
Cornell University
[email protected] Experimental and computational analysis of gene drive
Dada Nsa Research Fellow (Entomology)
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[email protected] (micro)biology and control of disease vectors, with current focus on elucidating the role of microbes (both host and environmental microbes) in shaping disease vector physiology and ecology
17 March 2021 Page 204 of 212
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Dass Brinda Scientific Program Manager
Foundation for the National Institutes for Health (FNIH)
Heitman Elizabeth
UTS Southwestern Medical Center
Education in research ethics and the responsible conduct of research, particularly for international collaborations
Howell Paul Head of Insectary Operations
Verily Life Sciences
[email protected] Insect husbandry and handling complex insectary operations for mass-rearing and distribution of insects as part of an IIT programme
17 March 2021 Page 205 of 212
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Irish Seth Research Entomologist
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
[email protected] Medical entomology
Kojin Bianca Research Associate
Texas A&M University
[email protected] Vector Biology and Vector Control
Lado Paula PhD Candidate
The Ohio State University
[email protected] Ticks and tick-borne diseases
17 March 2021 Page 206 of 212
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Li Xiaodong Postdoc
University of California Santa Barbara
[email protected] Sensory biology
Lluberas Manuel President / Owner
Mosquito Den LLC
[email protected] Integrated vector control.
Martin Ines Research Fellow
NIH
[email protected] Role of salivary proteins in blood feeding and pathogen transmission.
17 March 2021 Page 207 of 212
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Njoroge Teresia PhD Student
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
[email protected] Mosquito ecology and control, focusing on plant-derived chemicals as promising mosquito control agents
O'Brochta David Scientific Program Manager, Technical Lead for Gene Drive Research
Foundation for the National Institutes for Health (FNIH)
[email protected] Insect genetics, molecular genetics and biotechnology including insect genetic technologies and gene drive.
Ohm Johanna PhD Student
Penn State University
[email protected] Mosquito Ecology, life history and dietary requirements
17 March 2021 Page 208 of 212
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Ortega Eguia Ilsse Biology Laboratory Technician
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
[email protected] Mosquito rearing
Santos Michael Associate Vice President, Science and Director, GeneConvene Global
Foundation for the National Institutes for Health (FNIH)
[email protected] Advancing best practices and informed decision making for development of genetic biocontrol technologies to improve public health
Sigle Leah Post Doc
Pennsylvania State University
[email protected] The intersection of mosquito physiology and immunity
17 March 2021 Page 209 of 212
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Smith Leticia Postdoctoral Fellow
NIH/NIAID
[email protected] My work focusses on mosquito physiology and how it relates to pathogen transmission and insecticide resistance
Suarez Lester Postdoctoral Research Association
University of California San Diego
[email protected] I am a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a PhD-level scientist in the field of synthetic virology with over 10 years of experience in biomedical/basic research with a strong background in virus-host interactions.
Taracena Mabel Laline Post Doctoral Fellow
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / (UVG)
[email protected] Medical entomology focused on the use of symbionts and RNAi for vector control.
17 March 2021 Page 210 of 212
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Tuten Holly Vector Ecologist
University of Illinois
[email protected] Ecology, behavior, surveillance, control of arthropod vectors
Werling Kristine Postdoctoral Researcher
Pennsylvania State University
[email protected] An. gambiae-P. falciparum interactions, transitioning into study of insect-specific viruses
White Brad Staff Scientist
Verily Life Sciences
[email protected] Genetic basis of phenotypic diversity in Anopheles malaria mosquitoes.
Zambia
17 March 2021 Page 211 of 212
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Hamwata Westone Phanuel Entomologist
Tropical Diseases Research Centre (TDRC)
[email protected] Vector Biology Research
Zimbabwe
Mlambo Godwill Vector Control Manager
International SOS
[email protected] Vector borne diseases with more focus on malaria vector control
Soko White Principal Medical Research Officer
Mohcc,Debeers Research Laboratory
[email protected] I am a Biomedical Researcher with a bias in Medical Endomolorgy
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