Administrative hub supporting malaria work in Mali and West Africa
Official title: Admin Core
Funded at Univ of Sciences, Tech & Tech of Bamako · NIH-11345356 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This administrative center coordinates and supports malaria research teams in Mali and across West Africa to help studies run smoothly and follow patient-protection rules.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Sciences, Tech & Tech of Bamako NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bamako, Mali) |
| Project start | April 18, 2017 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $248,949 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AI129387-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11345356 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living in malaria-endemic areas of Mali or nearby West African countries who are eligible for specific malaria studies run by the ICEMR could be candidates for related research.
✕Less likely to help
People outside West Africa or those not at risk for malaria are unlikely to be directly involved in or benefit from this administrative core's activities.
What this research studies
From a patient's point of view, this core is the office that organizes and manages the malaria research network based at the University of Bamako. It tracks progress across multiple field sites and laboratories, coordinates related studies so they share resources and data, and makes sure ethical and regulatory rules are followed for people who take part. The core also sets up subcontracts, administrative policies, and supports local research training and postdoctoral opportunities. By linking with other international centers, it helps build long-term malaria research capacity in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work can make malaria research faster, safer, and better connected, which may speed development of improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for people in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Other ICEMR administrative cores have successfully coordinated multicenter malaria research and helped translate findings into local research capacity, so this is an established model.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Sciences, Tech & Tech of Bamako
Bamako, Mali Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Doumbia, Seydou — Univ of Sciences, Tech & Tech of Bamako
- Study coordinator: Doumbia, Seydou
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.