Coordinating malaria monitoring and outreach in Ethiopia
Administrative Core
This program coordinates teams tracking how the invasive mosquito Anopheles stephensi and urban growth change malaria spread in Ethiopia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11399741 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
For people in affected communities, this program brings together U.S. and Ethiopian researchers to follow malaria transmission across rural-to-urban areas. It organizes data collection, supervises project milestones, and manages finances and subcontracts so studies run smoothly. The core works closely with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, supports outreach to local communities, and provides training for students and junior investigators. By keeping multiple sites and teams coordinated, it helps ensure consistent surveillance and rapid sharing of findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living in urban, peri-urban, or nearby rural areas of Ethiopia where Anopheles stephensi has emerged, especially those with recent malaria or ongoing exposure risk, would be the most likely candidates for related field studies.
Not a fit: People living outside the affected regions or those with health issues unrelated to malaria are unlikely to directly benefit from this program's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better-targeted malaria control and faster public health responses in Ethiopian cities and surrounding areas.
How similar studies have performed: Other ICEMR-style regional programs and coordinated malaria surveillance efforts have informed control strategies before, though focusing on Anopheles stephensi's urban invasion in Ethiopia is a newer priority.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yan, Guiyun — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Yan, Guiyun
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 below.