Creating detailed genetic maps for malaria-carrying mosquitoes
Official title: Development of high-quality reference genomes for Anopheles squamosus and An. cydippis
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-10846710 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the genes of two types of mosquitoes that spread malaria in southern Africa to find out how they might change the way they carry the disease and respond to insect sprays, which will help create better ways to fight malaria and protect people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | May 23, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $62,270 |
| NIH project number | 5R03AI178041-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10846710 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in southern Africa who are at risk of malaria transmission due to the presence of these mosquito species.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in southern Africa or who are not at risk of malaria transmission may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the genetic makeup of two mosquito species, Anopheles squamosus and An. cydippis, which are important in the transmission of malaria in southern Africa. By producing high-quality reference genomes, the project aims to identify genetic variations that could influence how these mosquitoes transmit malaria and respond to insecticides. This information will help develop better diagnostic tools and control strategies against malaria-carrying mosquitoes, ultimately aiming to reduce malaria transmission in affected regions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for diagnosing and controlling malaria transmission, potentially saving lives in southern Africa.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has successfully utilized genomic approaches to study mosquito vectors, indicating that this methodology has the potential for impactful results.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Yoosook — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Lee, Yoosook
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.