Emergents International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11507436 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multinational malaria research effort will coordinate advanced genomics, vector biology, and data science to improve malaria surveillance and understanding across Africa.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | April 22, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $63,610 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181594-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11507436 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living in malaria-endemic areas, particularly in Central Africa and other parts of Africa south of the Sahara, who participate in surveillance or related studies.
✕Less likely to help
People not involved in malaria surveillance or studies related to malaria biology may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This program brings together leaders from several countries to work on malaria using modern technologies like genomics and data modeling. It will coordinate three core components and collaborate with expert advisory groups to strengthen malaria research and surveillance. If you have malaria or are at risk, findings could someday translate into better tracking, prevention, and treatment strategies. The project is led by the University of Florida and partners, with a focus on Africa south of the Sahara.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could lead to smarter malaria control and prevention strategies that benefit people living in affected regions.
How similar studies have gone: Prior ICEMR efforts have advanced malaria understanding through genomics and field surveillance, with ongoing improvements in control strategies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dinglasan, Rhoel David Ramos — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Dinglasan, Rhoel David Ramos
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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.