How the invasive mosquito Anopheles stephensi is changing malaria risk in Ethiopia
Malaria Epidemiology and Vector Biology of Anopheles stephensi across Rural and Urban Landscapes in Ethiopia
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE · NIH-11498201
This project looks at how the invasive mosquito Anopheles stephensi spreads in cities and rural areas of Ethiopia and what that means for people at risk of malaria.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IRVINE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11498201 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you live in an affected area, you may see teams from U.S. and Ethiopian institutions mapping where An. stephensi lives and how it behaves in both cities and rural sites. Field teams will trap mosquitoes near homes, test them for malaria parasites, and study how the mosquitoes bite and breed. The project will try new surveillance tools and control methods to find practical ways to lower mosquito numbers and reduce malaria risk. Lab work will help explain mosquito biology so local health programs can use better tools to protect communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are people living in urban or rural communities in Ethiopia where An. stephensi has been found who can take part in household surveys, allow mosquito trapping near their homes, or provide samples for testing.
Not a fit: People who live outside the invaded regions or do not take part in local surveys or sampling are unlikely to see direct benefits from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better mosquito surveillance and control that lowers malaria cases in affected Ethiopian communities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar mosquito surveillance and control programs have reduced malaria in other regions, but targeted work on the invasive An. stephensi in Africa is relatively new and still developing.
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.