Malaria control in Asia-Pacific: new vector strategies to protect communities
Official title: Project-002
Funded at Walter and Eliza Hall Inst Medical Res · NIH-11523564 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national and regional effort to develop and test new tools to prevent malaria in the Asia-Pacific, focusing on insecticide resistance, accurate mapping, and better vector control in real-world settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Walter and Eliza Hall Inst Medical Res NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Parkville, AUSTRALIA) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $42,210 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI129392-11S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11523564 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; this is a public health and vector-control research project.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation in traditional clinical trial terms.
What this research studies
This project aims to improve malaria control in countries like PNG by creating robust ways to monitor and respond to insecticide resistance and changing mosquito behavior. Researchers will map where resistance is spreading, evaluate vector control tools in local contexts, and explore new interventions to block transmission of both P. falciparum and P. vivax. The work will use field data and collaborations with national programs to tailor strategies for specific settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities in the region could experience more effective malaria control and progress toward elimination.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance and vector-control evaluations have informed policies in malaria-elimination settings, but ongoing resistance and regional variation require updated strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Walter and Eliza Hall Inst Medical Res
Parkville, Australia Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mueller, Ivo J — Walter and Eliza Hall Inst Medical Res
- Study coordinator: Mueller, Ivo J
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.