Understanding how people and mosquitoes interact to boost malaria control in Uganda
Official title: Characterizing the interaction between human and vector behaviors to enhance the impact of malaria control interventions in Uganda
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11591363 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at better malaria prevention, this project looks at how human and mosquito behaviors affect how well bednets and other tools work in Uganda.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $306,660 |
| NIH project number | 3R01AI190410-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11591363 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are children and families in Uganda in malaria-endemic areas who use bednets or interact closely with vectors.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not living in malaria-endemic regions or not using bednets may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant studies how people’s daily routines and sleeping habits interact with mosquito behavior to influence malaria control outcomes. Researchers will collect data on bednet use, outdoor time, and vector patterns to tailor interventions for sub-national regions in Uganda. The goal is to link clinical outcomes with specific behavioral and ecological factors so programs can target where and how to deploy tools most effectively. The work combines behavioral observations with vector monitoring to identify practical improvements in malaria prevention. Results could guide local decision-makers on customizing interventions to reduce transmission.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help tailor malaria interventions to communities, improving protection where it’s most needed.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that aligning human behavior with vector control can enhance effectiveness, but local tailoring remains underutilized.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krezanoski, Paul Joseph — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Krezanoski, Paul Joseph
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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.