Understanding why malaria persists in Cameroon and how to stop it
Official title: Epidemiological and Entomological Factors Shaping Persistent Malaria Transmission
Funded at University of South Florida · NIH-11518529 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study in Cameroon will track malaria transmission across different settings to identify which factors keep malaria a problem and how interventions could be made more effective for families and communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $203,512 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181593-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11518529 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and families living in Cameroon within varied eco-climatic zones where malaria control is being implemented.
✕Less likely to help
Participants in areas not experiencing persistent transmission changes or those not engaging with vector-control activities may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project follows people in diverse Cameroonian communities to see how malaria spreads despite existing controls. Researchers will combine long-term health monitoring with mosquito sampling to uncover which people, places, and mosquito behaviors drive ongoing transmission. They will look at how current interventions affect mosquito populations, parasite spread, and transmission foci over time. The goal is to translate these findings into better, locally tailored malaria control strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could guide more effective malaria control approaches tailored to Cameroon’s diverse environments, potentially reducing illness in children.
How similar studies have gone: Prior longitudinal and entomological studies have informed malaria control, but this project tests context-specific dynamics in Cameroon.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Florida
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leke, Rose — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Leke, Rose
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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.