Unraveling what keeps malaria spreading in Cameroon
Official title: Unraveling the Drivers of Persistent Malaria Transmission in Cameroon: A Systems Approach (REDIAL)
Funded at University of South Florida · NIH-11512337 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a multi-year effort to understand why malaria persists in Cameroon and how that knowledge can help reduce infections and resistance.
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) | $409,623 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181593-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11512337 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals living in or traveling to Cameroon who are exposed to malaria transmission or who participate in community-based vector and parasite studies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in field activities or who are not connected to malaria transmission settings may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
Researchers in Cameroon, led by the University of South Florida, will study the biology of mosquitoes, parasites, and people in five eco-climatic zones to uncover how transmission persists. The project includes fieldwork in diverse communities, analysis of parasite and vector populations, and collaboration with local health partners to translate findings into practical interventions. By focusing on real-world transmission in high-burden settings, the team aims to identify factors that could be targeted to slow resistance and reduce illness. The work will build a long-term platform for malaria research in Africa that informs both local and global health efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Discoveries could lead to better strategies to prevent malaria infections and limit drug and insecticide resistance, potentially protecting more people in Africa and travelers alike.
How similar studies have gone: Previous ICEMR/RESEARCH programs have shown that understanding local transmission dynamics can guide effective interventions, though this exact approach in Cameroon is novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Florida
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cui, Liwang — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Cui, Liwang
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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.