Vector biology and malaria transmission in Southeast Asia
Official title: Project 2 Vector biology impact on human and zoonotic malaria transmission dynamic in Southeast Asia
Funded at Mahidol University · NIH-11398930 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at understanding how environmental changes and mosquito behavior affect human and zoonotic malaria spread in Southeast Asia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mahidol University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nakhon Pathom, Thailand) |
| Project start | June 21, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $285,771 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AI181583-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398930 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable in the traditional sense; this grant studies mosquito vectors and environmental factors relevant to malaria risk in Southeast Asia.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not described; community-level vector control implications may benefit affected populations over time.
What this research studies
This project looks at how things like deforestation and farming influence malaria-carrying mosquitoes and the spread of Plasmodium knowlesi to people. Researchers will study mosquito behavior, biting patterns, population changes, and insecticide resistance in real-world and controlled settings. They will also test new methods to control mosquito vectors and reduce transmission risk. The work is centered in Southeast Asia, involving local communities and ecological observations to inform smarter malaria control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better-targeted malaria control strategies and fewer human cases of zoonotic malaria.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies show that changes in the environment can alter vector dynamics and transmission, but this project addresses specific regional vector behavior and insecticide resistance.
Where this research is happening
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Mahidol University
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhong, Daibin — Mahidol University
- Study coordinator: Zhong, Daibin
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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.