West-Central Africa ICEMR: Advancing Malaria Understanding and Control
Official title: West-Central Africa EMERGENTS International Center of Excellence in Malaria Research (ICEMR)
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11507405 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large international effort will study malaria in West-Central Africa to better understand how malaria spreads and how to control it, with a focus on diverse mosquito species and parasite types.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | April 22, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $187,145 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181594-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11507405 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are individuals in West-Central Africa and surrounding regions where malaria is prevalent, and communities where vector and parasite dynamics are being studied.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not in malaria-endemic areas or those not contributing specimens or data may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project brings researchers together across Africa and beyond to map malaria transmission, including non-falciparum species, using genomics and systems biology. It leverages established collaborations and local infrastructure to generate data that can guide targeted control strategies. Participants may involve community surveys, sample collection, and analysis of human and mosquito specimens to reveal transmission patterns and reservoirs. The work aims to translate findings into practical improvements for malaria prevention and treatment in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could inform more effective, region-specific malaria interventions and help reduce illness and deaths from malaria.
How similar studies have gone: Previous ICEMR programs have advanced understanding of malaria epidemiology; this project builds on that foundation with enhanced genomics and translational systems approaches.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dinglasan, Rhoel David Ramos — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Dinglasan, Rhoel David Ramos
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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.