West-Central Africa ICEMR: malaria epidemiology through genomics and systems biology
Official title: West-Central Africa EMERGENTS International Center of Excellence in Malaria Research (ICEMR)
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11507404 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A global malaria project in West-Central Africa will study how mosquitoes and parasites spread malaria, using genomics and systems biology to improve control efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| 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) | $195,129 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181594-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11507404 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals in West-Central Africa populations affected by malaria, including those with asymptomatic infections and patients in malaria-endemic areas.
✕Less likely to help
In areas outside malaria-endemic regions or populations not studied by the project, direct benefits may be limited.
What this research studies
This project focuses on malaria epidemiology in West-Central Africa, aiming to understand transmission dynamics and the role of different Plasmodium species. It will use advanced genomic and translational systems biology approaches to map how infections spread in communities and how vectors contribute to transmission. The effort builds on existing collaborations and training infrastructures to generate data that can inform targeted interventions and policy. The work is designed to strengthen local capacity and produce insights that can lead to better diagnostics and control strategies for malaria in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to more effective malaria control tools and strategies tailored to West-Central Africa, potentially reducing illness and death from malaria.
How similar studies have gone: Similar ICEMR programs have advanced understanding of malaria transmission and informed control efforts in various settings, though this project emphasizes genomics and translational systems biology.
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.