Why malaria keeps spreading in parts of Cameroon
Epidemiological and Entomological Factors Shaping Persistent Malaria Transmission
This project looks at how local mosquito behavior and environmental conditions keep malaria common in Cameroonian communities, especially affecting children and their families.
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 ID | NIH-11404827 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Researchers will follow groups of people over time in several different regions of Cameroon and regularly check for malaria infections and patterns of illness. Teams will collect and study local mosquitoes to learn when and where people are being bitten and which mosquito species are driving transmission. The project will compare how current control measures are working in each eco-climatic zone and track parasite populations over time. Findings will be used to pinpoint the main places and times people get infected so control efforts can be better targeted.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living in the selected Cameroonian study communities — including young children (0–11 years) and their household members — are the ideal candidates to join the cohorts and sample collections.
Not a fit: People who do not live in the study communities or who need immediate medical treatment for malaria will not receive direct benefit from participation in this observational work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective, locally tailored malaria control efforts that reduce infections and protect children and families.
How similar studies have performed: Similar long-term cohort and mosquito-monitoring approaches have helped tailor malaria control programs in other regions, although applying them across Cameroon's varied settings is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- University of South Florida — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leke, Rose — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Leke, Rose
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 below.