Award
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1R56AI192658-01
Evolution and coevolution of invasive Anopheles stephensi and sympatric Plasmodium populations in Africa: A genomic investigation
Recipient
Baylor University
Award Amount
$695,801.00
Ceiling
$695,801.00
Awarded
September 17, 2025
Identifier
1R56AI192658-01
Award for genomic research on invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes and Plasmodium populations in Africa to understand evolution, spread, and infection features, with collaboration across multiple countries.
Description
The project focuses on the genomic investigation of invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes and their interaction with Plasmodium populations in Africa. The project aims to evaluate the evolution and spread of Anopheles stephensi, identify genomic features associated with P. falciparum infection, and develop surveillance tools. The project involves collaboration with academic and public health institutions in the US, Ethiopia, and Somalia.