Award
NIH Reporter #5F30AI179111-03
Population genomics and relapse epidemiology of Plasmodium ovale in sub-Saharan Africa
Recipient
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Award Amount
$55,114.00
Ceiling
$55,114.00
Awarded
August 05, 2026
Identifier
5F30AI179111-03
Research project focused on genomic and epidemiological study of Plasmodium ovale in sub-Saharan Africa to inform treatment guidelines and future surveillance.
Description
This project aims to employ genomic and epidemiological methods to characterize the parasite population and determine relapse patterns of Plasmodium ovale spp. in sub-Saharan Africa. The research will inform relapse treatment guidelines and provide genomic details for future research and surveillance of ovale malaria.