Research
This Tab is Under Contruction
The biology of malaria is complex and involves three interacting organisms: the malaria parasite Plasmodium, the Anopheles mosquito vector, and the human host. Targeting any of these interactions could stop the transmission of the disease. Our research teams study a variety of biological aspects of malaria, comprising all three organisms and their interactions.
Labs at a Glance
The Sinnis Lab
The infective stage of the malaria parasite, sporozoites
The Jacobs-Lorena Lab
Gene-editing for malaria control in the mosquito
Areas of Study
Entomology
Our scientists study the population biology of mosquito disease vectors and their molecular interaction with human pathogens such as the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria and the virus that causes dengue.
Parasitology
Our investigators study the cellular and molecular events that enable the malaria parasite to live and replicate in its mosquito and mammalian hosts.
Vaccines
Our work in immunology and vaccine development includes evaluation of new vaccine platforms and immunization procedures and will help pave the way for efficient anti-malaria vaccines.
Epidemiology
Our researchers are looking at the epidemiology of malaria alongside the Southern Africa International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research.