Our Projects
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Molecular surveillance of antimalarial resistance Pfcrt, Pfmdr1, Pfdhps, Pfdhfr and Pfk13 polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Benin
This project, funded by the IUBMB through the Wood Whelan Research Fellowship in 2022, focuses on the molecular surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance by examining Pfcrt, Pfmdr1, Pfdhps, Pfdhfr, and Pfk13 polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Benin. Led by Hamirath Lagnika as Principal Investigator, the study aims to monitor key genetic markers associated with resistance to commonly used antimalarial treatments.
Assessing the ecologies of arboviruses and mosquito vectors in West and Central Africa (EcoVir)
This project, funded by the DFG (Germany) and started at 2021, focuses on assessing the ecologies of arboviruses and their mosquito vectors in West and Central Africa. As a Co-Investigator, Dr. Djogbénou S. Luc contributes to understanding vector distribution, virus transmission dynamics, and ecological factors that influence arboviral diseases, aiming to inform effective surveillance and control strategies in the region.
Genomics of African Vectors for NMCP Management of Insecticide Resistance
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (USA), this project (2021–2023) explores the genomics of African malaria vectors to support National Malaria Control Programs (NMCPs) in managing insecticide resistance. As a Co-Investigator, Dr. Djogbénou S. Luc contributes to generating genomic insights that help track resistance mechanisms, guide evidence-based decision-making, and strengthen vector control strategies across the continent.
Developing entomological indicators to assess the public health value of next generation LLINs
This project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (USA), focuses on developing entomological indicators to evaluate the public health impact of next-generation long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). As a Co-Investigator, Dr. Djogbénou S. Luc contributed to advancing tools and metrics that better capture mosquito responses, insecticide performance, and the overall effectiveness of these innovative nets in malaria control efforts. Conducted between 2019 and 2021, the project aimed to strengthen evidence-based decision-making for vector control programs and guide the deployment of improved LLIN technologies.
The impact of insecticide resistance and exposure on Plasmodium infection level and prevalence in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae
This project, funded by the Wellcome Trust (England), investigates how insecticide resistance and repeated exposure to insecticides influence both the infection level and prevalence of Plasmodium in Anopheles gambiae, one of the major malaria vectors in Africa. Led by Dr. Djogbénou S. Luc as the Principal Investigator, the project ran from 2016 to 2021 and combined field studies, laboratory analyses, and genetic approaches to better understand resistance mechanisms and their impact on malaria transmission.