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Environment, Data Management and University Training Unit

Our Mission

Unit Commitment

"The Environment, Data Management and University Training Unit combines environmental studies, advanced data management, and innovative university training. We focus on neglected tropical diseases and common infectious diseases with a transdisciplinary approach, preparing researchers to tackle real-world challenges head-on."

Research Domains
Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Data Management, University Training, Tropical Diseases

Key Themes

  • Insectarium operations
  • Toxicology and genetic costs
  • Experimental infections
  • Plasmodium culture
  • Molecular parasitology
  • Data bioinformatics
Facilities & Infrastructure

Research Platforms

Insectary

Maintenance & rearing of mosquito colonies (Anopheles gambiae & funestus)

Toxicology

Insecticide resistance phenotyping & mosquito net efficacy evaluation

Parasitology/Experimental Infections

P. falciparum culture & experimental infections in Anopheles mosquitoes

Molecular Biology Lab

P. falciparum genetic diversity & antimalarial resistance surveillance

Molecular Biology Section

DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR & RNA interference techniques

Microbial Ecology

Vector microbial ecology & bacterial mediation of insecticide resistance

Bioinformatics

NGS library prep, genomic sequencing & metagenomic data analysis

Experimental Station (Ganhoua)

Semi-controlled field trials for vector behavioral responses in southern Benin

Video Tracking Room

Behavioral analysis & mosquito response tracking systems

Genomic Capacity

4600+

Sample Capacity

4000

qPCR Reactions

600

Seq. Samples

ONT MinION

Portable Tech
Key Personnel & Staff

Our Team of Experts

Dr. Luc Salako Djogbenou
Dr. Luc Salako Djogbenou

Head of UEGDFU

Deputy Director
Senior Researcher
Dr. Adandé A. Medjigbodo
Dr. Adandé A. Medjigbodo

Lab Manager

PhD
Expert Researcher
Dr. Helga D. M. SAIZONOU
Dr. Helga D. M. SAIZONOU

Research Assistant

PhD
Researcher
Dr. Oswald Y. Djihinto
Dr. Oswald Y. Djihinto

Scientific Activities

PhD
Researcher
Dr. Pierre Marie Sovegnon
Dr. Pierre Marie Sovegnon

Research Assistant

PhD
Researcher
Research Activities

Projects & Partners

Ongoing Projects

Insectarium Management

Rearing three species of malaria vectors from West Africa.

Partnership

Molecular Parasitology

Monitoring antimalarial resistance and genetic diversity of Plasmodium.

Partnership
Strategic Partners

Collaborating for Excellence

Our Strategic Partners
Scientific Outreach

Major Publications

Access Full Publication Records

Find all our work published in renowned international journals via PubMed and ResearchGate.

TIDRC UAC

A center of excellence in research and training on tropical infectious diseases.

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Campus of Abomey Calavi, Benin

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