Simian malaria: understanding, taking action, eliminating

Sylvie Manguin, Director of Research IRD, a medical and molecular entomologist at the UMR Hydrosciences Montpellier, and recipient of the Academy of Sciences’ ASEAN Springboard Award, will present a lecture on innovative approaches to studying the transmission of simian malaria in endemic areas of Thailand.

Malaria, a parasitic disease whose pathogens are transmitted by mosquitoes, remains a global public health challenge. The study of simian malaria is of particular importance in Thailand, where recent transmission rates have been on the rise. This lecture will explore the reasons behind this resurgence, the biological characteristics of the vectors, the dynamics of transmission, and methods of vector control.

Sylvie Manguin’s research focuses on mosquitoes and their role in transmitting pathogens that cause diseases such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. This area of research has been identified as a priority in Thailand, where malaria elimination is scheduled to be achieved by 2025.

The conference is open to everyone.