Simian malaria: understand, act, eliminate

Sylvie Manguin, Director of Research IRD, medical and molecular entomologist at UMR Hydrosciences Montpellier, winner of the ASEAN Springboard Prize from the French Academy of Sciences, will give 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, continues to be a global public health challenge. The study of simian malaria is particularly important in Thailand, where its recent transmission is on the rise. This lecture will explore the reasons for this emergence, the biological characteristics of the vectors, the dynamics of transmission, and vector control methods.

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

Conference open to all.