#MARCADPlus fellows from USTTB/Mali benefited from a #training session on the NIH Biosketch format. Held on 24 September, the session aimed to strengthen the skills of #Postdoctoral, #PhD, and #MSc fellows in preparing CVs using the NIH Biosketch format.

#Publication "Malaria and anaemia prevalence and associated factors among pregnant women initiating antenatal care in two regions in Ghana: an analytical cross-sectional study" bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... Congratulations to Dr Gifty Dufie Ampofo & team #Malaria #anaemia

Congratulations 🎉to #MARCADPlus Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr Koba Privat Agniwo, awarded an ASTMH Travel Award after a highly competitive process. Dr Privat will present preliminary results from his MARCAD Plus research project at #TropMed25 @astmh.bsky.social #ASTMH #research #NTDs #schistosomiasis

Roland Glover, #MARCADPlus MSc Fellow, interacting with community members, volunteers & pregnant women in Agortime Ziope (Ghana's Volta Region) under the Seek to Save work area on #MalariaPrevention among pregnant women using LLINs & IPTp-SP. #CommunityEngagement #Malaria #MalariaElimination

Introducing Echoes of Evidence, a new podcast from the Science for Africa Foundation that brings science into everyday life. they reflect on the power of science, how modern research connects with the traditional role of the revered African medicine man. Watch here: youtu.be/RA5unz-C148?...

Warmest congratulations to Soumba Keita, #MARCADPlus PhD fellow, on obtaining the University Diploma in Statistical and Epidemiological Methods in Health (DESU MSTEPS) from Aix-Marseille University Watch the full video here: youtu.be/g9sD1_-WTWg #Malaria #Research #Training #PhD #Fellow #Endmalaria

Join the SoAP Webinar on “Funding of Scientific Research in Africa: Opportunities, Strategies; Experience Sharing” to learn more about research funding across the African continent 📅Tuesday, 9 September 2025 🕒 14:00 – 15:30 (GMT) 💻 Zoom

''... We reflected on #DELTASAfrica ’s role & growing influence across the continent’s research ecosystem, from strengthening public health preparedness to shaping policy, to transforming the way research is delivered & sustained across Africa & beyond..." linkedin.com/posts/tom-ka...

#MARCADPlus fellows Dieu Merci Mbumba Lupaka and Andrillene Laure Deutou showcased their research during the #DELTASAfrica Scientific Meeting #PosterSession in Cape Town, South Africa. #Malaria #research #malariaelimination

#MARCADPlus fellow, Andrillene L.Deutou, shared some research findings from her work on "the cross-kingdom potential of Medicago truncatula microRNAs in malaria, using a computational & immune-regulatory approach" at the #DELTASAfrica Scientific Meeting in Cape Town.

#MARCADPlus Director, Prof Oumar Gaye, from the University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, presented the significant progress & achievements recorded by the program in the #research ecosystem during the SFA #DELTASAfrica Scientific Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. #Malaria #NTDs #Impact

#MARCADPlus took part in the #DELTASAfrica Scientific Meeting Kick-off in Cape Town, South Africa. The meeting brings together researchers, policymakers, funders, and other stakeholders from across the DELTAS Africa community.

#MARCADPlus #Fellows, Dieu M. Lupaka & Andrillene L. Deutou will be attending the #DELTASAfrica Scientific Meeting. They look forward to discussions that will help shape the future of African science & take stock of the contribution of DELTAS Africa Programme to global science. #meeting #conference

I am honored to be speaking in the #DELTASAfrica Scientific Meeting, taking place in South Africa between 28-30 July, 2025. This event brings together Africa’s leading scientists & stakeholders to advance scientific research & celebrate a decade of transformative impact through the DELTAS Africa

UNICEF Mali met with Dr Fatalmoudou Tandina, #MARCADPlus postdoctoral fellow, as part of efforts to promote its malaria vaccination campaign and discuss malaria research and elimination: x.com/unicefmali/status/1947046863376417177 #malaria #research #MalariaElimination #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Nearly 1,000 people participated in #awareness activities on #MalariaPrevention & #VectorControl, held from July 7 to 13 in three villages in Senegal by #MARCADPlus PhD fellow, Pape Cheikh Sarr, in collaboration with local communities. As part of his #CommunityEngagement project. #MalariaElimination

Dieu M. Mbumba Lupaka, PhD fellow, held a consultative meeting with the Volta Regional Health Service team in Ghana as part of the #MARCADPlus #CommunityEngagement efforts at the University of Health and Allied Sciences. The meeting aimed to foster collaboration, gather input from key #stakeholders.

Professor Umberto D’Alessandro, #MRCG Unit Director shares insights on the first malaria medicine approved for babies. “Babies have been systematically excluded from clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of antimalarial treatments….” Read more: tinyurl.com/mwftby5h #EndMalaria

As part of his Community Engagement grant funded by SFA Foundation, Pape Cheikh Sarr, MARCAD Plus PhD fellow, met with Dr. Diallo, Deputy Coordinator of Senegal’s National Malaria Control Program (PNLP), & his team. They welcomed the relevance of the PhD fellow project. #CommunityEngagement #malaria

Pascal M Fisemou, #MARCADPlus PhD fellow, presented his research project during his visit to Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute on Tuesday, 26 June.The session was part of a research exchange and networking event that included selected Swiss TPH group leaders& PhD students. #research #malaria

Dr Oumou Kalsom Gueye, #MARCADPlus postdoctoral fellow participated in the OWSD fellowship orientation workshop held in Trieste, Italy.She has been awarded the 2024 OWSD Early Career Fellowship Read more: owsd.net/news/news-events/2024-owsd-early-career-fellows-gather-orientation-workshop-trieste

#MARCADPlus, Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr Diniba Edgard Dabira delivered an oral presentation on the first results of his research project on mass vaccination with R21 in The Gambia and Burkina Faso at the #EDCTPForum. #OralPresentation #MalariaResearch #malaria #malariaelimination

#MARCADPlus PhD fellow, Dieu M. Mbumba Lupaka, participated in the 12th #EDCTPForum held in Kigali, Rwanda. He presented a poster during the exhibition session of the meeting. #malaria #Plasmodium #falciparum #MalariaResearch #PosterPresentation #PosterSession #GlobalHealth

#Publication '' Spatiotemporal analysis of Anopheles gambiae larval sites and malaria transmission in Djilakh, Central Senegal'' Read more: malariajournal.biomedcentral.com/.../s12936-0.... Warmest congratulations to the entire team. #malaria #malariaelimination #research #malariaelimination

#Publication ''...This study aimed to assess its influence on #malaria attack and #Plasmodium parasitemia in children living in a malaria-endemic area of Mali." malariaworld.org/scientific-a... Congratulations to Dr Kodio & MRTC-Parasito / #MARCADPlus team. #MalariaWorld #Research #scientific

#Publication " #Malaria and #anaemia #prevalence & associated factors among pregnant women initiating antenatal care in two regions in Ghana: an analytical cross-sectional study" by MARCAD Alumni Dr Gifty Dufie Read more: bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #MalariaInPregnancy

MARCAD Plus MSc Fellows, from the University of Health and Allied Sciences , have successfully defended their Master's theses. Warmest congratulations to Paulina Nneka Adoba, Roland Glover, Dr Courage Edem Ketor, George Vifah & Dr Sarah Mawbondwo Owusu. Well done! #MScdefense #malaria #research

Click here to visit the MARCAD Plus Photo Albums: flickr.com/photos/20069...

Save the Date: 16th june 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

In her remarks at the MARCAD Plus General Meeting, Dr Jane Achan presented the scope of research that Malaria Consortium is involved in. She called for collaboration in areas of shared interest, given the unique attributes and strengths of Malaria Consortium.

Could a new malaria jab really finish off the disease? In @telegraphnews.bsky.social, Chris Drakeley comments on efficacy of first-generation #malaria vaccines as GSK say they want to develop a jab that's 3 times as effective by 2035. @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

Dr Denis Chopera from Science for Africa Foundation delivered an inspiring talk on the power of Impact Storytelling in amplifying research outputs across Africa hashtag#DELTASAfrica #FromScienceToImpact #DELTASAfricaII #AfricanScience #Impact #Storytelling #research #science

Warmest congratulations to Sir Brian Greenwood

Mr Dembo Kanteh, President of the WARIMA and Mr Badou Gaye from WANETAM, drew the attention of the MARCAD Plus General Meeting participants to the importance of research management and data sharing in research. #ResearchManagement #datasharing #research #malaria #NTDs

Prof Wilfred Mbacham delivered an insightful overview of Leadership & Science Diplomacy, helping attendees gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership. He emphasized the need for more leaders to develop emotional intelligence & emotional resilience & to consider time as a valuable currency.

Prof. Charles Wondji shared key steps for a successful research proposal with MARCAD Plus General Meeting attendees, while reminding them of its basic requirements. #Training #researchproposal #ResearchTraining #research #DELTASAfricaII #science #malaria #NTDs #ScientificMeeting

The Day 2 of the MARCAD Plus General Meeting kicked off with an engaging and interactive session on scientific reading and writing, equipping participants with essential research skills to produce high-quality scientific papers. #research #scientificwriting #malaria #NTDs #FromScienceToImpact

Official Opening of the MARCAD Plus General Meeting in presence of Science for Africa Foundation Senior Programme Manager, Mr Denis Rutendo Chopera, The British High Commisssioner to The Gambia, Mrs Harriet King and the Head of Strategic Partnerships at MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM, Mr Dembo Kanteh.