Priya Kumari is a PhD student at the National Institute of Malaria Research in New Delhi, India. Her research work/interest focuses on developing accessible, cost-effective solutions to enhance early detection and treatment, ensuring improved healthcare outcomes specializing in point-of-care testing (POCT) suitable for low- and middle-income countries.

I’m honored to be a MESA correspondent, where I’ll have a great opportunity to enhance my knowledge of the latest scientific advancements. This will refine my writing, communication, and networking skills. I am deeply grateful to the MESA team for providing me with this incredible role.

Syaiful Rizal is currently a Ph.D. student at IPB University, Indonesia, majoring in Medical Entomology, and is also a junior researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia. His research focuses on genomic assays and bioinformatic analysis to characterize and reveal the transmission dynamics of vector-borne diseases in Indonesia.

I’m delighted to join the MESA Correspondents Program to cover the 21st International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM 2024). I am eager to enhance my writing skills and knowledge, as well as build networks and collaborate with top malaria researchers worldwide.

Nurul Izza Zakaria works as a Science Officer (Microbiology) at the Department of Pathology, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Her postgraduate journey focused on the pathophysiology of malaria, including the mechanisms underlying the disease’s progression and the factors that contribute to its persistence in various regions.

Being part of the MESA Correspondents Program is a tremendous privilege, one that I approach with great enthusiasm and gratitude. This program provides an invaluable opportunity to explore the latest advancements in malaria research and develop my writing skills.

Sam Jian Hung completed his PhD studies at Curtin University Malaysia in 2024. His research was focusing on antimalarial drug discovery and delivery in indigenous natural products. Additionally, during his time at the Malaria Research Centre, UNIMAS, from 2021 to 2023, he honed his skills in vector studies, epidemiology, parasite culture and drug discovery, focusing on antimalarial alternatives from natural products.

Being a MESA Correspondent allows me to contribute and collaborate with malaria experts. I aim to further improve myself and hope to translate my skills into the field of malaria research, making progress towards the understanding and eradication of malaria.

Muhammad Hafizu Sulaiman is a Research Assistant at the Depatrment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, engaging in entomological surveillance focusing on Aedes mosquitoes. His strengths are data analysis, mosquito collection, and nucleic acid extraction among others.

The opportunity to be a MESA correspondent at the ICTMM conference 2024, will greatly improve my understanding of recent techniques and advancements in malaria control as well as improve my writing and communication skills. These will strengthen my ability to effectively contribute to the fight against malaria in my home country and beyond.

Leen Vanheer trained as a medical doctor and is a PhD candidate at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the UK. Her research focuses on malaria genomics, including molecular markers of drug resistance, as well as on the transmission-blocking abilities of antimalarials

 Attending the Genomic Epidemiology of Malaria Conference and being a MESA correspondent are great opportunities that will allow me to stay updated on the latest advancements in malaria research. I am looking forward to connecting with fellow malaria researchers and helping disseminate the exciting research presented at this conference.

Deborah Neumbe is pursuing her Master of Science in Bioinformatics at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. Her area of expertise lies in the analysis of malaria vector genomics, specifically focusing on pyrethroid target site resistance.

Being a MESA Correspondent at the Genomic Epidemiology of Malaria Conference presents an opportunity for me to contribute to disseminating ongoing malaria research and connect with international malaria experts. I look forward to this exciting experience.

Ambadiang Mae Marilene M is a Ph.D. student in Biochemistry at the university of Yaoundé I and presently a trainee at the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), Cameroon. Her Ph.D. work investigates the phenotypic and genomic divergence existing between sibling species of the Anopheles gambiae complex using next generation tools with the aim of improving health conditions and saving lives globally, with a specific focus on eradicating vector-borne diseases.

Being a MESA correspondent is an incredible opportunity to increase my visibility, enhance my communication skills, networking capacity and the ability to learn from experts on the latest research progress made in the fight against vector borne diseases. Giving a helping hand to the MESA Team is an absolute pleasure.