Correspondents
Edima Ottoho works with the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas-funded Bonny Malaria Elimination Project. She holds MPH and MBA degrees. In the field of malaria, she has supported the Nigerian health sector in operational plan development, implementation of policies and strategies, and capacity strengthening of healthcare workers and institutions for the past 9 years.
Being a MESA correspondent will keep me connected with the malaria global community, as I search for doctoral opportunities that align with my interests in health policy and health systems research.
Eggrey Aisha Kambewa is a research assistant under the Shire Valley vector control project at Malawi Liverpool Wellcome trust (MLW). Eggrey is interested in vector biology, behavior and ecology in relation to the development and testing of novel malaria vector tools. Additionally, she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in vector biology at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Being a MESA correspondent will provide an opportunity to network with prominent vector scientists and will strengthen my communication skills.
Emma Collins is a research fellow at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Her work focuses on genomics.
I am interested in being a correspondent for MESA at the Genomic Epidemiology of Malaria conference because I am passionate about research and communication. My background in genomics and epidemiology allows me to understand and explain research findings effectively. This conference is an important event, and I want to help share the latest developments in malaria control with a wider audience.
Faith Hungwe is an MSc student at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Karolinska Institute and Stockholm University where she is studying Molecular Techniques in Life Sciences. Through this study period, she is enhancing her skills, broadening her understanding of data-driven research and exploring the various ways it is applied in scientific research.
Participating in the BioMalPar XIX is a humbling experience. It is a remarkable time to learn and engage in current research and technical approaches implemented in studies. It is through concise and effective communication that our combined dedication and efforts towards eliminating and eradicating malaria are achieved.
Flavia Kaduni Bawa is a PhD Candidate at the West Africa Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, University of Ghana, under the NIHR Digital Diagnostics for African Health Systems fellowship. Her work aims to evaluate the potential of a host-response assay to
distinguish between bacteria, viruses, and malaria as causes of childhood febrile illness.I believe to be a MESA Correspondent will be a great learning experience for me since this year, I decided to act on my passion for science communication by seeking out writing opportunities.
Franklin Tembongshu Formilack is a Master of Science student in Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Buea (Cameroon) with a special interest in the assessment of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine and chloroquine using molecular markers.
Serving as a MESA correspondent is an ideal opportunity for me to learn recent developments in malaria research and at the same time share the updates to those unable to attend. It is also a rare privilege to network with great scientists.
Geoffrey Githinji is a Research Fellow in Malaria Interventions Modelling at the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis – University of Nairobi, Kenya.
As a MESA correspondent, I look forward to eagerly combining my epidemiological expertise and scientific writing skills to transform up to date research findings into accessible knowledge for broader audiences. I’m looking forward to the scientific communication skills mentorship and networking opportunities while platforming open access knowledge to inform policy decisions and practical implementation.
Helga D.M. Saizonou is a PhD student in medical entomology at the Tropical Infectious Diseases Research Center (TIDRC) of the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin. Her research focuses on the genomic surveillance of vectors. She is keen to generate new scientific data that could be further used as part of a vector surveillance program in endemic countries.
Being a MESA correspondent at the 9th PAMCA conference will help me learn about recent work aiming to lessen the burden of malaria in endemic countries and also hone my skills.
