Last Updated: 06/10/2025

Optimization of field research for malaria control using a mathematical model of infectious diseases

Objectives

This study aims at using a mathematical model of malaria transmission to develop a method for designing optimal field epidemiological studies according to the type of research, taking into account the characteristics of the research site, such as community acceptance and compliance, seasonality, and human movement.

Principal Institution

Nagasaki University, Japan

Principal Investigators / Focal Persons

Yura K. Ko

Rationale and Abstract

The current state of malaria epidemics around the world is unpredictable. Field epidemiological research in malaria-endemic countries is not always conducted according to theory, and it is necessary to flexibly select the most appropriate method according to the situation. However, in conventional research, research designs have been set without considering the characteristics of each study and field. 

Date

Apr 2025 — Mar 2028

Total Project Funding

$30,892

Funding Details
Project Site

Japan

SHARE
SHARE