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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Department of Vector Biology maintains a broad research portfolio, encompassing functional genomics, behaviour, and ecology of disease vectors, clinical trials, implementation research, and the development of tools for monitoring and evaluating of disease transmission. Our overarching aim is to contribute to the control and elimination of vector-borne diseases that disproportionately affect the world’s poorest populations.
We apply our expertise and resources to accelerate discovery and societal impact through world class research, focussed on the following themes:
- Resistance
The evolution of resistance, initially focused on insecticides and increasingly encompassing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), remains a cornerstone of our research strengths. LSTM has world-leading capabilities in this field including genomic surveillance and novel resistance screening technologies. - Trials and Implementation
Our staff have led or played pivotal roles in numerous major vector control tool (VCT) trials and host one of the leading groups of VCT trialists globally, supported by an equitable network of partners. Future planned growth include the trialling of genetically modified mosquitoes and/or mosquitoes with altered microbiomes. - Control of Emerging and Re-emerging Vector-borne Pathogens
We continue invest in, grow and diversify our portfolio in this area, including viral and tick-borne pathogens, to ensure resilience against emerging threats. - Anthropogenic Change
In recognition of the intersection of extreme weather events and anthropogenic change as major drivers of vector-borne disease (VBD) transmission risk, we will focus future research and growth in this emergent health issue.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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A Culturally Grounded Method for Dialogue Between Indigenous Peoples and Researchers on Emerging Technologies Lessons from the Gene Drive Context
Andi Arimuya, N. D., Bernardini, F., Cabrera Andi, P. J., Chibememe, G., Lopez Miro, F., Mulenkei, L., Musa, A., Nataya, F., Niespolo, F., Nolan, T., O’Loughlin, S., Kumar Rai, K., Sall, N., Tarimo, B., Teran Maigua, J. R., Teran Maigua, M. Y., Thizy, D. & Torres, C., 14 May 2026, In: Gates Open Research. 10, 27.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adapting Africa's vector surveillance systems to monitor gene-drive mosquitoes in malaria control
Okumu, F. O., Finda, M., Odero, J. O., Aboagye-Antwi, F., Adeogun, A., Atta-Obeng, C., Baldini, F., Bouyer, J., Burkot, T. R., Churcher, T. S., Dadzie, S. K., Diabaté, A., Ferguson, H. M., Govella, N. J., Habtewold, T., Hancock, P. A., Kahamba, N., Kaindoa, E. W., Kayondo, J. K. & Lawniczak, M. K. N. & 31 others, , 13 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Trends In Parasitology. 42, 6, p. 463-493 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Addressing historical biases and the limits of biomedical commodities in vector-borne disease control in Africa
Lord, J., Sherrard-Smith, E., Sanou, A. & Okumu, F., 14 Jul 2026, In: PLOS Global Public Health. 6, 7, e0006840.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Dataset for the article: Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes as vectors of Plasmodium vivax and falciparum, Horn of Africa, 2019
Tadesse, F. G. (Creator), Ashine, T. (Creator), Teka, H. (Creator), Esayas, E. (Creator), Messenger, L. A. (Creator), Chali, W. (Creator), Meerstein-Kessel, L. (Creator), Walker, T. (Creator), Behaksra, S. W. (Creator), Lanke, K. (Creator), Heutink, R. (Creator), Jeffries, C. L. (Creator), Mekonnen, D. A. (Creator), Hailemeskel, E. (Creator), Tebeje, S. K. (Creator), Tafesse, T. (Creator), Gashaw, A. (Creator), Tsegaye, T. (Creator), Emiru, T. (Creator), Simon, K. (Creator), Bogale, E. A. (Creator), Yohannes, G. (Creator), Kedir, S. (Creator), Shumie, G. (Creator), Sabir, S. A. (Creator), Mumba, P. (Creator), Dengela, D. (Creator), Kolaczinski, J. H. (Creator), Wilson, A. (Creator), Churcher, T. S. (Creator), Chibsa, S. (Creator), Murphy, M. (Creator), Balkew, M. (Creator), Irish, S. R. (Creator), Drakeley, C. (Creator), Gadisa, E. (Creator) & Bousema, T. (Creator), tbc, 28 Dec 2020
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Dataset for the article: Mapping malaria incidence using routine health facility surveillance data in Uganda
Epstein, A. (Creator), Namuganga, J. F. (Creator), Nabende, I. (Creator), Kamya, E. V. (Creator), Kamya, M. R. (Creator), Dorsey, G. (Creator), Sturrock, H. (Creator), Bhatt, S. (Creator), Rodríguez-Barraquer, I. (Creator) & Greenhouse, B. (Creator), tbc, 2 Mar 2023
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Student theses
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Addressing sources of variation in entomological endpoints in the field evaluation of malaria vector control tools.
McDermott, D. (Author), Donnelly, M. (Supervisor), Sedda, L. (Supervisor) & Ter Kuile, F. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Characterization of cytochrome P450-mediated pyrethroid resistance in Anopheles funestus with special reference to transfluthrin
Nolden, M. (Author), Paine, M. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Characterizing insecticide resistance mechanisms in mosquitoes using genetic modification and a rapid automated larval resistance detection assay
Poulton, B. (Author), Lycett, G. (Supervisor), Ranson, H. (Supervisor) & Sattelle, D. B. (Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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