Melissa Kapulu: Malaria transmission and human infection studies
Channel: Tropical Medicine Oxford
Date: 2020-09-04

Dr Melissa Kapulu from our KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya, tells us how researching malaria transmission and interactions affects the disease. 

The efficacy of vaccine developed in naïve population (UK or US) often drops dramatically when used in endemic populations, where individuals are exposed to the vaccine disease target. The Human Malaria Infection Model looks at naturally acquired immunity and correlates of protection. Furthermore, scientists in affected areas build capacity and knowledge base, and integration of scientific thought and processes.