UCMI Stop Malaria

UCMI Stop Malaria We are the University of California of Malaria Initiative and our mission is to contribute to the eradication of human malaria.

05/29/2026

On May 8, representatives from across the globe joined UCMI for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Winters, California, to discuss an exciting year ahead. Attendees heard from principal investigators from partner institutions about their latest research endeavors and learned about recent progress with the UCMI program in Equatorial Guinea from Guillermo Garcia, International Director at MCD Global Health.

Attendees were also treated to a special recorded address from His Excellency, the Minister of Health, Social Welfare, and Health Infrastructure of Equatorial Guinea, outlining national priorities for malaria elimination. The meeting also featured presentations from postdoctoral scholars and research staff across participating institutions.

We are grateful to all who participated in and contributed to a productive and engaging meeting, and we thank our funders at Coefficient Giving for their attendance and continued support. We look forward to the next phase of this work. Please check out the video below for highlights from the meeting.

Congratulations to Silvânia Xavier de Pina, who graduated earlier this month with her Master’s degree in Medical Parasit...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Silvânia Xavier de Pina, who graduated earlier this month with her Master’s degree in Medical Parasitology.

Before beginning her Master’s program, Silvânia supported UCMI as an entomologist at the CNE insectary, contributing to the hands-on work behind malaria research in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Her continued work in mosquito capture and identification reflects the kind of scientific dedication that helps strengthen malaria elimination efforts.

We are proud to celebrate Silvânia and excited for the impact her work will continue to make.

Meet Dr. Anthony Cornel, a Medical Entomologist and Professor at the University of California, Davis.With more than 30 y...
05/21/2026

Meet Dr. Anthony Cornel, a Medical Entomologist and Professor at the University of California, Davis.

With more than 30 years of field experience working in Africa, Dr. Cornel has dedicated his career to studying mosquitoes and the role they play in spreading disease.

His work focuses on understanding mosquito ecology and behavior, helping scientists better understand how mosquito populations change and how malaria spreads in different environments.

At UCMI field sites, Dr. Cornel leads studies that help guide strategies to reduce malaria transmission and protect vulnerable communities.

New UCMI research is helping us better understand how Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes move across São Tomé and Príncipe.Us...
05/20/2026

New UCMI research is helping us better understand how Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes move across São Tomé and Príncipe.

Using a mark release recapture approach, researchers studied mosquito population size, seasonal changes, and dispersal patterns across the islands.

These findings offer important insight into how environmental factors shape mosquito movement, helping guide future malaria control strategies and the responsible development of new tools.

Read the full study here: https://bit.ly/4dEIlsD

UCMI recently welcomed partners from Coefficient Giving to the UCMI insectary at UC Davis for a closer look at the resea...
05/15/2026

UCMI recently welcomed partners from Coefficient Giving to the UCMI insectary at UC Davis for a closer look at the research and infrastructure behind our work.

Partnerships like these are essential to our mission and foster meaningful dialogue around innovative approaches for malaria prevention. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our work and deeply appreciate their continued partnership and commitment to advancing this important research.

Not all mosquitoes spread malaria.Malaria is transmitted by a specific type of mosquito called Anopheles, and only adult...
05/13/2026

Not all mosquitoes spread malaria.

Malaria is transmitted by a specific type of mosquito called Anopheles, and only adult female mosquitoes can pass the malaria parasite to humans.

These mosquitoes typically bite at night, which is why prevention tools like bed nets are so important in protecting communities.

Understanding the role of mosquitoes in malaria transmission helps scientists develop better strategies to reduce the spread of disease.

Our work in Equatorial Guinea is made possible by the strength of the communities who welcome us.From local leaders to f...
05/07/2026

Our work in Equatorial Guinea is made possible by the strength of the communities who welcome us.

From local leaders to families and health workers, we are continually inspired by the dedication, resilience, and partnership we see every day. Their openness, trust, and commitment to protecting their communities make this work possible.

We are honored to partner with the people of Equatorial Guinea as they work toward their vision of eliminating malaria nationwide by 2030.

Together, through collaboration and shared purpose, we are working toward a future where malaria no longer threatens the health of communities.

Congratulations to UCMI grant holder Ediley Sousa, who in April successfully defended his MSc dissertation in Medical Pa...
05/06/2026

Congratulations to UCMI grant holder Ediley Sousa, who in April successfully defended his MSc dissertation in Medical Parasitology at the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine! He received an outstanding classification of 18/20 for his thesis, “Interspecific competition between Anopheles coluzii, Aedes aegypti, and Aedes albopictus from the island of São Tomé,” supervised by Carla Sousa and João Pinto. Well done, Ediley!

Malaria remains one of the world’s most serious mosquito-borne diseases, affecting millions of people each year. Buildin...
05/04/2026

Malaria remains one of the world’s most serious mosquito-borne diseases, affecting millions of people each year. Building awareness and understanding is essential to prevention and plays a key role in protecting vulnerable communities and supporting long-term progress.

04/27/2026

A huge thank you to our UCMI colleagues in São Tomé and Príncipe who took part in a health fair organized by the Ministry of Health, through the National Center for Endemic Diseases for World Malaria Day.

Address

VM3B1089 Veterinary Medicine Drive
Davis, CA
95616

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when UCMI Stop Malaria posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category