Dr Benoît S. Assogba, PhD

Medical Entomologist, Vector-borne Disease Control, Host-parasite interactions, Ecology and evolution of genomes Post-Doc Research Fellow at MRCG at LSHTM

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Behind every breakthrough is a dedicated face in the lab

Meet the scientists & technicians at @LSHTM & @mrcunitgambia working to understand 🦟 & fight malaria, dengue, Zika, & more.

This #WorldMosquitoDay2025, let’s shine a light on their vital work.

👉https://t.co/SMHtbaH21Z

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

Ahead of #WorldMosquitoDay2025, we celebrate the brilliant scientists and technicians 👩🏽‍🔬🔬 at @mrcunitgambia and @LSHTM whose dedication helps us better understand mosquitoes 🦟

[Dr Benoît S. Assogba, PhD @BenoitAssogba]

It has been an exciting moment to share my research with @CrickAfricaNet and @Crick

[WACCBIP @WACCBIP_UG]

CAN alumni spotlight ✨
CAN alumni Simon Kimuda and Benoit Assogba are advancing infectious disease research across Africa.
Simon Kimuda used his fellowship to isolate and characterize potent hantavirus-neutralizing antibodies. His work spans virology, monoclonal antibody production, and B cell profiling—plus leadership growth through AREF coaching.

Benoit Assogba tackled insecticide resistance in malaria vectors using cutting-edge genomic tools. From The Gambia to Senegal, his projects are shaping regional vector control through cross-border surveillance and genetic insights.

#CANAlumni #InfectiousDiseases #VectorControl #GlobalHealth #AfricanScience

[WACCBIP @WACCBIP_UG]

The 2nd Annual Meeting of the Crick Africa Network (CAN 2), supported by @lifearc1, is live at @WACCBIP_UG!
Opening remarks by Prof. Gordon Awandare, Founding Director of WACCBIP, & Prof. Jean Langhorne, Principal Group Leader @TheCrick and Director of CAN.
3 days of science, innovation & partnership ahead! #CANatWACCBIP #AfricanScience #GlobalHealth

[King Lab @KingLabIPD]

The IPD is hiring a new Executive Director! This senior leadership role guides institutional strategy, builds research partnerships, drives fundraising, and directs operations at the world’s top center for computational protein design. Apply today! https://t.co/s6JPqdDp3Y

[Dr Benoît S. Assogba, PhD @BenoitAssogba]

Excited to share our new publication:
🔗 https://t.co/XWcqqqVCAj
This study reveals a continent-wide reduction in genetic diversity at loci critical for fertility and malaria transmission in An. gambiae s.l., with potential implications for vector control strategies.

[Fredros Okumu @Fredros_Inc]

Job Opportunity at Lancaster University: Senior Research Associate https://t.co/TbhMO8APJK

[Africa Research Excellence Fund @AREF_Africa]

10 days left to apply!

#GrantWriting Programme Opportunity

🔍 Check out the eligibility criteria below and on the website to see if you qualify.
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/GbUwt7MDZL
📅Deadline: 30 August 2024

[Michael Marks @dr_michaelmarks]

2 Associate Prof or Full Professor jobs @LSHTM Open to people doing 1) Clinical Research in LMICs (ideally a clinician) 2) Immunology Infectious Diseases 3) Entomology/Vector Control. Adverts here: https://t.co/ysAaCzgWNa. Closes 19th Sep. Happy to talk about the first option!

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

@LSHTM @TheNationalNews @gavi @WHO @mrcunitgambia @LSHTM_RAFT @ComUSTTB @PATHtweets @MESAmalaria 6/6
Did you know? There are > 3,500 species of 🦟 but only a few are vectors for diseases like malaria, dengue & Zika. It's essential to focus our efforts on these harmful species🦟

Jo Lines on @bbcworldservice explains how 🦟 spread diseases.

📻 https://t.co/n9FnL1Dsao

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

5/6
Today, we observe #WorldMosquitoDay, celebrating Prof Sir Brian Greenwood’s groundbreaking research in combating mosquito-borne diseases. His work paved the way for fighting one of the deadliest diseases. 🦟

Read more about his contributions👇
https://t.co/q8xaZrg81o

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

@CorineNgufor @gatesfoundation @LSHTM @mrcunitgambia @LSHTM_RAFT @MRC_Uganda @jackiemcook @Malaria_Sam @AminataJawara7 @WANETAM_WAfrica @UmbertoDAlessa2 4/6
In commemoration of #WorldMosquitoDay, we celebrate our continued global partnerships in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases.

Together we’re making strides in vaccine development, including the groundbreaking RTS, S vaccine 💉

Read more👇
https://t.co/aOrXNcFKhT

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

On this #WorldMosquitoDay, we honour our researchers dedicated to eradicating mosquito-borne diseases. Their relentless efforts save lives every day.

🧵 1/6

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

2/6
Treated bed nets is one simple step in prevention of mosquito borne-diseases.

Dr. @CorineNgufor shared insights with @gatesfoundation about her groundbreaking work on bed nets.

Read more👇
https://t.co/KH9y7UjnEf

[LSHTM_malaria @LSHTM_malaria]

@CorineNgufor @gatesfoundation @LSHTM @mrcunitgambia @LSHTM_RAFT @MRC_Uganda 3/6
Our co-directors, @jackiemcook & @Malaria_Sam, participated in the opening of the @mrcunitgambia insectary

This facility enhances research capabilities in 🇬🇲 and the sub-region, supporting crucial studies on malaria parasites & vector populations.

👉https://t.co/8C3osnt4Hy

[Imperial Department of Infectious Disease @ImperialInfect]

📢Join us for tomorrow for our Infection and Immunity seminar with Dr Kevin Maringer (@MaringerLab).

His talk is titled mosquito immunity shapes flavivirus evolution and species tropism.

🗓️11 June, 12:30pm
📌St. Mary's Campus/Online
🔗https://t.co/0Y1ghOEyfd

[OUCRU @OUCRU_Programme]

NEWS 📢 The MORU-OUCRU Discovery Research Academy #MODRA is open for registration. This 18-month programme empowers early & mid-career researchers in #SouthAsia to secure #ResearchFunding

📌 Apply by May 31st https://t.co/xCAEn1Bif7
📌 https://t.co/T99zA6XYmR

[Leslie Vosshall PhD @leslievosshall]

EXCITING NEWS FOR MOSQUITO PEOPLE
We have a new Asian Tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) genome. End-to-end chromosome assembly, deduplicated, fully annotated by @NCBI RefSeq, and gorgeous.
Congrats to @LeahHouri who led the effort #VosshallLab @HHMINEWS
https://t.co/TtEOSeR0Uw

[Scholarships Corner @scholar_corner]

Berlin Scholarship Program in Germany | Fully Funded

Link: https://t.co/s0Riam2jL2

: They cover the travel costs, take care of all visa-related matters, provide and pay for an apartment in Berlin for the duration of the scholarship, grant a monthly allowance of 1000€/month,

[Africa Research Excellence Fund @AREF_Africa]

Check out AREF founder @TCorrah who elaborates on building #sustainable research capacity in 🌍

Watch here👉🏾 https://t.co/58rBF3v1KF